YOU ARE INVITED
TO PLAY, BE CURIOUS,
EXPLORE AND SHARE
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FOREWORD
Trinity Week is a highlight of the academic year in Trinity College Dublin when
we as a community celebrate College life and the high standards of achievement
of our students and academic staff. It commences on Trinity Monday with one
of the oldest and most valued traditions of the university when students and
academic staff of great academic distinction are announced from the steps of
the Public Theatre as the new Scholars and Fellows of the College. The Scholars’
Dinner, that evening, celebrates the new Scholars while paying tribute to past
Scholars.
There are a number of other distinctive events celebrating various aspects
of College life, including the Graduate’s Memorial Discourse on Trinity Monday
which reflects on great names from the university’s past; the Trinity Ball is the
biggest student party in Europe; and the Academic Symposium brings together
experts from across the world to address a pressing topic of public concern.
This year the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences has taken the
lead in putting together an extensive programme for Trinity Week. Within the
theme ‘Ideas for the Future’, the Faculty has constructed a comprehensive range
of events, including talks, lectures, debates, and film screenings, as well as a
selection of children’s events. The Academic Symposium entitled ‘20:20 Vision’
promises to be a particular highlight of the week, with three high-profile inter-
national speakers who will look forward to the world ten years from now, and the
role that creative, critical and reasoned thinking – so central to the mission of
Trinity College Dublin – can play in shaping that world for the better.
I am particularly pleased that we have collaborated with a number of significant
cultural bodies to deliver this year’s Trinity Week programme: Children’s Books
Ireland, The Dublin Writer’s Festival and The Irish Film Board. I look forward to
Trinity Week with great anticipation and invite you - whether you are a member
of the public, a Trinity student, or a member of our staff - to come and be a part
of a great tradition, a tradition with its eyes set firmly on the future.
Dr John Hegarty, Provost.
12th – 17th April 2010 • Trinity College Dublin • [Link]/trinityweek
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INTRODUCTION
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is delighted to host this
year’s programme of events for Trinity Week. With the theme of ‘Ideas For The
Future’ the public is invited to play, be curious, explore and share in this week-
long programme.
Trinity College Dublin heralds the beginning of the annual Trinity Week
on the Monday 12th of April with the announcement of the Honorary Fellows,
new Fellows and new Scholars of the College. This is followed by a series of
events, from a children’s treasure trail to a packed programme of films, from
literary talks by names such as Phillip Pullman and Terry Eagleton to the
Academic Symposium and the Leadership Forum. I am confident that there
is something for everyone.
The theme ‘Ideas for the Future’ plays out across the programme.
On Wednesday the 14th of April the Academic Symposium entitled “20/20
vision”, looks towards the future and what the world will look like in the year
2020, and the role the arts and humanities can play in shaping that world.
Thursday’s Leadership Forum, with Martyn Lewis as moderator, will
investigate lessons from, in and for the Arts and Cultural Sphere. This is an
opportunity to learn about leadership examples that have worked in the past
and discuss leadership models for the future. You will find a full listing of events
in this brochure and on our website [Link]/trinityweek.
Prof. Michael Marsh, Dean, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
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SCHEDULE 12th – 17th April 2010 • Trinity College Dublin • [Link]/trinityweek
MONDAY 12th April 2010
Announcement of elections to Fellowship and Scholarship
Venue: Front Square
Time: 10.00am
Public are welcome to observe
Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving
Venue: College Chapel
Address: The Most Reverend Dr John Neill, Archbishop of Dublin
Time: 10.30am
By Invitation
Memorial Discourse on Francis Andrews Provost 1758-74
by Dr E.J. McParland, Fellow Emeritus
Venue: Graduates Memorial Building
Time: 11.30am
By Invitation
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TUESDAY 13th April 2010
Fantastic Futures with Philip Reeve, Oisín McGann and Conor Kostick
A unique opportunity for young readers to meet three of the foremost science-
fiction writers from the UK and Ireland. Authors Philip Reeve, Oisín McGann
and Conor Kostick will discuss their many award-winning books, before taking
questions from the audience. The event will also celebrate the launch of Philip
Reeve’s new title A Web of Air, the latest installment in the bestselling Mortal
Engines series.
Speakers:
> Philip Reeve - Mortal Engines, Fever Crumb
> Oisín McGann –Small Minded Giants, Strangled Silence
> Conor Kostick – Epic, Saga, Move
Venue: Edmond Burke Theatre, Arts Building
Time: 11.00 am – 12.30 am + book signing afterwards
Free
In association with Children’s Books Ireland
Philip Reeve in Conversation with Robert Dunbar
Teen and adult fans are warmly invited to this very special event with award-
winning Science Fiction and Fantasy author Philip Reeve. Philip will be joined
by distinguished children’s books commentator Robert Dunbar to discuss his
many writing achievements, including the bestselling Mortal Engines series,
his Carnegie Medal winning historical adventure Here Lies Arthur and his latest
title A Web of Air.
Chair:
Robert Dunbar is Ireland’s foremost commentator on children’s books
and literature
Speaker:
> Philip Reeve’s many books include the Mortal Engines series, the Larklight
Trilogy, and Here Lies Arthur
Venue: JM Synge Theatre, Arts Building
Time: 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm (including signing)
Free
In association with Children’s Books Ireland & Dublin City Public Libraries
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Creativity the City and the University
Launch of the Report: “Collaborations and Synergies between Libraries, Muse-
ums, Galleries and the University: Historical Evolution, Current Practices and
Future Potential, A case study of Trinity College Dublin and nearby Cultural
Institutions”
Speaker:
> Johanna Archbald
By Invitation
WEDNESDAY 14th April 2010
Academic Symposium – 20/20 Vision: What will the world be like in ten
years time?
This symposium looks forward to the state of the world in 2020. The econo-
mist Stephen King will talk about the impact of emerging nations on western
economic prosperity. The author Howard Friel will present a vigorous defence
of the science behind models of man-made climate change. Nicholas Mirzoeff
will examine the likely effects of a profound cultural shift away from the printed
word towards the visual image.
Taken together, these presentations will sketch some of the most pressing
problems facing society, and the ways in which humankind can employ reason,
evidence and critical thought to surmount these challenges.
Chair:
Aine Lawlor co-presents ‘Morning Ireland’, the flagship morning news
programme on RTÉ Radio One.
Speakers:
> Stephen King is Group Chief Economist at HSBC Bank
> Howard Friel is an author and critic. His book The Lomborg Deception: Setting The
Record Straight About Global Warming (2010) is published by Yale University Press
> Nicholas Mirzoeff is Professor of Media, Culture and Communication at New
York University
Venue: Edmund Burke Theatre, Arts Building
Time: 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Free
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Ignite Dublin #4
Like a cross between a conference and a night at the dogs! Ignite is a social
event arranged around sixteen five minute talks, each talk lasts just five
minutes with 20 slides and with each slide auto-advancing every 15 seconds.
Ignite is a modern soapbox, a flexible forum for communicating ideas and
describing thoughts of every sort and flavour.
Venue: Science Gallery, Pearse Street, Naughton Institute
Time: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Free
THURSDAY 15th April 2010
Leadership Forum: Arts and Culture – the Future for Ireland?
Exploring how the arts and cultural spheres can contribute to revitalization
in Ireland.
This panel discussion will address the contribution made by the arts and
cultural spheres to economic and social health, including how so-called ‘soft’
disciplines and the leaders of cultural and heritage institutions are creating
new modes for social and economic transformation and how artistic achieve-
ment and cultural heritage can become a source of pride and competitive
advantage in international markets.
Chair:
Martyn Lewis presented the news on the BBC from 1986 until 1999
Speakers:
> Maurice Biriotti is the CEO of SHM Ltd and the Adjunct Professor of
Humanities Innovation at Trinity College Dublin
> Ed Guiney is producer of the Palme d’Or winning “The Wind that Shakes the
Barley” and co-founder of the film production company, Element Films
> Gráinne Millar is the Head of Cultural Development at the Temple Bar
Cultural Trust
> John O’Hagan is Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin.
Venue: JM Synge Theatre, Arts Building
Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Free
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FRIDAY 16th April 2010
What is Evil? By Terry Eagleton
For many people, the concept of ‘evil’ is anachronistic in the modern age. In this
talk, Terry Eagleton will launch a surprising defence of the reality of evil. It is,
he will suggest, a phenomenon with palpable force in the contemporary world.
Chair:
Jarlath Killeen, lecturer in the School of English, TCD
Speaker:
> Terry Eagleton is Professor of English Literature at Notre Dame and the
National University of Ireland, Galway, as well as Distinguished Professor
of Cultural Theory at Lancaster University
Venue: Synge Theatre, Arts Building
Time: 12 noon – 2.00 pm
Free
SATURDAY 17th April 2010
The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ by Philip Pullman
The author Philip Pullman will discuss his controversial new book on ‘the dual
nature of Jesus’ in conversation with The Irish Times columnist, Fintan O’Toole.
There will be time for questions from the audience.
Chair:
Fintan O’Toole is an historian, critic and columnist for The Irish Times
Speaker:
> Philip Pullman is an award-winning author perhaps best known for the
His Dark Materials trilogy
Venue: Edmund Burke Theatre, Arts Building
Time: 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Tickets: €12/€10 available from the Dublin Writers’ Festival at
[Link] or from (01) 222 5455
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Venues Exhibitions
SPONSORS
Trinity Week has been organised by Trinity Long Room Hub on behalf of the
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
We would like to thank our sponsors:
Design: Red&Grey Design – [Link]
Print: Plus Print – [Link]
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WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 14th –15 April 2010
2010 Postgraduate Poster Session, Ideas for the Future
The Trinity Long Room Hub is pleased to bring back its tradition of hosting an
annual postgraduate poster session to feature the exciting research projects of
twenty-five of Trinity’s young arts and humanities scholars. For 2010 we will be
holding the session during the Trinity Week festival, and the session will share
the festival’s theme of “Ideas for the Future.”
Venue: The Arts Building Concourse
Time: All day
Free
MONDAY – FRIDAY 12th –16 April 2010
Trinity’s Treasure Trail
Children aged between 8 and 12 years will love this treasure trail across the old-
est parts of Trinity College Dublin’s campus. Intrepid explorers will receive a
specially designed map with a set of eight age-appropriate questions about the
people, places and spaces associated with Trinity. What have a brand of runners
and the Greek goddess of victory in common, and what is their connection to
Trinity? Can you find the smallest graveyard in Ireland on campus. Exploration
should always be this much fun!
Trinity’s Treasure Trail is run in association with The Trinity Access Programmes
(TAP) which was established in 1993. TAP’s mission is to work in partnership
across the education sector and with students, teachers, families, communities
and businesses to widen access and participation at third level of under-repre-
sented socio-economic groups, ethnic minorities and Travellers.
Venue: Trinity College Campus
Time frame: Explorers have 1 hour to complete their chosen trail
Age group: 8-12 years
Resources: An option of four different trails, 8 questions on each,
a detailed map and the help of your parents or teachers
Free
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CINEMOBILE SCHEDULE 13th –14 April 2010
Tuesday 13th April 2010 Wednesday 14th April 2010
10.00 am: Schools Programme aged 12-14 10.00 am: School Programme aged 9-11
The Matrix workshop by Oscar winning Secret of Kells Workshop by Oscar
Anil Kokaram nominated director Tomm Moore
1.30 pm: Freaks (1932) 12.30 pm: Ireland’s Oscar nominated
Introduced by Darryl Jones and winning short films. Including
Granny O’Grimm, The Door, Six Shooter
4.00 pm: The Old Dark House (1932) and New Boy
Introduced by Darryl Jones
4.00 pm: The Wind that Shakes the Barley
7.00 pm: Videodrome (1983)
Introduced by Bernice Murphy 7.00 pm: Helvetica feature documentary
Venue: Front Square, Trinity College
Free
ADDITIONAL EXHIBITIONS 12th –18 April 2010
Dublin: the College and the City 1250-1950
Since its foundation in 1592, Trinity’s identity has become inextricably linked with
that of Dublin, and the College’s archives illustrate this relationship. This exhibition
reflects the everyday economic, social and intellectual concerns of Dubliners through-
out the centuries, whether they were scholars, patriots, rebels, churchmen, politicians,
landowners, servants or students.
Venue: The Old Library
Date & Time: 9.30 am – 5 pm Monday to Saturday, 12 noon – 4.30 pm Sunday
Oscar Wilde: The Picture of Dorian Gray
This exhibition is mounted in conjunction with the Dublin City Council initiative
Dublin: One City, One Book, which this year features The Picture of Dorian Gray by
Oscar Wilde. The exhibition will display some of the rich material the Library has
on one of its most illustrious former graduates.
Venue: The Old Library
Date & Time: 9.30 am – 5 pm Monday to Saturday, 12 noon – 4.30 pm Sunday
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Alfred Jensen
Alfred Jensen (1903-1981), a largely self-taught artist born in Guatemala and brought
up in Denmark, was influenced by the study of a broad range of esoteric subjects,
including the colour theories of Goethe, the writings of Leonardo da Vinci, Pythago-
rean geometry, Mayan and ancient Chinese calendars, the I Ching, and Greek religious
rituals. His work came to maturity at the end of the 1950s with a unique fusion of
metaphysics, sign systems, and the vigorous application of brightly coloured paint.
Venue: Douglas Hyde Gallery, Gallery 1
Date & Time: 11.00 am – 6 pm Monday to Friday, 11.00 am – 7.00 pm Thursday,
11.00 am – 4.45 pm Saturday
Tibet’s Tibet & Mongolia’s Mongolia. Video documentaries by Wolf Kahlen.
(Thang-stong rGyal-Po - Tibet’s Leonardo, The architect and Iron-Chain Bridge Builder. 1988,
53 min, With my yellow eyes. 1990, 8 min, sKor-Lam - Prayer Wheels, Amulets and Prostra-
tions. 1985-95, 93 min)
Wolf Kahlen is a multi-media artist from Germany who is well-known for his films
and installations; he has also made some fine documentaries about Tibet and Mongo-
lia, a selection of which are being shown in this exhibition. Each week, for the duration
of the show, a different group of films will be screened.
Venue: Douglas Hyde Gallery, Gallery 2
Date & Time: 11.00 am – 6 pm Monday to Friday, 11.00 am – 7.00 pm Thursday,
11.00 am – 4.45 pm Saturday
Screening: 11.30 am – 2.30 pm weekdays, 11.00 am – 2.00 pm Saturday
Hyperbolic crochet coral reef
Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef brings together the fate of an ecosystem on the brink
of permanent destruction, an inquiry on the concept of straightness and the feminine
craft of crochet. A woolly testimony that celebrates the hyperbolic geometry of coral,
Crochet Coral Reef also draws attention to how global warming and pollutants are
threatening this fragile ecosystem.
Venue: The Science Gallery, Pearse Street
Date & Time: 12 noon – 8.00 pm Tuesday to Friday,
12 noon – 6.00 pm Saturday & Sunday