Faculty Spotlight

Ethics of Predictive Prenatal Testing: Prof. Judit Sándor to Deliver Prestigious Lecture at University College Dublin

February 11, 2025
Judit Sandor

Prof. Judit Sándor, a faculty member of the Political Science Department at CEU, is set to deliver the esteemed Laurence Crowley Lecture at the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School on January 20, 2025. Her lecture will delve into the ethical implications of predictive technologies in medicine, with a particular focus on their application in prenatal testing, cancer therapy, and biomedical research.

Professor Anil Duman Leads CEU’s Role in FINANCE4GREEN

February 10, 2025
Anil Duman

As the climate crisis escalates, sustainable finance is key to the green transition. Professor Anil Duman, faculty member at CEU’s Political Science Department, is leading CEU’s contribution to Financing for Green Transition (FINANCE4GREEN), a research initiative exploring how central banks can integrate climate risks into monetary policy.

New Publication: Return to Power: The Illiberal Playbook from Hungary, Poland, and the United States

February 6, 2025
Andras Bozoki

We are pleased to announce that Professor András Bozóki has co-authored a new article titled Return to Power: The Illiberal Playbook from Hungary, Poland, and the United States. Published in Politics in Central Europe (Vol. 20, Issue 4), this study explores how illiberal leaders reshape the judiciary when they return to power.

Faculty Member András Bozoki Featured in Falter Article on Austrian Cultural Politics

January 17, 2025
Andras Bozoki

Professor András Bozoki was recently interviewed for an article in Falter, where he discussed the potential implications of a right-wing government on Austria’s cultural landscape. In the piece, Bozoki highlighted the concerns surrounding the centralization of culture funding and its impact on independent artists, drawing parallels with Hungary's cultural policies under Viktor Orbán. His insights shed light on the broader European trends in cultural politics, including the challenges posed by shifting government priorities.

New Publication by Robert Sata

January 15, 2025
Robert Sata

The Political Science Department is pleased to announce a recent publication by faculty member Dr. Robert Sata, co-authored with Dr. Marta Zerkowska-Balas. Their article, titled “Covid-19: Crisis, Accountability and Support for Populist-Authoritarian Governments in Poland and Hungary,” has been published in the Journal of Comparative Politics (Vol. 18, Issue 1).