Trinity Monday was marked by celebration, academic recognition, and a strong sense of occasion across Front Square, as students and staff gathered under bright spring sunshine for one of the College’s most distinctive traditions.
Speaking on the day, Provost Dr Linda Doyle reflected on the significance of the event, stating: “I offer my warmest congratulations to everyone who has been elected to Fellowship and Scholarship. Today, we celebrate your fantastic academic achievement.” She added, “Trinity Monday is always a joyful day in the College’s calendar, and the warmth with which it is celebrated is something we should all be very proud of.”
She also acknowledged the wider effort behind the day’s achievements: “With that in mind, I want to commend every student who took on the challenge of sitting the ‘Schols’ exams and every member of our academic staff who put their name forward for Fellowship. Your commitment and courage is inspiring.”
This year’s Scholars represent three courses within the School of Computer Science and Statistics, including Computer Science, Computer Science and Linguistics, Computer Science and Economics.
The successful students are:
Oleksii Liapkalo (Computer Science)
Daniel Nolan (Computer Science)
Daniel Byrd (Computer Science)
Odhran Curran (Computer Science and Linguistics)
Sofia Babic (Computer Science and Economics)
Becoming a Trinity Scholar remains one of the most prestigious academic honours at Trinity College Dublin. Second-year students who sit the rigorous “Schols” examinations in January must demonstrate exceptional depth of understanding in their subjects while continuing with their regular coursework. Successful candidates are awarded a range of benefits for up to five years, including free on-campus accommodation and academic recognition across the University.
The School of Computer Science and Statistics congratulates all students on this significant academic achievement, recognising both their sustained excellence and their success in one of the University’s most demanding examinations.