Research Centres - School of Social Sciences and Philosophy

The School and its Departments are home to a number of dedicated research centres and projects, spanning economic history, political philosophy, conflict forecasting, AI and society, and development economics. Each brings together academics, postgraduate researchers, and external partners to pursue focused, high-impact work.

Centre for Economics, Policy and History

An all-Ireland centre of excellence linking Trinity and Queen's University Belfast. CEPH connects economic theory to real-world applications, supporting researchers at every career stage across the island.

Centre for the Sociology of Humans and Machines

A joint Trinity and TU Dublin centre, SOHAM investigates how AI and automation are reshaping society, working across social sciences, humanities, computer science, and medical sciences.

International Macro-TCD

IM-TCD produces policy-focused research in international macroeconomics and finance, collaborating with major institutions including the ECB, IMF, World Bank, and Central Bank of Ireland.

PaCE Project

An ERC-funded project using machine learning to identify patterns preceding war and conflict, the Patterns of Conflict Emergence Project draws on financial, diplomatic, and satellite data to forecast interstate and civil wars.

The Trinity IMpact Evaluation Unit (TIME)

TIME brings together economists, development practitioners, and policymakers to evaluate the impact of development aid and investment, combining rigorous research with hands-on practitioner training.

Trinity Research in Social Sciences (TRiSS)

TRiSS connects social science researchers across Trinity, hosting 45 PhD students, a visiting scholars programme, and over 50 seminars and workshops each year.

The Plato Centre

Based in the Department of Philosophy, the Plato Centre supports research into the history of Platonism and contemporary Platonist thought, drawing members from across Dublin's universities.

An image depicting Plato's gender equality in society

Centre for Justice and Values

Based in the Department of Philosophy, TCJV promotes interdisciplinary research on justice, rights, fairness, equality, gender, and health, engaging researchers, practitioners, and the public.