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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24/06/2026 Athletic Performance and the Fragility of National Belonging
Eigth session of the research colloquium „Analytical Sociology“ Presenter: Nicole Schwitter, Ph.D. (University of Mannheim)
16/06/2026 ESR Best Reviewer Award 2026 for Anna Zamberlan and Fabian Kratz
Dr. Zamberlan and Dr. Kratz awarded this year’s ESR Best Reviewer Prize!
03/06/2026 Tutor/innen gesucht
Für die Vorlesung im Wintersemester suchen wir Tutor/innen.
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01/04/2026 - 30/09/2026 Deadline for credit acceptance
Summer semester 2026
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