Political Science

The world is changing. Globalisation and technological change have affected the ability of governments to shape developments in their respective societies. Key institutions of international and domestic order face increasing backlash. Global issues such as climate change, migration, economic crises, terrorism or great power conflict challenge governments, international organisations, companies and civil society actors alike. The complexity and interconnectedness of contemporary politics requires these actors to manage and be responsive to the demands of their stakeholders and citizens at global, regional, national and local levels. How do they do this? And how should they act?

The Department of Political Science examines these and related questions about power, society and public life in its research and teaching. It does so to foster the capacities and skills of engaged, critical citizens devoted to pursuing questions and solutions of political community and civic life. Read more about the story of Nijmegen School of Management.

Education

 

 

Programme assessment 

The report (in English) was recently published.

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Research

The departmental approach is to focus on legitimacy and institutional change: institutional change (globally, regionally, nationally) may accommodate demands and affect capabilities; legitimacy is indispensable in effectuating institutional change, whereas institutional performance will affect legitimacy and thus the long-term resilience of societies. The Department Political Science is embedded in the Institute for Management Research. View all publications here.

About our department

Want to know more about what we stand for as a political science department, what makes us unique, and what we focus on in our research and education? Then have a look at the video.

Research in the picture

Some of the research of the Department of Political Science is featured below. View the full news overview and all ongoing projects here.

Michal Mochtak

SSH-XS grant for research into DIY deepfakes in political science

Michal Mochtak has received the Open Competition SSH-XS grant from the NWO for his research into DIY deepfakes in political science.

Handbook cover Gender and Security

Jutta Joachim co-editor of the newly published ‘Handbook on Gender and Security’

The Handbook on Gender and Security presents a comprehensive overview of the connections between gender and (in)security in international relations.

Moral Injury project

Handbook Moral Injury in Context: an in-depth and practical guide to moral injury

The Handbook Moral Injury in Context was published by Boom on Thursday 27 March. The book is an in-depth and practical guide to moral injury, directly resulting from the research project Moral Injury.

Blogs and interviews

Winnaar van de seniorprijs 2024: Angela Wigger

The educational passion of Angela Wigger

As a counterpart to educational burdens, we invite a Radboud lecturer each month to talk about their educational passion. This time, Angela Wigger, Assistant professor Global Political Economy, talks about what energises her in teaching.

Panelgesprek de Balie

Evening of debate on peace, security and freedom

Last week, De Balie organised a debate evening on peace, security and freedom together with DNK (De Nieuwe Kolk). Niels Terpstra was speaker on a panel together with colleagues Eske van Gils and Wilbert van der Zeijden, led by Margreet Spijker.

Uitwisseling PhD kandidaten Zweedse en Nederlandse Universiteit

Successful start of research community on defence, security and crisis management

The departments of Political Science and Public Administration had the pleasure of welcoming PhD candidates from the Swedish Defence University and from the Netherlands Defence Academy for a four-day workshop.

Contact information

Visiting address
Heyendaalseweg 141
6525AJ Nijmegen
024-3612113
Postal address
Postbus 9108
6500HK NIJMEGEN