TCD Social Sciences & Philosophy

Thank you to Professor Pablo Peña on his fascinating talk about human capital theory & his new book in the Synge Theatre last night. 👏

Professor Peña was introduced by Dr Martyna Marczak @tcdeconomics.bsky.social.

Find out more about his book: press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...

Reminder that this fantastic event is taking place next Tuesday 10 March! 🚨

Register for your FREE ticket here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/human-capi...

Dr Philomena Mullen has published a new paper in Postcolonial Studies, co-written with Stephen Hewer and Jairo Fúnez-Flores. 💫

Read the article: tinyurl.com/5n727yfa

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The TIME-CEPR Development Economics Annual Symposium took place in Trinity College Dublin on the 5th and 6th March 2026. 👏

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Read about the event: www.tcd.ie/economics/ne...

Reminder that this fantastic event is taking place next Tuesday 10 March! 🚨

Register for your FREE ticket here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/human-capi...

It’s #WorldBookDay! 📚

This month’s Favourite Read comes from Dr @pmagana94.bsky.social who selects Josep Pla’s 'The Gray Notebook' - a young writer's reflections on life, uncertainty, and the future.

Read more here 🔽
www.tcd.ie/philosophy/a...

#philosophy #philsky #BookSky

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We are delighted to announce that the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy has renewed its Athena Swan Bronze Award with a new action plan for the years 2025-2030.👏

Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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We look forward to welcoming Pablo A Peña to Trinity College Dublin on Tuesday 10 March. 👏

Professor Peña will discuss human capital theory & present his new book Human Capital for Humans.

Tickets are free, but registration is required at:
tinyurl.com/yc6tsyjr

Reminder that our six-week online course, The Economics of the Property Market, is open for registration until 16 February.

The course will start on 2 March 2026.

Register here: www.tcd.ie/economics/pr...

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New episode of Everything Economic History @cephie.bsky.social!

Is colonialism the true reason behind the divergence in growth between the North & South?

Listen:
open.spotify.com/episode/58Xb...

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We wish all our students and staff a well-deserved break over the festive season and we look forward to welcoming you back for Hilary Term in January!

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Ireland's EU Presidency in 2026 YouTube video by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ireland

Professor Raj Chari and Dr Liam Kneafsey have worked closely with College leadership to ensure Trinity is well placed to contribute effectively to policy, research, and public engagement during the upcoming 2026 EU Presidency.

#IrelandEU2026 #EU2026IE

youtube.com/shorts/oMGlm...

Dr Asli Ceren Cinar (@tcdpoliticalsci.bsky.social) is up this month for our Spotlight Series! 🔦

Asli shares her research on how nonverbal cues from politicians - like a charismatic look or a competent voice - can affect voters’ decision-making processes.

Learn more here: www.tcd.ie/ssp/people/s...

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📢Thinking about a move in 2026?

Join the School of Social Sciences & Philosophy at
Trinity College Dublin! 🎓 We are currently looking for Assistant Professors across our 4 Departments, each of which is the top ranked in Ireland ☘️🚀

Apply at jobs.tcd.ie

The School is delighted to launch our series 'In the Media', where we round-up all the latest media appearances by our colleagues in @tcdeconomics.bsky.social @tcdphilosophy.bsky.social @tcdpoliticalsci.bsky.social @tcdsociology.bsky.social 📺

Available to read here: www.tcd.ie/ssp/people/i...

The Department of Economics is looking for two Assistant Professors to join us in 2026!
Closing date for applications is 12 January 2026. Job details jobs.tcd.ie

#jobfairy #econsky #economics @trisstcd.bsky.social @cephie.bsky.social @imtcd.bsky.social

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The School of Social Sciences & Philosophy hosted its annual Student Prize Ceremony last night in the Synge Theatre, bringing together more than 120 students, families, staff, alumni, and guests to celebrate academic excellence. 🏆

Read more: tinyurl.com/fx3cbktp

📻Professor @tahayasseri.bsky.social appeared on @newstalkfm.bsky.social to talk about his new paper on AI and gender. Find out more and listen to the full conversation ➡️https://tinyurl.com/mrz3utuv @tcdschoolssp.bsky.social

Our MPhil in Race, Ethnicity and Conflict is now taking applications for September 2026! @tcdsociology.bsky.social

This one-year programme is ideal for people who work or wish to work in research, policy, human rights or NGOs. 👏

Apply now: tinyurl.com/2s36ap52

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Congratulations to Prof @davideromelli.bsky.social on his appointment as Co-Editor of the European Journal of Political Economy! 👏

This is well-deserved recognition for Prof Romelli's impactful research!

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Dr Martina Kirchberger will be presenting at the first Economic Policy: Papers on European and Global Issues conference today!

The theme of the conference is 'What is Next for Ukraine?'

Check out the programme here: economic-policy.org/highlights-p...

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🎓Interested in furthering your education in the New Year? Why not take a look at our MPhil in Race, Ethnicity and Conflict where you will explore a variety of the most pressing issues facing society. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/bdfmjfba @tcdschoolssp.bsky.social

Thanks so much to everyone who came along to Open Day to view our presentations or chat to us in the Exam Hall!

If you didn't make it, you can still view presentations here: www.tcd.ie/openday

Hope to see you next year! 🍂

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Did you miss any of our Public Autumn Series 2025 talks? Don't fret! They're all available to watch on YouTube now:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Come say hello to us this Saturday at #TrinityOpenDay! 🥳

Our 4 Departments (and BESS and PPES) have stands in the Exam Hall from 10am.👏

10:00 - BESS-Dargan
10:40-PPES-Dargan
12:45-BESS-Dargan
13:20-PPES-Burke
15:10-BESS-Dargan
15:20-PPES-Burke

Check out our Department pages for their times!

Did you miss any of our Public Autumn Series 2025 talks? Don't fret! They're all available to watch on YouTube now:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

@tcdeconomics.bsky.social @tcdpoliticalsci.bsky.social @tcdsociology.bsky.social @tcdphilosophy.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social

Professor @ronanlyons.bsky.social will feature at this year's Kilkenomics this weekend!

Check out the line up here: www.kilkenomics.com/pages/ronan-...

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