Faculty Spotlight

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).

Faculty Highlight: Daniel Bochsler Featured on Insajder TV

January 2, 2025
Daniel Bochsler

Our faculty member, Professor Daniel Bochsler, recently appeared live on Serbia’s independent TV station Insajder TV to discuss critical topics surrounding the global election year of 2024. In his commentary, Professor Bochsler drew on his extensive research in post-conflict societies and electoral interference, shedding light on how these dynamics shape political landscapes.

New Working Paper by Professor Anil Duman: Labour Market Transitions to Green Jobs

Anil Duman

Professor Anil Duman co-authors a new study on labour market transitions to green jobs in France and Viet Nam. The paper explores how education, gender, and social protection systems influence worker mobility into green occupations, using labour force data from both countries.

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New Publication: "The Transformation of Discontent" by Imre Szabó

November 19, 2024
Imre Szabo

We are excited to announce the publication of The Transformation of Discontent: Labor Protest in Healthcare and Education Across Europe by Imre Szabó, a visiting faculty member in our Political Science department.