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Welcome to the Department of Sociology in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin. Ranked among the Top 150 Sociology departments in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023), we are a leading hub for research on migration, ethnicity and inequalities offering innovative undergraduate and postgraduate programmes among an internationally diverse student and staff community.
News
'Racialised from the Start' Symposium on the 2004 Citizenship Referendum
The Centre for Forced Migration Studies and Black Studies will host a one-day symposium on October 18th marking 20 years since the 2004 citizenship referendum. Scholars across Ireland will come together in Trinity Long Room Hub to explore the racial dimensions of the 2004 citizenship referendum.
Call for Papers!
The Centre for Forced Migration Studies, and Black Studies at TCD Sociology invites submissions of papers for a one day symposium on the Racial dimensions of the 2004 Referendum on Irish citizenship.
Democracy At A Crossroads: Public Autumn Series 2024
Has social media transformed democracy, or is it undermining it? Join Dr. David Landy and sociologists from TCD for a public panel discussion exploring the impact of social media on political discourse and democratic engagement on Thursday, 17 October 2024. Tickets now available.
Recent Publications
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New Article by Professor Taha Yasseri in Nature Human Behaviour"How large language models can reshape collective intelligence" explores the benefits, risks, and key research questions, calling for a deeper look into how these models impact our ability to solve complex problems together. -
Professor Philomena Mullen published in the Irish Journal of Sociology"Black Unsettlement: Embodied Blackness and Black Studies in the Irish Context" provides a personal perspective on Black Studies in Ireland, emphasizing how lived Black experiences shape knowledge.
