Department News 2026
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We Are Hiring a Research Assistant in GLOMoL
We are seeking an experienced Research Assistant to join the GLOMoL research team in the Department of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin. Closing date for application is the 19 October.
22 Sep 2026
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We Are Hiring a PhD Researcher on Lived Experiences of Inherited Cardiac Risk
The Department is hiring a PhD Researcher to join an interdisciplinary research environment on the topic of 'Lived Experience and Socio-Cultural Contexts' of SCD in children. Applications close on 30 October 2026 at 11pm.
13 May 2026
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AI is Reshaping the Workplace, New Research by SOHAM Finds
A new report conducted by SOHAM (Centre for Sociology of Humans and Machines) was launched yesterday at Workday's Dublin HQ. The report finds that AI is increasingly supporting workers across a range of occupations.
10 Sep 2026
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Taha Yasseri Appointed to Social Sciences Committee at RIA
The multidisciplinary and standing committees bring together experts from different fields to share knowledge, support research, promote the value of scholarship, and strengthen links between researchers in Ireland.
17 Aug 2026
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Welcome to Our New Staff Members in the Department
The Department of Sociology is delighted to announce three new Assistant Professors to Trinity College Dublin.
30 Jul 2026
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Taha Yasseri and Michele d'Errico in The Conversation UK
'Why do some people who trust in science also believe in scientific conspiracy theories?' is written by Professor Taha Yasseri and PhD candidate Michele d'Errico in today's issue of The Conversation UK.
20 Jul 2026
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What they don’t tell you about conspiracy theories
Michele D'Errico and Taha Yasseri. Current Psychology, July 2026.
06 Jul 2026
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The School's summer newsletter is out now!
The School's alumni newsletter is out now, and Sociology features with pieces on two major ERC grants, Yemi Adenuga's six awards in two months, and new research into Elon Musk's AI encyclopedia.
08 Jul 2026
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Richard Layte Secures €2.5 million ERC Grant for Flourish Project
Richard Layte, Professor of Sociology, has secured a €2.5 million grant for a project to investigate how our relationships with those around us shape us and the consequences this has for educational development and wellbeing.
23 Jun 2026
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ECSR 2026 Brings Together Sociologists from Around the World
The ECSR 2026 took place from Monday 15th June to Wednesday 17th June. The event was a huge success with hundreds of sociologists gathering in various theatres in the Arts Building to discuss and share research projects.
17 Jun 2026
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