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Welcome to the Department of Political Science in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin. Consistently ranked among the top 50 political science departments globally (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024) we are a progressive department that combines intensive research activity with the strongest commitment to high-quality teaching.
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News
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Zoom Event: Author meets Critics: Nicole Hassoun's A Minimally Good LifeProfessor Peter Stone is co-organising a Zoom panel discussion about Nicole Hassoun's book A Minimally Good Life on Thursday, March 13th at 1pm (GMT). The event is also organised by Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination at Princeton University and co-sponsored by Trinity’s Centre for Justice and Values. Tickets are free but please RSVP here. -
Seven TCD Political Science Graduates Elected to 34th DáilSeven graduates of Political Science at Trinity College Dublin have been elected to the 34th Dáil. These include Paschal Donohoe (FG), Gary Gannon (SD), Marie Sherlock (Labour), Dara Calleary (FF), Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (FG), Jack Chambers (FF) & Shane Moynihan (FF). -
PhD Perspectives: Marina SchenkelMarina Schenkel, a 4th Year Political Science PhD Student talks to us about her research journey, from inspiration to real-world impact.
Recent Publications
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Dr Raj Chari guest-edits Interests Groups and Advocacy journal and publishes new articleDr Raj Chari has guest-edited for the journal Interest Groups and Advocacy in a special issue called New Perspectives on Lobbying Regulation and Reform. He has also written a paper that introduces the journal. Click here to read it. -
New paper in Journal of Political Science Education"Designing Politics and IR Assessments in the Era of AI"- Co-written by Dr Matthias Dilling & Dr Leah Owen
