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The School of Social Work and Social Policy at Trinity College Dublin

The School of Social Work and Social Policy offers professional education and training in social work and wider human services, courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level in general and specialist aspects of social policy, postgraduate training in applied social research, as well as a range of opportunities for postgraduate research students. In research and teaching, the School seeks to contribute to building knowledge about how to respond more effectively to the social questions of our day. The range of disciplines and strengths in the School creates rich opportunities for synergies and collaborative 'joined-up' thinking about complex multi-dimensional issues. The School undertakes applied research in fields such as ageing, child welfare, immigration, intellectual disability and social security.

19/10/2026

Become a Trinity College Dublin Social Work Practice Teacher!

Are you interested in supporting the next generation of social workers? We’re inviting experienced social workers to become Practice Teachers and welcome a student to their team in 2027.

It’s a great opportunity to share your knowledge and experience, support a student’s professional development, and contribute to the future of social work.

You’ll receive a range of supports throughout the placement, including a pre-placement Practice Teaching Workshop for new and returning Practice Teachers on 3rd and 4th December 2026. A €750 honorarium is provided per placement.

Our MSW placements dates are 4th January until 9th April 2027.

Interested in finding out more? Get in touch with Jen at [email protected] or register your interest using the link below:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=jb6V1Qaz9EWAZJ5bgvvlK0RZztrbYoxOpqCgaEXC1U9UMjBRNVNaR1YxM1NYSzhMMlo5SzhPM1VURy4u

16/10/2026

The School of Social Work and Social Policy marked International Safe Abortion Day through a series of initiatives led by Dr Catherine Conlon, bringing together students, researchers, healthcare professionals and advocates.

Highlights included educational events, research publications and Trinity's participation in a Europe-wide illumination campaign.

Read more: https://www.tcd.ie/swsp/news/school-engages-in-activities-for-safe-abortion-day/

12/10/2026

Dr Julie Byrne is helping to shape European policy discussions on the future of digital skills and talent development.

Earlier this year, she led a policy workshop at Digital Skills EU Days in Brussels as part of the LEADSx2030 consortium, bringing together European Commission officials and stakeholders from across the DIGITAL Europe Programme. This week, those conversations continue at Trinity as the University hosts Digital Talent EU Days on 15-16 October.

Read more: https://www.tcd.ie/swsp/news/shaping-europes-digital-skills-agenda/

09/10/2026

What does it mean to grow old in a society where many people can expect to live to be 100?

In her inaugural lecture at Trinity College Dublin, Professor Virpi Timonen examined the profound changes that longer lives are bringing to our families, workplaces, social policies and communities.

The lecture marked an important milestone in her academic career and showcased research that has helped shape international debates on ageing, care and intergenerational relationships.

Read more: https://www.tcd.ie/swsp/news/professor-virpi-timonen-delivers-inaugural-lecture/

07/10/2026

We were delighted to welcome Bachelor in Social Studies alumni Lisa Dignam, Jamie McDonagh and Ella Hudson back to Trinity this week to speak with our second-year students about frontline child protection practice.

Now working with Tusla, they shared honest insights into the realities, rewards and challenges of the role, while helping to dispel some common myths about child protection work.

A big thank you to our speakers and to module lead Sinead Tobin, also a BSS graduate, for organising such an engaging session. Special credit also to our students for their thoughtful questions and lively discussion.

28/09/2026

Trinity College Dublin will mark International Safe Abortion Day on 28 September by illuminating the façade facing College Green from 8pm.

The initiative follows a submission from the School of Social Work and Social Policy and reflects research on reproductive policy and rights led by Dr Catherine Conlon.

Trinity joins public institutions across Ireland and Europe in this initiative, which is supported in Ireland by the National Women's Council and the Center for Reproductive Rights. International Safe Abortion Day is a global day of action advocating for access to safe and legal abortion care and is recognised by the United Nations, the World Health Organization and governments worldwide.

The day provides an opportunity to recognise progress in reproductive healthcare while highlighting the barriers to care that remain.

14/09/2026

A huge congratulations to Christine Carroll and Jennifer Newsome, who have been awarded the Marian Lynch Medal in recognition of their outstanding achievement in the Senior Freshman Community Work project. https://www.tcd.ie/swsp/news/congratulations-to-christine-carroll-and-jennifer-newsome/

17/08/2026

On 23 July 2026, Haocheng Shi, a PhD researcher in the School of Social Work and Social Policy, presented at the 21st International Forum on Social Policy and the 2026 Annual Conference of the Social Policy Research Committee of the Chinese Sociological Association, held at Jilin University in Changchun, China.

https://www.tcd.ie/swsp/news/china-social-policy-annual-conference/

27/07/2026

The School of Social Work and Social Policy is delighted to announce the publication of Small Worlds: Theorising Human Material and Environmental Legacies, a new book by Professor Virpi Marianna Timonen and co-authors, published as part of Cambridge University Press's Elements series.

https://www.tcd.ie/swsp/news/

23/06/2026

A well deserved special day for all our Master in Social Work graduates! Huge congratulations.

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Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

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