Organisation profile

The Institute of Political Science (IPW) is responsible for all matters related to research, teaching and the study of political science. As part of the School of Public Affairs, the IPW's main objective is to consistently offer high-quality teaching course for various degree programs. Moreover, the Department promotes research as well as internationally visible publications across a broad range of topics. The research activities of the Institute’s members are documented on the webpage of the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD). For updates on public lectures and conferences, please consult the CSD`s website ZDEMO.

Main research areas

Die Forschungsaktivitäten der IPW Mitarbeiter*innen sind dabei am Zentrum für Demokratieforschung (ZDEMO) konzentriert. Aktuelle Hinweise auf Vorträge und Konferenzen in den Teilbereichen der Politikwissenschaft finden sich daher auf den Seiten des ZDEMO.

Im "Tuesday Seminar" stellen Mitglieder des Instituts und von auswärts geladene Gäste ihre aktuellen Forschungs- oder Buchprojekte vor und stellen sie zur kritischen, aber fairen Diskussion unter Kolleginnen und Kollegen. Studierende sind herzlich dazu eingeladen! 

Teaching

  • PHD-Summerschool
  • Politikberatung
  1. Panel Discussion: Long-Term-Effects of Colonial Taxation and Fiscal Extraction on Economic Development

    Hakelberg, L. (Speaker)

    26.09.2025

    Activity: Talk or presentationGuest lecturesResearch

  2. Paper: The Multilevel Governance of Deportation – is Access to local Membership possible?

    Münch, S. (Speaker)

    05.10.2018

    Activity: Talk or presentationConference PresentationsResearch

  3. Parties and the People – Why and When Do Parties Support Direct Democracy?

    Engler, S. (Speaker)

    12.08.2024

    Activity: Talk or presentationConference PresentationsResearch

  4. Paths to Power and Legitimacy: The Impact of Legislators’ Experience on Policy-Making in the European Parliament

    Salvati, E. (presenter) & Vercesi, M. (presenter)

    29.11.2019

    Activity: Talk or presentationConference PresentationsResearch

  5. „Pegida in Germany. Causes and Consequences“

    Münch, S. (Lecturer)

    08.04.2015

    Activity: Talk or presentationGuest lecturesTransfer

  6. Podiumsdiskussion

    Münch, S. (Speaker)

    25.06.2020

    Activity: Talk or presentationConference PresentationsTransfer

  7. Podiumsdiskussion "Demokratie in der Krise?"

    Oppermann, J. (Oral presentation)

    11.04.2018

    Activity: Talk or presentationtalk or presentation in privat or public eventsTransfer