Department News 2026
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How safe is Irish politics for women? A roundtable response
Dr Lisa Keenan (TCD) and Dr Fiona Buckley (UCC) convened researchers and civil society groups on 10 June to assess progress on tackling gendered political violence across the island of Ireland.
11 Jun 2026
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Political Science alumnus Lucas Paulo da Silva receives PSA Dissertation Prize
Lucas Paulo da Silva, graduate from Political Science, receives prize for the top PhD dissertation related to elections, electoral systems, and/or voting representation.
09 Jun 2026
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Teaching Fellow Giovanni Parente Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Schuman Grant
Political Science Teaching Fellow Giovanni Parente has received the highly competitive Fulbright Schuman Visiting Scholar grant, recognizing his research on EU–US maritime security cooperation and transatlantic relations.
02 Jun 2026
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Dermot McAleese Teaching Assistant Award 2026
Congratulations to Elena Karagianni, PhD researcher in political science, on winning this year's Dermot McAleese Teaching Assistant Award for the Department of Political Science.
25 May 2026
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TCD alumna Silvia Decadri secures tenure-track researcher post at University of Brescia
Trinity College Dublin alumna Dr Silvia Decadri has secured a tenure-track researcher role at the University of Brescia after a competitive national selection.
25 May 2026
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Political Science PhD Candidate Lily Rice Presents Research at Major Chicago Political Science Conference
PhD Candidate Lily Rice presented her research at the Midwest Political Science Association conference in Chicago, highlighting her academic work and collaboration with her supervisor and co-author Prof Raj Chari.
05 May 2026
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Can Islamic symbols in public urban spaces foster, rather than hinder, Muslim immigrants' sense of belonging?
Dr Gizem Arikan, Pazit Ben-Nun Bloom, Amit Birenboim, and Nonna Mayer. Published in Nature Cities. April 2026.
17 Apr 2026
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Grattan Lecture Focuses on Decreased Humanitarian Funding
Moderated by Prof Gail McElroy, expert in EU politics, the Grattan Lecture featured Tom Fletcher’s reflections on migration, conflict, and shared moral responsibility.
23 Apr 2026
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Democratic dissatisfaction, the far right, and party brand activation
By Matthias Dilling and Léonie de Jonge. Published in Political Research Exchange, March 2026.
16 Apr 2026
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How We Teach Africa Matters
Michelle D’Arcy has authored a chapter in How We Teach Africa Matters, edited by Afa’anwi Ma’abo Che and Debora V. Malito, March 2026
10 Mar 2026
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