Department of Sociology

Research and education in the field of social dynamics. Understanding and shaping society together.

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Discover our diverse teaching areas and degree programs that shed light on the social phenomena of our time. Learn more about our current research initiatives across all chairs and feel free to contact us for further information.

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Sociology, the science of society, social institutions, and social relationships; specifically the systematic study of the development, structure, interaction, and collective behavior of organized groups of human beings.

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20/05/2026 Pay-Setting Mechanisms in Care Work
Fourth session of the research colloquium „Analytical Sociology“ Presenter: Prof. Dr. Natascha Nisic (University of Mainz)
01/05/2026 Position Paper on Findings from of the Covid-19-pandemic (Co-Care)
23/04/2026 LB05 is looking for teaching assistants for the upcoming WS26/27
Until May 22, 2026 we are looking for four teaching assistants for the MA-lecture “Geschlecht-Kultur-Differenz” (Prof. Villa Braslavsky) in the winter semester 2026/27.
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30 Sep

01/04/2026 - 30/09/2026 Deadline for credit acceptance
Summer semester 2026
18 May

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22 May

18/05/2026 - 22/05/2026 Information sessions for students on studying abroad
Are you thinking about studying abroad during your degree program?
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16 Jun

02/06/2026 - 16/06/2026 Exam registration
Summer semester 2026
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