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Political Science at FAU

The Institute of Political Science has been a driving force of the discipline in Germany since its foundation in 1961. The Institute’s locally anchored research groups stand out for their strong scientific output and practical orientation, as well as their international outlook. Our research and teaching focuses on challenges to democracies and states that deviate from the democratic norm, on the accelerating changes in the international order, including transnational phenomena, and on managing technological innovation. Read more…

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.

On the evening of the U.S. election, we invited students to an information and discussion evening titled "America Votes: The 2024 Presidential Election in Focus." The event was organized by the FSI Politics, Dr. Simon Primus from the Chair of Comparative Political Science, and Dr. Kristina Maul, an ...

The Institute of Political Science cordially invites you to a lecture by Stuart Nicolson titled "And the rest is history… Political Communication in the Disinformation Age – Experiences from the Inside". Until last year, Stuart Nicolson served as the head of communications/ spokesman for Scotland’s ...