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The official channel of the Department of Political and Social Sciences is online: research, discoveries, people and stories to watch together.
Research Stories
We tell the stories of the protagonists of research, themes and projects that make UniBo's Department of Political and Social Sciences a national and international excellence.
SPS Guests
The prestigious “Chinese Hall” of Hercolani Palace opens its doors to guests from all over the world. Here you will find the interviews they gave us after their visit.
Research areas
A journey through the areas, projects and research groups where new knowledge is born and developed. Discover the research and scientific innovation activities of the department’s researchers.
News
Innovation and Research
From data to decision 2026
A course designed to help you understand data science and data-driven decision-making. Enrol on the course by 7 September.
University
Call for Applications for PhD Programs
For PhD programs starting in autumn 2026, the second admission call is now online. Check the information on how to apply. Deadline: 15 June 2026.
University
Career Day - Job networking event
On 10 March, meet companies and test your approach to the job market. Sign up now!
University
TechForward Student Program Ed.2
Higher education for master's students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Free of charge. Presentation webinar: January 23, 2026, 12:00-1:00. Learn more.
Events
Conference
TESI-TN Master project presentation
Aula Poeti, Palazzo Hercolani - Strada Maggiore, 45
Seminar
5th ECPR Summer School on ‘Concepts and Methods for Research on Far-Right Politics’
Lecture
Rethink the Far Right
Aula Poeti, Strada Maggiore 45
Lecture
Lessons on Ethnographic Practice from My Mistakes in Studying Racial Extremism
Aula Poeti, Strada Maggiore 45
Conference
Giuseppe Di Federico's Scientific Legacy and the Future of the Judiciary
Strada Maggiore 45
Talk
The Many Faces of Research Assessment: How Context Shapes Evaluation
Seminar
Corruption risk measurement: linking local spending and political alignment
Calls and competitions
Open calls
Podcast
Episodio 01 - Trump di nuovo alla Casa Bianca: le nomine, le prime mosse e le implicazioni globali
Episodio 02 - Ambiente e Politica: chi ha paura della democrazia verde?
Ep. 03 - F. Andreatta e A. Ruggeri: le politiche di difesa europea.