Trinity Development & Alumni

A long path to the leading role, the weight of a legacy, family ties and much history - read how JR Ryall, BA Natural Sciences (2010), became  Ballymaloe’s King of Desserts. Read by Brian Bennett

Trinity Today talks to filmmaker and Trinity graduate Aoife McArdle about her latest thriller for Apple TV, her influences from JG Ballard to the Aphex Twin, and what it's like to be 'Ireland's Spike Jonze'. Read by Aoife O'Brady

Read about Trinity alumn, Derek Crozier, who created the Irish Times cryptic crossword for an amazing 68 years. Read by Ann Walsh. 

Kate Dalton, Head of Brand Strategy at Aston Martin Formula 1, talks to Sam Walsh, graduand of Computer Science and Business Studies, about life on the racing track, the student team, Formula Trinity, and how Aston Martin is spearheading diversity and inclusion in Formula 1. Read by James Fleming. 

Trinity graduate, Lisa Harding (MPhil 2014, BA 1995) tells Bridget Hourican, Trinity Today , about moving from acting to writing, living in Dublin, and her new novel set on a certain campus... 

Jack Kavanagh talks about his inspirational journey, levelling the playing field for people with disabilities, and about the importance of considering 'Why Not'. Read by Mark Dearing

It's not unknown for Trinity students to meet their life partners in college, but for Gabriela Duffy-Morales and Conor Darcy, Trinity has been the centre stage throughout their romance: first meeting, first date, courtship, proposal and wedding ALL took place on campus. Read by Heather McGrath

The ex-army officer speaks to Trinity Today about his priorities for the Seanad where he will join Senators Lynne Ruane and David Norris representing the University of Dublin (Trinity) constituency. Read by James Fleming

Seán Kavanagh (BA 2019) updates us on his studies and breakthrough solar cell research with David Scanlon and Aron Walsh. Read by Lucas Dowling

Kathleen Mitchell (BA Economic and Social Studies, 1996) has led numerous luxury retail organisations to success, including L'Oréal, Stella & Dot, and Accessorize. In 2021, Kathleen became the Commercial Director of John Lewis. Read by Alexander Owens

Jonathan Ruane, adjunct professor in the Trinity Business School and faculty member at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, became the first Sligo man to summit Everest in May 2022. He talks to Trinity Today about breaking down big goals into small steps. Read by Anthony Hopper.

Vincent Keaveny, Lord Mayor of London, talks to Trinity Today about sustainable finance, diversity and inclusion, the importance of the British-Irish connection and celebrating the Platinum Jubilee in the City. Read by Ann Walsh

Eva Pau, Trinity graduate and owner of Asia Market, talks about growing up in the store, expanding the business, winning IMAGE PwC Overall Woman of the Year, and why food and culture go hand in hand. Read by Aoife Brady.

Combatting Unconscious Bias Through Gaming, by Dr Anne Holohan, Associate Professor for Sociology in the Trinity School of Social Sciences and Philosophy and PI in Transformation in Learning and Training (TILT). Read by Aoife Brady. 

Arbikie Distillery: Trinity Today chats to Iain Stirling about his innovative field-to-bottle and climate positive approach. Read by Gareth Crowe. 

Trinity in the 1950s: 1950s Trinity Medicine Student Dr Anne Grahame shares her memories of her time as a Trinity student. 

The Pen Corner Signs Off: John Fitzgerald shares his story as the last  generation of his family to run The Pen Corner on College Green. Read by  Aoife Brady.

Art In Stall: Trinity Today spends the afternoon at TRIARC to find out more about the projects they are working on, and explore their very different space. Read by Heather McGrath. 

Transforming Business For Good: Trinity Business School's ambitious new strategy will place it at the leading edge of good, sustainable, ethical, and humane business practices. Read by Ciara Stagg.

Get Set, Internet: Michael Nowlan looks back to 1991 when Trinity became the first organisation in Ireland to connect to the internet. Read by Robyn Ferris. 

Declan Sheehan (1962 - 2022). John O'Hagan, Professor emeritus of Economics at Trinity shares his personal reflections on an extraordinary man. Read by James Fleming

The Climate Cost of Cryptocurrency. Brian Lucey, Professor of International Finance and Commodities, looks at the environmental impact of cryptocurrency and the latest research at the Trinity Business School. Read by James Fleming. 

The First-Ever Gaelic Font:  Dr Mícheál Hoyne looks at Elizabethan-era Irish language manuscripts in the Old Library. Read by Arianne Dunne. 

Shark Jaws and Narwhal Tusks: the Oldest Natural History Museum in Ireland. Honouring former Trinity student, Andrew Bacon, and his contribution to the Zoological Museum. Narrated by Jessica McGovern

Rehab Became My New Sport: Trinity postgrad Charley Nordon, on coming back from devastating injury to win silver at the Paralympics. Read by Anthony Hopper.