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The SAI, as the professional association of sociology in Ireland, is committed to supporting the discipline through fora for them to share ideas, collaborate and disseminate their research.
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*** CALL FOR PAPERS ***

‘Theorizing Swindling – An International Research Symposium’

16th – 17th April 2026

Abstracts (150 words), accompanied by short bios (100 words), to Dr Diana Stypinska (diana.stypinska@universityofgalway.ie) and Dr Tom Boland (tom.boland@ucc.ie) by 12th January 2026
November 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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WP2 of TUS RISE is pleased to present the event Connected Innovations on November 6th, 2025, in TUS Thurles.

The event is also followed by the TUS Research Awards ceremony 2025 - with exciting nominations, prizes and guests!
November 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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WP2 of TUS RISE is pleased to present the event Connected Innovations on November 6th, 2025, in TUS Thurles.

Please register at the following link, or click the QR code in the flyer attached forms.office.com/e/QnKqq1HpZt
November 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Climate MESS Conference, Friday 24th October

The MESS (Media, Emotion, Society and Security) research group, TU Dublin, will be running a one-day 'Climate MESS' conference in Dublin on Friday, October 24th.

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October 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Sociological Association of Ireland

Annual Conference

Queen’s University Belfast

7th – 8th May 2026

Keynote Speakers

Professor Louise Ryan and Professor Marsha Henry

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October 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Sociological Association of Ireland

Annual Conference

Queen’s University Belfast

7th – 8th May 2026

**Call for Papers**

Conflict, Change, Solidarity

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October 5, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Sociological Association of Ireland Annual Conference
Queen’s University Belfast
7th – 8th May 2026
**Call for Papers**

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September 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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SAI Conference '26
Queen’s University Belfast
7 – 8 May '26
Conflict, Change, Solidarity

Social relations on the island of Ireland and across the diaspora take shape against a history of remarkable change & conflict, often underpinned by multiple and complex solidarities mailchi.mp/7a7c78c6bbbc...
September 4, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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SAI Conference

Queen’s University Belfast

7th – 8th May 2026

**Call for Papers**

Conflict, Change, Solidarity

Proposals (max 250 words) and short bios (max 100 words) should be sent by 15th October 2025 to: sociology.ie@gmail.com. Decisions on abstracts will be emailed by 31st October 2025.
September 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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ESA-RN 11

“SOCIOLOGY OF EMOTIONS”

11th Mid-Term Conference

Queen’s University Belfast

The 11th Midterm Conference of the ESA Sociology of Emotions Research Network takes place at Queen’s University Belfast from 26-29 August 2025 on the theme ‘Emotions in Post-/Conflict & Post-/Crisis Societies’
July 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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***** Save the Date *****

The SAI Annual Conference will take place at Queen’s University Belfast on the 7th – 8th May 2026. A Call for Papers will be circulated soon - watch this space!

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July 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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The Irish Journal of Sociology is an international peer-reviewed core journal and is the official journal of the Sociological Association of Ireland

This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)

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May 23, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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Sociology at Queen’s University Belfast is internationally recognised for its excellence in teaching and learning while also being accessible and welcoming to students www.qub.ac.uk/schools/sses...

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May 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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The Department of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin is a hub for cutting-edge research and dynamic teaching. They bring together leading academics and a diverse student community to explore key social issues in a global context www.tcd.ie/sociology/

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May 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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The School of Political Science & Sociology at the University of Galway is internationally recognised for its research, teaching and service to students and to wider communities www.universityofgalway.ie/soc/

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May 21, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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The Department of Sociology at the University of Limerick has a specific focus on core social dynamics and provides explanations for behaviour and experience in relation to social contexts of everyday life www.ul.ie/artsoc/socio...

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May 21, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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The Sociology Department and Centre for the Study of Politics at Maynooth University are widely acknowledged as a centre of teaching and research excellence as well as an exemplar of public sociology and engagement www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sociology

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May 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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At UCD Sociology, students gain valuable insights and practical skills for thoughtful leadership, while their faculty and graduate students conduct transformative and socially responsible research for an increasingly interconnected world www.ucd.ie/sociology/

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May 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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What Can You Do With a Sociology Degree... sociology.org/jobs-jobs-jo...

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May 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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The publication of this special issue of the Sociological Observer on ‘Sociology of Education’ is available at sociology.ie/publication/....

For more information about the work of the SAI Schools Officer, visit: www.sociology.ie

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May 8, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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"Billy Goodwin, setting up the physical infrastructure of the conference the day before. Thanks Billy!”

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May 8, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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The 52th Annual Conference begins this morning at the University College Cork...

We're looking forward to welcoming everyone!

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May 8, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Sociology and social research in general play a vital role in Irish society. Please consider rejoining or becoming a member of the SAI… sociology.ie/become-a-mem...

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May 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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As the SAI Annual Conference approaches, we would like to remind members that they can put themselves forward for the SAI Executive Committee membership. We need a mix of senior, mid-career, and early-career sociologists on the committee... #SAI #SAIcon25 #SociologyIreland
May 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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The 52nd Annual SAI Conference will take place on the 8th and 9th of May 2025 at the University College Cork. There was an overwhelming response to this year’s conference, with 140 papers and 32 parallel sessions... #SAI #SAIcon25 #SociologyIreland #Sociology
May 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM