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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 2018) we are a progressive department that combines intensive research activity with the strongest commitment to high-quality teaching.
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Opening for Assistant Professor in Political Science (Tenure Track)The Department of Political Science is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Political Science to commence on 1st August 2019. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is no later than 12 Noon GMT on Thursday 17th January 2019. -
2018 Grattan Scholarships awarded to postgraduate students in Political Science and SociologySchool of Social Sciences and Philosophy´s prestigious scholarship has been awarded to Miceal Canavan (Political Science) and Stefanie Sprong (Sociology). They join Scholars from 12 countries around the world who are committed to understanding and improving society through their research and teaching. -
Department welcomes new Assistant Professor, Roman- Gabriel OlarDr Olar joins Trinity from the University of Essex. He has a developing research agenda on the politics of authoritarian regimes, state repression, civil military relations and democratization. -
New appointment in Political ScienceThe Department welcomes Dr Lisa Keenan to the staff as a Teaching Fellow. Dr Keenan, who researches predominantly on women in politics, was awarded a prestigious Grattan Scholarship by Trinity for her PhD studies.
