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
- Assistant Professor Vacancy in Sociology
The Department of Sociology is currently advertising an Assistant Professorship. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute significantly to the research output and teaching programmes of the Department in the broad areas of gender and race. The closing date for applications for this post is 12 noon on Thursday 14th March 2013. - Visiting Professor Binod Khadria
The Department of Sociology welcomes Professor Binod Khadria from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Professor Khadria is Chairperson of the Zakir Husain Centre for Educational Studies and Director of the International Migration and Diaspora Studies (IMDS) Project, co-sponsored by the Government of India. - Talk on Youth, Jobs and Europe by Laszlo Andor
European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion gave a talk to students on February 15. Commissioner Andor presented comparative employment figures, with a particular emphasis on youth unemployment and outward migration across Europe.
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The Grattan Scholars
PhD Scholarship Programme with the aim of advancing cutting-edge social science research and teaching. PhD application deadline 31 March, 2013
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