Sociological Association of Ireland

COVID-19 UPDATE.
SAI Annual Conference
The restrictions surrounding COVID-19 has resulted in considerable disruption to the SAI's 2020 programme. We will be updating this page with details of our rescheduled events as soon as we can.

Sadly the SAI Annual Conference has been cancelled and set to be rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will make an announcement regarding the new arrangements as soon as it is possible to do so. It will still take place in IT Sligo, most likely in October 2020, and we are very grateful for ITS's support and continuing hospitality.

Irish Journal of Sociology
While unfortunately the Annual Conference has been rescheduled, work on the Irish Journal of Sociology is ongoing. However, given the changes and challenges may of our authors and reviewers confront, the editors of the Irish Journal of Sociology would like to share some assurances.

Overall: We intend to keep all processes of the IJS. However, we acknowledge the need for and offer a more forgiving pace for everyone for the next few weeks, and
Current reviewers: If you need more time to review, or if you can’t even think about completing it, simply let us know so we can adjust the timetable in the online review system (i.e., ScholarOne). We absolutely understand, and will either give you more time or find another reviewer—whichever you wish.
Potential reviewers: We will continue to reach out to reviewers. We understand if this is not the moment to contribute, but we want to make sure the IJS remains an outlet for sociologists in Ireland and elsewhere and you should feel free to ask for any accommodation that the circumstances might require. Again, we absolutely understand.
Authors under review: We ask for your patience, as the review process may take a little longer than usual, depending on the above.
Potential authors: if you’re considering submitting to the IJS, we welcome your submissions right now. We will do our best to get it under review and through the process despite the uncertain circumstances.
Readers: Volume 28, Issue 1 (the first of this calendar year) is at the page-proofs stage and will soon be with the printer. It is actually a bit ahead of schedule, which is a testament to the hard work of our editors here at UCD as well as reviewers and authors spread out all over the globe.

The SAI can be contacted at sociology.ie@gmail.com

A Message to Sociologists, Social Researchers and SAI Members
Sociology and social research in general plays a vital role in Irish society by producing the knowledge that gives us the opportunity to act wisely by giving us maps of the social, which we hope will lead to a better society, better politics, better thinking and better policies. 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. Its strength is its members and their willingness to participate and support the discipline. The Committee give their time for free, and SAI members around the country and internationally build community and critical mass in research areas through their passion in forging networks, organising events, writing and research, editing and peer reviewing, and teaching. The strength and vibrancy of the discipline is based on the input of each member. We hope that you will consider pitching in through joining the SAI and participating in the wider community.

New Appointments to the SAI Executive
The SAI is delighted to announce the appointment of several new members of the SAI Executive Committee. John O’Brien will be taking over the position of President of the SAI, Ann Burke will be the new Postgraduate Representative, Hazel O’Brien is starting as the new Membership Secretary and Mark Doyle is our new Public Relations Officer. The SAI Committee and community at large would like to extend great thanks and warm wishes to the outgoing members of the committee - Lucy Michael, Kirsty Doyle and Eoin Flaherty who gave tremendous service in their respective roles, and did enormous work to benefit the discipline in Ireland.

Message from the Outgoing President
It has been a very great pleasure to lead the SAI for the last 2 years with a great team, and some very valuable and impactful events. During the last 2 years, we have particularly developed work on supporting sociologists in the IoT sector, building our postgraduate supports, and engaging in European discussions through the ESA about the direction and future of Sociology in academic and policy communities. The SAI is a fantastic community to be part of, and I hope that we have continued to represent your interests fully and widely. I wish the team the very best with the continued work for our members, and will continue to enjoy my membership of this great community for a long time to come.
Lucy Michael, President 2017-2019

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