School of Social Work and Social Policy, TCD

26/05/2026

🎬 This June, join us for a powerful screening of The Strike — the acclaimed feature documentary telling the story of California prisoners who endured decades in solitary confinement and launched the largest hunger strike in U.S. history. Inspired by the Irish hunger strikers, this unforgettable film shines a light on resistance, solidarity, and the fight for human dignity.

Each screening will include a special post-film panel discussion with the documentary makers and formerly incarcerated strike activists.

📍 Dublin — Wednesday 17 June @ 2pm
📍 Belfast — Thursday 18 June @ 2pm
📍 Cork — Saturday 20 June @ 5pm

🎟️ Watch the trailer and book your ticket via the links below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3nnMZD6QHE

Hosted by IPAN in collaboration with Ulster University, University College Cork, and Trinity College Dublin.

19/05/2026

The School of Social Work and Social Policy is currently recruiting for a Global Officer & Communications Manager. Apply here
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4416214150/?trk=mcm

14/05/2026

Dr Ann Nolan has been conducting on the ground research to learn what West Kerry people think is needed to make housing more accessible and affordable and to protect the Irish language.
https://www.tcd.ie/swsp/news/ann-nolan-research/

13/05/2026

Upcoming Public Lecture co-hosted by the School of Social Work & Social Policy. 'S*x (Work), Lies, and Decriminalisation: Reflections from Aotearoa/New Zealand'.

12/05/2026

SWSP PhD Researchers Present at Asian & Irish Community Connect’s 1st Annual Conference https://www.tcd.ie/swsp/news/asian--irish-community-conference/

11/05/2026

Adjunct Professor Michele Clarke appointed as Commissioner for the Commission of Investigation into the handling of Historical S*xual Abuse in Schools
https://www.tcd.ie/swsp/news/

06/05/2026

📢We're Hiring!📢

The School of Social Work and Social Policy is currently recruiting for a Research Development Officer. This post will support and consolidate the research activity within the School.

Post status: Part-Time (0.7 FTE), Fixed-Term Contract (3 Years)

The purpose of this post is to provide dedicated administrative support for research activities within the School, acting as the first point of contact for academic staff seeking assistance with research grants and projects, and supporting the implementation of the School’s research strategy. This role is not being offered on a permanent basis as the function of this role as outlined will be subject to a review and may not continue in its current form. The long-term capacity of the post will be contingent upon the outcome of the review.

Apply for this position on TCD's Vacancy Page:
https://lnkd.in/dwxJaxZF

Questions about this post can be referred to recruit@tcd.ie

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27/04/2026

Nearly one in three women may experience barriers to access the Free Contraception Scheme according to new research from Trinity's School of Social Work and Social Policy https://www.tcd.ie/swsp/news/leigh-ann-sweeney-research/

23/04/2026

PhD student Rose Doolan-Maher was congratulated by all six of her children today as she graduated from the School of Social Work & Social Policy https://www.tcd.ie/swsp/news/a-quiet-and-determined-powerhouse-/

17/04/2026

Today marks a proud and memorable milestone as we celebrate the graduation of the students who completed the MSc in Applied Social Research in 2025. We warmly congratulate each of you on successfully completing this important stage of your journey.
On behalf of all staff, we wish you every success in your future endeavours. Well done, and congratulations once again on your graduation.

16/04/2026

Thanks to everyone who took part in our very successful undergraduate Social Policy careers night on April 8th, 2026. Full details can be found here
https://www.tcd.ie/swsp/news/social-policy-careers-evening/