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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 100 Sociology departments in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016), 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.
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Prof. Richard Layte Publishes Paper in Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric EpidemiologyDid the Great Recession in Ireland Harm Children´s Mental Health? Prof.Layte Publishes a Paper in Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology Layte, R. and McCrory, C. (2018) Fiscal Crises and Personal Troubles: The Great Recession in Ireland and Family Processes, Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 53(9), pp987-1001. -
Gaming for Peace (GAP) approved by ESDC as course for training programmesOn September 6th, Professor Anne Holohan, PI of Gaming for Peace, presented the project to the European Security and Defence College. The ESDC approved the piloting of GAP and will offer GAP as a course to members of all 120 institutions for use in their training programmes. -
Sociology Professor, Daniel Faas, publishes a new article in CompareProfessor Daniel Faas´ work, in collaboration with Aimee Smith (QUB) and Merike Darmody (ESRI), has been published in the prestigious journal Compare. It presents a new perspective on how the official ethos in multi-faith Irish schools is played out in day-to-day school interactions. -
Professor of Sociology to address conference on Reducing Health Inequalities in IrelandA distinguished line up of speakers, including Sociology Department Head Richard Layte, will explore policies which can reduce health inequalities at a conference hosted by Trinity College, the Foundation of European Progressive Studies and the Think-tank for Action on Social Change on 2 Nov 2018. -
Alumni to Student Mentoring Programme launch eventsTrinity sociology graduates and penultimate/final year students are invited to mentoring events taking place from 25-27 Sept, 2018. It will be an excellent opportunity for current students to connect with alumni working in a range of sectors.
