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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 2024) we are a progressive department that combines intensive research activity with the strongest commitment to high-quality teaching.
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News
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Trinity Teaching Awards 2024-25Congratulations to Professor Raj Chari on receiving the 2025 Inspiring Educator Award from Trinity College Dublin! The Inspiring Educator Award recognises those who have made a significant contribution to enhancing teaching excellence, inspiring and motivating students to learn and inspiring colleagues to enhance their own practice. -
2024/25 Dermot McAleese TA AwardsA huge congratulations to Sofia Jesus who won the 2024/25 edition of the Dermot McAleese TA Award for Political Science, for assisting with the Introduction to Political Science A module. She was nominated for this award by Dr Ross Gildea. These awards recognise outstanding contirbutions to undergraduate teaching across the School. -
Dr Matthias Dilling recent book "Parties under Pressure" reviewed by academics in two leading subfield journals in political science"Parties under Pressure"- written by Dr Matthias Dilling has recently been reviewed by academics in two leading subfield journals in political science. -
Department of Political Science Graduate WorkshopOn 29 April 2025, the Department of Political Science welcomed advanced doctoral candidates and visiting experts for a focused day of research presentations and feedback. Sincere thanks to Anselm Hager (WZB) and Alexandra Scacco (University of Hamburg & WZB) for their invaluable insights, to Prof. Macartan Humphreys (Trinity & WZB) for coordinating the programme, and to our professional staff for flawlessly managing all logistics. -
Graduates Reflect on Ireland`s Global RoleIt was a pleasure to welcome Political Science graduates - and now elected TDs - Shane Moynihan and Marie Sherlock back to Trinity last night for a wide-ranging discussion on global change, leadership, and their time studying at Trinity College Dublin. Moderated by Prof Gail McElroy & Dr Lisa Keenan. -
An Insight into the Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeJoin us on Wednesday 2nd April for a conversation with Michael Gaffney (Dept of Foreign Affairs) and Professor Gail McElroy (TCD Department of Political Science) about the diverse impact of the DFAT. Tickets are free but please register via MyCareers portal. -
We are hiring!We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in International Relations . The deadline is 5pm on Thursday, 10th April 2025.
Recent Publications
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Dr Raj Chari guest-edits Interests Groups and Advocacy journal and publishes new articleDr Raj Chari has guest-edited for the journal Interest Groups and Advocacy in a special issue called New Perspectives on Lobbying Regulation and Reform. He has also written a paper that introduces the journal. Click here to read it. -
More Publications
New paper in Journal of Political Science Education"Designing Politics and IR Assessments in the Era of AI"- Co-written by Dr Matthias Dilling & Dr Leah Owen
