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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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Trinity's role in Ireland's upcoming EU PresidencyProfessor Raj Chari and Dr Liam Kneafsey have worked closely with College leadership to help shape the University’s strategic response to Ireland’s EU Presidency in 2026. Their contribution ensures Trinity is well placed to contribute effectively to policy, research, and public engagement during the Presidency. -
Spotlight Series: Dr Asli Ceren Cinar, Political ScienceDr Asli Ceren Cinar is up for our Spotlight Series - delving into our research teams' areas of expertise! Most recently, Asli's been researching the ways in which nonverbal cues shape political behaviour and candidate–voter interactions. -
School of Social Sciences & Philosophy hosts its annual Student Prize CeremonyThe School of Social Sciences and Philosophy hosted its 3rd Annual Student Prize Ceremony at the Synge Theatre on December 8th. The ceremony provided an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate exceptional student achievements in the department of Political Science.
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 News 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
