School of Social Sciences and Philosophy News
Student Prize Ceremony 2024
The annual Student Prize Ceremony for the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy took place on 2 December in the Synge Theatre, with over 100 students, faculty, and guests in attendance. The event brought the School community together to honour outstanding student achievements across various disciplines
Dept of Political Science collaborates on national exit poll
The Department of Political Science is collaborating with RTÉ, TG4 and The Irish Times on an exit poll for general election 2024. Carried out by Ipsos B&A, the exit poll will give the first clear indication of the outcome of the election.
David Ralph shortlisted for RTÉ Short Story Competition 2024
Congratulations to David Ralph for being nominated for his short story Turncoat, about which David says: "This story is about a man who has acted against his better nature, or simply followed it, and is now paying the consequences for his actions."
We are hiring!
The Department of Sociology seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in the area of Quantitative Sociology, to join us on 1 August, 2025. Closing date is noon, December 2nd.
'Racialised from the Start' Symposium on the 2004 Citizenship Referendum
The Centre for Forced Migration Studies and Black Studies hosted a one-day symposium on October 18th marking 20 years since the 2004 citizenship referendum. Scholars from across Ireland came together in Trinity Long Room Hub to explore the racial dimensions of the 2004 citizenship referendum.
Does negative election campaigning work in Ireland?
Political parties in Ireland spend considerable time and resources on negative campaigning. Check out Professor Liam Kneafsey's research into this, which features today on RTÉ Brainstorm and RTÉ News.
Gita Gopinath of the IMF speaks at Trinity
Gita Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, led a Grattan Talk in the Trinity Long Room Hub yesterday for an audience of undergraduate students and Department of Economics staff. The event was opened by Head of Department Agustín Bénétrix.
Imogen Eve profiled by Trinity Research
Read about a day in the life of Sociology PhD student and teaching assistant Imogen Eve, who has been profiled by
Trinity Research. She is pictured here (centre) receiving her Dermot McAleese TA Award in May.
Read the 2023/24 School alumni newsletter here
Read about all the major goings-on from the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy and it's constituent Departments over the past academic year here.
Taha Yasseri named inaugural Workday Professor of Technology and Society
Professor Yasseri has been appointed the inaugural Workday Professor of Technology and Society at TCD and TU Dublin. This role will sit at the intersection of technology and society, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence, online behaviour and the societal impacts of digital innovations.
Research finds Dublin 2nd most expensive European city to build apartments
Dublin is the second most expensive place to build apartments, after Zurich, according to a new construction cost report published today by Professor Ronan Lyons and the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland.
Democracy At A Crossroads: Public Autumn Series 2024
Will 2024 mark a decisive turning point for democracies worldwide? Join the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy for a thought-provoking Public Autumn Series that explores the complexities shaping the future of global democracy. Tickets now available.
Political Science Professor receives Trinity Excellence in Teaching Award
Congratulations to Professor Martyn Egan on receiving the Trinity Excellence in Teaching Award recently. The annual Awards, presented by the Provost, mark exceptional dedication and outstanding contributions to teaching.
We are hiring!
The Department of Sociology is hiring a Research Fellow to join a team investigating the real live experiences, intentions and strategies of EU migrant workers. This project is a collaboration between Queens University Belfast and Trinity College Dublin and is funded by the HEA. Closing date is July 12th.
School alumni profiled in Trinity Today
Well known Guardian journalist Rory Carroll (BESS) and Carnegie Corporation President Louise Richardson (History and Politics) have been profiled in the latest edition of Trinity Today.
Trinity hosts debate on the future of Philippines-Ireland Relations
Daniel Faas, Professor in Sociology, hosted the Honorable Maria Elena P. Algabre, Assistant Secretary for European Affairs, The Philippines, and Martin Murray, Executive Director of Asia Matters, to discuss the role of the Philippines in global trade, EU-Philippines trade priorities and opportunities for partnerships with Ireland.
Celebrating Teaching Excellence: Dermot McAleese TA Awards 2024
The School honoured 4 outstanding teaching assistants at the Dermot McAleese Teaching Awards on May 28th. These awards celebrate their exceptional dedication, effectiveness, & commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
Professor Carol Newman chairs National Economic Dialogue at Dublin Castle
The National Economic Dialogue 2024 took place yesterday at Dublin Castle. This year's focus was on building economic resilience and preserving improving living standards in a more shock-prone world.
Dermot McAleese TA Awards scheduled for May 28th
Join us in the TRiSS Seminar Room at noon on Tuesday, May 28th to see this years winners of the Dermot McAleese Teaching Assistant Awards. The awards were set up by long-standing Professor of Economics Dermot McAleese and recognise the contributions of excellent Teaching Assistants.
David Miliband delivers Henry Grattan Lecture
Many thanks to Former UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs David Miliband for his insight into EU/UK foreign policy at the Irish Embassy in London last night. “Britain and the EU need a new relationship on foreign policy. It doesn’t have to be a romance. It should be a reboot.”
What makes work meaningful?
Work is an inescapable feature of the modern world. Most of us, except for a lucky few, spend a significant portion of our lives working. Research Fellow in Philosophy, Dr. Caleb Althorpe, writes in The Conversation about what makes work meaningful.
Professors Yekaterina Chzhen and Jesse Dillon Savage elected as Fellows
Professors Yekaterina Chzhen of the Department of Sociology and Jesse Dillon Savage of the Department of Political Science were named as Fellows this morning by Provost Linda Doyle as part of the annual Trinity Monday celebrations.
Open Day Webinar for Applied Social Data Science Programme
Learn more about our Applied Social Data Science Programme by attending an Open Day Webinar on Friday, May 17th at 10:00. This programme is for students with a strong interest in the social world who wish to learn how to effectively apply cutting-edge quantitative methods to solve real-world political, economic, and social problems.
First cohort graduate from joint Trinity-ESRI MSc in Economic Policy
The graduation of the first cohort from the joint Trinity-ESRI MSc in Economic Policy took place on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024. Congratulations to all the students on their fantastic achievement. The next intake for the programme will be in September 2025.
Colm O’Reardon delivers Henry Grattan Lecture
Colm O'Reardon, Secretary General of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, spoke on the transformative journey of Ireland's higher education landscape and the challenges facing the third level sector.
We are hiring!
The Department of Political Science is seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in International Relations and a Teaching Fellow in Political Theory - closing date May 2nd. The Department of Economics is inviting applications for the positions of Assistant Professor and Teaching Fellow - closing date May 10th. All positions have a start date of August 1st.
QS World University Subject Rankings 2024
The School of Social Sciences & Philosophy is delighted to announce that both the Departments of Philosophy and Political Science maintained their Top 100 positions in the 2024 QS World University Rankings. Conducted by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, criteria include academic reputation, employer perception, and research impact (citations). We extend sincere thanks to our team and academic partners for their invaluable contributions.
Professor Michelle D'Arcy published in Journal of Political Economy
Professor Michelle D'Arcy was recently published in the prestigious Journal of Political Economy. The paper, co-authored with Professors Nistotskaya and Olsson of the University of Gothenburg, uses data from 159 countries over the last millenium to analyse the correlation between public land ownership records and economic growth.
Open Day Webinar for new PG Diploma in Applied Economics and Big Data
Learn more about our new Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Economics and Big Data by attending an Open Day Webinar on Monday, April 15th from 16:00 to 17:30. This course aims to train students with even a minimal quantitative research methods background in state-of-the-art applied economics methods.
Launch of Vol II of the TSPR 2024
Some of the highest quality undergraduate essays in philosophy are showcased in Vol II of the Trinity Student Philosophical Review (TSPR), that was launched at an event in the College on April 5th. This student-run publication continues to excel in its mission of providing a platform for emerging scholars to share their work.
Spring Open Day 2024
Thousands of potential future students from around the island of Ireland and beyond visited campus on Saturday. Academic staff and student volunteers from the Departments of Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, and Philosophy, and the BESS and PPES programmes, were on hand to field their questions.
Student Economic Review Launch on March 26th
The Student Economic Review is hosting the launch of the printed journal on Tuesday, March 26th at 7pm in the Graduates Memorial Building on campus to celebrate the publication of this year's wonderful essays. Philip Lane (ECB Chief Economist), Felicia Odamtten (founder of the Black Economists' Network in the UK), and Margaret Doyle (Partner and Chief Insights Officer of Deloitte UK) will speak.
PaCE Project holds Conflict Forecasting Workshop
Professor Thomas Chadefaux of the Department of Political Science speaking today at the ERC funded PaCE Project Conflict Forecasting Workshop, where he was joined by 20 colleagues from across Europe and the US to discuss opportunities and challenges in forecasting international conflicts.
Trinity researchers develop new tools to predict future Irish car types
Led by Prof. Eleanor Denny, Economics, and Prof. Brian Caulfield, Civil Engineering, the new project, called RATE, will conduct a nation-wide survey of car purchasing preferences to determine how various factors such as fuel type, vehicle size, safety and cost impact upon choice.
John O'Hagan presented with Portrait
Long–standing Professor of Economics John O'Hagan is presented with a portrait by Provost Linda Doyle after the recent Trinity-Harvard Student Economic Review Debate at the Hist. Professor O'Hagan started the SER 37 years ago and oversaw it for 30 years.
Student Economic Review Debates – 8th & 21st February
The Student Economic Review organises intercollegiate debates with Harvard, Yale, Oxford and Cambridge. This year‘s debates will take place on the evenings of Thursday 8th of February (‘This house would abolish all borders‘, vs Oxford) and Wednesday 21st February (‘This house believes capitalism is incompatible with solving the climate crisis‘, vs Harvard) in the Graduates Memorial Building (GMB).
We are hiring!
The Department of Philosophy is seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow to a 2 year post commencing on 1st August 2024. The successful applicant will be required to contribute to the teaching of: History, Philosophy and Ethics of Science; Epistemology; Metaphysics and Moral Philosophy.
We are hiring!
The Department of Political Science is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Political Science and Qualitative Methods, to commence on 1st September 2024. The area of specialization is open, but the preferred candidate should be able to teach modules in qualitative research methods. This is a tenure-track position.
10 Students Complete Internships with the Green Party
Akinwande Majola said, "The Green Party internship was a dynamic and informative experience which involved practical action and learning how to take steps to implement a sustainable and just future. The internship gave the opportunity to learn and collaborate with fellow interns and key members of the Party’s operations. The internship was key in illustrating what a future in politics could look like."
Sociology Prof. Anne Holohan wins award for best venture from a university spinout or support programme
TiLT, which develops innovative digital roleplay training that improves and measures diversity and inclusion (D&I) performance within organisations, has won the award and a €10k prize at the final of the 2023 InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition.
We are hiring!
We are hiring a Research Fellow in Behavioural Economics for a collaboration between the Departments of Economics (with Prof Eleanor Denny) and Civil Engineering (with Prof Brian Caulfield). The successful candidate will work on the RATE project - the largest national stated preference study ever conducted in Ireland on car
purchasing trends. Closing date is January26th!
Davide Romelli Named as Member of Digital Currency Group
Congratulations to Economics Professor Davide Romelli, who has been nominated as a member of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Academic Advisory Group (AAG) of the Bank of England and HM Treasury. The group will bring together experts from a range of disciplines to work on the digital pound.
Who should pay the bills if the State pension age stays at 66?
Keeping State pension age at 66 is unfair to younger generations, writes Professor Barra Roantree of the Department of Economics, in a piece first published in The Irish Times on Wednesday, December 13th.
Poverty and Child Development in Ireland
New research from Assistant Professor Yekaterina Chzhen and Mengxuan Li, a PhD student at the Department of Sociology found that a one-off experience of poverty, especially if experienced around age three-years-old, is enough to have an impact on a child’s development, according to new research from Trinity College Dublin.
Student Prize Ceremony 2023
The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy inaugural Student Prize Ceremony was held at the Synge Theatre on December 4th. The ceremony provided an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate exceptional student achievements within the school. Read more about this year`s event & prize winners here >>
School Manager Wins Prestigious IRC Award
School Manager Olive Donnnelly was one of seven Trinity researchers and staff to receive an Irish Research Concil Research Ally Award last night. The Research Ally awards recognise the recipients' role in supporting and sustaining the research community.
2023 TIME Annual Lecture Speaker Announced
Kate Orkin, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Oxford, will deliver a lecture on Mental Health and Development at the 2023 TIME Annual Lecture on December 6th at 6.30pm in the Long Room Hub. Click to RSVP.
We are hiring!
The Department of Sociology is now hiring for a Research Fellow (Post-Doctoral Researcher). The successful candidate will investigate the experiences, intentions and strategies of EU migrant workers and employers in Ireland and Northern Ireland who have been impacted by the change in immigration policy precipitated by Brexit.
Professor MacArtan Humphreys Delivers Intro Talk
Professor Humphreys introduced his research agenda and discussed the challenges of causal inference in social sciences. He recently joined the School as Honorary Professor of Social Sciences in the Departments of Economics and Political Science from WZB Berlin.
Philosophy Today Public Lecture Series 2024
Discover how philosophy shapes our modern world with Philosophy Today, our new public lecture series for 2024. Over six engaging lectures, Trinity College Dublin`s distinguished philosophers will discuss their current research and reveal its practical applications. Learn More>>
CEPR/TCD/TIME Workshop in Development Economics
The Trinity Impact Evaluation Research Centre (TIME), in collaboration with the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and Trinity College Dublin (TCD), and funded by (Irish Aid), held a conference on Development Economics at TCD on the 13th and 14th of October 2023.
Erik Angner Speaks at School
Best-selling author Professor Erik Angner spoke about his new book, 'How Economics Can Save the World' the other night, in a talk co-organised by the School and the Irish Behavioural Science and Policy Network.
Professor Liam Kneafsey awarded prize
Congratulations to Professor Liam Kneafsey of the Department of Political Science who won the Elizabeth Meehan prize with Michele Crepaz (QUB) and Alan Duggan (University of Nottingham) at the PSAI conference at the weekend.
TCD Professor Weighs in on Landlord Tax Cut Proposal
Professor Barra Roantree was responding to the suggestion that the budget should involve a lower rate of tax or increased exemptions for landlords:
What these things share is that they would be very expensive, very unfair and fundamentally just completely ineffective in dealing with the problem
Professor MacArtan Humphreys joins School
Professor Humphreys serves as the director of the Institutions and Political Inequality group at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center. He joins the School as an Honorary Professor of Social Sciences in the Departments of Economics and Political Science.
Grattan Scholarship 2023
The School of Social Sciences & Philosophy is delighted to introduce our 23rd Grattan Scholar, Doireann O`Brien, who has joined Trinity this Sept. Doireann is a valuable addition to the Dept. of Economics, where she will be working under the supervision of Prof. Nicola Fontana. We recently sat down with Doireann to learn more about her research on ‘The Economic Consequences of Child Marriage for Girls and their Children’ >>
European Researchers' Night 2023
This Friday, September 29th is European Researchers' Night - where people come together to celebrate and learn about research. It has run annually since 2005 and Trinity College Dublin has held an event each year since 2013. This event provides a unique opportunity for researchers and the public to interact with each other, and to bring research to a wider audience.
Second-tier of child benefit has potential to take over 40,000 children out of poverty
A new ESRI report authored by Trinity economist Dr Barra Roantree has shown that child poverty could be reduced by a quarter by introducing a means-tested second-tier of child benefit.
Jacqueline Hayden honored with the Medal of Gratitude
Jacqueline Hayden, Director of the Centre for European Studies and Professor in Political Science, was honored on Sunday for donating to the European Solidarity Center a rich collection of interviews with leading figures of "Solidarity" from the 1980s. The Medal is awarded to people from abroad who helped “Solidarity” and the Polish democratic opposition in the fight for freedom and human rights.
We are hiring!
We are hiring for a Teaching Fellow for the Department of Economics, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy. If you are interested in teaching and have a flair for innovation in module design, apply here!
TCD Prof Carol Newman chairs National Economic Dialogue at Dublin Castle
The National Economic Dialogue took place today at Dublin Castle, where various stakeholder groups and representative bodies outlined their Budget 2024 demands.
We are hiring!
We are hiring a Research Fellow for PaCE: Patterns of Conflict Emergence. The successful post holder will contribute to a project that uses machine-learning methods to forecast interstate and civil wars.
Laura Acosta receives Outstanding Published Article Award
Laura Acosta has received the Outstanding Published Article Award from the Peace, War, and Social Conflict Section of the American Sociological Association for her co-authored article "War Commemoration and Nationalism in Belgium, 1914–1945: The Role of Military Networks" published in Social Forces.
Athena SWAN Awards Reception
SSP staff attended a reception on Monday in the Provost’s garden to celebrate the School’s Athena SWAN Award. Trinity holds 17 bronze Athena SWAN awards, 14 of which were awarded between 2020 and 2022, meaning this is the first opportunity to celebrate these successes in person as a group.
Dermot McAleese TA Award Winners Honoured
Congratulations to the 2022/23 winners of the Dermot McAleese TA Awards! Pictured L-R are Marketa Odlova (Political Science), Peter Maher (Philosophy), Dermot McAleese, Michael McRae (Economics), and Suri Li (Sociology).
Department of Political Science Professor receives Trinity Excellence in Teaching Award
Professor Liam Kneafsey’s exceptional teaching efforts and achievements were recognised formally with a Trinity Excellence in Teaching Award. The prestige of the award reflects the value that Trinity places on promoting teaching as a scholarly activity.
John Major speaks at Henry Grattan Lecture Series in London
Speaking at the Irish embassy in Belgravia in London on Wednesday evening, former UK prime minister Sir John Major said there is a case for asking the British government to set out the precise terms that would have to be met for it to call a Border poll in the North.
We are hiring!
The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy is now hiring for the following posts:
- Teaching Fellow in International Relations
- Teaching Fellow in Applied Social Data Science
- Teaching Fellow in Philosophy
- Teaching Fellow in International Relations
- Teaching Fellow in Applied Social Data Science
- Teaching Fellow in Philosophy
Pablo Gracia secures ERC Consolidator Grant
Congratulations to Sociology Professor Pablo Gracia who secured €2 million over a five-year period to examine the link between adolescent digital use and the reproduction of social inequalities.
Martina Zanella wins 2023 ISWE prize
Congratulations to Professor Martina Zanella, the 2023 winner of the Irish Society for Women in Economics Prize.
US Grattan Lecture with Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason
Irish Ambassador to the US Geraldine Byrne Nason spoke with Georgetown University Director of Global Irish Studies Cóilín Parsons at the Embassy of Ireland in the USA about President Biden’s visit to Ireland, the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, and the full breadth of US-Irish relations!
Three new Fellows elected from the School
Congratulations to Sharyn O'Halloran, Constantine Boussalis, and Peter Stone from the School who were announced today as elected Fellows of Trinity College Dublin!
We are hiring!
We are hiring for the following posts:
- Teaching Fellow in Applied Social Data Science
- Teaching Fellow in International Relations
- Teaching Fellow in Applied Social Data Science
- Teaching Fellow in International Relations
37th edition of the Student Economic Review launched
Congratulations to Rachel Kane and her team on the launch of the 37th edition of the SER. The Review provides a platform to showcase the exceptional work being undertaken by Trinity’s Economics students.
We are hiring!
We are hiring for the following posts:
- Assistant Professor in Moral Philosophy
- Assistant Professor in Political Science
- Assistant Professor in Political Science and Data Science (2 Year Fixed Term contract)
- Assistant Professor in Moral Philosophy
- Assistant Professor in Political Science
- Assistant Professor in Political Science and Data Science (2 Year Fixed Term contract)
We are hiring!
We are hiring a Research Fellow for PaCE: Patterns of Conflict Emergence. The successful post holder will contribute to a project that uses machine-learning methods to forecast interstate and civil wars. Closing date April 27th.
Philip Lane delivers speech on 'Underlying Inflation'
It was great to welcome ECB Chief Economist and alumnus Philip Lane back to campus this morning. Philip provided in-depth analysis on post-COVID inflation and hinted strongly at further rate hikes.
Naomi Panovka wins inaugural John O'Hagan Medal & Prize
Naomi Panovka won the prize for best speaker at the debate series co-hosted by the Student Economic Review and the Phil. Trinity defeated Yale as proponents on the topic of breaking up Big Tech.
Public Lecture by Paschal Donohoe March 2nd
Minister for Public Expenditure, President of the Eurogroup, and School of SSP alumnus Paschal Donohoe (BESS, Political Science, 1996) returns to Trinity to examine leadership in an era of rolling crises.
TiLT covered in today's Irish Times
TiLT is a training start-up focused on making organisations more inclusive through its suite of role-playing games. Sociology Professor Anne Holohan is the co-founder, along with Conor McNally.
Eman Abboud and Liam Kneafsey Nominated for Trinity Teaching Awards
The Trinity Excellence in Teaching Award is designed to recognise and celebrate those who have made an outstanding contribution in the pursuit of teaching excellence. The award reflects the value that Trinity places on promoting teaching as a scholarly activity and the importance placed on enriching the learning opportunities of its students.
Peter Stone attends Youth Dialogue with President of European Parliament
Prof. Peter Stone, Head of the Political Science Department, attended a Youth Summit at which Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, spoke. The event was held on Friday, 3 February at the Smock Alley Theatre. Stone was accompanied by four of the department's postgraduate students.
Peter Stone attends book presentation to President Michael D. Higgins
Prof. Peter Stone, Head of the Political Science Department, recently attended a book presentation to President Michael D. Higgins. The event, held at Áras an Uachtaráin on Wednesday, 8 February, saw Peter Emerson present a copy of his book The Punter’s Guide to Democracy to the president.
Registration for Data Courses is Now Open
Registration is now open for our CPD courses on Applied Behavioural Science, Data Science, Data Analysis, Ethics, R and Python.
Opening for Research Assistants at the Centre for Economics, Policy and History (CEPH)
CEPH, a new all-Ireland centre of excellence linking Trinity College Dublin and Queen's University Belfast, is seeking to appoint three Research Assistants, to start in September 2023. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday, February 15th, 2023.
Separation Leads to Significant Gender Differences in Parent-Child Time
New research from Pablo Gracia in Trinity and Tomás Cano in UNED Madrid, Spain found that mother-child time doubles, two-parent time declines threefold, and father-child time remains low after separation.
Trinity Researchers and Staff Honoured in IRC 'Research Ally' Awards
Nine Trinity researchers and members of staff were honoured in the ‘Research Ally’ category at this year’s Irish Research Council Researcher of the Year awards, which marks the crucial role played by higher education personnel in supporting the academic research community across all career levels.
Opening for Research Fellows at the Centre for Economics, Policy and History
CEPH, a new all-Ireland centre of excellence linking Trinity College Dublin and Queen's University Belfast, is seeking to appoint two Research Fellows (Post-Doctoral Researchers). The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Tuesday 20th December 2022.
2022 TIME Keynote Lecture - Monday, December 5th
Trinity IMpact and Evaluation Unit (TIME) is hosting their annual keynote lecture on Monday, December 5th in the Dargan Theatre from 6:30-8pm. Professor of Economics Dean Karlan of Northwestern University will deliver the lecture, entitled Empowering the Unempowered with Multi-Faceted Economic Inclusion Programs: Lessons from the Past, Ideas for the Future, which focuses on anti-poverty research in developmental economics.
Sharyn O'Halloran Inaugural Lecture Takes Place
The inaugural lecture of Sharyn O'Halloran, Chair of Political Economy (2020) took place on November 1st in the Robert Emmet Theatre. The lecture examined “How can Artificial Intelligence Improve Public Policy?”
Inaugural Lecture of Sharyn O'Halloran
Chair of Political Economy Sharyn O'Halloran asks “How can Artificial Intelligence Improve Public Policy?” on November 1st at 18:30 in the Robert Emmett Theatre - register for free here.
Harry Hartford Capstone Winners Announced
Big congratulations to the winners of this years Harry Hartford Capstone Awards - Ronan Dunne, Martin Emsens, Tom Fleming, Yiming He, and Ellen McHugh. The Awards highlight the best capstone projects of the year.
Peter Stone speaks in Vienna on “Four Fallacies of Deliberation”
Peter Stone, Head of Department in Political Science, spoke on September 7th at a public roundtable on “Four Fallacies of Deliberation: The Future of Democracy in Europe.” The event took place in Vienna in conjunction with a meeting of COST Action CA17135: “Constitution-Making & Deliberative Democracy.”
‘Why Humans Fight’ - seminar Wednesday, October 5th
Professor Malešević of UCD will discuss his recently published book ‘Why Humans Fight: The Social Dynamics of Close-Range Violence’ this Wednesday, October 5th at 18:00 in the Mháirtin Ui Chadhain lecture theatre (2041B) in the Arts Building.
Last Chance to Register for Data Courses!
Registration is now open for our CPD courses on Applied Behavioural Science, Data Science, Data Analysis, Ethics, R and Python.
We are hiring!
We are hiring for a Research and Policy Officer for the Centre for Economics, Policy, and History. CEPH is a new all-Ireland centre of excellence, linking TCD and Queen's University Belfast. This is a great opportunity to get in at the ground level!
School Welcomes Delegation from IMF
The IMF presented the Financial Sector Assessment Program to the School on Tuesday, which examines the risks facing the Irish financial sector. The presentation culminated in a Q&A on their findings and recommendations.
School Welcomes New Staff
The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy welcomed staff in the Departments of Economics, Political Science, Philosophy and Sociology in advance of the 22/23 academic year.
Political Scientist Wins Prize from Philosophical Society
Prof. Peter Stone, Head of the Political Science Department, has won the Lee Eisler Service Award from the Bertrand Russell Society. The prize is awarded occasionally “to recognize distinguished service to the Society.”
PhD Student wins European Economic Association Young Economist Award
Economics PhD student Laura Muñoz Blanco won the prestigious award for her paper Shifting Marriage Timing for Women: Natural Disasters and Forced Displacement, which examines early marriage and how best to tackle it from a policy perspective.
We are hiring! (17.5 hrs/wk)
We are looking for an Executive Officer to join our team here in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy. This is a flexible half-time role. Click the link to apply.
Philosophy & Politics Ranked in the Top 100 by Subject
The Departments of Philosophy & Political Science have been ranked in the Top 100 by Subject in the 2022 edition of the QS World University Rankings. Trinity College also placed in the top 100 universities worldwide.
New Chair of Political Economy Named
The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy is delighted to welcome Professor Sharyn O’Halloran as the new Chair of Political Economy, joint between Economics and Political Science. The Chair is funded by the HEA as part of the Senior Academic Leadership Initiative.
Peter Stone Publishes Book Review on Inequality
Professor Peter Stone recently published a review in Philosophy Now. Stone reviewed Why Does Inequality Matter? by leading political philosopher T.M. Scanlon. Stone unpacks Scanlon's complex account of the different reasons people might have for caring about equality.
Call for Papers for Economics Workshop
The Trinity Impact Evaluation Unit (TIME) is collaborating with an international consortium of state bodies, IGO's and NGO's to hold a workshop in developmental economics. Follow the link to submit papers for consideration.
Peter Stone Interviewed on Finding Genius Podcast
Professor Peter Stone was interviewed recently on the Finding Genius podcast. “Revolutionizing Democracy: The Benefits of Sortition and Selected Citizens Councils,” discussed the rise of randomly-selected citizen assemblies, with a focus on the Irish experience.
Simone Arrigoni Published in IMF Economic Review
Congratulations to Economics PhD candidate Simone Arrigoni whose work on financial condition indices was published in the latest edition of the IMF Economic Review.
We are hiring!
We are looking for an Executive Officer to join our team here in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy. This is a permanent full-time role. Click the link to apply.
Dermot McAleese TA Award Winners Honoured
Congratulations to the winners of the Dermot McAleese TA Awards for 2021/2022! The winners are Anu Jose (Economics), Sadbh Dowling (Sociology), Victoria Iugai (Philosophy), and Audrey Plan (Political Science).
Eugenia Frezza wins ISWE Prize
Congratulations to
Eugenia Frezza for winning the new ISWE Prize for Best Paper by a Woman Economist! Eugenia's paper looks at the impact of fast internet on gender norms in sub-Saharan Africa.
Four New Fellows Announced for the School
The School extends congratulations to Dr. Gizem Arikan & Prof. Thomas Chadefaux (Political Science), Prof. John Divers (Philosophy), and Dr. Jan Skopek (Sociology), who have been named Fellows within the School.
Big Data CPD Courses - Deadline April 20th
The Department of Economics is introducing 2 new CPD courses - Introduction to Data Analytics and An Introduction to Statistical Thinking and Data Analysis - deadline to apply is April 20th
TIME Launches Impact Evaluation Methods Online Course 2022
The Trinity Impact Evaluation Research centre has launched the second iteration of its flagship online course. Applications are now open for the 6-week course commencing on May 9th 2022. Researchers and practitioners from research institutions, governments and NGO’s in fields of development are encouraged to apply. The Course is supported by Irish Aid and eight scholarships are on offer to citizens of Irish Aid Partner countries.
Trinity and Queens awarded €3.8m for North-South Programme
Trinity economists, in collaboration with colleagues in Queens University Belfast, have been awarded €3.8 million to establish an All-Ireland Centre of Excellence in Economics, History and Policy.
Summer Internship with Oxfam Ireland
The School is delighted to announce a new summmer internship with Oxfam Ireland, focusing on the areas of policy and advocacy. The deadline to apply is April 8th at 17:00.
Donnellan Lecture planned for March 31st & April 1st
Professor Linda Zagzebski, Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics emerita at the University of Oklahoma, will be speaking in Trinity about the central theme of her latest book, The Two Greatest Ideas.
John Divers Inaugural Lecture
Professor John Divers took up the Chair of Moral Philosophy (1837) in June 2021. His inaugural lecture will take place on March 15th in the Thomas Davis Lecture Theatre. Please register here.
John O’Hagan Grattan Scholarships Open
The themes of the two 2022 John O’Hagan Grattan Scholarships have been announced and applications for PhD students are now open. The deadline to apply is April 1st.
Green Party Internships
8 students recently completed an internship with Green Party Ireland under the guidance of Professor Liam Kneafsey - watch this short video to see how they got on.
A Celebration of 10 years of the Grattan Scholars
The Provost, Dr. Linda Doyle hosted a reception
in the Provost’s house, to celebrate 10 years of the Grattan Scholarship Programme and to honour Emiritus Professor John O’Hagan as the founding father of the Grattan Scholars.
TIME Launches Impact Evaluation Methods Online Course
The Trinity Impact Evaluation Research centre has launched an exciting new 5-week online course in Impact Evaluation Methods starting in November 2021. The course is interactive and collaborative and allows participants to develop an impact evaluation design for their organisations. The course is supported by Irish Aid. Eight scholarships are on offer to citizens of Irish Aid partner countries.
Harry Hartford Capstone Project Award Event Celebrates 2021 Winners
The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy was delighted to host the inaugural Harry Hartford Capstone Project Awards virtually on Wednesday 6 October. The Awards were presented to the four best Capstone Projects in the disciplines of Economics, Political Science, Sociology and Philosophy. The awards have been made possible due to the vision and generosity of Harry Hartford, Economic and Social Studies Alum 1982 and long time supporter of the School.
Commissioner Mairead McGuinness Gives Henry Grattan Lecture in London
On 23rd September the Ambassador of Ireland to the UK, Ambassador O’Neill hosted the annual Henry Grattan Lecture at the Embassy of Ireland in London. The lecture was delivered by Commissioner Mairead McGuinness on ‘The EU – COVID Impact and Facing up to Climate Change.
School of Social Sciences and Philosophy Secures Athena SWAN Bronze award
The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy is delighted to announce it has secured an Athena SWAN Bronze award in the latest round of awards. The Athena Swan (Scientific Women’s Academic Network) Charter is an international framework which is used to support and transform gender equality within higher education and research.
2021 TIME Keynote Address
The 2021 TIME Annual Lecture will be delivered by Prof. Rohini Pande, Henry J. Heinz II Professor of Economics and Director of the Economic Growth Center at Yale University.Prof. Rohini Pande will present on Strengthening Opportunities for Women. Thursday, September 23rd at 14.00 Irish time.Click this article to register for zoom.
Applications are invited for an Assistant Professor (part-time, 50%) post in the Department of Philosophy
Applications are invited for an Assistant Professor (part-time, 50%) post funded under the Human Capital Initiative, Pillar 3, in The Department of Philosophy. Closing date: 12 noon on Monday, 9th August 2021.
Professor Agustín Bénétrix joins Oxford Open Economics as Senior Editor
Professor Bénétrix will act as Senior Editor for the new and fully open access journal by Oxford University Press, Oxford Open Economics. He will be looking after publications in the areas of Macroeconomics and International Macroeconomics/Finance.
Applications are invited for a Teaching Fellow (part-time, 50%) in The Department of Sociology
Applications are invited for a Teaching Fellow (part-time, 50%) post in Applied Behavioural Science in The Department of Sociology. Closing date: 12 noon on Friday, 30th July 2021.
Minister Pascal Donohue Launches the Department’s new MSc in Economic Policy
Finance Minister Pascal Donohue Launched the Department’s New MSc in Economic Policy. The first-ever MSc in economic policy specifically for people working in the public sector which combines the Department’s expertise and the policy-focused research at the ESRI. Commencing in January 2022, now accepting applications.
School of Social Sciences Philosophy Students Elected to Scholarship 2021
The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy is proud to announce the election of BESS students Nicole Hennessy, Caoimhe Johnson and Conor O’Brien, PPES students Kate Hyland, Conor Maher, Ella McGill and Finn McGrath to Scholarship on 26th April 2021. The School wishes the Scholars every success in the future
Dr Kenneth L. Pearce has been elected to fellowship
Congratulations to Dr Kenneth L. Pearce, Head of the Department of Philosophy and Ussher Assistant Professor in Berkeley Studies (Early Modern Philosophy) who has been elected to fellowship.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Social Data Science set to launch in 2021-22
Trinity College Dublin is launching a new Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Social Data Science. Run by the Department of Political Science, with support from the School of Computer Science and Statistics. This postgraduate programme commencing in 2021 is supported by the Human Capital Initiatives.
Cross-Faculty International Women’s Day - Visibility of Role Models
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2021, we are delighted to invite you to join Prof. Selim Gulesci, Economics, and Prof. Ivana Bacik, Law, on their talk on "New Insights in Social Sciences", part of the "Cross-Faculty International Women’s Day - Visibility of Role Models" event.
The Department of Economics Launches new MSc in Economic Policy
Professor Eleanor Denny is the Director of the Department’s New MSc in Economic Policy. A unique collaboration between the Economics Department at TCD and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). This exciting new MSc commences in January 2022 and is now accepting applications.
Opening for two Assistant Professors in Political Science and Data Science
The Department of Political Science is seeking to appoint two Assistant Professors in Political Science and Data Science, to commence on 1st September 2021. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is no later than 12 Noon GMT on Wednesday 20 January 2021.
Department of Economics Professor receives Trinity Excellence in Teaching Award
Professor Alejandra Ramos’s exceptional teaching efforts and achievements were recognised formally with a Trinity Excellence in Teaching Award. The prestige of the award reflects the value that Trinity places on promoting teaching as a scholarly activity .
IMTCD workshop on International Capital Flows and Financial Globalisation
The IMTCD hosted their third successful workshop on International Capital Flows and Financial Globalisation, featuring key scholars in the field. The half-day virtual event took place on Thursday, 17 of December 2020.
TIME hosting international conference on new research on Graduation Anti-Poverty Programmes
TIME is hosting a two day international conference this week on the latest research on multi-faceted anti-poverty programmes for the ultra-poor, known as Graduation Programmes. (December 4th and 5th). With 270 registered participants it looks like our biggest event to date
Philosophy Department Welcomes Professor John Divers, Chair of Moral Philosophy (1837)
Professor Divers, who joins Trinity from Leeds University, is a world-renowned expert in the theory of possibility and necessity. He is the author of Possible Worlds (Routledge, 2002) and a recent past president of the Mind Association.
Assistant Professor in Sociology appointed to lead Trinity Elective in Black Studies
Dr Phil Mullen has been appointed Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology to lead the new Trinity Elective module in Black Studies.
School of Social Sciences and Philosophy Newsletter 2020
Annual newsletter gives an update on student, academic and alumni news in the disciplines of economics, philosophy, political science and sociology.
Dr Jan Skopek, Assistant Professor in Sociology, publishes study in the journal Demography
Dr Skopek’s recently published study focuses on the educational reproduction of East and West German men and women born between 1930 and 1950 by considering both mobility and fertility pathways.
Hiring Assistant Professor in Economics (Applied Social Data Analysis and Big Data)
The Department of Economics, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Economics (Applied Social Data Analysis and Big Data), to commence on 1st August 2021.
Sociologist Dr Yekaterina Chzhen Publishes a International Study on the Determinants of Child Well-Being in Rich Countries
The new UNICEF report Worlds of Influence: Understanding what shapes child well-being in rich countries uses pre-COVID-19 data to rank EU and OECD countries according to children’s mental and physical health and academic and social skillset.
Dr Marcus Goldstein gives TIME Annual Keynote Lecture
Marcus Goldstein, Director of the Gender Innovation Lab (GIL) at the World Bank and Lead Economist in the Office of the Chief Economist for Africa spoke on "Gender and Development: (R)evolution of our Understanding" at the TIME Annual Keynote Lecture, November 19th at 14:00
Head of the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy wins Teagasc Walsh Scholars Alum Award for 2020
Professor in Economics, Carol Newman received a Walsh Scholarship for undertaking her PhD which she completed in 2001. The Alum Award celebrates achievements of an exceptional nature by a member of the Walsh Scholars Alumni of which there are 1,200 globally.
Applications are invited for an Assistant Professorship in Sociology in the area of Black Studies
The Department of Sociology invites applications for an Assistant Professorship in Sociology in the area of Black Studies. Deadline: October 14th 2020.
Sociology academics examine how digital technology use affects socio-emotional wellbeing in children
The study, by Ms Melissa Bohnert and Dr Pablo Gracia and published in the Child Indicators Research journal, is the first to look at two cohorts of children to form a comparative analysis on effects. The research is part of the EU-funded Digymatex project.
Assistant Professor Nicola Mastrorocco wins prestigious European Economic Association Young Economist Award
The award, which recognises outstanding research by authors who are no more than three years past their PhD defence, was presented to Dr Mastrorocco, and his co-author Dr Arianna Ornaghi (University of Warwick), for their research project: "Who Watches the Watchmen? Local News and Police Behaviour in the United States".