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11/2023
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GRADUATION INTERVIEW

The Crucial Influence of Children's Family Background on their Socioemotional Development

Our doctoral member Wei Huang has recently successfully completed her dissertation. In her graduation interview, she shares the path that led to her dissertation on the role of family background in children's socioemotional development.

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08/2023
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GRADUATION INTERVIEW

Social-Class-Achievement Gaps among University Students

Our doctoral fellow Friederike Schlücker successfully completed her doctoral studies. In an interview, she shares a short outline of her thesis as well as some of the experiences from her time at the Bamberg Graduate School of Social Science.

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06/2023
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GRADUATION INTERVIEW

The Intergenerational Role of Migrants’ Educational Selectivity

Our doctoral fellow Jörg Welker successfully completed his doctoral studies. In an interview, he shares a short outline of his thesis as well as some of the experiences from his time at the Bamberg Graduate School of Social Science.

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04/2023
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GRADUATION INTERVIEW

Insights in EU Higher Education Policy

Our doctoral fellow Alina Felder successfully completed her doctoral studies. In an interview, she shares a short outline of her thesis as well as some of the experiences from her time at the Bamberg Graduate School of Social Science.

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03/2023
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GRADUATION INTERVIEW

Extraterritorial Human Rights Safeguards Against Torture

Our doctoral fellow Janina Heaphy successfully completed her doctoral studies. In an interview, she shares a short outline of her thesis as well as some of the experiences from her time at the Bamberg Graduate School of Social Science.

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06/2022
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RESEARCH STAY

Building a Network

Monika Bozhinoska Lazarova, is along with her PhD studies in Political Science an Early Stage Researcher for the GLOMO ProjectAs part of the programme, she undertook two research stays expanding her training and professional development within the framework of the GLOMO project. In an interview, she tells us about her experiences during these research stays (secondments).

 

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04/2022
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GRADUATION INTERVIEW

The Importance of Educational Effectiveness Research

Our doctoral fellow Max Nachbauer successfully completed his doctoral studies. In an interview, he shares a short outlines of his thesis as well as some of the experiences from his time at the Bamberg Graduate School of Social Science.

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03/2022
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GRADUATION INTERVIEW

Inspired by my Previous Policy Work Experience

Our doctoral fellow Maria Daniela Araujo Piedra successfully completed her doctoral studies. In an interview, she shares short outlines of her thesis as well as the experiences she made during the time she spent at the Bamberg Graduate School of Social Science.

 

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 GRADUATION TALK - PIA AKKAYA

PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN GERMANY

Pia Akkaya tells us about her thesis on the private school system in Germany, her time at BAGSS as well as her plans for the future. 

 

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 GRADUATION TALK - DANIEL HÖHMANN

POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE SUBSTANTIVE REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN'S INTERESTS

Daniel Höhmann gives us a sneak preview of the results of his thesis on the representation of women's interests in national parliaments and reveals who inspired him to conduct his research on women and politics in the first place.

 

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GRADUATION TALK - JAVIER MARTINEZ CANTO

HOW PARTIES CHOOSE THEIR TOP CANDIDATES

Javier Martínez Cantó gives us a sneak preview of the results of his thesis on the factors that explain how parties choose their top candidates.

 

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RESEARCH STAY

One Step at a Time

Verena Benoit, one of our graduate students, was awarded the Lanahan Best Graduate Student Paper Award. In an interview, she tells us about her research, the difficulties she encountered and her strategy for the future.

 

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TRIBUTE

Ten years BAGSS: The end of an era, the beginning of a new

After ten years in office, Thomas Saalfeld resigned from his position as Director of the Graduate School on 30 September 2020 to serve the university as Vice President for Research. Shortly after, Ulrich Sieberer, holder of the Professorship for Empirical Political Science at the University of Bamberg, was elected as the new Director of the Graduate School. The two told us their story about the past and the future of the Graduate School, their visions and aspirations, their past and forthcoming roles.

 

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RESEARCH STAY

Different 'Learning-Teaching Culture'

Many of our doctoral fellows take the opportunity to do research abroad. One of them is Verena Benoit, who went to the United States. In an interview, she tells us about the experiences she made during the stay.

 

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RESEARCH STAY

Operating on the Bleeding Edge

In the beginning of this year our doctoral fellow Christopher Kearney took the chance to do a research stay in England and work with the researchers that first developed the basis of the theoretical approach of his dissertation project. In an interview, he tells us about the experiences he made during his stay.

 

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 GRADUATION TALK

Endurance and Tenacity

Daniel Sewasew tells us about the fascination with his dissertation topic, how he handled rough research traditions and what his next career steps will be.

 

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GRADUATION TALK

A Smooth Transition

In an interview, Ansgar gives us a brief insight into the findings of his thesis, important lessons learned, and his future plans.

 

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GRADUATION TALK - JOHANNA SOPHIE QUIS

Some Institutional Factors Matter Less Than Angry Crowds Want Us To Believe

In an interview, Johanna Sophie Quis talks about what drew her to her dissertation topic, shares important lessons learned and gives us a brief insight into the findings of her thesis.

 

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RESEARCH INSIGHT

Legislative Representation Is Terribly Under-Researched

Martin Acheampong, one of our doctoral fellows, spent four weeks in Ghana to investigate legislative representation in Africa and to personally conduct interviews with Members of Parliament. In an interview, he is talking about the experiences he made on his field trip abroad.

 

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RESEARCH STAY

Similarly-Minded Scientists

Our doctoral fellow Agata Maria Kraj successfully completed two research stays. In an interview, she shares the experiences she made during the time she spent abroad.

 

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RESEARCH STAY

Differences in Academic Culture

Nadja Wehl, one of our doctoral fellows, tells us about her research stay at Tilburg University in the Netherlands

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RESEARCH STAY

Doing Research And Experiencing Different Cultures Is The Most Wonderful Thing For Me.

Our doctoral fellow Yi-Jhen Wu is currently doing a research stay in China at City University of Hong Kong. In an interview, she talks about the project she is working on and gives insights about the benefits the stay provides for her career and her personal life.

 

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RESEARCH GRANT

It Pushed Me To Put My Thoughts On Paper.

Javier Martínez Cantó explains what inspired his research, why he applied for the "Llegat Pasqual Maragall 2018" grant and what difficulties he faced during the proposal process.

 

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RESEARCH INSIGHT

QCA Is Really Gaining Traction In The Social Sciences.

In an interview, Lasse Gerrits tells us about his inspiration and motivation behind writing this book, the value of it and the challenges they faced during the writing process.

 

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GRADUATION TALK - ASHENAFI KASSAHUN EDOSSA

Patience Is The Most Important Tool

In a brief interview Ashenafi Kassahun Edossa explains his fascination with his research field, the challenges he faced und his plans for his future career path.

 

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Simply Keep Growing As A Person

In a short interview, Ai talks about the role of motivation in education, the important lesson she learned during her dissertation and the decision to work in Germany.

 

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RESEARCH TALK

I Am A Lively Urban Sociologist.

The Graduate School's visiting fellow Sofia Pagliarin gave us a little introductory interview describing her research interests and academic career so far.

 

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GRADUATION TALK - ISABEL WINNWA

As Long As Your Heart Is In It, It Is The Right Choice

In an interview Isabel Winnwa gives us a brief insight of the findings of her thesis, talks about her experience as an organizer for workshops at the Graduate School and her future plans after finishing her PhD.

 

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GRADUATION TALK - SAIKAT GHOSH

Research As Fight Against Social Injustices

In an interview Saikat Ghosh talks about how his experience working in the public sector in India influenced his research topic, what triggered him to switch the focus of his academic studies and what he is planning to do after defending his thesis.

 

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GRADUATION TALK - JOHN-PAUL BANCHANI

Build Up A Good Network During The Phd

An interview with John-Paul Banchani about what motivated him to research his dissertation topic, why it is important to build up a good network, and how he would like to shape his path after the dissertation.

 

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GRADUATION TALK - SIMON SCHELLER

Why Groups Should Make Decisions Democratically

An interview with Simon Scheller about what drew him to his dissertation topic, what he enjoyed most about his time at the Graduate School and what his plans for his postdoctoral research are.

 

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RESEARCH TALK

Strategic Career Planning.

A number of successful academics talk about their experiences in academia and which factors contributed to their own success.
 

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RESEARCH GRANT

The Researcher And The Project Must Match.

In an interview, Michael Gebel tells us about his motivations behind applying for an ECR grant, the challenges he faced and how he combined his personal experience with a mix of different ideas to create this one overarching research project.
 

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RESEARCH TALK

Keep An Open Mind And Think Strategically

An interview with Samo Kropivnik on the importance of vigorous methodology and its usefulness in exploring new approaches in a wide range of fields.
 

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GRADUATION TALK - MELANIE OLCZYK

Peers Matter

Melanie Olczyk gives us a sneak preview of the results of her thesis on whether peers matter in the educational integration of immigrant children.

 

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RESEARCH TALK

The Power Of Collaborative Networks

Peter Mühlau on modern academia and the importance of face-to-face cooperation in research.
 

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GRADUATION TALK - ANNA DECHANT

Gendered Roles In Childcare - Fact Or Fiction?

Anna Dechant tells us about the parental roles in childcare and why it is an important topic as well as how the interchange between academia and 'the real world' takes place in her eyes.

 

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RESEARCH TALK

Patterns Of The Past - Trends Of Today.

An interview with Ira Katznelson on how history shapes current political trends.
 

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GRADUATION TALK - BEN RAYDER

Fellowships Are Extremely Important For Anyone Seeking A Career In Academia

Ben Rayder tells us why he decided to write his doctoral thesis in Germany and how fellowships help to start a career in academia.

 

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GRADUATION TALK - TOBIAS RAUSCH

Judgments And Decisions

Tobias Rausch gives an insight why he put teachers' judgments and decisions under a microscope and works on bringing research results into practice.

 

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GRADUATION TALK - JASPER DAG TJADEN

A Career Linking Methods And Guidance

Somestimes you have to go back to move forward. Jasper explains why he went back into academia and talks about the complexity of migration issues.

 

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GRADUATION TALK - MARTIN WIRTZ

The Importance Of Human Decision-Making

Martin Wirtz on decisions that go beyond individuals and the EU as a moving target.

 

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RESEARCH PROJECT - IQ APP

When Knowledge Becomes Research

Diana Klose has co-developed an app in the framework of her doctoral thesis. The IQ-App tests users in three areas: IQ, general knowledge and personality.

 

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GRADUATION TALK - MARION FISCHER-NEUMANN

Stepping On A Future Career Path Within Academia

Marion Fischer-Neumann talks about her interest in an underresearched field, the lessons she learned writing her dissertation and where her career path leads her now.

 

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GRADUATION TALK - UTA BREHM

Social Involvement Was A Way to Retain My Inner Peace

An interview with Uta Brehm on the influence of her upbringing, academia as an ivory tower and how to speak up through social involvement.

 

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RESEARCH TALK

By Necessity, We Need To Be Much More Strategic.

Derek Beach talks about cultural differences in academia and the importance of methods training.

 

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GRADUATION TALK - THOMAS DÖRFLER

Find Your Passion - Discover Your Voice

Thomas Dörfler talks about his passion for international relations and gives an insight into the dissertation writing process.

 

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RESEARCH TALK

You Have To Do What You Are Passionate About.

Daniel Diermeier on the importance of drive, prioritizing and leadership.
 

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RESEARCH INSIGHT

Are Private Schools A Viable Alternative In The Kurdistan Region Of Iraq?

Hishyar Hassun's fieldwork in the Kurdistan region of Iraq
 

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A SERIES OF ESSAYS ON STATE INTERVENTION

On The Perils Of Social Mindlessness

BY AGATA MARIA KRAJ AND DIANA KLOSE

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A SERIES OF ESSAYS ON STATE INTERVENTION

Safety, Freedom, Rules...
What Do We Expect From A State?

BY ISABEL WINNWA

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A SERIES OF ESSAYS ON STATE INTERVENTION

Is Tertiary Education Putting The Future Labour Markets At Risk?

BY SIMON CHRISTOPH

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