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Welcome to the Department of Sociology in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin. Ranked among the Top 150 Sociology departments in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023), we are a leading hub for research on migration, ethnicity and inequalities offering innovative undergraduate and postgraduate programmes among an internationally diverse student and staff community.
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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.
Democracy At A Crossroads: Public Autumn Series 2024
Has social media transformed democracy, or is it undermining it? Join Dr. David Landy and sociologists from TCD for a public panel discussion exploring the impact of social media on political discourse and democratic engagement on Thursday, 17 October 2024. Tickets now available.
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.
Trinity Hosts Debate on the Future of The 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.