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TrinityToday A PUBLICATION FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
There are hundreds of good reasons to give back to Trinity.
Donor Report 2009/2010
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thank you Dear Supporter, i am pleased to report that, despite many challenges trinity continues to maintain its international reputation for educating outstanding graduates and delivering world class research. as i near the end of my term as Provost, i am keenly aware more than ever, that the achievements of this great university would not have been possible without the support of our donors and volunteers who share our vision for a better future for ireland and the world. the initiatives detailed in this report, i believe, are a testament to the vibrancy, relevance and in particular, excellence of our teaching, research and outreach. thanks to the generosity and commitment of our donors, alumni and friends, trinity is making great progress in delivering on the ambitions of the university’s Strategic Plan* for 2009/14.
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PubLiSherS ashville Media group Ltd t. +353 1 432 2200 FeeDbaCK We would be delighted to receive your feedback on the Donor report 2009/10: trinity Foundation, east Chapel, trinity College, Dublin 2. t. +353 1 896 2088 e. foundation@tcd.ie
i hope that this report shows that your funding has been used wisely and creatively. you have this university’s sincere thanks
Dr John Hegarty Provost
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Dr John hegarty, Provost of trinity College Dublin 2001 - 11 A Tribute by David Went, Chair, Trinity Foundation Trinity alumni, volunteers and supporters pay tribute to a man with a vision and a passion for a tradition of education that this university has embraced for over four centuries. as the College community contemplates the start of a new term for our newly elected Provost, Professor Patrick Prendergast, it is appropriate to recognise the legacy left by Dr john hegarty.
Excellence and Engagement in a year when the College community has elected a new Provost, choosing from many talented and distinguished candidates, there is a heightened interest, within the College but also externally, in what it means to be the Provost of trinity College Dublin - one of the great universities of the world.
this is not a job for the faint-hearted. over the last 400 years and 43 Provosts, few have had such a complex and demanding set of challenges, expectations and opportunities to navigate. the role of the Provost, and of the university sector itself, has changed dramatically over time – evolving from a tight community of
scholars to broadening into a complex global organisation. trinity remains a place of learning and education for the individual certainly, but is also a powerhouse of creativity and innovation and an engine of social and economic development. When Dr. John hegarty took the helm as Provost of trinity College
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in 2001, he saw clearly the need to capture and redefine the mission of the University. Excellence In the land of saints and scholars, in a time when it seems saints are in shorter supply, it is reassuring to see that the reputation of our scholarship is stronger than it ever was. Trinity’s presence in the top Universities of the world sends out a powerful signal of the rich vein of talent available in this small country and the reality and potential of our contribution on a world stage. This achievement has assured the reputation of Irish scholarship, and renews our confidence in our innate abilities to come through our current adversity as a nation. John Hegarty’s strategy of investing in areas of research excellence has helped Ireland build critical mass in strategic areas that are ever more central to our economic future. We need to compete on an international scale.
This has brought a fresh invigorating energy and dynamism to the knowledge generation process and also built new channels to transfer the fruits of the University’s research, education and innovation. For John Hegarty, this openness was also a central part of a personal lived value system that saw the Provost’s House, No 1 Grafton St, become a place of welcome, celebration and inclusion. Many events over his 10 years celebrated the achievements of Trinity’s academics, students and the diverse Trinity community. A Unique Combination Under the leadership of Dr John Hegarty, Trinity College has energised its staff, supported its students, and developed strong relationships with our alumni, volunteers and donors. John Hegarty’s unique achievement was to put academic excellence at the core, while at the same time opening up to non-academics. For many this is close to paradoxical as
people and stories in this report are the living expression of the achievement. Powered by the philanthropic support of so many people, I know that John Hegarty would like to thank you, our “true believers”, those who looked through the Front Gate and saw the potential that could be released from within these walls, who understood the transformative power of a university with such a history as ours, who understood that tradition is a propelling force and with support and engagement believed that the 43rd Provost of Trinity would play a vital role in all our futures. You have our deepest thanks and we look forward to the next decade working with the 44th Provost with justifiable confidence – with supporters like you, so much more is possible.
David Went Chair, Trinity Foundation
John Hegarty’s strategy of investing in areas of research excellence has helped Ireland build critical mass in strategic areas that are ever more central to our economic future”. Engagement The parallel achievement of John Hegarty’s Provostship was transforming the way the University engaged with society. The last ten years have seen a great opening up of Trinity and this Provost’s commitment to building new sets of relationships with people and institutions. These collaborations reflect his strong belief that connections spark progress, generate knowledge and insights are created at the borders of disciplines.
some leaders do one thing at the expense of the other. In doing both simultaneously lies the greatness of the achievement. Championing both excellence and engagement, has driven both further and brought the benefits to a wider audience. This would not have happened without the relationships Dr Hegarty helped build. In this publication you will see listed many new donors and volunteers - all passionate about Trinity and its future. The
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Living longer and more productive lives
Health
with dementia
Intellectual Disability Supplement to TILDA*
Ph.D. scholarships
Living with Dementia
Investing in scholars for the future
Helping people with dementia and their caregivers
Helping make Ireland the best place in the world to grow old in The Intellectual Disability Supplement to The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) is led by Professor Mary McCarron, Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The study involves 800 persons with intellectual disability aged 40 years and over, charting their health, social, economic, environmental and psychological status over a ten-year period. Funded by the Health Research Board and Department of Health and Children, it is the first longitudinal study on ageing of persons with intellectual disability in Europe. www.nursing-midwifery.tcd.ie
Kevin Kenna of the School of Genetics and Microbiology is doing research on the genetics of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterised primarily by progressive paralysis. The disease, which affects one in 400 people, is poorly understood, and the current gold standard of treatment, riluzole, is associated with only a three to six month increase in survival. Kevin’s research is aimed at better understanding of the role of genetics in the disease. It involves compiling a list of candidate genes based on the analysis of cellular pathways and sequencing these genes in DNA samples donated by ALS patients, using next generation sequencing technology. Professor Dan Bradley and Professor Orla Hardiman are Ph.D. supervisors. Irish Motor Neurone Disease Research Foundation is supporting this research. www.tcd.ie/genetics
Pictured: Former Minister for Equality, Disability & Mental Health, John Maloney, Professor Mary McCarron, Head of School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, and Margaret Gahan of Stewarts, Palmerstown
*About TILDA TILDA is a study of a representative cohort of 8,000 people in Ireland aged 50 and over, charting major aspects of their lives over a ten-year period. €25 million funding comes from the Department of Health and Children, the Atlantic Philanthropies and Irish Life. www.tcd.ie/tilda
Funded by the Atlantic Philanthropies ‘Living with Dementia’ is a social research programme in dementia care that aims to tackle the marginalisation of people with dementia, enhance service provision, and improve quality of life for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Its key objective is to develop psychosocial research in an area previously underinvestigated in the Irish context. Led by Dr Suzanne Cahill of the School of Social Work and Social Policy, the €1.2 million programme currently supports five Ph.D. students studying various aspects of dementia care. The programme has also recently been awarded an additional grant from the Atlantic Philanthropies to work collaboratively with NUI Galway in developing the research evidence base to inform the Government in its development of a National Dementia Strategy. www.socialwork-socialpolicy.tcd.ie/ livingwithdementia
Pictured: Kevin Kenna of the School of Genetics and Microbiology
Pictured: Patricia Hallahan, Director of the Dementia Services Information & Development Centre, Professor Robbie Gilligan, Head of School of Social Work & Social Policy, Former TD Áine Brady and Dr Suzanne Cahill, Research Director of the Living with Dementia Programme
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ChaiR in neuRology
insTiTuTe oF PRevenTive meDiCine
Understanding neurological disease
Research for better health
neurological diseases are increasingly common, affecting over one billion people worldwide. neurodegenerative conditions such as alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and neuroinflammatory diseases like Multiple Sclerosis have devastating consequences on those affected, their families, and society at large. the health research board has funded a Clinician Scientist in neurology at tCD for five years to promote excellence in clinical and translational neuroscience. this funding has led to the development of an active research programme with major contributions in neuroepidemiology, neurogenetics, neuroimaging and neuropsychology. Further funding of €1 million over a period of five years is required for a Chair in neurology to continue this work and provide academic leadership in neurology-related translational research in tCD. Part funding towards the Chair has been provided by Merck Serono, novartis and Fannin Limited.
the mission of the institute of Preventive Medicine is to develop an international standard research facility at the tCD aMnCh (tallaght) site, covering the spectrum of disciplines from bench sciences, through clinical to epidemiological and on to population health sciences, and to foster a dissemination and advocacy strategy for the research output. as well as aiming primarily for peerreviewed publications in high impact international journals, a dissemination and advocacy strategy will be adopted for the research output of the institute in order to maximise the impact of the institute on irish society and on the health of the irish people. the building has been identified for purchase and €4 million has been committed to date. ongoing funding will be sourced through peer reviewed programmes, research grant income, philanthropy and commissioned work funds.
www.neuroscience.tcd.ie/peoplepartners/principle-investigators.php
www.medicine.tcd.ie/public_health_ primary_care/research
TRiniTy biomeDiCal sCienCes insTiTuTe Transforming Trinity, Dublin, Ireland and the world opening in the summer of 2011 trinity biomedical Sciences institute is quite simply the most ambitious project ever undertaken in tCD. it will bring almost 800 researchers together to address major challenges in health and disease through leading-edge biomedical research. Five schools – Chemistry; engineering; biochemistry & immunology; Medicine; Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences – will be integrated around themes of immunology, cancer and next generation medical devices. the School of Medicine will have a new home for its 300th anniversary. the estimated cost is €131 million. Funding secured: • €55.4 million received under the Programme for research in third Level institutions • €13.4 million from the higher education authority towards the capital costs of medical teaching space • €3.25 million major philanthropic donations • €200,000 from alumni of the School of Medicine www.tcd.ie/biosciences
Pictured: Professor Orla Hardiman, Health Research Board Clinical Scientist, Consultant Neurologist at Beaumont Hospital, and Clinical Professor (Neurology), TCD
I am supporting the new home for Trinity School of Medicine as I firmly believe that students need to have world-class facilities to get world-class education.” Dr Stanley Quek
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Thriving in and adding value to an open economy
Wealth
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School of Business
STUDENT MANAGED FUND
social entrepreneurship
Real Life – Real Understanding
Providing Trinity students with real-life financial education
Towards an equitable and sustainable society
The Trinity School of Business has ambitious plans to play a leading role in setting the future agenda within the education sector – in Ireland and internationally. The School’s transformation plan will result in a broader, innovative business curriculum; a significantly expanded body of world-class research and a new business school building situated on campus. The Business School Campaign has been launched to support the development of this new, state-of-theart learning environment doubling its current physical capacity of the school. This new dedicated building overlooking the rugby pitch will be completed by 2016, housing study areas, lecture spaces and meeting rooms, all benefiting from an advanced communications infrastructure. To guarantee these plans, Trinity is establishing 20 Founding Patrons, individuals that share a passion for learning and the development of the Business School. To date, Founding Patrons are both Trinity alumni and others who have a special affinity with Ireland or with the University.
Trinity Student Managed Fund (SMF) was launched in November 2010 by the students of Trinity to gain practical investment experience whilst attending university. Proudly supported by the AIB; the Central Societies Committee; Davy; Deloitte; RBS; the University of Dublin Fund; the Trinity School of Business and Trinity Foundation, Trinity SMF is the first venture of its kind in Ireland. Trinity SMF is a not-for-profit initiative offering interested and ambitious students direct experience in portfolio management, investment analysis and business organisation. To date Trinity SMF has created a substantial financial portfolio using donations, that are then invested with the guidance of an Advisory Board made up of business, finance and accounting professionals. The primary aims of this enterprise are to provide a self-sustaining educational resource as well as support for community charities.
The Social Entrepreneurship Initiative was established in 2009 in Trinity’s School of Business, with the generous support of the Iris O’Brien Foundation. Dr Denise Crossan was recruited to the first Lectureship in Social Entrepreneurship in Ireland. Through this innovative initiative the School plans to transform the culture and practice of social entrepreneurship; scaling-up activity to harness student potential and to engage the wider community in direct action to drive social change. In developing these ambitious plans, Trinity is seeking to establish a group of ‘Social Entrepreneur Associates’ – individuals and institutions who share a passion for this timely and important initiative and who are committed to creating a sustainable society for Ireland’s future. www.tcd.ie/business/cnm
www.trinitysmf.com Pictured: SMF Executive Committee: Mark Halligan, Daniel Philbin Bowman, Grace Walsh, Mairead Gallagher, Gavin Yates and Michael O’Sullivan
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“I am pleased to be able to support Trinity’s School of Business and hope that more TCD alumni join the Founding Patrons campaign to build a new state of the art and internationally competitive facility for the School. The transformation of the Business School through innovative programs and this new building in the heart of the Trinity campus will make Trinity College and Ireland proud for decades to come.” Paul Drechsler, Chairman and Chief Executive, Wates Group 6 | Trinity Today
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FoResighT
sChool oF engineeRing
Connecting Trinity’s business students with the business community
Engineering innovation and creative design
established in 1972, the Foresight business group is a unique student body in trinity College. Driven by the idea of providing a forum for interaction between leading members of the irish business community and the business students of trinity College, Foresight run events such as business breakfasts, debates and the publication of an academic business journal throughout the year. in 2010, the group was sponsored by Deloitte and received support from the tCD association & trust to assist with the publication of its 17th volume of the Foresight business Journal. the journal contained a suite of highlevel academic papers written by members of trinity College covering finance, international business, human resources, marketing, strategy, accountancy and it. the papers focused both on the non-profit side of business and also analysis relevant to current economic development. the journal is a focal point of businessminded students in the College in addition to leading irish and uK companies.
building on its international reputation, the School of engineering is embarking on a major plan to become a link between east and west as the european hub of a global network of engineering innovation and design, forming close collaborations with top international universities from Shanghai to Silicon Valley and from Stockholm to Capetown. in developing Vision 2020, trinity engineering’s Strategic Plan to 2020, the School has been actively engaging industry leaders, entrepreneurs and international academics and working with those most successful in the field of engineering to help create a significant synergy between those who foster the education ethos and those engaged in industry and research. as this initiative moves into the implementation phase, trinity engineering, with the assistance of its Development board of leading industrialists and entrepreneurs, is setting an ambitous agenda for the development of its activities. trinity engineering is very keen to engage and involve government, industry and alumni in it’s goal to become a global network of innovation and design.
gReen maChines @ sCienCe galleRy Exploring the potential of green technology and sustainable design over 30,000 people visited Science gallery’s exhibition green MaChineS, which took place from october to December 2010. Visitors were invited to kick-start a new revolution in sustainable design. What would people invest in? the future of wave power or bamboo bicycles? house insulation made from fungus or a shower that uses nanogenerators to turn pressure into heat? Visitors received a crash course in the investment bootcamp, where they were drilled on the principles of good investment and sustainable design. they then received €5 million in Science gallery currency to invest in groundbreaking inventions. each personal investment was tracked and following a visit, it was possible to compare individual choices to those of leading venture capitalists and green visionaries. During the exhibition, more than €5.4 billion was invested in the 18 projects on show and the inspiration garden received the biggest investment from visitors. green MaChineS was sponsored by Dimplex and the Sustainable energy authority of ireland / Power of one. www.sciencegallery.com
www.tcd.ie/engineering/ strategic-plan
The Science Gallery’s Green Machines exhibition was an exciting way for the public to explore the broad range of sustainable innovation taking place right now. Supporting the exhibition and being able to show the Dimplex Zero Carbon Home, showcasing the latest in low-carbon systems, allowed us to reach consumers and students directly with the latest innovation and developments presented in a dynamic and exciting way.” Jonathan Jennings, Commercial Manager, Dimplex Renewables Division. Trinity Today | 7
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TRiniTy College olD libRaRy DeveloPmenT One of the world’s iconic libraries the old Library, one of the great 18th century buildings of Dublin, is a unique structure of the highest international significance. the magnificent Long room houses 200,000 of the Library’s oldest books, famous manuscripts such as the book of Kells, and other treasures. a development to substantially upgrade and extend the facilities for visitors to the old Library is currently underway. With an annual visitor total of 480,000, the project arises from an awareness of the need to manage the impact of the visitor numbers on the building fabric and contents. a conservation plan has been commissioned, funded by the getty Foundation and the heritage Council, and will ensure the balanced use of the old Library as a library and as a visitor centre. the project will increase exhibition facilities to include a greater number of the Library’s treasures and trinity College’s other collections and it will facilitate the inclusion of new technologies to provide insight into the exhibits and materials, concept and symbolism of the medieval manuscripts and other collections.
TRiniTy long Room hub Trinity’s Arts & Humanities Research Institute
trinity’s Long room hub opened in September 2010 and houses a total of 35 Visiting Fellows from international universities working on the collections in the Library and interacting with both academic staff and postgraduate students. Flagship projects have attracted philanthropic funding including Digital arts & humanities, Children’s Literature, and environmental humanities. For the next academic year, the uK trust for tCD has kindly funded the Visiting Fellowship programme enabling the hub to attract stellar academics as visiting fellows. We are very grateful for the support of the neill/hoey family for naming of the Lecture theatre; the Fallon family for naming of the Conor Fallon room; and the family of Sir David and Lady orr for naming two visiting fellows rooms. We also thank John and Christine Kurkjian and Christopher and Joan haviland for their generous support. naming opportunities still exist for areas in the building. trinity Long room hub operates a programme of public lectures to which alumni and friends are very welcome.
sChool oF Religions anD Theology Stan Gold Visiting Professor Programme the Stan gold Visiting Professor programme to bring israeli professors to the herzog Centre in the School of religions and theology has been made possible by the generosity of Mr Stan gold and through the support of Mr Marty Karp (Jewish Federation of La) and Dr Zion evrony. the programme’s focus is to facilitate the development of Jewish Studies at trinity College. in 2010, aharon Klieman, emeritus Professor of Political Science at tel aviv university, lectured in the module on “Jews and european Society” and an international conference was held on “anti-Semitism and holocaust Denial”, enabling the attendance of Professor robert Wistrich, neuburger, Professor of european and Jewish history at the hebrew university of Jerusalem. in 2011, the herzog Centre will host Professor Steven aschheim, emeritus Professor of history at the hebrew university in Jerusalem. the herzog Centre for Jewish and near eastern religion and Culture would like to thank the family of Mr israel Friedman for their generous donation of over 1,000 volumes from Mr Friedman’s private library.
www.tcd.ie/longroomhub www.tcd.ie/library
www.tcd.ie/religions_theology
‘In the Long Room Hub, Trinity has achieved in record time the remarkable feat of establishing an Institute of Advanced Studies in the Humanities. Scholars are applying to it because they see the possibilities of linking their own projects to various research enterprises across the Humanities departments at Trinity. As the only institute of this kind in Irish third-level education, the Hub promises both to put Trinity at the forefront of innovative research in the Arts & Humanities in Ireland, and to enhance the University’s scholarly reputation world-wide.’ Roy Foster Carroll, Professor of Irish History, University of Oxford. 8 | Trinity Today
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Creative Arts, TRIARC Technologies and Culture Trinity Irish Art Research Centre At the heart of the city The Creative Arts, Technologies and Culture initiative builds upon the strengths of the University’s core disciplines in the Arts & Sciences, the cluster of cultural and performing arts institutions concentrated in the city within walking distance, and the range of existing and emerging creative industries in Dublin. It is a long-term strategy for the University which maximises its unique location and repositions Trinity for the 21st century as the pulse of creativity at the centre of the capital city. The initiative’s flagship areas are: Creative Writing; Dramatic Arts; Music Composition; Creative Technologies; Visual Arts; Cultural Heritage. Thanks to funding received in the past year, Trinity has appointed world leading writers, theatre practitioners, composers and creative technologists to spearhead this cutting edge initiative. We are very grateful to the following: National Library of Ireland; the Irish Literature Exchange; the Cathal Ryan Trust; University of Dublin Fund; Allied Pension Trustees; Hugh Lane Gallery the National Concert Hall and the JP Foundation. Funding is currently being sought for Lectureships in Digital Arts & Humanities – visualisation; Music Composition and the Avalon music residency; Digital Arts, Visual Computing and Digital Media Processing.
TRIARC is the only centre in Ireland dedicated to postgraduate degrees, research and publication on Irish art and its history and culture. Enlightened benefactors have recognised the unique contribution of Irish art to the culture of Ireland and beyond, and the value of communicating that through education and research. The initial stage has been enormously successful, with an exciting masters course attracting enthusiastic students and producing a body of well-qualified postgraduates. There has been a host of seminars and conferences for the vital interchange of discoveries and ideas, as well as publications enabling outreach to the wider world. TRIARC has been successful in attracting research funding from major national and international institutions, and has developed significant formal and informal relationships with the art institutions throughout the country and abroad. TRIARC hopes to develop on this foundation to establish specialist lectureships and Research Fellowships in significant fields of Irish art history. www.tcd.ie/history_of_art/triarc
Music at Trinity A dynamic mixture of tradition and innovation
The Department of Music would like to thank Allied Pension Trustees, Dublin City Council and the Hugh Lane Gallery for their support for Ensemble Avalon APT Residency, one of Ireland’s leading chamber music ensembles. The project aims to provide Trinity with a much needed in-house, professional chamber music group for the benefit of the students and of the School of Drama, Film and Music’s Centre for Contemporary Composition and Practice, and to develop new relationships beyond Trinity through outreach educational elements and a regular public concert series. The objectives of the residency include: • Positioning Trinity Music Department as a market leader in Ireland, through the association with Ensemble Avalon, and to provide further incentives for attracting the best students to the department • Assisting in the development of new compositional talent through the ensemble’s work within the University • Forging new, exciting links between the University and the community at large, and to foster goodwill through these new relationships. www.tcd.ie/music Pictured: Ensemble Avalon
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hisToRy aT TRiniTy
ClassiCs aT TRiniTy
Interpreting the past, informing the present
Classics for a modern world
For over 300 years trinity has had an unusually successful and innovative record in the academic study of history. its aim remains clear: to consolidate the university’s position as one of the foremost locations for historical study in the world and to achieve this through the dissemination of authoritative knowledge and challenging argument, in both publications and the classroom. the history Department is undertaking a programme of expansion to create new posts of strategic importance. the Department is very grateful to Mark Pigott for establishing a Lectureship in uS history and to the indian community which funds a Lectureship in indian Studies. Support is now being sought for a Lectureship in Medieval history. the Department seeks to fund initiatives in medieval, early modern and contemporary history, in irish, european, and non-european history, or in themes, such as Dublin’s history or war studies. Funding is also being sought for postgraduate studentships in all areas of departmental research specialism.
the Department of Classics gratefully acknowledges the gift of over 800 books on Latin and greek literature, ancient history and philosophy, from Professor niall rudd. emeritus Professor rudd graduated in Classics from trinity and regular donations and visits have continuously marked Professor rudd’s deep and generous attachment to his alma mater throughout the years. Funding for three postgraduate scholarships has recently been secured thanks to members of the Classics advisory board. We hope to receive matching funding for the scholarships in the coming year. a programme of expansion to create new posts is currently underway. the new positions will help to strengthen the Department’s position as an international reference point for research and teaching in Classics. the new post holder for the Walsh Lectureship, Dr rosie harman, is now in place thanks to the generosity of the Walsh Family. Further funding is required for three additional posts in the following areas: • greek and Latin language • Culture and history of the byzantine Period • egyptology
www.tcd.ie/history Pictured: Dr Mridu Rai Lecturer in Indian Studies, Department of History TCD
genDeR anD women’s sTuDies Leaders in the field of Gender and Women’s studies in Ireland the Centre for Women’s Studies was established in trinity College in 1988. in 1999, in order to reflect the increasing diversity of its interests in areas such as sexualities and masculinities, the Centre expanded its title and remit to become the Centre for gender and Women’s Studies. Since its inception, the Centre has developed and sustained an M. Phil. programme and a doctoral programme, has undertaken significant research activities and is engaged in both innovative and traditional community outreach such as the bridge-it Project. the bridge-it Project is an interdisciplinary project concerned with capturing the experiences of ageing and presenting those experiences in such ways as to further our understanding of ageing in our society. the project is an interactive, multimedia online digital resource, a new departure in the communication of academic research using e-humanities expertise, tools and technologies. Funding is now being sought for a Director of the Centre and to further develop the bridge-it Project. www.tcd.ie/cgws
the Department would like to express their gratitude to the a. g. Leventis Foundation and the andrew a. David Foundation for their continued support. www.tcd.ie/classics
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TRiniTy souTh asia iniTiaTive Trinity strengthening ties with India and South Asia
english aT TRiniTy Writing, criticism, culture: from Ireland, for the world
the trinity South asia initiative’s goal is to make trinity the centre for South asian Studies in the irish republic. the initiative draws upon trinity’s historical legacy; the growth of large South asian communities in ireland; and the expanding commercial links between india and ireland. Dr Mridu rai holds the new post of indian Studies funded by the indian Community in ireland. Professor Felix Wilfred (university of Madras, india) is the first holder of the rotational Chair in indic religions and Southasian Diaspora, funded by the indian Council for Cultural relations and the irish School of ecumenics. the initiative would like to thank the following for their continued support during the year: the indian ambassador; the indian Community in ireland; the South asia board; incredible india and the indian embassy for sponsoring the exhibition catalogue for The Irish in India; the indian Council for Cultural relations for sponsoring a second rotational Chair in Social Science. the university has created a fund of €0.5m for scholarships to address academic and student exchange between india and ireland for which additional funding is now being sought.
the School of english is the leading academic centre for the study of irish writing in english in the world. in addition to its extensive undergraduate courses in irish literature, the oscar Wilde Centre for irish Writing houses the M. Phil. in irish Writing and the M. Phil. in Creative Writing. With the retirement of Professor terence brown in 2009, the School lost one of the most internationally-distinguished scholars of irish writing, leaving the School of english and the oscar Wilde Centre with no designated senior professorial figure in our major area of research. Funding is now being sought to endow a Chair in irish Writing. We would like to thank the gaffney family for their generosity by putting in place the Peter irons Postgraduate Fellowship. this fellowship, established in 2010 in memory of Peter nicholas irons, b.a. (1966), is awarded annually for the postgraduate study of irish writers in the english language. Funding is being sought for a Director of the oscar Wilde Centre, Children’s Literature and studentships.
www.tcd.ie/longroomhub/projects/ south-asia
Pictured: Dr Darryl Jones, Head of School of English; Dr Gerald Daw, Director Oscar Wilde Centre; Dr David Lloyd, Dean of Research; Terry Pratchett
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languages, liTeRaTuRes anD CulTuRal sTuDies Moving between cultures
trinity has the world’s oldest tradition of modern language studies, with chairs dating back to 1776. today, the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies combine the strengths of this tradition in a group of established Departments which between them teach almost a dozen languages at undergraduate and postgraduate level. the Centre for Literary translation would like to thank: uneSCo city of literature, Dublin City Council and the irish Literature exchange for funding a russian translator in residence; the irish Literature exchange for funding a bi-annual journal of irish writing translated into russian and for partnering on translators in residence for the next four years. www.tcd.ie/langs-lits-cultures “Ireland Literature Exchange is delighted to partner Trinity College Dublin in a series of literary translation projects which will help promote the literature of Ireland at home and abroad. Visiting translators will be hosted jointly by Trinity and Ireland Literature Exchange in what is proving to be a mutually beneficial partnership in which great cultural synergies are being achieved.” sinead MacAodha, Ireland literature Exchange
“A graduate of Trinity College, Peter Nicholas Irons was an avid student of the Anglo-Irish writers. For much of his life, he tutored students and wrote both poetry and prose. Some of Peter’s happiest times were spent in Ireland, particularly at TCD, which he spoke of with enthusiastic affection throughout his life. Peter died in March 2008 bequeathing his books to TCD library. As a memorial to both Peter’s interests and his love of TCD, an endowed fellowship in his name is awarded for graduate studies in the field of Anglo-Irish scholarship, and is administered by the Department of English.” Professor Patrick Gaffney Trinity Today | 11
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Supporting active citizenship
Participation
PARTICIPATION | Donor Report
Trinity Access Programmes (TAP)
National Institute for Intellectual Disability (NIID)
Tackling educational disadvantage, harnessing potential
Changing mindsets, promoting inclusion
The Trinity Access Programmes (TAP) continue to work in partnership with educational and community leaders and with business and private supporters to help eliminate barriers, create opportunities and harness the rich potential and talent across all social groupings. Building on its core educational and research activities, TAP has evolved a range of innovative programmes addressing entrenched issues of educational disadvantage. Three flagship programmes are making a strong impact in key areas: ‘Pathways to Law’ – aimed at inspiring and supporting students from under-represented groups who are interested in the law; ‘Maths and Science Scholars’ – supporting and enhancing maths and science tuition in TAP partner schools and ‘Bookmarks’ – a creative literacy and ‘book-making’ programme for primary school children. The support TAP receives from businesses, private individuals and Trinity alumni is helping change lives and realise the vision of an Ireland where educational opportunities are available to all with talent and ability.
The work of the National Institute for Intellectual Disability (NIID) Trinity College has continued to grow in exciting new directions and the Institute is confirming its reputation as a centre of educational innovation. The demand for educational opportunities among people with intellectual disabilities is significant and in 2010, 45 students – the largest ever cohort – enrolled in the NIID’s flagship educational course in Trinity, the Certificate in Contemporary Living. NIID is also spear-heading a national rollout of the course, with educational institutions in Cork, Dundalk, Limerick, Sligo, and Waterford all involved in the network. The NIID Business Partners Network, launched in 2010, is playing a critical role in supporting students with intellectual disabilities in a unique educational journey, helping open up new pathways to independence for their future lives. www.tcd.ie/niid
Bridge2College (B2C) Pioneering educational innovation
Over the past three years, Bridge2College (B2C) – a partnership between Trinity College and Suas Educational Development – has successfully proven itself as an innovative educational model, utilising teamwork and technology to mediate a creative learning experience for school students. 2010 was another exciting year for B2C, with over 700 students from 30 schools participating in educational activities during the year. The programme is also attracting wider attention for its pioneering work, including a major award from Social Entrepreneurs Ireland – the Social Impact Award – in recognition of B2C’s potential to effect system change in education. B2C is supported by a group of progressive companies and interested individuals who are helping to give growing numbers of young people the benefits of this exciting educational experience, preparing them to meet the challenges of living and working in the 21st Century world. www.suas.ie/b2c.html
www.tcd.ie/trinity_access
“I have to stop sometimes and take stock of how lucky I am. I’m three years into my degree in Medicine and halfway through an M. Sc. in Biomedical Sciences. This year I have been awarded a Fellowship to pursue research in the U.S. I have come a very long way to get to this point. There have been many late nights, lost usb keys and tears. If not for the support of the Trinity Access Programmes (TAP) I’m sure that I would not be where I am now. I have been afforded a great opportunity to go after a great career and maximise my academic potential. Like many other students ‘TAP’ saw my ability and endeavoured to see that it was not wasted.” Laura-Ann Lambert, TAP Student. Laura-Ann has received funding support for her studies from the Schuler Fund, established by Beate Schuler 12 | Trinity Today
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The maRgaReT mCloughlin aRT PRojeCT – naTional insTiTuTe FoR inTelleCTual DisabiliTy (niiD)
TaP sTuDenT suPPoRT iniTiaTive
TRiniTy TaKes To The sTReeTs (TTTTs)
Helping overcome barriers to participation
Supporting students in need
taP has over 500 undergraduate students currently studying degree courses in all areas of the College. third level maintenance grants are insufficient to support a low-income student and a great many taP students need additional financial support to continue their studies and meet the many hidden costs of participation in college life. in recent years, taP students have benefited greatly from funding provided by corporate and individual sponsors towards the taP Student Support initiative. in a period when government funding for students from lower income groups is reducing significantly, private funding for taP scholarships enables us to provide vital additional support for these students. Supporting taP has made a direct and lasting impact on thousands of lives. We sincerely thank all our supporters for helping us to provide transformative educational opportunities for students with talent and ability, irrespective of their personal circumstances.
trinity takes to the Streets (ttttS) continues to attract the enthusiastic support of many trinity alumni, students and staff who in 2010 ‘took to the streets’ in a variety of ways to raise funds for trinity students facing financial hardship. along with the traditional running events the 2010 calendar included a number of new events organised by a growing ttttS community. Some of the highlights were: Pimms in the Pav; the Donegal Mooathon; the trinity triathlon relay; the taP barn Dance and a “Poetry & Pictures” coffee morning with brendan Kennelly in the national institute for intellectual Disability (niiD). Since its inception this initiative has raised over €120,000, which has been distributed to trinity students through taP, niiD and the Student hardship Fund. the collective goodwill of our ttttS participants continues to help provide a vital lifeline of funding for many students facing hardship and adversity in difficult economic times.
www.tcd.ie/trinity_access
www.trinitytakestothestreets.ie
“Red House on the Hill” by Sarah Carroll, NIID Student
“Our family’s interest in the welfare of children with an intellectual disability stemmed from the experience of having a child with Down’s Syndrome in our family. Over time it became apparent that we were not dealing with an inferior person, but with a person who had been given life on different terms than the “normal” individual. Our daughter clearly had many abilities and capacities including manual dexterity and, as we later discovered, an ability to paint. We were aware of the establishment of the NIID Certificate in Contemporary Living Programme, and felt this could provide the right intellectual and social environment for advancing the needs and capacities of people with intellectual disabilities. We have seen examples of the art works displayed in the first NIID Art Exhibition in 2008. This is an indication of how the mining of the talent of these students, if given the opportunity to pursue it, will add greatly to their enjoyment of life, and would constitute a contribution to one of the aims of Trinity’s research and teaching referred to by Dr John Hegarty as the pursuit of Wisdom – “expanding our horizons and deepening our understanding of the human condition”.
Joan McLoughlin (on behalf of the McLoughlin family)
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Supporting active citizenship
Participation
PARTICIPATION | Donor Report
Trinity Publications Showcasing the creative talents of students and alumni 2010 was a hugely successful year for Trinity Publications with achievements including the digitisation of Trinity News’s archives and the publication of the Icarus 60th Anniversary Collection. The digitisation project presents online, in searchable format every issue of Trinity News from the first ever issue in 1953 up to 1970. It was made possible primarily by a generous donation by Colin Smythe of four bound volumes of issues. With grants from the Trinity Publications Committee and the TCD Association & Trust, the material was professionally scanned and digitised. The project was organised by Martin McKenna. Icarus magazine, Trinity College’s creative writing journal, celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2010. Since 1950, the publication has been committed to showcasing the creative talents of Trinity students and alumni. Edited by Dan Sheehan, the special 60th anniversary edition, was launched at the Irish Writers Centre in April 2010, where the collection was introduced by Gerald Dawe with speeches from Brendan Kennelly and Nicholas Greene. www.trinitynewsarchive.ie
Dublin University Choral Society
Dublin University Boat Club (DUBC)
Promoting the cultivation of choral music
Promoting the Trinity experience
In March 2010 the Choral Society took to the stage in the Examination Hall to perform their Hilary Term Concert. The programme consisted of two contrasting composers’ settings of the Magnificat – Johann Sebastian Bach and John Rutter. It was an ambitious programme for the society, but every member of the choir and the orchestra rose to the occasion. With the combined audience of over 600 the concert was very well received. The overall cost of the concert was high, as the orchestra required to perform these works was larger than is normally required. With the financial assistance offered by the TCD Association & Trust, the Choral Society was able to expose not only all 100 singing members of the choir, but also the orchestra and the audience to these two wonderfully different pieces. The event provided the Society with the opportunity to further promote many of the wonderfully talented musicians within the Trinity community, as the choir was accompanied by many student players in the orchestra. Music students Eoghan Desmond and Judith Lyons were both given a unique opportunity to perform solo parts within this breathtaking piece.
Thanks to the monies received from the newly revived Lady Elizabeth Boat Club (LEBC), the DUBC has been able to employ Neal Byrne, a professional Development Coach. His Novice Programme has kept 30 athletes training since September, numbers never before seen in February in DUBC. The appeal covered the costs of the purchase of ten new ergometers and new gym equipment for the boathouse. The new gym has made it possible for coaches to embark on a more ambitious and standardised weights regime, revolutionising the way that the groups can train. The TCD Association & Trust paid for a new trailer for boat towage, which is shared between DUBC and DULBC. This has made the task of transporting the ever-growing fleet considerably easier. Recently, the TCD Association & Trust in conjunction with LEBC paid for a new set of sweep oars for the club. With more oarsmen than ever, these sorts of purchase enable the club to get many crews on the water. www.boat.tcdlife.ie
www.udcs.org
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For a world without housing poverty
Nine Students from Trinity College travelled to the Township of Mfuleni outside Cape Town, South Africa. After experiencing the life, vibrancy, beauty and wildness of the Western Cape, they spent a week building a house through Habitat for Humanity South Africa. For the students it was a life changing experience. Together they worked hard at mixing cement, bricklaying, painting and placing windows, putting tiles on the roof and playing with local children from the township who wouldn’t leave the building site! Providing tangible help for the families instilled a huge level of pride and satisfaction, with each student contributing to the mammoth effort of getting the house completed in one week. Issues of abject poverty, injustice, equality, the danger of living on the margins and the sense of neighbourliness across the world all pervaded this trip. In addition to fundraising efforts by the students, financial assistance provided by the TCD Association & Trust went towards the costs of getting the group to Mfuleni, as well as the cost of building the house. As a result of this trip the lives of the students have been enriched, as well the daily existence of the residents of Mfuleni.
Dental Overseas Volunteer Elective
The Marjorie & Norah Fenton Scholarship
Building a brighter future in third world communities
Investing in scholars for the future
DOVE is the Dental Overseas Volunteer Elective, supporting 4th year dental students who travel to developing countries on placement, where they work in their capacity as senior dental students improving services, patient care and promoting investment in equipment at grassroots levels through voluntary contributions. Each year in the region of 30 students undertake dental electives in different third world countries. In 2010 a group went to Cambodia to provide essential dental services and equipment such as sterile needles, local anaesthetic, toothpaste and toothbrushes to the disadvantaged. In addition this group provided safely performed emergency dental treatment including pain relief, removal and drainage of infections, emergency extractions and emergency endodontics. Through these electives the students gain invaluable dental and life experience, as they get a real feel of how dentistry operates outside of Ireland. The aim of the programme is to get as many students as possible to participate in the electives to provide this treatment and teach the importance of oral hygiene to the people in the countries visited, increasing their awareness of dental health.
In 2006, through the Fair Wind Foundation, Mr and Mrs Michael Jackson established the Marjorie and Norah Fenton Scholarship. It is in memory of Mr Jackson’s mother Marjorie and his aunt Norah, a graduate of Trinity’s medical school. Norah Edith Fenton graduated with a B.A. in 1923 and M.B., BCh., B.A.O. in 1927. Pauline Byakika and Mohammed Lamorde were awarded the Marjorie and Norah Fenton Scholarship, which enables them to do a Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacology. They are conducting their research in Uganda under the supervision of Dr Ceppie Merry, a Trinity academic.
Responsible global citizenship
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Confidence
Donor Report | CONFIDENCE
“My thesis will be based on the exploration of drug interactions between antimalarial agents and antiretroviral agents. This scholarship allows me to move towards fulfilling my career goal of becoming a researcher who can make a significant contribution to HIV pharmacology.” Dr Pauline Byakika Pictured: Dr Mohammed Lamorde, Dr Ceppie Merry and Dr Pauline Byakika.
www.medicine.tcd.ie/infectiousdiseases
www.habitat.org.za
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Help Laura-Ann take the road less travelled.
In challenging times, it’s natural to concentrate our generosity on the people and causes that really matter. Which is why, as a Trinity graduate, we are asking you to consider making a donation to our 2011 Alumni Appeal. When you make a donation to Trinity, you’re not just sustaining a centuries-old tradition of academic excellence. You’re making a vital contribution to a better future for our people, country and planet.
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Today Trinity is home to over 2,000 ground-breaking postgraduate research projects which need and deserve your support, from developing treatments for killer diseases and advancing equality in the developing world to creating lucrative new technologies and challenging long-held cultural assumptions. There are also more than 500 people currently being supported by the Trinity Access Programmes (TAP) who, owing to their personal circumstances, would otherwise be unable to reach their academic potential.
For example, you’re helping an exceptional medical student like Laura-Ann Lambert to avail of a unique postgraduate opportunity in Bioengineering. This is vital for her ambitions to contribute to healthcare innovation after graduation, but would be out of her reach without your support. By donating to Trinity, you’re helping realise these vital projects and enabling people from diverse backgrounds overcome educational barriers so they can make a greater contribution to society. Please support us.
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Help Ralph fuse function and design for the developing world.
Using his background in both Fine Arts and Engineering, Ralph Borland’s research examines objects designed for the developing world and explores the frequent tension between practical use and what donors generally support.
“For example, the ‘Play-Pump’ – a roundabout for children which pumps water – is very successful as an awareness-raising tool, and attracts lots of funding. But it doesn’t actually work very well on the ground.” “Design has become a lot about its communication. But there’s a move
among designers to go back to finding the best solution to a problem rather than the ‘sexiest’.” “Crossing disciplines is important. There’s an artificial divide between the arts and the sciences and we need to bring them closer.” www.tcd.ie/alumniappeal
Help open Trinity’s gates wider to all.
Help medical research that transforms lives.
Help science projects that power our economy.
Help student initiatives that make Ireland smarter.
To see four more good reasons to donate to Trinity, go to
www.tcd.ie/alumniappeal and watch these four short films
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Legacies | Donor Report
Providing for Legacies Remembering Trinity in your will is one of the most valued gifts you can make, providing for your Trinity community for future years and creating a legacy which will stand to your family name in years to come. John Gill, Partner in the Private Client Department in Irish law firm Matheson Ormsby Prentice gives guidance on making a will. A will is a document under which a person called the testator/testatrix sets out how they wish their assets to devolve on their death. The most obvious advantage of executing a will is that it allows a person determine how their assets should be divided. If a person dies domiciled in Ireland without making a will (intestate), rules enshrined in the 1965 Succession Act will determine how a person’s personal and Irish real estate is divided with the spouse taking two-thirds of the estate and children the remaining one-third. If there are no children, the spouse takes the entire of the deceased’s estate. In the absence of a will therefore, if a person intended somebody else to benefit, be it a legacy to charity or a dependant relative, then such benefit would not be fulfilled. A similar position applies for testators in other jurisdictions and therefore a will is a critical document for fulfilling specific intentions of an individual upon their death. Trinity has benefitted from many such legacies since the enactment of its Charter over 400 years ago. Benefactors include alumni and other supporters of Trinity from Ireland and overseas. The common link is often the inclusion of a specific clause in their Irish or foreign wills as the case may be, nominating Trinity as a beneficiary. This can take the form of a specific cash sum (a legacy) or specific asset (bequest) to be applied for Trinity’s charitable purposes. Potential benefactors should indicate their intent to provide for Trinity to their legal advisor when furnishing instructions as to their will. Trinity have provided examples of sample clauses to be included at www.tcd.ie/alumni/legacies, but legal advice should be sought in all cases. Matheson Ormsby Prentice are a supporter of the Pathways to Law programme, which is part of the Trinity Access Programmes (TAP). In many cases, Trinity may not be aware that you are considering leaving a gift in your will. Please contact Trinity Foundation, East Chapel, Trinity College, Dublin 2 t. +353 1 896 2088 or e. foundation@tcd.ie to let us know of your intentions so that we can in turn, acknowledge and honour your future contribution. Your legacy gift will be treated with care and will help contribute to the long term investment into Trinity’s future.
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Financial Report | Donor Report
Philanthropic Financial Report – 2009/10 In the year ending September 2010, many important and exciting College projects were progressed. Supporting these, the Trinity Foundation working with the TCD Association & Trust, the University of Dublin Fund (US), The UK Trust for TCD and others - successfully helped secure pledges in excess of €14.5 million (08/09 €26 million). This funding is both a testament to the quality of the projects and the generosity of our dedicated supporters. Central to fundraising success is the outstanding contribution of Trinity’s advisory boards and volunteer groups, whose members give their time, strategic input and financial support. The exciting developments throughout College simply would not be possible without the extraordinary support and generosity of so many of you: some who have made major commitments to one of the projects in this report; and others who choose to contribute through the Trinity Annual Fund. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our donors and supporters – the University is deeply grateful. We look forward to keeping you up to date with our future developments in the coming year.
Nick Sparrow Director nick.sparrow@tcd.ie +353 1 896 2088
Pledges and gifts 2010
2009
000’s
000’s
Balance forward outstanding pledges
€64,070
€59,972
New gifts / pledges
€14,500
€26,954
Cash received by Trinity Foundation (see below)
(€8,402)
(€7,542)
Gifts paid direct to College and associated Institutions
(€22,520)
(€12,700)
Adjust for write offs / debt provisions / exchange loss / gain
(€1,904)
((2,614)
€45,744
€64,070
Balance on pledges due at end of year
Use of Funds under Trinity Foundation Management
Opening funds
2010
2009
000’s
000’s
€17,745
€22,306
€8,402
€7,542
Receipts: Project funds received in period Interest earned
€333
€531
€1,596
€1,656
€10,331
€9,729
Allocated to projects
(€8,701)
(€12,163)
Operational costs
(€2,036)
(€2,127)
(€10,737)
(€14,290)
(€406)
(€4,561)
€17,339
€17,745
Other funds received in period
Expenditure:
Net (outflow) / inflow of funds Closing funds
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about… TRiniTy FounDaTion
the trinity Foundation is charged with overall responsibility for all philanthropic activities for trinity College Dublin. established in 1994 as an independent charity (Chy10898), its sole purpose is to support trinity College Dublin’s implementation of ambitious educational, research and outreach programmes. it does this through building mutually beneficial relationships between the academic community, our alumni, friends, businesses, foundations and other supporters.
TCD assoCiaTion & TRusT
the tCD association & trust provides grant support for a wide variety of College projects where funding is not available from mainstream resources. its committee, with support from trinity Foundation, is made up of trinity alumni who operate on a volunteer basis. one of the main sources of funding for the tCD association & trust comes from the trinity affinity Credit Card. With over 10,000 cardholders to date, a percentage of the annual turnover on these cards is donated back to the College by bank of ireland. the tCD association & trust work closely with trinity Foundation to fund small and medium size projects which are not funded by mainstream College resources.
univeRsiTy oF Dublin FunD (us)
the university of Dublin Fund (uS) is a trust founded in 1954 to support “the educational purposes of the university of Dublin, either in ireland or in the united States”. Managed by a committed group of volunteer trustees in the uS, this fund allows alumni in the uS to financially support trinity initiatives in a tax efficient manner, exempt from Federal income tax.
The uK TRusT FoR TCD
the uK trust for tCD facilitates tax efficient giving for alumni and friends in great britain and northern ireland who wish to give back to trinity. Since its foundation in 1980, the trust has received over £1 million in alumni donations and gift aid. this trust is managed by a committed group of volunteer trustees in the uK on behalf of the College.
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ProJeCtS SuPPorteD | Donor Report
Projects Supported by our Donors – 2009/10 beckett Centre for Drama Studies beSS year book bridge2College (b2C) Centre for gender and Women’s Studies Centre for War Studies Children’s research Centre College art Collections Conference on ‘Performance as an event’ Construction innovation Creative arts, technology and Culture CSC awards Dental overseas Voluntary elective (DoVe) Department of genetics Diabetes research Du american Football Club Du boat Club Du Central athletic Club (DuCaC) Du Cricket Club Du Football Club (rugby) Du Ladies’ boat Club Du Players Du Publications Du Sub aqua Club Du triathlon Club Foresight Publication germanic Studies habitat for humanity Chaplaincy trip history (uS history Lecture Series) history & humanities Journal international Conference on the ‘impact of the indoor environment’
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John boland Prize
School of Medicine tercentenary Conferences
Lectureships in Classics
School of Physics
Library exhibitions
Science gallery
McDowell Fellowship
Social entrepreneurship initiative
Medical overseas Voluntary elective (MoVe)
Social & Political review
Migration Studies
South east asia initiative
national institute for intellectual Disability (niiD)
Sports Centre
neurosciences research
Student awards
Patrons of the Library
Student economic review
Peter irons Postgraduate Fellowship
Student hardship Fund
Pharmacoeconomics
Students’ union representative training
Pollard Collection of Children’s Literature
tCD and South india ‘under the raj’ research Project
Publication of book ‘ethnographic Collections of ireland’ Publication to mark the tercentenary of the School of Medicine Publication of essays honouring Professor Christine Meek Publication of essays ‘reading Pearse hutchinson’ Publication of ‘Mathematics as a Language’ Publication of ‘Poetics of the Poster’ Publication of ‘Solitary and Wild: Frederick Macneice and the Salvation of ireland’
the herzog Centre for Jewish and near eastern religion and Culture the irish Longitudinal Study on ageing (tiLDa) the Pigott Lectureship in american history trinity access Programmes (taP) trinity arts Festival trinity biomedical Sciences institute trinity College Student Psychology Journal trinity irish arts research Centre (triarC) trinity Long room hub - Capital Project
rheumatology research
trinity Long room hub - Visiting Lecturers
School of business
trinity-northwestern graduate Student exchange
School of Dental Science School of Drama - 25th anniversary Performance School of english School of humanities School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies
trinity-rte Literature archive Partnership trinity Student Managed Fund trinity Student Medical Journal university of Dublin Choral Society
School of Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering
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Supporters Thank You | Donor Report
A Thank You
to all Supporters of Trinity College Dublin Trinity Foundation joins the Provost, Fellows and Scholars of Trinity College Dublin in thanking all supporters of the University and its mission, see lists below. Significant philanthropic donations, which have been used to support College activities, were received. Your continuing support is greatly appreciated. Special thanks are also due to all the alumni and friends of the College who donated through the Trinity Annual Fund and associated trusts as well as to all Trinity Affinity Credit Card holders. Please note that the names of donors, who wish to remain anonymous have not been listed.
Donors who have provided support in the financial year 1 October 2009 to 30 September 2010
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Abbott Ireland David Abrahamson Accenture Robin Agnew Michael Ahern* William Aherne John Aiken Alanis Capital Ltd Mirjim Alik David Allen Deirdre Allen Buckley Philip Allen Allianz plc Eleanor Allibone Allied Irish Banks plc David Altaras Amgen Audrey Anderson Patrick Anderson Stephen Anderson Michael Archer Malcolm Archibald Dorothy Arias* Jonathan Armstrong Richard Aron Arthur Cox Alan Ashe Helen Asling Peter Asplin AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Ire. Ltd. AstraZeneca PLC Thomas Atkinson Atlantic Philanthropies (Ireland)
Doreen Aucott Shirley Austin Fenton Aylmer
B
Alexander Bailey Barbara Bailey Sheila Bailey Heather Baily Lucy Balding Allan Barclay Robert Barklie Edith Barnes Brian Barrett Henry Barron Henry Barry Maurice Barry John Bayne BCP Asset Management Ltd David Beamish Desmond Beckett Eleanor Belcher Stanley Belford James Bell Margaret Bell Niall Bell Constantine Benierakis Rachel Benson Sean Benson Colm Bergin Claire Besnyoe Ruth Bewley Thomas & Beulah Bewley Ramaprasad Bhattacharya Siobhรกn Bhreathnach Katherine Bielinski
George Black Alison Blake Zena Blake-Knox Elizabeth Blakeney* William Bleakley Leo Blennerhassett Leslie Blennerhassett John Blevins Michael Bogdanov Robert Boles Marguerite Bolger John Bolton Ryan Bond Shirley Bond Winifred Bond John Bone Andrea Bonzano Boots Retail Ireland Ltd. Bord Gais David Borton Angela Bourke A. T. Conal Bourke Michael Bourke Paul Bowe Anthony Bowen Christopher Bowen Marjorie Bowen Elizabeth Boyd Samuel Boyd John Boylan Harry Bracken Ellis Bradford Victoria Bradley Anthony Bradshaw Jonathan Bradshaw Anne Brady Olive Braiden
Ian Branagan Kieron Branagan Francis Brennan Matthew Brennan Heidi Brescher Francesca Brett James Brett Barry Brewster Hugh Brewster Victoria Bridgeman John Britton Dorothy Broomfield James Brown Lillian Brown Alan Browne David Browne Philip Browne James Brownlow Claire Bruton Maurice Bryan BT Communications Ireland Limited Buckley Foundation Declan Budd Rosalind Burdett Margaret Burford John Burgess Warren Burgess James Burke Phineas Bury Bus Eireann Charles Butler Jennifer Butler Gordon Butler Walter Butler Margaret Buttanshaw Richard Byrn
Hugh Byrne Rory Byrne
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Daniel Cahill Enda Cahill Michelle Cahill Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP William Callaghan Marian Callanan Rosheen Callender Louie Calvert John Campbell Mona Campbell Yvonne Campbell Hilary Carey Michael Carey Charles Carroll Joseph Carroll Robert Carruthers Fergal Cassidy Awny Cassis Cathal Ryan Trust Henry Chalmers Bennet-Clark John and Mary Chamney Chartered Accountants Ireland Jonathan Chawke Alexander Chestnut Roger Cheveley Anne Child William Christie Seong Chuah Citigroup Maura Clancy
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Oisín Clancy Henry Clark Katherine Clark Simon Clark Gordon Clarke Owen Clarke Brendan Clavin Lewis Clein Simon Clements Thomas Clinch Suzanne Clinton Patrick Clyne Jean Cochrane John Cockrill Peter Cocks Jillian Coffey Toby Cohen Andrew Coleman Brian Colgan Ronan Colgan Mary Colley Barbara Collins Bridget Collins Davina Collins Deirdre Collins Niamh Collins Kenneth Comyns John Conroy Peter Conroy Dimitri Contostavlos Emilie Conway Sharon Cooney Ruth Cooney Alfred Cooper Joyce Cooper Timothy Coote Yvonne Copeland Joseph Corcoran Ronald Cordover Brian Corduff Patrick Corran James Corrie Marguerita Corrie Ivan Cosby Paul Coulson Gráinne Courtney Michael Courtney Aoife Cox Nigel Cox Ronald Cox William Cox CPL Resources plc Alan Craig Ewan Crawford Aloysius Cremin Amy Croasdell Trevor Crockett
Anne Crookshank Alan Crosbie Bernard Crossland Adèle Crowder Vernon Crowley George Cudworth Matteo Cullen Florence Curley Maureen Curran Aidan Cynker-McCarthy
D
Seán Daly Crisian Dan Georgiana Dan Matthew Danielson Francis D’Arcy Christopher Dardis Edward Darling Andreas D. David Foundation Brian Davies Mary Davis Noorbibi Day Niall De Barra Tarlach De Blácam Wendy de Clerck George de Courcy-Wheeler Eda de Sagarra Andrew Deacon Eoin Deering Timothy Dehaut Cyril Delaney Dell Computer (Ireland) Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Aileen Denne-Bolton Department of Health & Children Department of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Dermot Desmond John Detheridge James DeYoung John Dillon Michael Dillon Maria Dinn Annette Dinneen Discover Science & Engineering Diane Dixon Julius Doherty Una Doherty John Donaghy Ciara Donohoe Andrew Dooley Geraldine Dooley
Gráinne Dooley Rosemary Dooley Kathleen Doran Victor Dorman-Smith William Doughty John Downey Raymond Downey Bartley Doyle Caroline Doyle Ruth Doyle Sheelah Draper Paul Drechsler Dublin Bus Eveline Duff Gordon Helen Dunagan James Dunlop Nicholas Dunlop
E
Ann Edwards Charles Edwards Philip Edwards Frank Ekin Corrina Elder William Ellis Maud Emmet David English Orla Ennis Enterprise Ireland Environmental Protection Agency Jonathan Eperse ESB John Esmonde-White Alan Evans Doris Evans James Evans
F
Jerome Fahey Bridget Fallon Brian Fallon Padraic Fallon Deirdre Fallows Fannin Limited Rebecca Fanning Jerome Farrell Cecil Faull Martin Feinroth Mary Feinroth Sylvia Fenelon Peter Fennel Conor Fennessey Tom Fennessey Jean Ferguson Nial Ferguson Ronald Ferguson
Joan Ferrell Fred Fielding Angus Findlay Michael Finnegan Lisa Finneran George Fisher Robert Fisk Desmond FitzGerald Róisín Fitzpatrick Richard FitzSimon Michael Flanagan Anne Fleischmann James Fleming Brendan Flynn Michael Flynn Caitríona Foley William Foley Maeve Foreman Karl Foster Deborah Foyle Robert Francis George Frangopulos Mary Franklin Dorothy Freeland Thomas Freeman French Embassy Peter Froggatt Robert Froom Laura Fryday Barbara Fuller Thomas Fuller Dorothy Fullerton Cara Furlong
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Jennifer Gill Gregory Gillespie Robert Gilligan Lilian Gilmore John Gilmour Rodney Ging John Givan Michael Gleeson Glen Dimplex Group John Glynn Brian Goggin Zella Goldfinger Richard Golding Goldman Sachs Foundation Kristian Goodbody John Goode Michael Goodwin Google Ireland Google Pittsburgh Derek Gordon Alice Gormley Fiona Graeme-Cook Ian Graham Jean Graham Noel Graham Christabel Grant Michael Grant Desmond Grant Duff Grant Thornton Carmel Gray Cill Gray Peter Gray Tommy Gray Carey Graziano Jacob Green Marie Greene Alison Gregory Michael Grehan Dover Nicholas Grene Walter Grey Ruth Grier Victor Griffin Thomas Grimm Maureen Groarke Hilary Gruson Anne-Marie Guérandel Diane Guest
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Ellen Hanley James Hanna Robert Hanna Michael Hannon Alec Harden Jason Harris William Harrison Antony Hart Christopher Harte Jonathan Harte Peter Harty Alison Harvey Christopher & Gilda Haskins Ross Hassett Helen Haughton John Hautz Mike Hayes Frances Heales John Healy John & Yvonne Healy Mark Heaton William Hegan John Hegarty T. Hegarty Shane Herlihy Geraldine Hetherton John Heuston Higher Education Authority Colin Hill James Hill John Hill Michael Hinds Margaret Hodges Conor Hoey Hilary Hoey Patrick Holahan Anna Holden James Holden Carol Holland Stephanie Holt James Horan Carl Hosford James Houston John Houston Alison Howe Thomas Howe Violet Howe HSBC Ireland Jennifer Hughes Ben Hurley Tatiana Hurley Rosalind Hussey George Huxley Anne Hyland Fiona Hyland Oliver Hynes
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Iarnrod Eireann ICON PLC Thomas Ihde Stephen Iland Rupert Indar Indian Council for Cultural Relations Thomas Inglis Intel Ireland Limited Irish Life & Permanent PLC Irish Motor Neurone Disease Research Foundation Peter Irons* Frederick Irwin
J Jillian Jackson John Jackson Katherine Jackson Michael Jackson Brigid Jacob William Jacques Anthony Jamison Janssen-Cliag Margaret Jeffers Ian Jeffries John Jenyns Hastings Jephson Nizar Jetha Hilary Johnson Jessica Johnson John Johnston* Paul Johnston Arthur Jones Drinda Jones Elizabeth Jones Ian Jones Ivor Jones Niall Jones Susan Jordan Alma Joyce Dominick Joyce Edmund Joyce Elizabeth Joyce Valerie Joynt Gordon Judge
K Yulia Kartalova-O’Doherty Robert Katz Niall Kavanagh Cleome Kean Annette Kearney Eoghan Kearney Anne Kearney
Colm Kearney Patrick Kearns Carolyn Keatinge William Keatinge Pauline Keegan John Keeley Brian Kelleher Bronagh-Thérèse Kelleher Marjory Kellett Vincent Kelly Norah Kelso Alexandra Kempston Áine Kennedy Úna Kennedy Tadhg Kennelly Mary Kenny John Kent Ciara Keogh Donald Keough Heather Kerridge James Kiely Irene Kingston Simon Kingston John Kirker Christopher Kirkpatrick John Kirwan Browne Knight Frank Michael Knott Christopher Knox Joseph Knox Nagpal Kotangle KPMG Niels Kraunsoe Fred Krehbiel John Kurkjian Roger Kynaston
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Kwan Lee Patrick Lee Thomas Lee Claudia Lenesi Joseph Lenihan David Lennie Lancelot Leonard Clive Levis Ciarán Lewis William Lewis Noreen Lightbody Barbara Lilley Christina Lillis James Lindsay-Fynn Matthew Lindsey-Ru Bertram Livingston Gavin Lloyd Trevor Lloyd Michael Loftus Theresa Logan-Phelan Peter Lonergan Anne Lowe William Lowe Anthony Lowes Eric Lowry Roderic Lucas Brian Lucey Michael Lucey Meredith Lulling James Lynam Avril Lynch Fergus Lynch Kevin Lynch Malcolm Lynch Noreen Lynch Paul Lynn Bridget Lyons Jennifer Lyons Madeleine Lyons Patrick Lyons
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Hugh Maguire William Maguire David Maher Elizabeth Mahony Gerard Mahony Nicholas Mahony Adrienne Malone Brighid Malone Colm Malone Charles Manders David Mandry Siobhán Mannion Timothy Mansfield Maples and Calder David Marshall Kathleen Marshall Margaret Marshall Barrie Martin John Martin Karl Martin Leslie Matson Thomas Mawdsley Bruce Maxwell Derek Maybury Brendan McAdam James McAleer Martin McAleese Susannah McAleese Christopher McAllister Ita McAteer George McAvoy Sheena McCambley Carl McCann Owen McCarthy Colm McCaughley Maureen McCaw Thomas McClean William McCord Barbara McCormick Joan McCormick Verity McCracken Marion McCullagh Mervyn McCullagh Noel McCune Paula McDermott Brendan McDonagh Donagh McDonagh Gillian McDowell John McFeeters Stephen McGerty Joseph McGoldrick Karl McGoldrick Garrett McGovern Daniel McGowan Carol McGrath Imogen McGrath Christina McGuckian
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Arthur McGugan Derek McHugh Donald McIlhagga Samuel McKean Emily McLindon Sheelagh McLindon Jo McLough Aidan McMahon Dermot McMahon Naomi McMahon Ciarán McManus Thomas McMurry Alan McNab Sorcha McNally Peter McNamara Jennifer McNaught Daniel McNicholas Hamish McRae Gregory McRandal Nick McStay Daniel McSwiney Kenneth Mealy Medical Protection Society Anna Meenan Mesfin Melesse Seán Melly Merck Serono Merck Sharpe and Dohme (Ireland) Ltd Derek Mernagh Anthony Miles David Miley Max Millard Richard Millbourn George Miller Stanley Miller Suzanne Miller-Delaney William Mills John Milmo Kenneth Milne George Mitchell Ralph Mitchell Tom Mitchell William Mitchell Paul Mizen Patrick Moe John Mohan Molex Incorporated Paul Moloney Thomas Molyneux Celine Monaghan Colin Monaghan Eimear Monaghan Jane Montgomery John Montgomery Peter Moore Richard Moore
Michael Moran William Moran Joseph Moroney Sara Morris Joseph Morrissey William Morrissey Veronica Morrow Alexander Morton C. Rosemary Morton Jonathan Moss Gillian Moss Graham Moss Jennifer Moulton Gerald P Moynan Keith Moynes Rory Mulcahy Elva Mulchrone Deirdre Mullally Catherine Mullan Patricia Mullany Jean Mullen Richard Mullery Peter Mulvey Eric Murdock Dermot Murnane Andrew Murphy Anthony Murphy Derek Murphy John Murphy Martin-John Murphy Patrick Murphy Paul Murphy Raymond Murphy Wesley Murphy Antoinette Murray Brian Murray Christopher Murray Edward Murray Kim Murray Musgraves Idun Mussche-Johansen
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John Nicholson Nissan Ireland Brian Nolan Paul Nolan Conolly Norman Arthur Norris David Norris Helen North Richard Northridge Robert Northridge Novartis Ireland Novo-Nordisk Ltd Juliet Nowlan Manus Nunan
O Cillian Ó Brádaigh Ciarán Ó Colgáin Brian Connor Séan Ó Curraoin Colm O Moráin Peadar Ó Mórdha Gerald O’Neill Desmond Oakes Benjamin Oakley Ciaran O’Brien Denis O’Brien Mary O’Brien Susan O’Brien Avice O’Connell Micheál O’Connell Dermot O’Connor Humphrey O’Connor Maeve O’Connor Margaret O’Connor Michael O’Connor Richard O’Connor John O’Day Sarah O’Donnell Eoin O’Donoghue Mary O’Donovan Margaret O’Driscoll Michael O’Driscoll Thomas O’Driscoll Brendan O’Dwyer Michael O’Dwyer Robert O’Farrell Caitríona O’Flaherty Karin O’Flanagan Cathal O’Flynn David O’Flynn Niall O’Gadhra Ogilvy and Mather Fionbar O’Gorman Edel O’Hannelly Kathleen O’Higgins Maeve O’Higgins
Judith O’Kane Sean O’Keefe Rita O’Mahony Seán O’Mahony Desmond O’Meara Rebecca O’Meara Ruaidhri O’Moore Charles O’Morchoe Edward O’Morchoe One51 Barry O’Neill Shane O’Neill Diana Oram Aillil O’Reilly Eileen O’Reilly and Ghassan Abou-Alfa John O’Riordan E. O’Rourke Seán Osborne Anne O’Shea Deborah O’Shea Eithne O’Shea Harold O’Sullivan Jennifer O’Sullivan James O’Sullivan Joseph O’Sullivan Owen O’Sullivan Paul O’Sullivan Stephen O’Sullivan The O’Sullivan Family
John Platt Annelies Pletsers Eric Plunkett Mark Pollock Harriett Pomeroy Michael Pomeroy Faith Ponsonby Ciarán Potts Emily Power Steele* Samuel Poyntz Iona Pratt Norman Price Ruth Pritchard Eileen Punch Anne Purdon Lewis Purser William Purser
Q Hilmary Quarmby Stanley Quek Laura Quigley Paul Quigley Sorcha Quigley John Quinn Rachel Quinn Feargal Quinn Phyllis Quinn Mary Quirke
R P Frances Pakenham-Walsh June Palmer Gráinne Parker Margaret Parker Wilfrid Parkes Reginald Parton Barbara Partridge* Lynne Pasley Michael Pearn Hilary Pearson John Pearson John Pegum Colin Peirce Phelim Pekaar Anthony Penston Patrick Perkins Nicholas Perry Pfizer Ireland Colin Pickup Shirley Piggins David Pigot Mark Pigott Ronald Pigott Manfred Pilkuhn Pioneer Investments
Conor Rafferty Sharon Rafter P. S. Raghavan Brian Rainey Michael Ramsay Michael Ramsden R. C. Ranen Maurice Raraty Red Bull Valerie Redmond Robert Reed John Rees Christopher (Michael) Reid Hilary Reid Harriet Reilly-O’Halloran Margaret Rhaligan Lewis Rhatigan Graham Richards Louise Richardson Michael Richardson William Riordan Henry Ritchie Jane Roberts Elisabeth Robertson Barry Robinson Sheila Robinson
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bernardine rochford edward roffe-Silvester Mary rogan Valerie rogers ismena rooley richard rooley John rose anna Maria ross John ross Murphy David rosser Paola rossi Fraser rowlette royal bank of Scotland James ruane William rudd edward ruddock Cliona ryan Colleen ryan Fergus ryan Fintan ryan gordon ryan Louden ryan Louise ryan Michael ryan William ryan Michael ryder andreas rydning
s rachel Sampson oliver Samuel Stanley Samuels Cecil Sanderson elizabeth Sanderson David Sanfey Kailash Sarda Colleen Savage John Savage Joan Scales* herbert Scarry Frederick Schilling erik Schrรถeder beate Schuler Science Foundation ireland Maria Scott Susan Scott Diarmaid Scully timothy Scully henry Seggerman Patrick Seigne James Semple Marcella Senior neil Sewell gillian Share Dorothy Sharp John Sharpe
Michael Sharpe David Shaw Claire Sheehan Declan Sheehan John Sheehan helen Sheehy emer Shelley Cedric Sheppard nuala Sheridan Stephen Shillington John Shipman Doreen Shivnen richard Sides John Silverstone Daniel Simms John Simon Mark Simons Maureen Sinclair Silvia Skinner hilary Sloan gabriel Slowey James Smith Kieran Smith Margaretta Smith owen Smith Sesha Smitha Polimetla rosaleen Smith-Dunne Daniel Smithson brendan Smyth Cyril Smyth James Smyth Maurice Smyth tara Smyth ted Smyth terence Smyth thomas Smyth ronald Snow bridget Somekh James Somerville Julian Somerville William Sorohan nicholas Sparrow David Spencer neil Squires anne St. John hall Fiona Stafford James Stafford Madeleine Stanford William Stanford David Stein Patrick Stephenson Walter Stevenson arthur Stewart John Stewart anthony Stieber Peter Storah Michael Stott
thomas Stringer John Strong angela Stubbs James Studdert Sustainable energy authority of ireland anne Sutton Leslie Sutton nuala Sutton John Swan roma Swan Loughlin Sweeney robert Swift henry Switzer Douglas Syme glascott Symes adam Synnott
T Jennifer taaffe Patricia tahil Paul tan torquil taverner g. M. taylor reginald taylor richard taylor eng teh hui-Pin teh Sydney telford ian temperley Margaret temple John terry hemal thakore anne thal Larsen the a. g. Leventis Foundation the adelaide Society the Marie Keating Foundation David thomas trevor thomas brenda thompson Paul thompson Melissa thomson Lawrence threadgold tides Foundation John tighe Deirdre timoney henry tindal Colin tite riccardo tomacelli antony tomlinson Sean traynor Patrick treacy rudiger tscherning Seรกn tunney John tylor
U Chukwuemeka udekwe ulster bank ireland Ltd John upton
V Jan Van blankenstein robbert Van Mesdag Leo Varadkar estrella Verboom robert Vernede arthur Vincent Michael Voigt
W Sally Waddington Joseph Walker raymond Walker hugh Wallace John Wallace Paul Wallace William Wallace Christina Walsh Mark Walsh Maureen Walsh trish Walsh aston Wan raymond Warburton Deirdre Ward Donal Warde robert Warner ruth Waters rosemary Watson-elmer eric Waugh Marcus Webb Stuart Webster hubert Weir William Weir Wellcome trust David Went Janice Went John West Lynda West Jonathan Westrup Charles Wheeler Fergus Wheeler geoffrey Wheeler nicholas Wheeler Walter Wheeler Conor Whelan alexander White arthur White James White Joseph White Lucy White oliver White Piers White
roger White William Whiteley needham Whitfield hugh Whitney Mark Whitty hilary Whyte John Whyte eleanor Widdess John Wiggins Marcus Wilding alan Wiley Michael Wilkinson William Fry Kim Williams Martin Williams Simon Williams brian Williamson William Williamson anthony Wilson edward Wilson Stephanie Wilson Peter Wolfe Catherine Wood hugh Woodhouse richard Wood-Martin Catherine Woods robert Woods ronald Woods emmet Wright John Wright David Wynne-Jones
Y robert young
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Volunteerism shane naughton is a graduate of Computer science at Trinity College Dublin. He talks to John Dillon, Alumni Director, about his experiences as a Volunteer and why he became involved. whaT aRe you Doing wiTh youRselF These Days? Professionally, i am involved with a number of technology start-ups in new york, working on early stage business and technology development. i also serve on the boards of the university of Dublin Fund – the fundraising wing of trinity in the uS, and the irish arts Centre – a new york based arts and cultural centre dedicated to preserving and fostering irish culture within the uS.
whaT aRe youR sTRongesT memoRies oF TRiniTy? the strongest memories of trinity revolve around the time i spent with my classmates and other college friends… numerous cups of tea consumed in the gMb, buttery, the arches and take 5 (sadly no longer in existence). also, i remember the late nights at the computer labs in Pearse Street and the arches (sadly also no longer used for this purpose).
how DiD you geT involveD wiTh The univeRsiTy oF Dublin FunD? i was initially involved in running the trinity alumni association in new york, and through that got to know Mary apied of trinity Foundation. i wanted to help in engaging the alumni in trinity’s financial wellbeing by making them aware of the university of Dublin Fund.
Do you ThinK being abRoaD Changes youR PeRsPeCTive on The College? absolutely. in the uS, you become very aware of the true cost of an education; it is always a topic of discussion. Many of the top ivy League schools to which the quality of the education at trinity would compare favourably, cost upwards of $40,000 a year for an undergraduate. in ireland, it’s easy to forget the true cost of the education when the bulk of the cost is borne by the irish government. With the current state of the economy in ireland, it’s more important than ever that trinity can look to its alumni to help diversify its funding sources.
is TheRe a Common TRaiT amongsT volunTeeRs? the volunteers i see share a common passion for trinity and a desire to give back to the university in whatever way they can. they are generally very enthusiastic, selfless people who gain satisfaction out of the engagement of the alumni community. events like the trinity ball in new york take days of planning and preparation. in new york, time is a very precious commodity, so giving some of it up to help trinity is very much appreciated.
whaT Do you geT ouT oF suPPoRTing TRiniTy? i feel like it’s my way of thanking trinity for the quality education i received, which has been a great springboard of my career. also, i get to meet and engage with other alumni from many other interesting disciplines that i wouldn’t ordinarily get to meet.
any aDviCe FoR The College? i would suggest that we need to continue to invest in engaging and educating the alumni community of the importance of supporting trinity. trinity needs its alumni’s support more than ever to sustain its reputation as one of the world’s best universities, but the alumni need to be continually presented with the relevant information to understand why they should support.
iF you haD unlimiTeD ResouRCes, whaT PRojeCT/aRea in College woulD you suPPoRT? i think that the trinity access Programmes (taP) are a fantastic initiative and worth supporting. it would be great to figure out a way of engaging alumni in this cause by linking them directly with participants in the programme. also, i think there is so much potential in commercialising the research within trinity, so i would continue to invest in the campus company programs.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact Trinity Foundation at e. foundation@tcd.ie or t. +353 1 896 2088
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Voluntary Groups Supporting College
Thank you to all volunteers, who give so generously of your time in support of the College community
Trinity Foundation
Peter Ledbetter
William Maguire
David O’Donnell
Board
William Magowan
Norman McGrath
Joanna O’Driscoll
Catherine McGuinness
Joan Murtagh Frankel
Conor O’Kelly
Advisory Board
Anne McMonagle
Shane Naughton
Bernard O’Rourke
Mary Apied
Brian McMurry
Rosalind Zuger
Tom Ponsonby
John Daly
Kenneth Milne
Terry Gallagher
Veronica Morrow
Brian Goggin
Frances O’Connor
John Healy
Kristina Odlum
John Hegarty
Elizabeth Oldham
Mary Henry
Trevor Orr
Veronica Campbell
Robert Smyth
Fred Krehbiel
Robert Otway-Norwood
Marion Courtney
Frank Ward
Seán Melly
Gilliane Quinn de Schonen
Ruth Fenelon
Lorna Weightman
Aidan Prendergast
ublin University D Women Graduates Association
Erica Roseingrave Shane Ross Mark Ryan Catrina Sheridan
Martin Naughton
Fiona Ross
Jennifer Gill
Terry Neill
Marcella Senior
Drinda Jones
Classics Advisory
Conor O’Kelly
Richard Sheil
Olwyn Lanigan
Board
Stanley Quek
Dermot Sherlock
Mary Morrissey
Beate Schuler
Emma Stokes
Martina Mulrine
John Dillon
Rev. Timothy R. Scully
Richard Temperley
Madeleine Nesbitt
Eugene Downes
Tony White
Courtenay Thompson
Kristina Odlum
Marianne McDonald
John Walsh
Hilary Roche
Brian McGing
Trustees
Melissa Webb
Michael Gleeson
Peter White
Paddy Murphy David Went
CD Association T & Trust
he UK Trust T for TCD
Tom Mitchell
rinity Business T Alumni
Christine Morris
Engagement with Robert Berney
Society Advisory Group
Tom Byrne Eveline Duff Gordon
Danielle Bills-Everitt
Juergen Barkhoff
Moira Gill
Bríd Cannon
Patrick Geoghegan
David Abrahamson
Frank Larkin
Tim Cody
Brian Goggin
David Algeo
Eric Lowry
Shane Cooke
Conor O’Kelly
Clodagh Bowen
Susannah McAleese
Paula Cooney
Kathleen O’Toole
Declan Budd
Nicholas O’Donohoe
Barclay Clibborn
Mark Ryan
Jennifer Bulbulia
John Pearson
Alan Foy
David Casey
Rupert Pennant-Rea
Marie Louise Heavey Niamh Henry
Marcus Collie Bernard Dunleavy Frederick Falkiner
University of Dublin Fund (US)
Dylan Latimer Gerard McHugh Naoise McNally
Gertrude Goodhue Mary Henry
Maureen Barry
Grainne Moynihan
Mary Jennings
Ellis Bradford
Gerry Murphy
Drinda Jones
William Haldane
Joan O’Connor
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ngineering E Development Board
Trinity Long Room Hub External Advisory Board
Dermot Kelleher
Chris Horn
David Lloyd
David Lloyd
Eoin O’Driscoll
Colm Long
Brian Caulfield
Shane O’Mara
David Martin
John Fitzpatrick
Mani Ramaswami
Fergal Naughton
Loretta Brennan Glucksman
Martin Frank
Michael Rowan
Niall O’Donnchu
John Conroy
Bernard Hensey
David Shanahan
Jane Ohlmeyer
Roy Foster
Rosheen McGuckian
Howard Smith
Clive Williams
Peter Fox
Chris O’Dea
Donald Stuss
Kevin O’Kelly
Brian Sweeney
South Asia Initiative
Sacha Hamilton
Margaret O’Mahony
Bill Walsh
Advisory Board
Joseph Lee
Michael Peirce
School of Business
Robin Adams
Terry Neill
Richard Reilly
Advisory Board
Mazhar Bari
Louise Richardson
Kathy Gilfillan
Andrew Parish
Martyn Lewis
Juergen Barkhoff
I nstitute for International Integration Studies Consultative Board
John Bateson
Asheesh Dewan
Leo Blennerhassett
David Dickson
Trinity Long Room
Barclay Clibborn
Poul Holm
Denis Corboy
Pradeep Kar
Hub Governance Board
Tom Arnold
John Daly
Satish Kumar
Jill Donoghue
Paul Drechsler
Michael Marsh
Robin Adams
Margaret Doyle
Helen Keelan
Priya Nair
Geoffrey Crossick
Dermot McAleese
Brendan McDonagh
Lord Rana
Poul Holm
David O’Sullivan
Gerard McHugh
Lady Shruti Rhana
John Laver
Helen Shaw
Seán Melly
P. S. Raghavan
Darryl Jones
Declan Sheehan
Jonathan Mills
Sidhartha Sen
David Lloyd
Peter Sutherland
Lan O’Connor
Roger Stalley
Michael Marsh
John Temple Lang
Patrick O’Sullivan
Brendan Tuohy
Ben Power
TILDA
Terry Neill
Patrick J Sweeney
Oversight Board
Jane Ohlmeyer
National Institute for Intellectual Disability Management Committee
School of Medicine
Siobhán Carey
Tercentenary Board
Patricia Conboy Mary Cunningham
Trinity College
Alan Crosbie
Michael Asbury
Patrick Geoghegan
Medical Association
Mary Davis
Beulah Bewley
Robert Gilligan
P. J. Drudy
Steven Drury
David Harney
Tom Farrell
Fergus Finlay
Adrian Hill
Dermot Kelleher
Joseph Keane
Robbie Gilligan
Fergus Hoban
Rose Anne Kenny
Shaun McCann
Tom Murray
Dermot Kelleher
Hannah McGee
Leo Stassen
John Lynch
Orlaigh Quinn
Oversight and Scientific
Shaun McCann
Mary Sutton
Boards of Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience
Stanley Quek
Ronan Toomey
David Shanahan
Brendan Tuohy
Alain Berthoz
Science Gallery
Gyorgy Buzsaki
Governance Board
Moray McGowan
Kevin Rockett John Tierney
Brendan Whelan
Ruth Byrne Alan Cooke
Ken Arnold
Michael Gill
John Climax
Sue Iversen
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Volunteers Supporting College
In addition to the volunteer boards and groups, there are many more volunteers supporting College, including the active branch network in over 50 locations worldwide. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you.
A Helen Arnold
Gerry Donovan Kim Duce Susan Duce
B Albert Baird Linda Beard Tm Beckett Deirdre Beecher Thomas Bewley Norman Blackburne Patrick Bohan Patrick Bourke Pamela Boutin-Bird Edward Boyd Thomas Browne Timothy Brownlow Aoife Butler Bruce Buttimore Martin Byrne
C George Caird Rocco Cairo Elizabeth Calvert Dylan Carroll Farley Carter John Cary Heidi Chan John Clapham Michael Clapham Barry Conway John Conynham Gerard Cunningham Olive Cluskey-Deasy Mark Conlan John Conway Brian Cox W Harvey Cox
E Eric Earle David Elyan Dominic Epsom
M F Derek Fielding Malcolm Ferguson Peter Fisher Andrew Fox-Robinson Maeve Ferguson Ronald Ferguson Robin FitzGerald
G Conor Gallogly Martin Gaughan Dermot Gavin Jennifer Gill Derek Gordon Leo Glynn James Gough Elizabeth Grove-White
H Margery Hamilton Mike Hannon Anthony Hart Christopher Haviland Mike Hayes Michael Higgins Ciaran Horgan
J Mohomed Jaffer
D Bob Daly Sam Darby Eamonn Darcy Rahul Dave Sydney Davies Mohamed Daw Aileen Denne-Bolton William Devlin
L David Langridge June Lee Carol Leighton Anne Leonard James Loell Gavin Lloyd
K Jacqui Kane John Keetch Paul Keith Brenda Kelliher Kathy Kidd Frieda Klotz
Anthony Marshall Smith David Martin John Maxwell Rosemary May Elizabeth Mayer Sean MacMahon Bill McConnell Juan (Sean) McCormick Nicholan McDonagh Michael McCann Marian McKeown Naomi McMahon Peter McNamara Alistair Milliken Norman Mitchell Jonathan Moffitt Olivia Moore Rob Mullally Tony Murphy Stephen Murray
P David Page John Payne John Pittman Sai Prakash
R Priscilla Ramsey Kathleen Rankin Douglas Rawnsley June Rodgers Miguel Rodriguez Gorman Joy Roe Andy Rogers Thomas John Ryan
S Hazel Scott Hamidh Shaikh Brenda Sheil Niall Sloane Tara Smyth Derek Stanley June Stuart Kathleen Swales Safir Syed
T Sue Temperley Maraidh Thompson
N Emma Naismith Francois Nonnenmacher
O Caoilin O’Callaghan Ciara O’Floinn Sinead O’Laoire Peadar O’Mordha Alex O’Neil Fergal O’Regan Joe O’Sullivan Mark Oxley
W Sally Waddington Patrick Wesley Neville Whisker Joy White Stanley White Wendy Wilkinson Roger Willoughby
Z Tao Zhang
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