Political and Social Sciences

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The PhD programme in Political and Social Sciences offers advanced training in Political Science, International Relations, and Sociology. With strong international links and interdisciplinary research, the programme prepares PhD students for academic and professional careers worldwide.

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Applications for the 42nd PhD cycle

Applications for the 42nd PhD cycle are now open

Details about the application and selection process are available at the link.

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Transferable skills: key tools for education and work

From entrepreneurship to AI, from digital media to active citizenship, from communication and public engagement to employability: enroll now.

News

PhD alumnus Mirek Tobiáš Hošman awarded the Joseph Dorfman Dissertation Prize

Mirek Tobiáš Hošman, PhD alumnus of the University of Bologna, has won the 2026 Joseph Dorfman Dissertation Prize awarded by the History of Economics Society for his dissertation.

Alma Mater research heads to the G7: a contribution to rebuilding bridges between world political leaders

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UniBo Alumnus wins a prize for his PhD project

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24 JUN 2026

Early Career Researchers Roundtables

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Understanding Legislative Behaviour: Party Influence and Gendered Participation

Andreu Teruel, Ph.D. Candidate, Universitat de Valencia; Paolo Gambacciani, Research Fellow, University of Bologna; Edoardo Alberto Viganò, Visiting Professor, Univeristy Carlos III of Madrid

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Generative Artificial Intelligence: University Policy and Practical Use Cases

Guidelines, practical examples, and operational insights to ethically and responsibly use GenAI in your academic journey.
The University of Bologna has introduced a policy to promote the ethical and responsible use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in academic activities, ensuring its integration aligns with academic standards of quality, ethics, and integrity.