Trinity College, Oxford

28/05/2026

Last night, Trinity welcomed the recipients of the Peter Kirk and Whitehead Travel Grants to a reception at the President’s Lodgings.

The evening was an opportunity for students to meet members of the Kirk family and fellow grant recipients ahead of their travels and research across Europe this summer.

The Peter Kirk Memorial Fund honours the legacy of Sir Peter Kirk MP, Trinity alumnus, parliamentarian, and committed Europeanist, by supporting students in pursuing independent travel and exploration of modern European culture.

The James and George Whitehead Travel Grant supports Trinity students to travel abroad after they have completed their degree. The award holder is required to begin the travel within three months of completing Finals.

27/05/2026

26/05/2026

Last week we welcomed expert visitor Katie Horgan from the Wildlife Trusts’ Future Nature group for a fascinating moth survey at Trinity.

With more than 2,500 moth species in the UK, moths are an important group of pollinators and a vital part of the wildlife food chain. Yet their numbers have declined by around a third over the past 50 years. Because they are considered an “indicator species”, studying moth populations can help us better understand the health and biodiversity of our gardens and guide future conservation work.

22/05/2026

Behind the Scenes: Boosting Biodiversity at Trinity College
We recently kicked off a baseline biodiversity audit here at the college, starting with an exciting invertebrate survey conducted by Future Nature (the consultancy arm of the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust).

Invertebrates form the absolute baseline of the food chain. A healthy bug population filters all the way up the ecosystem, supporting everything from birds and bats to small mammals and reptiles.
So far, the team have spotted an incredible variety of species in our gardens, including:
• Predatory ground beetles
• Solitary mining bees (and their cuckoos!)
• Hoverflies
• True bugs (Hemiptera)
What’s next? With two more invertebrate surveys and a full habitat assessment on the horizon, this data will help us create a tailored plan to enhance our green spaces and encourage an even greater diversity of wildlife.
Stay tuned as we discover more about the secret, wild world living right in our ornamental borders and woodlands!

21/05/2026

Yesterday we were treated to a special service as the Trinity College Chapel Choir sang Choral Evensong at All Souls College Chapel.

19/05/2026

Three statues from Trinity College Chapel Tower have been missing for nearly 200 years, and we are calling on the public to help solve the mystery.

The original figures, representing astronomy, medicine, geometry and theology, were installed in the 17th century and removed during renovation work in the 1820s. One was later discovered in the President’s Garden; the others remain unaccounted for.

If you have seen a stone statue, fragment, or object that might match one of these figures, especially with a connection to Oxfordshire, we would love to hear from you. Email [email protected]

Read more: https://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk/news/trinity-colleges-missing-statues

15/05/2026

We were honoured to welcome Yuki Okamoto , 10th Generation Grand Tea Master and Ikebanist, to Trinity College last night for a Japanese tea ceremony in the SCR.

Okamoto-sensei offered a thoughtful introduction to the history, discipline, and spirit of the Way of Tea, before guiding us through a ceremony. In a world of constant movement and distraction, the evening was a powerful reminder of the value of slowing down and attending fully to the moment before us.

The ceremony also introduced the four values at the heart of the tradition: harmony, respect, purity, and tranquillity. Through each gesture, object, and shared bowl of matcha, we were invited to reflect on how mindfulness can be created not only through stillness, but through intentional action and attention to others.

It was a rare and memorable evening. Our warm thanks to Okamoto-sensei for bringing this beautiful tradition to Trinity, and to everyone who joined us in the SCR.

07/05/2026

Trinity student Fergus Dick has added international student rugby honours to an already memorable season, representing England Students in their 55–42 victory over France Universities at Kingston Park, Newcastle.

The fixture, known as Le Crunch Universitaire, brings together leading university players from England and France and is one of the showpiece matches in the student rugby calendar. This year’s encounter lived up to its billing, with England Students prevailing in a high-scoring contest on Saturday 2 May 2026.

For Fergus, the England Students appearance follows his involvement in Oxford’s 37–25 win over Cambridge in the 2026 Men’s Varsity Match at StoneX Stadium. The Dark Blues’ victory was Oxford’s first in the fixture since 2022 and completed an Oxford double on the day.

Fergus, who is studying for an MSc in Sustainable Urban Development at Trinity, has represented Oxford University as part of the Blues squad and has previously captained Loughborough University’s 1st XV.

His selection for England Students marks another proud moment for Trinity sport, highlighting the achievements of students competing at the highest levels of university rugby while pursuing their academic work at Oxford.

https://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk/news/trinity-student-fergus-dick-helps-england-students-le-crunch-victory

06/05/2026

Last night, we were honoured to host Judge Theodor Meron and Christiane Amanpour for a remarkable conversation marking the launch of Meron’s extraordinary memoir, A Thousand Miracles.

When the Second World War began, Theodor Meron was just nine years old, a Jewish boy navigating ghettos, camps, and unimaginable atrocities in Nazi-occupied Europe before eventually finding sanctuary in British Palestine after the Holocaust. More than eight decades later, he is recognised as one of the world’s foremost authorities on international criminal justice, having served as President of three UN war crimes tribunals and delivered landmark decisions on genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.

In conversation with Christiane Amanpour, Chief International Anchor for CNN and host of CNN International’s nightly interview programme 'Amanpour', the evening explored survival, memory, power, law and the enduring importance of accountability.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this powerful event.

02/05/2026

https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/trinity-college-chapel-choir-hymnathon

On 28th JUNE, the Trinity College Chapel Choir will embark on a tour to Estonia and Latvia.

However, funding this year’s tour has been particularly challenging due to unexpected shortfalls in the JCR budget, alongside significant growth in the choir.

To help make the tour possible, we’re hosting a sponsored Hymnathon on Saturday 9th May. From 12pm to 8pm, the choir will sing continuously in the chapel: eight hours for the eight Choral Evensongs this term, featuring favourites from the Book of Common Praise.

The event will be live-streamed, and members of the college community, past and present, are warmly invited to join us from 5–6pm for “Christmas Hour,” and the final 30 minutes will feature Trinity classics and much-loved hymns.

Please come and support us, whether in person or online. All donations will make a massive difference.
Thank you for your support.