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The Institute of Political Science is part of the Department of Social Sciences, which in turn belongs to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Basel. The Political Science team collaborates closely with swisspeace and the Basel Institute on Governance in the areas of research and teaching.

Unscripted: Visiting a political science class

What can you expect from a political science degree?

Moderator Lena keeps a close eye on the politicians in the Basel-Landschaft cantonal parliament in Liestal. Also present are political science students Len and Niels, who talk about their bimodal studies, career plans, and future prospects.

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22 Oct 2025 / News, Research, People, Medienbeitrag

Politischer Alltag unter Druck: Neue Studie zeigt Ausmass von Hass und Drohungen

Eine neue Studie von Dr. Lea Stahel und Dr. Sarah Bütikofer zeigt, wie sehr Hass und Anfeindungen den politischen Alltag in der Schweiz prägen – und warum das die Demokratie gefährdet.

16 Oct 2025 / News, Research, Medienbeitrag

Wie Politiker über Wähler denken – Studie in der ZEIT vorgestellt

Politiker:innen glauben oft zu wissen, warum Menschen wählen – doch liegen sie damit häufig daneben. Eine internationale Studie mit Beteiligung der Universität Basel zeigt, wie unterschiedlich politische und gesellschaftliche Wahrnehmungen…

15 Oct 2025 / News, Doctorate/PhD

New PhD Opportunities in Political Science

Two exciting PhD positions are now open at the Universities of Fribourg and Lausanne — join cutting-edge research on democracy and political behaviour in Europe.