Department News 2026
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Happiness in Political Communication by Men and Women Members of the US Congress
Professor Constantine Boussalis, Dr Mirya Holman and Dr Travis Coan. Published in Political Communication. July 2026.
31 Jul 2026
Education, News
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Welcome to Our New Staff Members in the Department
The Department of Political Science is delighted to announce three new Assistant Professors. We look forward to working with our new colleagues and seeing what their fresh perspective and expertise brings to the department.
29 Jul 2026
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Capturing legitimacy in captured states: an interview-based exploration of the validity of existing legitimacy measures in Serbia’s hybrid regime
Dr Michelle D'Arcy and Đorđe Milosav. Published in Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group. June 2026.
22 Jul 2026
Education, News
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Does an interest in the GAA predict how you'll vote?
New research from Dr Liam Kneafsey and Dr Stefan Müller (UCD) using the National Election and Democracy Study shows the GAA appeals across income, education, gender and geography, yet political differences remain.
17 Jul 2026
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The School's summer newsletter is out now!
The School's alumni newsletter is out now, and Political Science features with pieces on Lily Rice's sentencing research in Chicago, a double award year for Matthias Dilling, and a new journal launch.
08 Jul 2026
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Dr Matthias Dilling Honoured with Trinity’s Inspiring Educator Award
Dr Matthias Dilling received Trinity’s Inspiring Educator Award on 12 June 2026, recognizing his exceptional contribution to teaching excellence, student engagement, and academic practice.
23 Jun 2026
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What does Canada's PM visit to Ireland mean for both countries? Prof Raj Chari discusses.
Raj argues Carney’s trip is driven by nostalgia and geopolitics. As global powers use trade and supply chains as leverage, Canada and Ireland can gain influence by collaborating through shared rules, trade and innovation.
15 Jun 2026
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How safe is Irish politics for women? A roundtable response
Dr Lisa Keenan (TCD) and Dr Fiona Buckley (UCC) convened researchers and civil society groups on 10 June to assess progress on tackling gendered political violence across the island of Ireland.
11 Jun 2026
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Political Science alumnus Lucas Paulo da Silva receives PSA Dissertation Prize
Lucas Paulo da Silva, graduate from Political Science, receives prize for the top PhD dissertation related to elections, electoral systems, and/or voting representation.
09 Jun 2026
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Teaching Fellow Giovanni Parente Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Schuman Grant
Political Science Teaching Fellow Giovanni Parente has received the highly competitive Fulbright Schuman Visiting Scholar grant, recognizing his research on EU–US maritime security cooperation and transatlantic relations.
02 Jun 2026
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