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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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Research by Professor Camilla Devitt and Aaron Koay recommends pharmacy reforms in Ireland
Health system reforms to further integrate the community pharmacy sector are required to strengthen Ireland's pandemic preparedness, according to new research by Professor Camilla Devitt in Sociology and Aaron Koay. Koay graduated from the MSc in Comparative Social Change in 2022 and is now a PhD researcher at UCL.
Prof David Landy's Book Launch Thursday 6th February
Professor David Landy has edited a new book "Fragments of Victory: The Contemporary Irish Left" with Oisín Gilmore. The book launch will take place Thursday, 6th February in The Teachers Club, Parnell Square West at 7pm. Click here to book a free ticket.
Secrets of the Infinite Sea: A thought-provoking event
On Tuesday 28 January, Professor David Landy (Course Director of MPhil in Race, Ethnicity and Conflict) invited artist Lily Abichahine to present a lecture performance on Mediterranean realities and myths. Read more about the event by clicking here.
Recent Publications
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New paper co-written by Prof Camilla Devitt and Prof Daniel FaasProfessors Camilla Devitt and Daniel Faas have co-written a new paper with PhD Candidate Claudia Peroni in the International Journal of Comparative Sociology. The paper looks at management of asylum systems in Italy and Ireland and compares the worker experiences and satisfaction levels. -
New peer-reviewed blog post by Professor Taha Yasseri"The Memory Machine: How Large Language Models Shape our Collective Past" is a peer-reviewed blog post on Verfassungsblog published in February 2025. The article discusses how LLMs influence the standardisation of collective memory, the potential dangers of their widespread use, and the importance of regulatory frameworks to mitigate these risks.
