News & Events

Keep up to date with all the latest news and events in the Department of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin.

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Immigrant Optimism in Ireland :Parental expectations of children's educational attainment

This study investigates the differences in educational expectations between immigrant and native parents in Ireland, examining how parental expectations align with children's previous academic performance.

09 Jun 2025

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Professor Elaine Moriarty becomes new Head of Department in Sociology

On 3 June 2025 Dr Elaine Moriarty became the new Head of Department in Sociology, taking over from outgoing HoD Dr Jan Skopek

04 Jun 2025

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On Art and Activism: A Brief Conversation with Phil Mullen

Following on from her speaking engagement at Livepool's Wowfest we caught up briefly with Dr Phil Mullen to discuss the role of art and literature in representing marginalised voices.

28 May 2025

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Dermot McAleese TA Awards 2025

Sociology PhD student Rodolfo Pezzi received the Dermot McAleese TA Award in Sociology on Thursday, May 22

27 May 2025

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Professor Taha Yasseri speaks on AI at Pint of Science

The talk in the Storyteller was part of the "Pint of Science", where scientific topics are opened up to the public internationally in an engaging and informal way

21 May 2025

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Exploring Modern Ireland: Dr Phil Mullen speaks at Liverpool’s Wowfest

Dr Phil Mullen spoke alongside two other accomplished TCD graduates in an event which explored the changing nature of identity in a modern Ireland

21 May 2025

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Professor Richard Layte appears on The Tonight Show to discuss social media ban for teenagers

Professor Layte joined a panel discussion on the possibility of a social media ban for under 16s

16 May 2025

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New PhD Vacancy: Refugee Children in Irish Schools

The position will focus on an innovative project exploring refugee children’s educational experiences and resilience-building capacity in Irish schools.

15 May 2025

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New Staff to Join the Department

The Department is delighted to welcome Dr Joonghyun Kwak and Dr Larissa Meier as new Assistant Professors

29 Apr 2025

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Professor Taha Yasseri Awarded Professorial Fellowship

Professor Taha Yasseri of the Department of Sociology was awarded a Professorial Fellowship on Trinity Monday, April 28

28 Apr 2025

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