Department of Sociology
Sociology was first taught in Trinity College in 1968. The Department has a strong research record in the area of migration, ethnicity and conflict and is the only Irish institution to feature in the Top 100 QSA World University Subject Rankings. The Department is also highly committed to delivering high-quality teaching and providing an international student experience.
News
- Migrant Networks Project Welcomes New An Post Stamps
An Post issued four stamps featuring four migrants working in Ireland to recognise the changing face of Irish society. The stamps series was proposed by Dr Ronit Lentin, Principal Investigator of the Migrant Networks Project. The project had previously collaborated with An Post in the Migrant Leaders exhibition, launched by the TCD Provost and seen by over 2 million people throughout Dublin. - Trinity Social Scientists Celebrate Interdependence Day
A group of 14 social scientists, coordinated by Dr. Daniel Faas, joined religious leaders, politicians, artists and youth from around the world in a symposium on migration (culture, education, religion, gender and cities) in Dublin Castle from 20-22 September 2013. The event was opened by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Oisin Quinn, TCD Provost Dr. Patrick Prendergast and Minister of State/Education Ciaran Cannon. - Vasiliki Theofilopoulou Receives PhD Ussher Fellowship
The Department of Sociology congratulates Vasiliki Theofilopoulou for winning a prestigious Ussher Fellowship to work on her dissertation 'The Role of Education in Sculpting the "Exceptional" Greek'. Vasiliki was the only awardee in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy. The Fellowships aim to support and develop gifted research students and are awarded competitively on academic merit.
In The Spotlight
Professor John Holmwood (President of the British Sociological Association) will deliver a Public Lecture on 14 November 2013 at 7pm in the JM Synge Theatre, Arts Building, Trinity College. The title of his keynote is: ‘Universities in Crisis: Markets vs. Publics?’ Please register by clicking the link below.
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