Conferences
The Department of Sociology Conferences enable students, The Trinity Community and wider society to engage with a wide range of sociological topics.Previous Department Conferences:
Gaming for Peace (GAP) Conference
GAP offers Conflict Prevention and Peace Building personnel a digital role playing game to improve their peacekeeping relevant soft skills. The conference takes place on Jan 10–11, 2019. GAP´s Principal Investigator Anne Holohan is Associate Professor in Sociology at Trinity College Dublin.
Reducing Health Inequalities in Ireland: The Role of Policy
A distinguished line up of speakers, including Sociology Department Head Richard Layte, explored 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.
Religion in Irish Primary Schools Conference
Sociology Professor Daniel Faas organised a conference on social change in Ireland. The event, which took place on 26th May 2018, featured experts discussing: Is the largely denominational Irish education system still fit for purpose in an increasingly diverse society?.