Professorship for Political Science, in particular Public Policy and Law

Organisational unit: Professoship

Main research areas

The main focus of the work of the Professorship for Political Science, in particular Public Policy and Law is in the area of policy field analysis, especially in the European and international context. One thematic focus is migration, asylum and border policy. Here, the professorship investigates, among other things, how democratic processes and institutions influence policies in salient policy areas and what role scientific evidence plays in policy formulation. Other focal points include the role of law and independent courts in the protection of human rights as well as the role of different power resources in international and regional decision-making processes and their influence on policies.

  1. 2025
  2. The role of courts in refugee status determination

    Zaun, N. (Speaker)

    11.04.2025

    Activity: Talk or presentationConference PresentationsResearch

  3. Journal of European Integration (Journal)

    Zaun, N. (Editorial Board)

    02.04.2025

    Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial workPeer review of publicationenResearch

  4. Institute of Political Sciences (Organisational unit)

    Zaun, N. (Chair)

    01.04.202531.03.2026

    Activity: MembershipLeuphana academic councils and committeesLeuphana Academic Committees

  5. Daniele Saracino

    Zaun, N. (Host)

    01.01.202531.03.2025

    Activity: Hosting a visitorHosting an academic visitor

  6. 2024
  7. Political Research Exchange (Journal)

    Zaun, N. (Editorial Board)

    15.12.2024

    Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial workPeer review of publicationenResearch

  8. Journal of European Integration (Journal)

    Zaun, N. (Editorial Board)

    21.11.2024

    Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial workPeer review of publicationenResearch

  9. International Workshop on “European integration in the geopolitical age”

    Zaun, N. (Speaker)

    24.10.202425.10.2024

    Activity: Talk or presentationGuest lecturesResearch

  10. Journal of Common Market Studies (Journal)

    Zaun, N. (Editorial Board)

    07.10.2024

    Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial workPeer review of publicationenResearch

  11. Institute of Political Sciences (Organisational unit)

    Zaun, N. (Chair)

    01.10.202430.09.2025

    Activity: MembershipLeuphana academic councils and committeesLeuphana Academic Committees

  12. Politics and Governance (Journal)

    Zaun, N. (Editorial Board)

    09.09.2024

    Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial workEditor of journalsResearch

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