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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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Meet Paride Carrara, PhD Student - The Role of Ambiguity in Party Politics and Voting Behaviour
Uncertainty is constantly present in life, and the political arena is no exception. This ambiguity can have profound implications for democratic processes, and in government formation. The project by Paride Carrara, PhD student at our Department of Political and Social Sciences seeks to provide a greater understanding of why ideological ambiguity emerges and to evaluate its broader implications for democracies, with particular attention to the European context, drawing on different types of data.
Meet Carolina Gerli, PhD Student - AI in Public Organisations to Tackle Corruption in PA
Carolina Gerli, PhD student at the Department of Political and Social Sciences, is conducting research on AI applications in the public sector to combat corruption. Through interviews with public directors, developers and experts, she aims to explore the motivations and challenges surrounding the experimentation or adoption of these technologies, as well as the shifts that occur once they are implemented. Therefore, her research aims to enhance policymaking by understanding the opportunities and pitfalls of emergent technologies in governmental anti-corruption efforts.
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.
