The Trinity Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team hosted a celebration of the ongoing commitment to EDI demonstrated by staff and students from across the College community.  

Speaking at the event, Linda highlighted the importance of EDI amid challenging times globally and acknowledged the importance of marking achievements in this space. She commended the students and staff in attendance for their work in EDI initiatives and projects. 

Associate Vice-Provost for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, Prof. Lorraine Leeson also spoke on the day, with encouraging words on how EDI can lead to a thriving university: 

"When we widen participation, we expand intellectual possibility. When we remove structural barriers, we unlock talent. When we foster belonging, we strengthen retention, creativity and innovation. We move towards thriving. Together." 

Athena Swan awards were presented to: 

  • School of Engineering (Bronze renewal) 
  • School of Language, Literatures and Cultures (first Bronze award)  
  • School of Histories and Humanities (Bronze renewal) 

Race Equality Photography Awards were received by: 

  • Ainur Zhussupbekova (staff) 
  • Anastasiia Reztcova (student) 
  • Cristina Boccardo (staff) 
  • Jimena Alvarez (student) 
  • Lesley Strahan (staff) 

Certificates of appreciation for good practice/notable contribution to EDI work at Trinity were awarded to: 

  • School of Chemistry 
  • Trinity Communications 
  • Human Resources Learning and Development Team 
  • Trinity Student Counselling Service 
  • Financial Services Division 
  • Trinity College Dublin Staff Disability Working Group  
  • Trinity University Athena Swan Committee  
  • Trinity College Dublin Library  
  • Trinity College Dublin disAbility Service 
  • Trinity Access Programmes 
  • Racial and Ethnic Equality Working Group
  • LGBT+ Staff Network
  • Senior Dean
  • Trinity Colonial Legacies Project Team