About
The Centre for Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies was established at Trinity College in 1988 as the Center for Women’s Studies. Since its founding, the Centre has grown and evolved, changing its name twice—in 1999, to the Centre for Gender and Women’s Studies, and in 2024, to the Centre for Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies—to recognise the importance of the intersectional and expansive study of both gender and sexuality.
Since its inception, the Centre has developed and sustained an M.Phil programme and a doctoral programme of the highest quality, has undertaken significant research activities and engaged in both innovative and traditional community outreach. Members of the Centre are recognised both nationally and internationally for their expertise on the study of gender and sexuality.
The Centre for Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies undertakes three interrelated activities: teaching, research and community/extramural activities. Using an integrated approach to research and learning, both staff and students are encouraged to participate across these areas.
The Centre for Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies is part of the School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College.