CELEBRATING THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III (1967), 6 MAY 2023

THE COLLEGE JOINED THE NATION IN CELEBRATING THE CORONATION OF ALUMNUS KING CHARLES III, WITH A WEEK OF TRINITY INITIATIVES AND SPECIAL EVENTS TO MARK THE HISTORIC OCCASION.

The College announced the King Charles III Professorship, a new role at the University funded by Trinity that will provide a focus for leadership in the field of sustainability, in recognition of His Majesty’s lifelong interest in the environment. ViceMaster, Professor Louise Merrett (e2003), said: ‘The Coronation of King Charles III is an opportunity not only to reflect on Trinity’s past but importantly also to look to the future. Trinity is delighted to support this new University professorial role, the holder of which will investigate some of the most pressing environmental issues we face today.’

In honour of the monarch, Trinity Puntman Paul Joyce crafted a new punt named Charles, and in keeping with the College tradition, drawing on its own name, of playing on the number three. Following the launch of the new addition to the fleet by the Master, the Fellow in Charge of Punts Dr Rupert Gatti (e1998), and the puntsmen, Trinity Maths student Charles Li (2019) and Queens’ third-year Law student Camilla Esnou climbed aboard to enjoy Charles’ inaugural voyage on the Cam.

The College also unveiled a Wild Crown (pictured below left) on the lawn in front of Newton’s apple tree, hand woven from English willow by Trinity’s gardeners, and wildlife friendly, sustainable, and recyclable. Studded with succulent-plant ‘jewels’, topped with handwoven ball ‘finials’, and wrapped in ‘ermine’ wool, the work of art was designed to be rewilded in Trinity’s gardens after the Coronation weekend.

Celebrations culminated with a College event in Nevile’s Court on Saturday 6 May, attended by over 800 students, staff, Fellows, and their guests. Trinity’s chefs created a special apple pie for the occasion (see below), cheese straws and burnt (ice) cream were served, and the Choir sang songs including ‘Sing a Song of Sixpence’ before Dame Sally Davies, who had just returned from the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, read the College’s Loyal Address. As darkness fell, Great Gate was illuminated with a unique image of the Prince of Wales, taken soon after his arrival at Trinity in 1967.

Read more about the College celebrations:

• trin.cam.ac.uk/news/crowningglory-for-new-king-charles-iiiprofessorship/

• trin.cam.ac.uk/news/how-toweave-a-willow-crown/

• trin.cam.ac.uk/news/trinitysgreat-gate-emblazoned-for-thecoronation/

• trin.cam.ac.uk/news/you-cancall-him-charles-alumni-recallprince-charles-time-at-trinity/

TRINITY AT 500 a vision from now to 2046

THE COLLEGE HAS APPOINTED ARCHITECTS ALLIES AND MORRISON TO PREPARE A MASTERPLAN AS PART OF A VISION FOR TRINITY IN 2046, 500 YEARS AFTER ITS FOUNDING.

The aim of the masterplan is to crowdsource ideas and build consensus about the future use of the College’s buildings, facilities, and green spaces.

Fellows, students, staff, and alumni have been surveyed over recent months and everyone’s ideas have now been shared with the architects, who created a presentation and temporary display in Nevile’s Court to show the key themes emerging from the consultation. Some of the ideas have been explored in workshops over recent weeks, to provide the masterplanners with as much information as possible.

Thank you to everyone who has shared their ideas to help shape the future of Trinity. We will keep you up-to-date with developments, and you can view the display of emerging themes and ideas on Issuu.

issuu.com/trinityalumni/ docs/22044_trinity_college_ masterplan_update_display_as

TRINITY TO INVESTIGATE LEGACIES OF SLAVERY: £1M WILL SUPPORT A CARIBBEAN SCHOLARSHIP PLUS A NEW ACADEMIC POST

The College will examine the ways in which it was linked to, benefited from, or challenged the slave trade and other forms of coerced labour during the colonial era through the appointment of a new fouryear research and teaching academic. The Legacies of Slavery Research and Teaching Fellow will consider the ways in which Trinity might have gained from slavery, whether through fees and bequests from students and alumni, or from investments by the College. The Fellow will also explore any contributions by Trinity members who opposed the practice of enslavement.

Trinity will also donate £1 million over five years to Cambridge Caribbean Scholarships, enabling up to three Master’s students per year from the Caribbean to study at Cambridge. Two PhD studentships will also be available during the five-year initiative, which begins in October 2023.

trin.cam.ac.uk/news/trinity-college-cambridge-toinvestigate-legacies-of-slavery-1-million-to-supportcaribbean-scholarships-plus-new-academic-post/

CLASS OF 1984: £200k to support students

In autumn 2022, Harry Hampson and Su-Mei Thompson set plans in motion to galvanise their year group to establish a new bursary fund for Trinity students. Inspired by the collective generosity of supporters of the Tim McDowell Bursary, in memory of one of their classmates, Harry and Su-Mei convened a steering group that included Henrietta Fraser, Julian Robson and Andy Rubin. Together, they rallied their classmates behind the Class of 1984 Bursary Fund, with a target of raising £100,000 to support UK undergraduates in need of financial assistance, with the initial focus being on supporting medics.

We are delighted to share the news that they have now reached their goal, which will be matched by a further £100K from Trinity. Harry and Su-Mei said: ‘Thank you so much to everyone who has donated. The impact we can have collectively is far greater than the impact any of us can have individually – and doing this together is also more fun! We are thrilled that the Class of 1984 was able to lead the way on this ground-breaking initiative and we hope other year groups will follow suit.’

Thank you to the Class of 1984 for their generosity and commitment. If you would like to discover more about class giving opportunities, please contact us at alumni@trin.cam.ac.uk