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Welcome to the Department of Political Science in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin. Consistently ranked among the top 50 political science departments globally (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024) we are a progressive department that combines intensive research activity with the strongest commitment to high-quality teaching.
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News
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Read the 2024/2025 Alumni Newsletter HereThe Alumni Newsletter brings together a selection of highlights from across the School over the past academic year, from research and publications to events, awards, and alumni news. It's a chance to reflect on a busy year and recognise the range of work taking place across our Departments. -
Professor Raj Chari Appointed Director of TRiSSCongratulations to Professor Raj Chari on his appointment as Director of TRiSS (TRinity Research in Social Sciences). He will work closely with the Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and member Schools to guide the Centre's strategic vision. -
Prof Thomas Chadefaux Receives ERC FundingThomas Chadefaux has received European Research Council funding for his project AICAP (Artificial Intelligence for Conflict Analysis and Prediction), analysing real-time geopolitical, economic, and behavioural data to forecast patterns in conflict development.
Recent Publications
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Prof Raj Chari guest-edits Interests Groups and Advocacy journal and publishes new articleDr Raj Chari has guest-edited for the journal Interest Groups and Advocacy in a special issue called New Perspectives on Lobbying Regulation and Reform. He has also written a paper that introduces the journal. Click here to read it. -
More Publications
New paper in Journal of Political Science Education"Designing Politics and IR Assessments in the Era of AI"- Co-written by Dr Matthias Dilling & Dr Leah Owen
