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. Published

    Claimed Legitimacy: Appreciating the Diversity of Regional Organizations

    Krösche, N., Schirmer, S. & Lenz, T., 01.07.2021, Hamburg: GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies, 13 p. (GIGA Focus Global; no. 4).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  2. Published

    Civil society in an integrating Europe

    Friedrich, D. G., 2011, The European Union and global governance: a handbook. Wunderlich, J.-U. & Bailey, D. J. (eds.). London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 323-330 8 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  3. Published
  4. Published

    Chinese affect towards European culture: Levels, determinants and consequences

    Welzel, C., Graf, T. & Reher, S., 01.01.2013, China and the European Union. Dong, L., Wang, Z. & Dekker, H. (eds.). Taylor and Francis Inc., p. 81-108 28 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  5. Published

    Chantal Mouffe – Gezähmte Radikale oder überschätzte Reformerin? Stefan Wallascheks ZPTh-Artikel in der Diskussion

    Séville, A., 29.11.2017, Hannover : Institut für Politische Wissenschaft - Leibniz Universität Hannover.

    Research output: other publicationsArticles in scientific forums or blogsResearch

  6. Published

    Change in Women's Descriptive Representation and the Belief in Women's Ability to Govern: A Virtuous Cycle

    Alexander, A., 12.2012, In: Politics & Gender. 8, 4, p. 437-464 28 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  7. Published

    Chancen einer partizipativen Eventkultur

    Wilts, H., Dienel, P. C. & Piesker, A., 2007, Zukunftsfähiges Eventmarketing: Strategien, Instrumente, Beispiele. Lucas, R. & Bloom, C. (eds.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 223-237 15 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  8. Published

    Challengers or the Establishment? How Populists Talk About Populists

    Schwörer, J., Fernández-García, B. & Caiani, M., 2025, In: German Politics. 34, 1, p. 52-76 25 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Challenge-oriented policy making and innovation systems theory: reconsidering systemic instruments

    Daimer, S., Hufnagl, M. & Warnke, P., 2012, Innovation System Revisited: Experiences from 40 years of Fraunhofer ISI research. Stuttgart: Fraunhofer Verlag, p. 217-234 18 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  10. Published

    Centrist Anti-Establishment Parties and Their Struggle for Survival

    Engler, S., 19.10.2023, Oxford: Oxford University Press. 208 p. (Comparative Politics)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesMonographsResearchpeer-review