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Trinity College Examines Its Colonial Past

One of the world’s oldest Universities, Trinity College Dublin, is embarking on an extensive pr...

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08.05 18 Feb 2021


Trinity College Examines Its Colonial Past


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08.05 18 Feb 2021


One of the world’s oldest Universities, Trinity College Dublin, is embarking on an extensive project to examine, interrogate and reflect on its complex colonial legacies.  The project was sparked by the Black Lives Matter protests and Trinity’s financial and other connections to the slave trade.  Joining Shane to discuss the project is Dr Patrick Prendergast, Provost of Trinity College Dublin.

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