Conferences
The Department of Sociology Conferences enable students, the Trinity Community and wider society to engage with a wide range of sociological topics.Previous Department Conferences:
'Racialised from the Start' Symposium on the 2004 Citizenship Referendum
The Centre for Forced Migration Studies and Black Studies hosted a one-day symposium on October 18th marking 20 years since the 2004 citizenship referendum. Scholars from across Ireland came together in Trinity Long Room Hub to explore the racial dimensions of the 2004 citizenship referendum.
Gaming for Peace (GAP) Conference
GAP offers Conflict Prevention and Peace Building personnel a digital role playing game to improve their peacekeeping relevant soft skills. The conference takes place on Jan 10–11, 2019. GAP´s Principal Investigator Anne Holohan is Associate Professor in Sociology at Trinity College Dublin.
Reducing Health Inequalities in Ireland: The Role of Policy
A distinguished line up of speakers, including Sociology Department Head Richard Layte, explored policies which can reduce health inequalities at a conference hosted by Trinity College, the Foundation of European Progressive Studies and the Think-tank for Action on Social Change.
Religion in Irish Primary Schools Conference
Sociology Professor Daniel Faas organised a conference on social change in Ireland. The event, which took place on 26th May 2018, featured experts discussing: Is the largely denominational Irish education system still fit for purpose in an increasingly diverse society?.