Trinity Sport 'Women in Sport' campaign

Trinity ‘Women in Sport’ campaign is a university-wide initiative which was launched in 2024 to advance gender equality across all levels of sport at Trinity College Dublin. The campaign is aligned with Sport Ireland’s ‘Women in Sport’ campaign, the Irish National Sport Policy 2018-2027 and the university’s sports strategy, ‘Realising Potential: A Strategy for Sport at Trinity 2022 – 2026’.

Launched in February 2024, the 'Women in Sport' campaign is built upon four strategic pillars which is aligned to the framework and structure of the Sport Ireland ‘Women in Sport’ policy:

1) Leadership and Governance: Ensuring gender balance within Trinity Sport’s governance structures

2) Active Participation: Expanding opportunities for women in sport across all levels

3) Visibility: Increase the visibility and profile of women’s sport and women in sport

4) Coaching and Officiating: Strengthening pathways for women coaches and officials

'Lead-Her' programme call for applicants

Women in Sport Lead-Her Leadership Programme call for applicants As part of the Trinity Women in Sport, we are delighted to launch the ‘Lead-Her’ programme. This leadership programme is designed to support and develop the next generation of women leaders in sport. Participants on the programme will build confidence, leadership skills and meaningful networks within the Trinity sporting community and beyond.

This programme is open to Trinity students only. Deadline for applications: Thursday 5 Feburary at 5pm (Irish time).

Aims of Programme:

Provide training , guidance and support for female student leaders to thrive in leadership positions in sport
Gain a better understanding of leadership, values and the value of networking
Increase confidence of participants and help to build networks across sports
Inspire students with guest speakers from the Irish and Trinity sporting landscape
Provide students with a Mentor to support their leadership journey

Who is this programme for?

Student athletes who want to develop their leadership skills
Club committee members
High performing student athletes
Coaches or volunteers

Programme Dates:

Wednesday 18 February
Tuesday 10 March
Monday 23 March
Celebration event (TBC)

This programme is funded by the FISU Gender Equality Project Award. For further questions, email Lisa Cafferky at lisa.cafferky@tcd.ie.

Application form - deadline Thursday 5 February at 5pm

FISU Gender Equality Project Award

Trinity College Dublin’s groundbreaking ‘Women in Sport’ campaign has been honoured on the global stage by winning the 2025 Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Gender Equality Project Award. This prestigious international accolade recognises exceptional initiatives that drive gender equality and build more inclusive sporting environments in universities worldwide. The award was announced on 14 July 2025 at the FISU General Assembly in Düsseldorf, Germany.

WIS Leaflet