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Department of Political Science, Trinity College Dublin
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The Department of Political Science invites applications for one year full-time or two year part-time MSc in International Politics programme at Trinity College Dublin.

The deadline to apply is 30th June 2026. Learn more and apply here: tinyurl.com/fxrs9fet
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Applications for the PhD Political Science now open!📣

The Department of Political Science invites applications for four-year fully funded PhD studentships at Trinity College Dublin. The deadline to apply is 1st April 2026.

Learn more & apply here: tinyurl.com/2rv4p89d
November 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Prof Raj Chari's research has been selected as a global impact case study for Trinity's Civic Engagement Societal Impact initiative.🥳
Read the full impact case study here: tinyurl.com/2w5cuw9s

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October 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
"Can democracy survive the age of Artificial Intelligence?"

The thought-provoking lecture by Prof Boussalis, Dr Paskhalis & Dr Cinar which took place during the Autumn Public Lecture Series on A.I. is now available to watch on YouTube: tinyurl.com/5j54zern
Autumn Public Lecture Series 2025: Democracy and AI
Can democracy survive the age of artificial influence? From deepfakes to algorithmic newsfeeds, AI is shaping how citizens see the world, and how they vote. Professor Constantine Boussalis, Dr Tom Paskhalis and Dr Asli Ceren Cinar investigates how AI technologies are influencing public debate, spreading misinformation, and targeting vulnerable groups. Join three political scientists as they explore how democratic systems can adapt and respond. Find out more about Political Science at Trinity College Dublin by visiting https://www.tcd.ie/political_science https://www.tcd.ie/
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November 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Thank you to Judge Colm Mac Eochaidh for a great Jean Monnet talk to students last Friday! @euerasmusplus.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Prof Raj Chari's research has been selected as a global impact case study for Trinity's Civic Engagement Societal Impact initiative.🥳
Read the full impact case study here: tinyurl.com/2w5cuw9s

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October 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
"Irish presidential elections are renowned for their unpredictability"

Prof Gail McElroy weighs in on Friday's Presidential Election in Ireland in The Conversation. Read more here: theconversation.com/irelands-pre...
Ireland’s presidential election race now down to two women
Catherine Connolly has a significant leader over Heather Humphreys in the polls but these elections are notoriously unpredictable.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Congratulations to @matthiasdilling.bsky.social who was awarded the 2025 Brian Farrell Book Prize by @psaireland.bsky.social the Political Studies Association of Ireland for his book 'Parties under Pressure', published by University of Chicago Press. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/38utpmhp
October 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Congratulations to @matthiasdilling.bsky.social who was awarded the 2025 Brian Farrell Book Prize by @psaireland.bsky.social the Political Studies Association of Ireland for his book 'Parties under Pressure', published by University of Chicago Press. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/38utpmhp
October 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Thank you to Professor @cboussalis.bsky.social, Dr Tom Paskhalis & Dr Aslı Ceren Çınar from @tcdpoliticalsci.bsky.social for their talks on 'Democracy and AI' last night - our final lecture in our School's Autumn Public Lecture Series! 🚨

All lectures will be available on YouTube soon! 👏

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October 17, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Tonight Dr Constantine Boussalis, Dr Asli Ceren Çınar, and Dr Tom Paskhalis present Democracy and AI: Navigating the Political Risks at 7pm in the Synge Theatre! If you can't make it, please release your ticket as we have a long waitlist!🚨
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Democracy and AI: Navigating the Political Risks
Join political scientists from Trinity College Dublin as they explore the threats AI poses to elections, public trust and civic life.
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October 16, 2025 at 9:12 AM
On Friday 3 October, Our very own Prof Peter Stone & Dr. Alexa Zellentin (Political Science, UCD) organised a workshop on political theory methodology at Trinity College Dublin.

You can learn more about the workshop here: tinyurl.com/5bmbx5ue
October 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We are delighted to announce the Pol Sci Graduate Stories, where we focus the spotlight on our postgraduate alumni & their journeys.

This month's feature is Shekhar Kedia (MSc ASDS). Kedia talks about what he's been up to since graduating from Trinity College. Read here: www.tcd.ie/Political_Sc...
October 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Political Science Department at Trinity College Dublin welcomes applications under the Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, a scheme managed by the Irish Research Council (IRC).
September 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
It’s great to be part of #HigherOptions in the RDS this week. You'll find Trinity Political Science on the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences stand in the Main Hall- come by to learn more about studying politics at @tcddublin.bsky.social.
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September 17, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🎙️ Exciting news! Lucas Da Silva, one of our PhD students in the Political Science Department joined @seanmoncrieff.bsky.social on @newstalkfm.bsky.social to discuss his research.

Tune in to the interview here: link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGnJ3uW3vxTA

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September 4, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Join us for La Salle University Prof Charles Gallagher's talk on "How Racism, Xenophobia and Group Threat got Trump back to the White House, Thurs 21 Aug, 1pm, TRiSS Seminar Room, 6th Floor, Arts Bld, TCD
Bookings required: tinyurl.com/yrs6fsbk
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July 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Our @tcdschoolssp.bsky.social Alumni Newsletter 2025 is now available to read! 📖

It looks back on the School's achievements over the past academic year. 👏

🔗Read the newsletter here:
www.tcd.ie/ssp/alumni/n...
July 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Congratulations to our own Professor Raj Chari!

We look forward to seeing him lead @trisstcd.bsky.social into a bright future! ✨
Congratulations to Professor Raj Chari on his appointment as Director of @trisstcd.bsky.social! 🥳

He will work closely with the Dean of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences to guide the Centre's strategic vision. 👏

Find out more about TRiSS here:
www.tcd.ie/triss/
July 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Huge congrats to Professor Thomas Chadefaux (@tcdschoolssp.bsky.social) and Dr Tim Bodt (@langslitscultures.bsky.social) who have secured @erc.europa.eu funding to investigate the potential of AI to address challenges in conflict forecasting and language preservation.

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July 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Just a few days left to apply for this exciting Applied Social Data Science post!
We are hiring! The Political Science department is looking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Applied Social Data Science. If you are be interested in this role, please apply using this link: jobs.tcd.ie

The deadline to apply is 5pm on Friday, 18th July 2025.
July 14, 2025 at 11:52 AM
We are hiring! The Political Science department is looking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Applied Social Data Science. If you are be interested in this role, please apply using this link: jobs.tcd.ie

The deadline to apply is 5pm on Friday, 18th July 2025.
June 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Congratulations to our very own Professor Raj Chari on receiving the 2025 Inspiring Educator Award from Trinity College Dublin! 🏆🎓

Celebrated for his outstanding contribution to teaching excellence, Prof. Chari continues to inspire students and colleagues alike.
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June 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
📣A huge congratulations to Sofia Jesus for winning the Dermot McAleese TA Award in Political Science 2025. Also, congratulations to all the award winners and nominees across the School. Read more here: tinyurl.com/38uc8dm9
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May 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Congratulations to Dr Ross Gildea on the publication of his paper in BJPIR. 👏

"Values and Multilateralism in World Politics" examines the foundational values of multilateralism as they exist in the practices of states...

📖 Read the paper here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
May 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM