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. University of North Carolina

    Lenz, T. (Visiting researcher)

    01.201304.2013

    Activity: Visiting an external institutionVisiting an external academic institutionResearch

  2. University of Siena

    Müller-Rommel, F. (Visiting researcher)

    11.201312.2013

    Activity: Visiting an external institutionVisiting an external academic institutionResearch

  3. University of Siena

    Müller-Rommel, F. (Visiting researcher)

    01.01.201415.02.2014

    Activity: Visiting an external institutionVisiting an external academic institutionResearch

  4. Unpolitics in the EU: Evidence from various policy areas, states and institutions

    Zaun, N. (Speaker)

    09.11.202310.11.2023

    Activity: Talk or presentationConference PresentationsResearch

  5. Unterricht Wirtschaft + Politik (Journal)

    Lutter, A. (Editor)

    01.2011

    Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial workEditor of journalsTransfer

  6. Unterricht Wirtschaft + Politik (Journal)

    Lutter, A. (Editor)

    05.2012

    Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial workEditor of journalsResearch

  7. Unterricht Wirtschaft + Politik (Journal)

    Lutter, A. (Editor)

    08.2012

    Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial workEditor of journalsResearch

  8. Urban Studies (Journal)

    Münch, S. (Editor)

    01.07.2017

    Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial workEditor of journalsResearch

  9. US Power and the Harmonization of Company Taxation in the EU

    Hakelberg, L. (Speaker)

    20.03.2023

    Activity: Talk or presentationGuest lecturesResearch

  10. Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Institute

    Kruse, S. (Oral presentation)

    27.03.201929.03.2019

    Activity: Talk or presentationGuest lecturesResearch