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On November 30, the Institute of Political Science celebrated the Master's degree in Political Science together with the Alumni Association (APE) and the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology, Prof. Dr. Kay Kirchmann. Special thanks for this successful ceremony go to the i...

In collaboration with federal states, municipalities, and representatives of refugees, a team from FAU and the University of Hildesheim, together with four federal states, has developed a mechanism to distribute asylum seekers from federal states to municipalities. Using an algorithm, the individual...

On November 27, December 4, and December 11, the online lecture series "Care Beyond Borders: Transnational Perspectives on Enhancing Retention in the Care and Nursing Sector" will continue. Securing and retaining skilled workers in nursing and elderly care has emerged as critical challenge on a g...

We are looking for a student assistant to support our work on the Academic Freedom Index. The position will start in February 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter) and requires five to six hours per week for an initial period of six months, with the possibility of extension. See the job ad for de...

On November 6, Dr Lars Lott from the Institute of Political Science was invited to the Fraunhofer Forum in Berlin to comment on the results of the Science Barometer 2024. The Science Barometer, published by Wissenschaft im Dialog, celebrated its tenth anniversary and for the first time captured how ...

On November 7, the event 'JobInsights Live: Political Science as a Calling' at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg offered compelling insights into career prospects for political science students, with alumni speakers from diverse fields such as educational outreach, parliamentary advising, and social media in governmental ministries. Students seized the opportunity to gather valuable career advice and engage with experienced professionals in their respective fields.