Department News 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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Dermot McAleese Teaching Assistant Award 2026
Congratulations to Elena Karagianni, PhD researcher in political science, on winning this year's Dermot McAleese Teaching Assistant Award for the Department of Political Science.
25 May 2026
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TCD alumna Silvia Decadri secures tenure-track researcher post at University of Brescia
Trinity College Dublin alumna Dr Silvia Decadri has secured a tenure-track researcher role at the University of Brescia after a competitive national selection.
25 May 2026
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Political Science PhD Candidate Lily Rice Presents Research at Major Chicago Political Science Conference
PhD Candidate Lily Rice presented her research at the Midwest Political Science Association conference in Chicago, highlighting her academic work and collaboration with her supervisor and co-author Prof Raj Chari.
05 May 2026
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Can Islamic symbols in public urban spaces foster, rather than hinder, Muslim immigrants' sense of belonging?
Dr Gizem Arikan, Pazit Ben-Nun Bloom, Amit Birenboim, and Nonna Mayer. Published in Nature Cities. April 2026.
17 Apr 2026
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Grattan Lecture Focuses on Decreased Humanitarian Funding
Moderated by Prof Gail McElroy, expert in EU politics, the Grattan Lecture featured Tom Fletcher’s reflections on migration, conflict, and shared moral responsibility.
23 Apr 2026
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Democratic dissatisfaction, the far right, and party brand activation
By Matthias Dilling and Léonie de Jonge. Published in Political Research Exchange, March 2026.
16 Apr 2026
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How We Teach Africa Matters
Michelle D’Arcy has authored a chapter in How We Teach Africa Matters, edited by Afa’anwi Ma’abo Che and Debora V. Malito, March 2026
10 Mar 2026
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The School of Social Sciences & Philosophy Renews Athena Swan Award
We are delighted to announce that the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy has renewed its Athena Swan Bronze Award with a new action plan for the years 2025-2030.
04 Mar 2026
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Inside Politics podcast.
Prof Gail McElroy and Theresa Reidy join Hugh Linehan on the Inside Politics podcast to discuss research analysing party manifestos in the 2024 general election.
16 Feb 2026
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