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How to Visit Trinity College Library in Dublin

Planning my trip to Dublin, Ireland , I thought that a visit to Trinity College Library was at most importance for such a bookworm like me. I was wrong. Filled with some of the most prominent national treasures, a visit to Trinity College Library tops itineraries of almost every traveler who explores Dublin for the first time .

Last updated: February 25, 2024

How to Visit the Library of Trinity College Dublin

A long, symmetrical room entices your eyes, creating an illusion that there is no end to these massive walls. Day and artificial lights seem to also be overwhelmed by the size of the room. Unable to unveil centuries-old secrets of the Long Room of the Trinity College Library , they settle for a rather humble visit.

But even in this dim light, you can see books. A great amount of them. In fact, there are so many books that they fill all the shelves that align the tall walls.

This was my first virtual visit to the Long Room of the Trinity College Library in Dublin . I wasn’t looking for any specific pictures to inspire my first trip to the capital of Ireland . But, frankly, they came in handy. Once I laid my eyes on the photos of the Library of Trinity College Dublin, I knew I had to visit it sooner or later.

Meet Trinity College Dublin

Fast forward a few weeks and I marched straight to Trinity College in attempt to see its famous library on my first day in Dublin. Despite the early morning hours, the place was packed.

Tourists, impressed by the size and opulent architecture of Trinity College, gathered in the main square. Just arrived college students were hurriedly leaving the maddening crowds behind and streaming in different directions of the campus.

After admiring the main square for a few more minutes, I followed their lead.

Visit Trinity College Dublin

Founded in 1592, Trinity College Dublin is one of the oldest universities in Western Europe. Its creation came in time when European cities strived for prestige and significance that would be bestowed on them upon the establishment of their own universities. For Ireland and Dublin, having its own university also meant an alignment with European school system and weakening of English control over the country.

Interestingly enough, Queen Elizabeth I, often called “the mother of a university”, founded the college. The royalty modeled the new establishment after the collegiate universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Sadly, only one college, the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, was built in the city.

The long official name of the institution, however, never gained popularity. Even today, both locals and visitors stick to the shorter names, such as Trinity College or University of Dublin.

Not being particularly popular, the early establishment occupied only a small part of today’s Front Square. The place set outside the walls of the city. As Dublin grew, it slowly swallowed the university, positioning it in the center of the city.

Today Trinity College, Ireland’s oldest surviving university, occupies 47 acres (190,000 square meters). It is recognized as one of the seven ancient universities of Great Britain and Ireland and one of the top academic institutions in Europe .

Library of Trinity College Dublin

One thing that differentiated Trinity College Dublin from other European newly-established universities was its eagerness and urgency of assembling its own library. Although the Library of Trinity College Dublin didn’t have its own space until the beginning of the 18th century, its collection started to grow almost instantly.

In 1661, Henry Jones presented the library with the Book of Kells. Up to this day, this ancient manuscript is one of the reasons why many people visit the Trinity College Library in the first place. In 1801, the library received legal deposit rights, allowing it to hold a copy of every book published in Ireland.

It was only a matter of time for such devotion and love for books to take shape in several buildings. Six of these library establishments are located on the Trinity College campus.

Visit the Old Library of Trinity College

While all the library buildings hold impressive book collections, the Old Library is the highlight of the visit to Trinity College Dublin.

The construction of the building started in 1712 and lasted twenty years. At the time of its completion, it was one of the tallest buildings on the campus. You can hardly notice the large scale of the Old Library when visiting Trinity College Dublin nowadays. Other structures of similar size surround the building, making it less profound from outside.

The interior, however, unveils the unprecedented character of the most famous library in the country. Even J.K. Rowling couldn’t resist it, using the Library of Trinity College Dublin as an inspiration for Hogwarts in Harry Potter .

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The Long Room

The highlight of the visit to the Old Library is the Long Room. Home to 200,000 books and manuscripts, this 65-meter-long chamber impresses with an old charm and the 19th-century decor.

With its barrel-vaulted ceiling and floor-to-ceiling bookcases, the Long Room is rather dark. The natural light penetrates into the chamber through large windows. But trapped between the endless book shelves, the sun rays lose almost all their power by the time they make halfway through the room.

Fortunately, 14 white marble busts create a welcoming resonance, allowing for more light inside to the obvious delight of all those who visit the Long Room of the Library of Trinity College Dublin for the first time. Lining the chamber, these sculptures help your eyes adjust to the dim light quicker.

Once the overall darkness of the room ceases to bother the visitors of the Trinity College Library, the busts present themselves in full glory. The marble faces of great philosophers and writers of the Western World suddenly become your silent guides. With their strong connections with Trinity College Dublin, you can’t ask for the more knowledgeable companions.

The Book of Kells

While the Long Room entices with the Brian Boru Harp and one of the last remaining copies of the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic , the Book of Kells always steals the show.

The finest example of the illuminated manuscript dates back to 800 AD. It contains the four Gospels of the New Testament with such opulent illustrations and ornamentations that surpass those in other Insular Gospel books.

The Book of Kells has been one the most cherished possession of the Trinity College Library since 1661. The manuscript first appeared on display only in the 19th century. To this day, thousands of tourists visit the Trinity College Library in attempt to see this ancient book.

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Planning Your Visit to Trinity College Library

Address: College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Admission to Trinity College Dublin

To visit Trinity College Dublin and learn more about its history, including its famous library, you can join student-led tours. They run from June though September. The ticket includes a tour through the college and admission to the Book of Kells. The tours are optional. If it is not your cup of tea, skip them and explore the Trinity College Dublin at your own pace, free of charge.

Admission and Times to Visit Trinity College Library and See Its Exhibits

Trinity College Library and its exhibits are open to visit seven days a week. You can purchase tickets online. The admission to the Book of Kells exhibit also includes a visit to the Old Library and the Long Room of the Library of Trinity College Dublin.

• Monday – Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Getting to Trinity College

Due to its central location, you can visit the Trinity College Library while exploring other landmarks of the city. Although Dublin’s public transport functions well, I would recommend exploring the center of the city on foot. Dublin with its colorful abundance offers many interesting places you otherwise risk to miss. Moreover, Trinity College Dublin is just a short walk away from Temple Bar and the famous Ha’penny Bridge.

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Hi, if I understand correctly, the admission fee is 18€ for the both of them and only for 30 minutes, which I find quite expensive. Is it possible to buy a ticket only for the old library (without the book of Kells)?

I’m afraid you have to pay for both, even if you don’t want to see the Book of Kells. There are discounts for students and seniors. I used my California student ID to purchase the ticket. When it comes to the time inside the library, I definitely took my sweet time and spent more than 30 minutes. Nobody rushed me out or checked what time I entered the library.

Must a ticket be purchased to simply visit the Long Hall of the Old Library?

The Long Room is one of the main attractions of the library. Yes, tickers are required. Only Trinity College students and staff can visit the library free of charge and bring along up to 2 guests.

Sind die Trinity Bibliotheken zwischen Weihnachten und Neujahr geöffnet?

Ich glaube sie sind geschlossen.

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Hello, I was wondering if it is possible to just visit the library at Trinity College, or will I be required to purchase a ticket to the Book of Kells exhibit just to get inside?

You definitely have to purchase a ticket to see the library. The book of Kells is housed in the same building as the library. Essentially, you walk through the book of Kells exhibit and upstairs to the library. Definitely worth going to both.

You can pre-purchase tickets online for adults 14 euro, and concessions are 12 euro. this is a fast track ticket and promises no lines. Alternatively, you can buy at the door: adults are 11 euro and concession is 9 euros, but you just have to line up and wait. If you want more information visit the website for Trinity College Dublin. They have a tab for Book of Kells, and you can purchase any tickets there.

the queue moves quickly and it is worth the entrance fee . I was told by a local that if you get in the line/queue about a half hour before closing, they will let you in without a charge. So if cost is an issue, give this a try.

On line fast track will cost 14 euro at door is 11 euro but the

Queues can be long sometime, it opens till 5pm nearly every day last admission 30 mins prior to closing

I purchased my ticket online, but where do I pick up the physical ticket?

Yes, you'll need to get a ticket. It's worth it.

You have to purchase a ticket from what I could tell

At the time I went your ticket included both. No way to just do the library. Sorry!

I would recommend doing the Trinity College tour, led by actual students. They drop you off at the library at the end of the tour and you can join the queue to enter the Book of Kells exhibit (and then the old library at the end). We really enjoyed hearing about the history of the college and some of the unique customs they have. You can get tour tickets just inside the main gate and the price (Euro 13) includes the Book of Kells and library.

hello, the book of Kells is inside the library.

Hi, unfortunately the line up of ticket holders is outside the library, so you will need a tcket to get in as the book of Kells is in there!

You have to buy a ticket to get into the library.

Sorry I am not sure about that

I am pretty sure we bought a ticket. there was a line but it moves fast. Good Luck

I think its all part of the same exhibit, we did not go it as the queue was right around the square on a very rainy day :(

The ticket is included with the Trinity College tour. Your guide will drop you off right at the line for the Book of Kells. While it looks long it moves very quickly, letting about 30 people in every few minutes.

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A Guide To Visiting Trinity College In Dublin (History + Tour)

By Author James March

Posted on Last updated: December 29, 2023

A visit to Trinity College is one of the most popular things to do in Dublin .

Not only are its grounds lovely to walk around, it’s also home to a ton of history and some stunning artifacts, from The Book of Kells to the stunning Long Room and more.

And, while the grounds are free to have a ramble around, there’s also a paid tour that you can take, but more on that in a minute.

Below, you’ll find info on everything from the history of Trinity College in Dublin and what there is to see to the tours and more.

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Some quick need-to-knows about Trinity College in Dublin

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Although a visit to Trinity College in Dublin is fairly straightforward, there are a few need-to-knows that’ll make your visit that bit more enjoyable.

1. Location

Trinity College’s central location makes it perfect for quick and easy visits. Situated just south of the Liffey and to the immediate east of the popular Temple Bar, the college is easily accessible by public transport – the Luas Green line stops right outside the College Green entrance and most city centre buses have a stop nearby.

2. Ireland’s highest ranked university

Trinity College isn’t just Ireland’s highest-ranked university, it’s one of the finest in the world and is just a hair’s breadth outside of the global top 100 (it’s ranked joint 101st). It’s also the 17th most international university, attracting a hugely diverse number of applicants and students.

3. Home to a heap of history

Founded way back in the 16th century, the college has seen a ton of changes unfold within its walls and outside them over the course of its 400+ year history. From significant political developments to some of Ireland’s most well-known public figures making their mark here, there are endless stories to tell.

4. Plenty to see and do

While it might be a living and breathing university for its students, Trinity College leads a double life as a popular Dublin attraction, and there are loads to check out. From its pleasant greens to the Book of Kells and the stunning library, you can definitely pass a few hours in this elegant quarter of the capital.

The history of Trinity College

Though Trinity College has a long history, it wasn’t actually the first university in Dublin. Founded in 1320 by the Pope, the Medieval University of Dublin was the city’s first attempt at establishing a university in the city and while it lasted a couple of hundred years, it was ended by Henry VIII’s Reformation.

Created by a royal charter

Trinity College Dublin was created by royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I in 1592 amid the thought that it would bring prestige to Ireland at a time when many other European countries were also founding important centres of education.

The new university was to be built on the former site of All Hallows monastery to the southeast of the city walls, where Trinity College still stands today.

Growth years and religious questions

The 18th century was when Dublin started to see Trinity College emerge as a significant part of the city and many of its grand buildings were constructed alongside the elegant green and parks.

Following the Reformation, this time period in Britain and Ireland was an era of ascendancy for Protestants and for many years, Catholics were not allowed to join the university. It was only in 1793 that Catholics were finally allowed admission to Trinity College, but even then, they were not allowed to be elected to Scholarship, Fellowship or be made a Professor.

Finally, in 1873, all religious tests were abolished, although Catholic Bishops themselves encouraged Catholics not to attend due to the university’s protestant history.

The 20th and 21st centuries

An important development kickstarted the 20th century as women were admitted to Trinity College as full members for the first time in 1904. Another huge event took place just over a decade later, as the 1916 Easter Rising engulfed Dublin, and the university was lucky to escape unscathed. In fact, many of the discussions about what an Irish Free State would look like took place at Trinity in the aftermath of 1916.

The true growth in student numbers at the university began in 1970 when the Catholic Church relaxed its policy on Catholics attending Trinity College, and this led to new courses and buildings, especially in sciences and computing.

Now in the 21st century, Trinity is an iconic part of Dublin enjoyed by visitors and students alike.

Things to do at Trinity College

One of the reasons that Trinity is one of the most popular places to visit in Dublin is due to the sheer volume of things there are to see and do.

Below, you’ll find info on everything from the Book of Kells and the general architecture to the Long Room and more.

1. See the Book of Kells

Photo left: Public Domain. Right: Ireland’s Content Pool

Top of most visitors lists when they visit Trinity College is this extraordinary book , and believe me when I tell you it isn’t like other books! Dating back to the 9th century, the Book of Kells is an illuminated manuscript Gospel book written entirely in Latin. Though to be honest, just saying the word ‘illuminated’ doesn’t quite do justice to just how elaborate this ancient book is.

Made from high-quality calf vellum and extending to a total of 680 pages, some of the pages contain colourful, ornate illustrations of various religious figures and symbols that appear either by themselves or alongside the text.

2. Visit the Long Room

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Put any library interior up against the Long Room inside the Library of Trinity College, and I’d say most would pale in comparison – this is Dublin architecture at its finest.

Yes, there’s a touch of hubris within that statement, but I stand by it! Three hundred years old and 65 metres long, there’s a good reason why the Long Room is one of the most photographed rooms in Dublin.

Admire its elegant wooden structure and how it’s lined with marble busts of prominent writers, philosophers and supporters of the college. The Long Room is also the longest single-chamber library in the world, housing some 200,000 books and including one of the last remaining copies of the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic.

3. Grab a coffee and wander around the grounds

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The leafy grounds of Trinity College are some of the prettiest in Dublin and it goes without saying that you should spend a bit of time just strolling around exploring them. Whether it’s before or after your visit to the Library, it doesn’t really matter as there’s no rush on this particular activity.

And since the university is located at the bottom of Grafton Street, it’s a short walk from some of the best coffee shops in Dublin .

4. Drop into The Douglas Hyde Gallery

Focusing on artists who push at the boundaries of form and convention and who also might be overlooked or marginalised, The Douglas Hyde is one of the more popular art galleries in Dublin , and you’ll find it at Trinity College’s Nassau Street Gate.

If you’re feeling inspired by the art inside the Book of Kells then this could be the place for you! First opened in 1978, the gallery has showcased work by significant  Irish artists such as Sam Keogh, Kathy Prendergast and Eva Rothschild and also brought well-regarded international artists to Ireland for the first time too, including Marlene Dumas, Gabriel Kuri and Alice Neel.

Places to visit near Trinity College

One of the beauties of the Trinity College tour is that, when you’re finished, you’re a short walk from many of the best things to do in Dublin .

Below, you’ll find a handful of things to see and do a stone’s throw from Trinity (plus places to eat and where to grab a post-adventure pint!).

1. Irish Whiskey Museum

Trinity College developed some of Ireland’s finest minds (Oscar Wilde, for example) and just a stone’s throw from the university you can learn all about another of Ireland’s most well-known exports. Opened in 2014 and independent of any distillery, the Irish Whiskey Museum offers visitors the opportunity to taste and experience a huge selection of Irish Whiskey.

2. Dublin Castle

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If Dublin Castle doesn’t really resemble a traditional castle in the way you might see one in a movie, that’s because the cylindrical Record Tower is the only remaining remnant of the old Medieval castle. It’s a fascinating place, though and was the seat of British power in Ireland until it was handed over to Michael Collins and the Provisional Government of Ireland in 1922.

3. Endless attractions in the city

Photo left: SAKhanPhotography. Photo right: Sean Pavone (Shutterstock)

With its handy central location, there are loads of other Dublin attractions to check out within a short walk or a tram or taxi ride. Whether you want to learn about the city’s most famous export at the Guinness Storehouse or go for a bucolic stroll through St Stephen’s Green , there’s plenty of entertaining directions to head when you’re leaving from Trinity College.

4. Food and trad bars

Photos via Tomahawk Steakhouse on Facebook

Located next to the famous Temple Bar area, there’s a plethora of pubs, bars and restaurants to get stuck into when you’ve finished exploring Trinity College. Here are some guides to nip into:

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FAQs about visiting Trinity College in Dublin

We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from ‘Can you visit Trinity College Library Dublin?’ to ‘Is it hard to get into Trinity College Dublin?’.

In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.

Can you walk around Trinity College Dublin?

Yes. You can walk around the grounds of the college. You can also visit the Long Room in the Old Library as part of the Trinity College Tour.

Is the Trinity College tour worth doing?

If by the Trinity College tour you mean the Book of Kells tour, then yes, the Trinity College tour is well worth doing, as it’s packed with info.

Was Harry Potter filmed in Trinity College?

No. Although the Long Room looks like the library from Hogwarts, it wasn’t actually used during the filming.

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College tours are suspended until the 14 th June when they will resume again.

Porter led tours are available for booking by clicking HERE .  College tours are at 10am and 2pm daily.

Unfortunately large group bookings are not available at this time.  Should your booking exceed 5 booking slots, please contact [email protected] .

Please note that some areas of the College may not be open and there may be noise, due to renovation works. Currently, Trinity’s Dining Hall does not form part of the tour.

The cost of is £5 per person, under 12s are free.Payment by card will be taken on the day.

Please arrive at Great Gate on Trinity Street before the scheduled time of the tour.

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Trinity College is approximately ten minutes’ walk across town from the main Drummer Street bus station

Cambridge station is served by trains from London King’s Cross and London Liverpool Street and also from the Midlands. Further information is available at the National Rail Enquiries website.

Taxis to the College can be hired from Cambridge station. There are also bus services from the station into the centre of town.

Please note that only Fellows of the College and their guests who have obtained prior permission may park in the College. This regulation is strictly enforced. There is pay-and-display public parking all along Queen’s Road. You should also note that Trinity Street is closed to traffic between 10 am and 4 pm Monday to Saturday.

N.B. – There is a two-tonne weight limit on the bridge on the Avenue. Vehicles heavier than this limit must park in the Avenue on the far side of this bridge.

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Exit the M11 at Junction 13. Turn right into Cambridge on the Madingley Road (A1303). Carry straight on down this road to the roundabout at the end, leaving Storey’s Way to your left and Grange Road to your right. At the roundabout, turn right onto Queen’s Road (‘the Backs’). The turning to Trinity, marked by No Entry signs, is on the left-hand side immediately after a pedestrian crossing.

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Follow signs into Cambridge, entering on the Huntingdon Road (A1307). Go straight on at the left-hand junction with Victoria Road, and then immediately turn right down Mount Pleasant, following the Ring Road. Keep following the Ring Road south down Queen’s Road. The turning to Trinity, marked by No Entry signs, is on the left-hand side immediately after a pedestrian crossing.

London Stansted is approximately 30 miles south of Cambridge. There are regular train and bus services to Cambridge.

London Heathrow is approximately 70 miles from Cambridge. There are bus services from Heathrow to Cambridge; allow at least three hours journey time. Alternatively, travel by train via London.

London Gatwick is a little under 100 miles from Cambridge. There is a coach service from Gatwick to Cambridge; allow at least three hours journey time. Alternatively, travel by train via London.

There are a limited number of European flights from Cambridge Airport (01223 373 737).

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The Long Room, Dublin: when Jedi knowledge meets monastic Ireland

When I think of libraries one that is top of mind is Trinity College and the Book of Kells. When Marta visited, however, she saw a comparison between Trinity College’s Long Room and Star Wars’ Jedi Temple archive. Do you see the similarity?

The Long Room is the most imposing and beautiful part of the vast Trinity College Library, an impressive collection of over 3 million manuscripts and books hosted in the grounds of Dublin’s oldest university. Trinity college dates back to 1592 when it was funded by charter of Queen Elisabeth, but the oldest library buildings we see now only date back to 1712, when construction started following the designs of Thomas Burgh. 

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Osgoode Hall, Toronto, Ontario – Photo Essay

Osgoode Hall in downtown Toronto is home to the two courts and the Law Society. It also houses the largest private law library in Canada, the Great Library, with over 100,000 volumes. Mary captured the grandeur of the building in photos.

I recently had an opportunity to tour the inside of Osgoode Hall and although it wasn’t a requirement or even necessary, I couldn’t help but whisper as I walked through the halls. You are after all in a place of law! Another thing was that I felt really small, especially in the library…with its high ornate ceilings and walls filled with books.

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Underwhelmed in Alexandria, Egypt

Although he was underwhelmed, in general, with Alexandria, Lance was impressed with the collections at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (that’s his photo above).

We LOVED the area dedicated to the late President Anwar Sadat. It included a number of items from Sadat’s life, including a letter from then-U.S. President Jimmy Carter praising him for his role in bringing peace to relations with Israel as well as the clothes he was wearing when he was assassinated. Being American and woefully ignorant of Egyptian history, seeing this room (especially in the aftermath of the January 25 revolution) helped bring context to the political struggles of the country.

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Getting Booked at New York’s Library Hotel

The Library Hotel in New York City combines two of my favorite things – books and a luxury stay – in an enticing environment. I’ve put this on my to-stay list.

Lance liked it too (that’s his photo above) and says:

One of the unusual aspects of the hotel is its number system. The entire hotel is laid out on the Dewey Decimal System. Each of the floors and all of the rooms have a theme based on the Dewey system. Our room was the Middle Eastern Language room and featured Islamic art (one of our favorites).

Read original article here: Getting Booked at New York’s Library Hotel

As for me, my favorite library in the New York Public Library with Patience and Fortitude (the two stone lions out front) to welcome you. You’ve likely seen the library in movies (Ghostbusters, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and Sex and the City, to name just a few), but you should get there to see it in person.

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Raymond H. Center Library carries a number of books, journals, and other information sources that are intended for educational purposes and for providing multiple perspectives on diverse subjects. The Raymond H. Center Library has been fortunate to obtain and display multiple special collections. These include the personal library of a beloved faculty member,  Dr. E. C. Bragg. His lectures have been digitized and are available under the E.C. Bragg digital library collection. The Library and Student Learning Center offer personalized resources to equip students for becoming academically confident. In addition the building houses the Learning Resource Center, classrooms, and the Chapel with an original 1611 KJV Bible.  Raymond H. Center Library

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How long is a personal campus tour.

All of our tours are customized to our prospective students, but most tours take about one hour. Your campus tour is personal, so the length of time depends on your needs. 

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• Begin at the W.T. Watson Administration Building
• Meet with the director of Admissions Kenyata Hayes/Financial Aid
• Tour Speer Hall (Student dorms)
• Tour Library & Student Learning Center
• Tour Classrooms

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Trinity students block Book of Kells exhibition in protest against planned cost increases

Student union says senior management proposing 2.3% masters fee increase and 10% for some other programmes.

Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union said students will take actions that are 'seriously damaging to the reputation and finances of the university' if the increases go ahead. Photograph: László Molnárfi

Students blockaded the entrance to the Book of Kells exhibition in Trinity College Dublin on Tuesday in protest against a proposal to increase some programme costs.

According to Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU), senior management are proposing a 2.3 per cent masters fee increase as well as a 10 per cent increase for some programmes in the next academic year. It said any fee increase would hurt students “who already face the cost of commuting, unaffordability of accommodation and the rising cost of living”.

The union added that students will take actions that are “seriously damaging to the reputation and finances of the university” if the increases go ahead.

Around a dozen students blocked the visitor entrance to the Book of Kells exhibition from early on Tuesday, with refunds being given to those who had booked tickets. A spokeswoman for the college said: “A student protest is under way at Trinity College Dublin. Trinity acknowledges students’ right to protest peacefully. The Book of Kells Experience is temporarily closed. The university is continuing to operate as normal.”

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Lorraine Cunningham, from Toronto, was due to visit the Book of Kells exhibition with her sister Sandra and daughter Kelsey on Tuesday.

“It was my daughter’s idea to come here to see the Book of Kells, she’s thinking about studying a Masters, here,” she said. “We booked tickets weeks in advance. We are disappointed but we’re going to try and see if we can rebook for tomorrow morning. We already have something booked for the afternoon and we go to Belfast on Thursday.”

Sandra Cunningham added: “We just have a limited time in Dublin. On a scale of one to 10 in terms of disappointment, it’s about an eight, but we do understand this is happening in a lot of colleges and there’s a voice that needs to be heard. It’s just too bad that it disrupts this ... like I think there’s a different way to do this protest.”

Andrew Burke and Anna Rouse, from southern Australia, said it was their first time visiting Ireland and they were sympathetic to the protesters.

“We’ve got two daughters at university in Australia. I certainly do sympathise with them, especially if they’re constantly seeing hikes,” Mr Burke said.

Ms Rouse added: “I really like the look of the library more than the Book of Kells, I just want to see the library to be honest. We didn’t have tickets booked, we were considering booking for tomorrow or the next day as we’re only here in Dublin for three days.

“We’re just trying to work out what we want to see while we’re here ... Everything is so expensive now, it’s crazy. We really believe education should be free.”

Trinity recorded a surplus of almost €4 million last year, but said the education sector remains under “huge pressure” from rising costs and underfunded public sector pay rises.

Dr Linda Doyle, provost of Trinity College Dublin, issued an email to staff and students on Monday saying she had received a “very concerning” email from the students’ union promising to cause serious financial and reputational damage to the university.

Ms Doyle wrote that the threat was “not acceptable”, adding: “I think it is important for you all to realise that the threat to seriously damage the finances of the university will impact each one of us negatively.”

“I can only assume this damage refers to blocking access to the Book of Kells. Though Trinity is a public university, it cannot survive solely on Government funding and must find other sources of income. It would be great if that were not the case, but this is our reality,” she said.

Ms Doyle told students the income received from tourism surrounding the Book of Kells keeps the university going, adding that any loss of income from it directly affects its ability to deliver services to students.

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The Stroller, May 1, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to [email protected] or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084 . Please include a daytime telephone number.

Environmental career panel planned May 11

The Armstrong Center for Community Learning will sponsor a free environmental and conservation career panel discussion from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 11 at the Outdoor Discovery Center, 142 Kerr Road, Bethel Township.

Students in middle and high school and college who would like to work in the environmental or conservation fields are encouraged to attend. Speakers will include a biologist, meteorologist, forester, author, program manager, game warden, water conservation officer and educator.

Lunch will be served and there will be prizes. Reservations are required. For reservations, visit armstrongodc.org .

Free nature walks planned by Audubon Society

The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will sponsor free community walks the first Friday of each month May 3 through Nov. 1 at Freeport Community Park.

Walks will begin at 9 a.m. and will last one hour, rain or shine. Meet in the parking lot of Laube Hall. A naturalist will lead the group and will discuss birds, beneficial insects, native plants and wildlife. Binoculars will be available.

Reservations are required. For reservations, call 724-295-3589 or visit aswp.org .

Today: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be specials and wish jars. Details: 724-478-4831 .

Thursday: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members welcome.

Bethel  

May 4: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a workshop about forest bathing at 10 a.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org .

Brackenridge

Today: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Thursday: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030 .

East Vandergrift

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Details: 724-478-4958 .

Today: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome; must be laundered and free from smoke and pet hair. Wheelchair accessible. Details: 724-295-3095 .

Thursday: Freeport Renaissance Association will meet at 7 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 411 High St. New members welcome.

Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison  

Today: The Becky’s Closet community clothing store at Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Cost: tops and bottoms for men and women, $50 cents; children’s clothing, 25 cents. Donations welcome during these hours. Everyone welcome.

Today: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean clothing in all sizes is needed. No housewares or bedding please due to lack of space. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

Today: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who are not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sparrow’s Nest clothing and home goods ministry will be open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606 , ext. 10.

Thursday: Friends of Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 10 a.m. in the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. New members welcome. Details: 724-226-3491 .

Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50-50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Fridays: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host Toddle Time for children 15 months to 3 years of age and their caregiver from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org .

Thursdays: Scout Troop 551/6551 is recruiting new members. Boys and girls in grades 6 to 12 welcome. Meetings are Thursday evenings at Hyde Park Volunteer Firehall. Details: call or text William Watt, 412-860-7638 .

Jefferson Township

Thursday: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Kiski Township

May 18: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a spring bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Proceeds will benefit the Back to School Carnival planned for Aug. 24. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $25, includes six regular games that pay $50; three specials that pay $100; and a $1,000 must-go jackpot. The kitchen will be open. Details and tickets: Barb, 724-953-4006 .

May 18: Boy Scout Troop 589 is accepting table reservations for a yard sale set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Apollo Spring Church Sportsman Club, 1945 Route 56. Setup will be at 7 a.m. Cost: yard sale spaces, $15; vendor and crafters, $25. Spaces are 8-foot wide and do not include a table. Reservations: send your name, phone number and how many and what type of spaces are requested with a check payable to Troop 589 to Carrie Shank, Troop 589, 1134 Old State Road, Apollo PA 15613. Details: Tracy, 724-420-6758 , or Carrie, 724-448-9639 or [email protected] .

Thursday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154 .

New Kensington  

Thursday: Knead Community Café will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. Sponsors are needed for the meal program. Sponsorship information: 878-847-7997 .

Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403 .

May 8: A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit youth activities at the Salvation Army will be at 5:30 p.m. at the center, 255 Third St. Cost: $9 per plate, includes beverage. Dine-in only. There will be entertainment and a bake sale. Reservations encouraged. Reservations: 724-335-7221 .

Parks Township

Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

South Buffalo    

May 4: Freeport International Baseball Invitational will sponsor a cornhole tournament fundraiser at 5 p.m. at South Buffalo Volunteer Firehall, 100 Firehall Road. Doors open at 4 p.m. Entry fee: $50 per team, includes food and beverages. Must be 21. Cash prizes will be awarded for first- and second-place, and there will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Spectator admission: $15, includes food and drinks. Team reservations: [email protected] . Payments: Venmo, @Freeportinternationals.

May 1 to 11: Pucketos Garden Club will sponsor a community seed exchange during library hours at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Bring a packet of seeds and take one. There will be a variety of herbs, vegetables and flowers. Details: 724-274-9729 .

May 11: Springdale Free Public Library will host “Dig Into Gardening” for children in kindergarten through sixth grade from noon to 2 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Children will make STEM projects and crafts. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729 .

Today: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1 . Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Today: Alle-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum and History Center will host a free evening of scrapbooking from 6 to 8 p.m. at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Bring your own supplies or supplies will be sold. Details: Melissa, 412-401-7196 or 724-224-7666 .

Vandergrift

Today: The Anime Club for children in fifth through 10 th grade at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Details: 724-568-2212 .

Washington Township

Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.

Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

Thursday: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing is sizes for preemie through size 10/12 available as well as stroller, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp .

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College bulletin: 26 April

The achievements of the St John’s community continue to be as varied as ever – this week we bring you news of a forthcoming Netflix documentary featuring a Fellow’s research, the story of an undergraduate who has been honoured with a mural in central London, and the success of the Poulets who have made it through to the Cuppers final.

Events coming up this weekend include the popular ‘Swish’ event tomorrow (who doesn’t like free clothes?!) and the installation of The Rev'd Dr Victoria Johnson as Dean of Chapel on Sunday with seedcake and Madeira in the Master’s Lodge following the service.

College news

Netflix to screen archaeology documentary

Secrets of the Neanderthals , a documentary featuring the excavations at Shanidar Cave in Iraqi Kurdistan led by St John’s Fellow Professor Graeme Barker for the past 10 years, will be streamed by Netflix from 2 May.

Footballers aim high with place in Cuppers Final

Players from St John’s College Association Football Club will be competing in the Cuppers Final for the first time in more than a decade.

Now on a six-game win streak, the Poulets will be playing St Catharine’s in the final on home turf at St Legends (College pitches) on Friday 10 May at 5pm.

The team beat Fitzwilliam Dynasty in the semi-finals, ending Fitz’s seven-year reign at the top of the Cuppers charts, to reach the final.

Second-year geography undergraduate Ben Pearce, who is the club and first team captain, urged spectators to head along to support St John’s ‘as we battle to be champions of Cambridge’. Visit the Facebook event page for more details.

Meanwhile, tomorrow will see St John’s men’s rugby team go head-to-head with Jesus in the semi-finals of the rugby Cuppers on the playing fields at 2pm, and the ladies’ netball team will be in the quarter-finals Cuppers at the University Sports Centre from 3.30pm.

‘Birdgirl’ undergraduate honoured with mural

St John’s student Mya-Rose Craig is the inspiration for a huge wall mural in central London created to celebrate Women’s History Month in March.

The third-year Human, Social and Political Sciences undergraduate, who is known as ‘Birdgirl’ and has written a memoir of the same name, has been honoured by London-based art collaborators Global Street Art for her environmental and diversity work.

The ‘female-powered public art’ designed by Courtney Richards also features hummingbirds, which are Mya-Rose’s favourite birds, and can be visited in Euston Square.

Find out more

Global Street Art

Newell Classical Event 2024

This year’s Newell Classical Event on 16 May will present award-winning poet Alice Oswald in ‘Message from a Lost Play’, a lecture based on the fragments of the  Psychostasia  (‘weighing of souls') of Aeschylus, the Ancient Greek dramatist. 

Postgraduate appointed to global role at World Health Organization

Abel Wilson Walekhwa, a PhD veterinary medicine student at St John’s, has been appointed a member of One Health High Level Expert Panel at the World Health Organization.

One Health brings together multi-disciplinary experts in human, animal and environmental ecosystems to address global and local issues and Abel’s two-year appointment follows his accomplishments in this field.

One of 29 new expert appointments, Abel will be contributing in the area of infectious disease control with bias to modelling, a field he is pursuing with Dr Andrew Conlan, an associate professor in the Disease Dynamics unit at the University’s Department of Veterinary Medicine.

The second-year postgraduate already has a decade of experience in the field of One Health and public policy and is Senior Epidemiologist at the Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat in the Office of the President of Uganda.

Abel will serve on the panel until April 2026 with the role enabling him to help improve lives of humans, animals, and the environment globally.

Student vet helps Cambridge sailors race to victory

Final-year St John’s veterinary student Charlotte Watson was a member of the six-strong Cambridge team crowned winners of the Royal Yachting Association/British Universities Sailing Association (BUSA) Women’s Team Racing Nationals 2024.

Held at Spinnaker Sailing Club in Hampshire, Charlotte and her team defeated Southampton in the petit-finals to rank first – and become Women’s BUSA champions – and third overall.

Get into the swing of the Swish

Just hours remain to donate your unwanted outfits, shoes and accessories to the College’s third Swish party in the Fisher Building Foyer tomorrow.

Items should be clean and in good condition. They can be dropped off in advance to the boxes in Forecourt Lodge or to the Fisher Building Foyer at 10.30am on Saturday.

You don’t need to have donated any clothing to be able to attend and rehome some clothes, and the event is free entry. Swishing runs from 11am-noon and is open to all students, Fellows and staff, and their family and friends.

Deadline extension for student competition

The deadline for entries in the Student Art and Photography Competition 2024 has been extended until 5pm on Tuesday 30 April.

Find out how to enter

Student Communion – Sunday 28 April , 8.30am

Students are warmly invited to attend Holy Communion. Stick around after this half-hour service for a subsidised cooked breakfast in Hall.

Sung Eucharist with the licensing and welcome of The Rev'd Dr Victoria Johnson as Dean – Sunday 28 April , 10.30am

The Sung Eucharist includes the formal welcome and licensing of The Rev’d Dr Victoria Johnson as Dean of Chapel. The music includes the dramatic Missa Brevis by Jonathan Dove, and a setting of a College prayer that the Choir of York Minster sang for Dr Johnson’s departure last month. This was found in a manuscript in the University Library.

Those attending the service (including guests) are warmly invited to join the Master and Mr Mark Hancock for seedcake and Madeira in the Master’s Lodge following the service.

Organ recital – Sunday 28 April , 6pm

Jonathan Lee from Trinity College plays JS Bach, Boulanger and Whitlock. Organ recitals are open to all, and admission is free.

Evensong with sermon – Sunday 28 April , 6.30pm

This term, preachers will address an aspect of the future, considering what it might hold in a number of vital areas of life. The sermon series is titled ‘Brave New Worlds’. This week the Dean will preach on ‘The Future of Education’.

The music includes The Gloucester Service by Herbert Howells and Easter from one of Ralph Vaughan Williams’s most famous works, Five Mystical Songs .

Evensong with St John’s Voices – Monday 29 April, 6.30pm

Monday’s service sung by St John’s Voices includes music by Hadley and Haydn with the Canticles in G by Francis Jackson.

Compline – Tuesday 30 April, 10pm

Compline is one of the most popular services among Cambridge students and is based on the late evening service in monasteries. This peaceful, candlelit service provides a moment of calm reflection to mark the end of the day. It is sung by members of the lower voices of the College Choir and the Chaplain, lasts about 35 minutes, and is followed by port and hot chocolate.

Open to College members and their guests.

Evensong service with the Choir of St John's College and The Gesualdo Six – Friday 3 May, 6.30pm

Music includes Byrd, and Vaughan Williams’s Lord, Thou Hast Been Our Refuge .

The Choir of St John’s College and The Gesualdo Six in concert – Saturday 4 May, 7.30pm

The Choir partners with The Gesualdo Six for a concert in Chapel. Led by Owain Park, The Gesualdo Six is an award-winning British vocal ensemble, featuring St John’s alumni Alasdair Austin and Joseph Wicks. St John’s Director of Music Christopher Gray and Owain Park will lead a programme featuring works by Byrd, Forbes L’Estrange, Gombert, Marsh, Vaughan Williams and more as the ensembles unite.

Please note there will be no Evensong service on 4 May.

The concert will last approximately 75 minutes and there will be no interval. Open to all, £5-£18: book your tickets

Sung Eucharist for Ascension Day – Thursday 9 May, 10.45am

Attended by pupils of the St John’s College School, this service of Eucharist commemorates the bodily Ascension of Jesus into Heaven. The music is by Mendelssohn and the Coronation Mass by Mozart.

The Ascension Day Carol from the Chapel tower – Thursday 9 May, 12pm

The Choir sings the Ascension Day Carol from the top of the Chapel tower (weather permitting).

For all other regular services, see the Chapel webpage

Other events

‘Swish’ clothes swap party – Saturday 27 April, 10.30am, then 11am-noon

Fisher Building Foyer.

Refresh your wardrobe while going easy on the planet. Doors open at 10.30am for participants to bring clothes to swap before ‘swishing’ starts at 11am.

Open to all students, Fellows, staff, College Teaching and Research Associates, and their family and friends. Admission free.

St John’s men’s rugby Cuppers – Saturday 27 April, 2pm

St John’s playing fields.

Head along to the Cuppers’ semi-final and support St John’s Redboys in their match against Jesus. Free, all welcome.

St John’s women’s netball Cuppers – Saturday 27 April, from 3.30pm

University Sports Centre.

All College members are invited along to support the women’s netball team in the Cuppers. Matches start at 3.30pm with the quarter-finals and the team hopes to make it to the finals to defend their title. Free, all welcome.

Master’s concert series: A string through time – Saturday 27 April, 8.45pm

Main Lecture Theatre, Old Divinity School.

With countertenor and alumnus Hugh Cutting, alumnus Leo Appel on viola, Danny Murphy on guitar and lute, and Tara Viscardi on the harp. Includes music by Dowland, Debussy and Muhly, focusing on the theme of time, and our experience of it. To be followed by a drinks reception hosted by the Sans Frontières events programme.

Open to College members and their friends, admission free, no booking required.

SJC Linguistics Society start-of-term social – Monday 29 April, 3pm

Castlereagh Room, Fisher Building.

The Linguistics Society welcomes everyone to its termly social to discuss all things language and linguistics and get to know others interested in the topic. A chance to network with practising linguists and fellow linguistics enthusiasts.

Open to all College members, admission free.

Wellness walk – Tuesday 30 April, 3pm

Meet at the Great Gate.

A weekly opportunity to get outside and appreciate nature and city sights, and enjoy companionship. The day of the walk alternates between Tuesdays and Thursdays. If it is raining heavily, it will be cancelled. For queries email Karen, Health & Wellbeing Nurse

Aquila rehearsal – Tuesday 30 April, 5.15-6.45pm

New Music Room.

Aquila is a friendly a cappella singing group for female students, Fellows and staff. It welcomes new members – no audition is necessary, simply drop in to one of its Tuesday evening rehearsals to try before joining.

Pre-Dinner Lecture Series: Diseases of our Ancestors – how do they affect us? – Tuesday 30 April, 6.15pm

Boys Smith Room, Fisher Building.

Talk given by St John’s Fellow Dr Christiana Scheib, followed by drinks.

Open to Fellows, affiliates and postgraduate students. Admission free, booking not required.

Tour of College wine cellars – Wednesday 1 May, 11.30am

Meet in the passage between the kitchens and Hall.

Free tour led by Jim Wocha, Wine and Provisions Manager at St John’s, for College postgraduates, Fellows, Visiting Fellows and their guests. Part of the Sans Frontières programme.

Places are now full; the Postgraduate Administrator will advise if any become available.

Old Library opening – Wednesday 1 May, 2-4pm

Enter via E staircase, Second Court.

Every Wednesday afternoon in term time (except for 15 May; that week's opening will be on Tuesday 14th), view manuscripts and rare printed books from the collections in the Upper Library. Requests for material to be exhibited can be emailed to Special Collections

Open to College members and their guests. Admission free, no booking required.

Public talk, Being Dead Otherwise – Wednesday 1 May, 5-7pm

Lecture Theatre, Old Divinity School.

Talk by Professor Anne Allison, Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Duke University in North Carolina, United States, and author of the book, Being Dead Otherwise .

This talk examines a surge in end-of-life planning ( shūkatsu ) in Japan since the early 2000s, of seeking alternatives to the family grave and of others (other than kin) being caregivers of the dead.

Organised by College Research Associate Dr Sally Raudon, ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Social Anthropology. Open to all, free entry. For more details, email Dr Rauden .

Public reading, An Explosion of Words: Writing the Troubles after the Troubles – Thursday 2 May, 5-7pm

Old Divinity School.

Twenty-six years after the Good Friday Agreement, there is a new wave of writing about the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Leading Irish writers Louise Kennedy (novelist, Trespasses ), Martin Doyle (non-fiction, Dirty Linen ) and Scott McKendry (poet, Gub ) will read from their own works set during the Troubles. A Q&A will follow.

Hosted by Cambridge Group for Irish Studies and St John's Writer in Residence Vona Groarke.

All welcome, free entry, reception to follow.

Palaeography for beginners – Friday 3 May, 3pm

Weekly sessions for anyone interested in reading handwriting from c1500-c1700, using documents from the College’s institutional archives. Sessions are informal and aimed at beginners, or those with a little experience who wish to practise their skills.

Sessions are held on Fridays at 3pm and take place online using photographs of the documents. If you are interested in joining, please email the archivist, Dr Lynsey Darby

Open to all, admission free.

Save the date

Short Book Club – Wednesday 8 May, 6.15pm

Merton Hall Cottage (behind the School of Pythagoras).

Paul Yoon’s short 2013 novel Snow Hunters will be discussed at this first club of Easter Term, led by Vona Groarke, the College’s Writer in Residence.

Open to all students, College and English Faculty staff. Free to attend, refreshments available. Email Vona if you wish to attend.

Postgraduates Dine with Fellows – Wednesday 8 May, 7.30pm

Open to College postgraduates. Attendance at Postgraduates Dine with Fellows events is restricted to one per academic year. Free, limited places, register via Upay .

SJCAFC Football Cuppers Final – Friday 10 May, 5pm

St John’s Playing Fields.

Head along to support the players from St John’s College Association Football Club as they compete in the Cuppers Final for the first time in more than a decade.

Conference: Philosophy of Art and Aesthetic Normativity – Friday 10 May and Saturday 11 May 2024, 9am-7pm

Lightfoot Room, Old Divinity School, and online.

Annual conference of the Society for German Idealism and Romanticism co-organised by Gerad Gentry, St John’s and University of Mainz PhD student, and Professor Angela Breitenbach, Professor of Philosophy at Cambridge University, sponsored by DAAD Cambridge research hub for German studies.

The conference brings together established and junior scholars from around the world. Gerad will be chairing some sessions and giving a talk, Kant and the Problem of the Idealism of Art .

Admission free. To attend all or part of the event, submit the registration form .

Real Tennis Event – Wednesday 15 May, 5-7pm

Cambridge University Real Tennis Club, Grange Road.

Starting at 5pm with a 45-minute ‘have a go’ session. Players should wear sportswear and trainers and can turn up any time during the session. All equipment will be provided. There will then be a short introduction to the courts and the game by Dr Victoria Harvey, Tutor for Undergraduate Admissions, with authentic refreshments.

At 6.15pm Cambridge alumni and recent UK amateur champions Jamie Giddins (St John’s, Economics) and Ed Kay (Emmanuel, Engineering) will play an exhibition match.

Open to College postgraduates, Fellows, Visiting Fellows and their guests as part of the Sans Frontières programme. To participate, email the Postgraduate Administrator by 8 May, indicating how many sessions you wish to attend.

Newell Classical Event: Message from a Lost Play – Thursday 16 May, 7.15pm

Palmerston Room, Fisher Building.

The Newell Classical Event 2024, celebrating the classical world, proudly presents award-winning poet Alice Oswald, Oxford Professor of Poetry 2019-2023, in Message from a Lost Play , a lecture based on the fragments of the Psychostasia of Aeschylus.

Talk: The History and Development of Cambridge University – Tuesday 21 May, 6pm

A presentation by the Senior Tutor, Richard Partington, for College postgraduates, Fellows, Visiting Fellows and their guests. Part of the Sans Frontières programme.

Admission free, no booking required.

Cheese and wine tasting – Wednesday 29 May

Wordsworth Room.

Open to College postgraduates, Fellows, Visiting Fellows and their guests. Part of the Sans Frontières programme. Further details to be confirmed.

Postgraduates Dine with Fellows – Wednesday 5 June, 7.30pm

Open to College postgraduates. Attendance at Postgraduates Dine with Fellows events is restricted to one per academic year.

Free, limited places, register via Upay .

Tour of the College gardens – Wednesday 12 June

A tour of the College gardens by members of staff from the gardening team. The tour will focus on sustainability.

Open to College postgraduates, Fellows, Visiting Fellows and their guests. Part of the Sans Frontières programme. Maximum 15 people. Further details to be confirmed.

May Concert – Monday 17 June

May Ball – Tuesday 18 June

And finally

Wisteria is one of he first harbingers of warmer weather to come so we are very pleased to see the purple flowers that adorn the Master’s Lodge starting to bloom.