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Kat Chzhen
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Associate Professor at @tcddublin.bsky.social | Sociology & Social Policy | child wellbeing, education, mental health, poverty, inequality | Formerly UNICEF, Nuffield College, University of York | Member of @learnineq.bsky.social
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Kat Chzhen @katchzhen.bsky.social · Sep 18
The next ECSR conference is brought to you by @tcdsociology.bsky.social and @esri.ie!

Trinity College Dublin, 15-16 June 2026
www.ecsr2026.net

#ECSR2026

Abstract submission deadline: 11 January 2026
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tcdsociology.bsky.social
Looking forward to our seminar later today with our own Prof Richard Layte entitled "When do socio-economic inequalities in non-cognitive skills emerge in childhood and what does this tell us?". Read more about this term's series here ➡️https://tinyurl.com/bdhrsjx2
November 5, 2025 at 9:47 AM
katchzhen.bsky.social
Well done Chloe O’Hanlon (PhD student at @tcdsociology.bsky.social) on presenting her capstone project on child poverty at the Growing Up in Ireland conference today.
November 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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thejournal.ie
'There's more than 5,100 children going to be spending Halloween in emergency accommodation.

'Families should be planning fun activities this weekend, not counting how many nights they have left in an emergency bed.'
jrnl.ie/6860518
Over five thousand children set to spend Halloween in emergency accommodation
The latest emergency accommodation figures are due later and it’s been warned that the figures will likely increase this month.
jrnl.ie
October 31, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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tcdsociology.bsky.social
Join our own Dr Phil Mullen for a fascinating conversation with broadcaster Afua Hirsch as part of @dublinbookfest.bsky.social More details and book your free ticket here: tinyurl.com/55zrkjsx @tcdschoolssp.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
katchzhen.bsky.social
It's an honour to be joining the jury for the CoE Development Bank Award for Social Cohesion.

award.coebank.org/en/

Social entrepreneurs and social economy organisations in the CEB’s member countries compete for the €45,000 prize, with
another two shortlisted projects to receive €5,000 each.
CEB Award for Social Cohesion
The CEB Award for Social Cohesion recognises outstanding achievements in promoting social inclusion and improving lives in Europe. Learn more about the award and its impact.
award.coebank.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
katchzhen.bsky.social
Looking forward to Ilyar's presentation of our paper from @learnineq.bsky.social at next week's Growing Up in Ireland conference.
October 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
katchzhen.bsky.social
I’m lucky to have become an Irish citizen just in time to vote #1 Catherine Connolly.
October 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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theguardian.com
What kind of country puts its pensioners ahead of children in poverty? | Polly Toynbee
What kind of country puts its pensioners ahead of children in poverty? | Polly Toynbee
As long as a third of children are living below the poverty line, the government cannot justify keeping the pensions triple lock, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:53 AM
katchzhen.bsky.social
Well done Chloe O’Hanlon (PhD student at @tcdsociology.bsky.social) on presenting her project on a new measure of child poverty for Ireland at a round table at Pobal yesterday.
A fascinating level of engagement from policy stakeholders at such an early stage in the project (incl DCED, DSP, CSO).
October 24, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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stone-lis.bsky.social
Two weeks! Apply by Nov. 3 to our postdoctoral scholars program. Two positions starting in Aug. 2026: one focused on #mobility and #poverty, the other on #wealth and/or wealth inequality. Learn more at the link below!
#EconSky #Sociology #PoliSciSky
October 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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aeon.co
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, so we’re sharing this Essay from the Aeon archive which explores how peer support can help with the mental health care crisis
How peer support can help with the mental health care crisis | Aeon Essays
Training individuals to support one another through difficult times is a profound step forward in our mental health crisis
buff.ly
October 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
katchzhen.bsky.social
Excellent points by Fintan O'Toole
October 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM
katchzhen.bsky.social
It was great to see a talk by Dr Ilyar Barardehi at @tcdsociology.bsky.social weekly research seminar on social inequalities in Irish children’s exam subject difficulty levels - findings from #LEARNINEQ
October 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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tcdsociology.bsky.social
Looking forward to an exciting #europeanresearchersnight. Two of our newest colleagues have highlighted their research interests so you can #meettheresearchers. @tcdschoolssp.bsky.social @trinityresearch.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
katchzhen.bsky.social
The next ECSR conference is brought to you by @tcdsociology.bsky.social and @esri.ie!

Trinity College Dublin, 15-16 June 2026
www.ecsr2026.net

#ECSR2026

Abstract submission deadline: 11 January 2026
September 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Reposted by Kat Chzhen
nicolekapelle.bsky.social
📢 Trinity College Dublin is hiring an Assistant Professor in Sociology. Full-time, fixed-term role (maternity cover).

Early career researchers, including those who’ve just submitted, completed, or are about to complete their PhD are welcome.

🗓️ Deadline: Oct 6, 2025
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOP688/a...
Assistant Professor in Sociology at Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Recruiting now: Assistant Professor in Sociology on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board
www.jobs.ac.uk
September 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
katchzhen.bsky.social
New study on #poverty and #inequality in Ireland by @esri.ie and @communityfoundirl.bsky.social, by @barratree.bsky.social et al

Full report: www.esri.ie/publications...

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
One in five children lives in poverty when housing costs factored in, ESRI finds
Official poverty measures do not account for accommodation, research body notes
www.irishtimes.com
September 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
katchzhen.bsky.social
📢NEW Vacancy📢

Assistant Professor in Sociology at @tcddublin.bsky.social

Specialising in quantitative sociology

⏰Deadline: 6 October

Maternity cover

MORE INFO:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOP688/a...

APPLY HERE: www.tcd.ie/hr/vacancies/
Assistant Professor in Sociology at Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
An opportunity for an academic position as a Assistant Professor in Sociology is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.
www.jobs.ac.uk
September 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
katchzhen.bsky.social
Very insightful take on the role of AI in expanding equity in higher education by Trinity College Dublin's Orla Sheils

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Opinion: From personalised tutoring to improved accessibility, why AI can democratise higher education
Artificial intelligence is to be embraced rather than feared, but educators and students cannot ignore its dark side
www.irishtimes.com
August 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
katchzhen.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
katchzhen.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
katchzhen.bsky.social
🥳 NEW book just out!

JUST CLIMATE FUTURES by @luciemidd.bsky.social and @prof-carolynsnell.bsky.social with contributions from me and others, by @brisunipress.bsky.social!

BLOG www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/08/12/a...

📖 bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/just-climate...
August 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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katchzhen.bsky.social
New publication: an #OpenAccess #SystematicReview by @learnineq.bsky.social

"A Metareview of Research on Educational Inequality and Socioeconomic Disadvantage"

www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15...
June 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
katchzhen.bsky.social
🚨#OpenAccess online🚨

My chapter:

"Child poverty and pro-elderly bias in social protection spending"
👇
www.elgaronline.com/edcollchap-o...
June 30, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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nicolekapelle.bsky.social
🚨PhD in Quantitative Sociology @tcdsociology.bsky.social
Join me for a project on “The Economics of Late-Life Divorce”
📌 €25,000/year + fees
📌 Strong quant skills & soc background needed
📌 Deadline: July 21, 2025

👉 www.tcd.ie/sociology/ab...

#PhD #Sociology #Demography #QuantMethods #AcademicJobs
June 25, 2025 at 8:43 AM