News

New Article from Daniel Bochsler

March 1, 2023
Decorative image
In his new article, Daniel Bochsler discusses which referendums are particularly prone to fraud, and methods of how this fraud can be detected. 
Bochsler, Daniel (2023) 'Vorsicht, Abstimmungsdetektive. Wahlforensik in der direkten Demokratie', Jahrbuch für direkte Demokratie: 13-33. (Open Access)

CEU Professor Judit Sandor Gave a Speech at the Vatican

March 1, 2023
28th General Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life

Professor Judit Sándor represented the Central European University at the 28th General Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life, which was held in Vatican City between February 20 and 22, 2023. The conference focused on the theme “Converging on the Person: Emerging Technologies for the Common Good” and it brought together more than 200 notable academics and researchers from the most prestigious universities and research centers in the world, as well as the representatives of UNESCO and WHO. The president of the European Group of Ethics was also present at this high-level global meeting on bioethics.

Arete: Undergraduate Essay Competition Winners

January 24, 2023
Arete: Undergraduate Essay Competition

The Department of Political Science is pleased to announce the winners of the Undergraduate Essay Competition. Participation was open to all BA graduates and BA students in the last year of their studies worldwide. Students could choose one of the three topics:

1. Authoritarian and populist challenges to democracy.

2. Overcoming war in Europe – a new era of democratic support?

3. Saving democracy – passive citizens, fake news, and mediatization.

Anil Duman appointed as Head of Department

January 9, 2023
Decorative image

We are pleased to announce that Anil Duman has been appointed as the Head of the Department of Political Science for a two-year term, effective as of January 1, 2023. Congratulations!