Department News 2026
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Europe's Hard Choices at the Autumn Series
On 8 October, the Department of Political Science's Autumn Series lecture examined the choices European countries are being asked to make about their own security. Thanks to everyone who came along to the Synge Theatre.
12 Oct 2026
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Professor Raj Chari Meets Newsroom Europe Members
On Wednesday 7 October 2026, Professor Raj Chari met with members of the Newsroom Europe project group to discuss the Presidency of the EU.
08 Oct 2026
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A Warm Welcome to Our New PhD Students
The Department of Political Science would like to extend the warmest of welcomes to our new PhD students, who start their research with us this Michaelmas Term.
02 Oct 2026
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New book by Dr Christian Gläßel featured in The New Yorker
Dr Christian Gläßel and Dr Adam Scharpf’s new book examines how career pressure and professional incentives can drive participation in authoritarian repression and coups.
24 Sep 2026
Education, News
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Dr Matthias Dilling analyses German state election results on RTÉ Radio 1
Dr Matthias Dilling joined Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1 to discuss the latest German state election results and their implications for Germany’s changing political landscape.
22 Sep 2026
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Prof Raj Chari contributes to Ireland’s new Economic Crime and Corruption Strategy
Prof Raj Chari contributed to Ireland's new multi-annual strategy to combat economic crime and corruption through his work on the Government's Advisory Council.
16 Sep 2026
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TCD alumnus Miceal Canavan takes up a new post at Queen's University Belfast
Trinity College Dublin alumnus Dr Miceal Canavan has taken up a new role at Queen's University Belfast.
27 Aug 2026
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Welcome to Our New Staff Members in the Department
The Department of Political Science is delighted to announce five new Assistant Professors. We look forward to working with our new colleagues and seeing what their fresh perspective and expertise brings to the department.
27 Aug 2026
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The Long Shadow of the Past
Dr Liam Kneafsey and Dr Miceal Canavan join Hugh Linehan on the Inside Politics podcast to discuss why Ireland supports Palestine and whether anti-Semitism plays a role.
19 Aug 2026
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The Long Shadow of The Past: How Irish History Shapes Attitudes Towards The Israel–Palestine Conflict
Dr Liam Kneafsey and Dr Miceal Canavan. Published in The British Journal of Politics and International Relations. August 2026.
14 Aug 2026
Education, News