TRINITY TODAY

FROM THE WARDEN

'Leafing through the magazine has reaffirmed my belief in the College’s longstanding and proud relationship with the creative arts.'

Welcome to the 2025 edition of Trinity Today, which focuses on the arts and our creative culture.

At Trinity, creativity and culture are at the heart of our community. We foster diverse talents, inspire collaboration and enrich learning through vibrant artistic expression and a dynamic cultural environment, which empowers graduates to shape the visual, literary and performing arts locally, nationally and across the world.

Leafing through the magazine has reaffirmed my belief in the College’s longstanding and proud relationship with the creative arts. What struck me was not just the abundance of alumni who have achieved remarkable things in this space, but also the diverse disciplines in which they operate. The importance of arts and cultural programs across the College is demonstrated by the people and programs featured in this edition.

There’s a director with a love for the Himalayas who is soon to release her debut big-budget narrative feature film, and a Malaysian artist who transforms everyday objects into works of deep meaning. There is a periodontist who has traversed the world installing war memorials, and a sound engineer whose audio work in the UK has helped make the record-breaking ABBA Voyage a reality. These are just snapshots of what you will discover in these pages.

I sometimes wonder if these people would have achieved such highs were it not for their time here. Clearly, their success can be put down to drive, perseverance and talent, but after reading these stories, I can’t help but feel we’ve played some part in shaping their futures. Be it the opportunity of travelling with the choir, acting in the College play or musical, or seeing firsthand the traditional painting techniques of an Elder Aunty, the people featured in this edition all share one thing – they felt secure in pursuing their artistic interests while at Trinity.

The College plans to further enhance its programs and support of the creative arts through an arts and culture strategy, due for release in early 2026. Our Arts and Culture Advisory Group, backed by six experts, will guide the development of this strategy, which will determine how Trinity approaches its relationship with the arts in the years ahead.

Professor Ken Hinchcliff
Warden and CEO

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this country and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.