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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.
New European Mobilities: Symposium and Book Launch
The Employment Research Centre (ERC) in association with the Institute for International Integration Studies (IIIS) hosted a one day symposium on New European mobilities: education, migration and employment on Monday 16 September. The Ambassador of the Republic of Poland, H.E. Mr Marcin Nawrot, launched a new book: 'New Mobilities in Europe: Polish Migration to Ireland post 2004'.
Paul Candon Wins Postgraduate Trinity Teaching Award
The Department of Sociology congratulates Paul Candon (TA on the Senior Freshman module 'European Societies' ) for winning a Trinity Teaching Award for Postgraduate Students. Paul was the only TA in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy who received this prestigious College award. The award recognises exceptional contributions to undergraduate student learning.
Survey on Migration from Southern Europe and Ireland
Dr Camilla Devitt becomes Trinity partner of a new research initiative aimed to understand whether and in what ways the ongoing crisis has affected migration and mobility in the EU, and particularly in Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. The project is coordinated by the Global Governance Programme of the European University Institute, Florence.
Public Lecture by Jan Philipp Reemtsma on Trust and Violence
Professor Jan Philipp Reemtsma delivered the third lecture in the TCD-UCD Sociology Public Lecture Series, on 22 May 2013. The lecture focused on his new book 'Trust and Violence'. The event was hosted by UCD with opening remarks from Professor Brian Nolan, Principal of the College of Human Sciences and Dr. Andreas Hess, School of Sociology.- Ronit Lentin Presented with Global Achievers Award for Nigeria
Dr Ronit Lentin was presented with a Global Achievers Award for Nigeria 2013 in recognition of her outstanding work as an educator and Associate Professor of Sociology and founder of the MPhil in Race, Ethnicity, Conflict. The awards ceremony acknowledges Nigerians living in Ireland as well advocates for the Nigerian community in Ireland. 
Sociology Trinity Scholars 2013
The Department of Sociology congratulates Ciannait Khan (TSM Philosophy and Sociology), Samuel Basil Mayo Verbi (TSM Geography and Sociology) and Ryan Alberto O' Giobuin (Sociology and Social Policy) on being elected as new Scholars of the College. They were among the 90 Scholars announced by the Provost on Trinity Monday, 8 April.
Wanderlust, 'a surf at lunchtime' and Graduate Mobility
The latest report, published in The Irish Times on 15 April, from the Learning from Poland project reflects on recent fieldtrips to London, Sydney and Melbourne. The project looks at the strategies of Irish graduates in overseas labour markets and compares these with the strategies of young Poles entering the Irish labour market in the 2000s.
Talk on the EU Blue Card and Circular Migration by Binod Khadria
On March 6, Prof Binod Khadria, Visiting Professor in the Department of Sociology, gave a talk on the crisis of the EU's immigration policy for third-country nationals as part of the Euro-Visions lecture series organised by the Institute for International Integration Studies (IIIS) and the Trinity Long Room Hub (TLRH). The event was chaired by Dr. Daniel Faas.
Daniel Faas Publishes Volume on Diversity and Schooling
Daniel Faas has edited a special issue of Education Inquiry on 'Ethnic diversity and schooling in national education systems: Issues of policy and identity'. The volume brings together leading researchers who discuss issues of school choice, educational attainment and the role of Muslims in societies across a range of old and new migration destinations.
Talk on Youth, Jobs and Europe by Laszlo Andor
The European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion gave a talk to Trinity students on February 15. Commissioner Andor presented comparative employment figures, with a particular emphasis on youth unemployment and outward migration across Europe. The event was organised and chaired by Dr. Camilla Devitt.
Film Screening of 'London is Burning'
On January 29, Prof Haim Bresheeth (Professor Emeritus of Film Studies, University of East London) presented his film 'London is Burning' followed by a lecture. 'London is Burning' was made during the months following the riots in August 2011, and features a number of key activists and social theorists in conversation about this social event.
Les Back Delivers Keynote in Sociology Public Lecture Series
Professor Les Back of Goldsmiths University of London gave a keynote in the TCD-UCD Sociology Public Lecture Series, supported by the Policy Institute at Trinity College, on 13 February 2013. The title of the talk was 'Live Sociology: Social Research and its Futures'. The event was chaired by the Head of Sociology, Dr. Daniel Faas.
Saskia Sassen Kicks off TCD-UCD Sociology Public Lecture Series
Professor Saskia Sassen of Columbia University delivered the inaugural lecture in the new TCD-UCD Sociology Public Lecture Series, supported by the Policy Institute, on 15 January 2013. The title of the talk was Expulsions: The Fifth Circle of Hell. The lecture series was launched by the Provost, Dr. Patrick Prendergast, and chaired by Dr. Daniel Faas.
Students Highly Commended in Undergraduate Awards
The Sociology Department is delighted to congratulate Elin Haettner (TSM Sociology) and Eleanor Friel (PPES) for being Highly Commended in this year's Undergraduate Awards. President Michael D. Higgins will present the awards at a ceremony on Nov 9 as part of the UA Summit, which brings together academics, entrepreneurs and students.
Students Highly Commended in Undergraduate Awards