University of Cambridge
Public collegiate university in England
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| 2024 | Trinity College regained the top position in the Tompkins Table, reaffirming its academic excellence. |
| 2023 | Trinity College replaced the chair leg with a sceptre to mark the 75th birthday of King Charles III, an alumnus of the college. |
| 2023 | Trinity College launched a new punt named 'Charles' to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III, an alumnus of the college. |
| February 17 2020 | Extinction Rebellion protesters dug up the front lawn of Trinity College to protest against the college's fossil fuel investments and plans to sell a farm in Suffolk for a lorry park. |
| 2019 | Trinity College confirmed its plan to withdraw from the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), leading to over 500 Cambridge academics signing an open letter protesting the decision. |
| 2019 | Didier Queloz wins a notable award in Physics from Trinity College, Cambridge |
| October 8 2019 | Dame Sally Davies becomes the first female Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, succeeding Sir Gregory Winter. |
| 2018 | Sir Gregory Paul Winter wins a notable award in Chemistry from Trinity College, Cambridge |
| 2018 | Trinity College revealed investments totalling £9.1 million in oil and gas companies, including £1.2 million in Royal Dutch Shell, £1.7 million in Exxon Mobil, and £1 million in Chevron. |
| 2017 | Trinity College changed the Great Court Run tradition, with students no longer cutting corners on cobbles but running entirely on flagstones. |
| 2016 | Trinity College students reinstated the Mallard in the rafters of the Great Hall, restoring the long-standing college tradition after a decade-long absence. |
| 2016 | Trinity College achieved a record-breaking academic performance, with 45% of its undergraduates obtaining First Class Honours, significantly outperforming other colleges. |
| October 2 2012 | Sir Gregory Winter appointed as Master of Trinity College, Cambridge. |
| 2011 | Martin Rees, the Master of Trinity College, was awarded the million-pound Templeton Prize by the John Templeton Foundation for 'affirming life's spiritual dimension'. |
| 2011 | Trinity College began a remarkable run of top performances in the Tompkins Table, leading the unofficial Cambridge college rankings from 2011 to 2017. |
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