Welcome to the Faculty of Social Sciences!
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New in Goettingen in April 2026: Prof. Dr. Andreas Weich
In April 2026, Andreas Weich took over the Educational Science division, specializing in digital educational media, at the Institute of Educational Science. The professorship was established in cooperation with the Leibniz Institute for Educational Media/Georg Eckert Institute (GEI). His work focuses on the mediality and materiality of educational media.
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New LAGEN Project “Research Consortium Consulting” advises Universities in Lower Saxony
To sustainably strengthen the chances of success for universities in Lower Saxony in securing national and international funding, the groundbreaking project “Research Consortium Consulting” (FoVerBe) was launched in early March 2026. The project is funded by the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture (MWK) for a term of five years and is established as a collaborative project between the State Working Group of Institutions for Women’s and Gender Studies in Lower Saxony (LAGEN) and the Lower Saxony Scientific Commission (WKN).
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Strengthening Democracy in Europe: Erasmus+ Project EuroConnect
Democracies in Europe are facing profound challenges. Against this backdrop, how can we ensure that young people have the skills needed to actively participate in democratic processes? The Erasmus+ project EuroConnect – Strengthening Civic Competences and EU Democratic Life, in which the Institute of Political Science at the University of Göttingen has been participating since November 2025, addresses this very question.
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Joint AI statement by the Faculty of Social Sciences
A cross-status working group consisting of students and faculty members has developed a joint statement entitled “Standards for the use of AI tools in studies and teaching at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Georg August University of Göttingen.”
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Resolutely oppose attacks on freedom of research and teaching
The Faculty Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences fully supports the resolution “Resolutely opposing attacks on freedom of research and teaching” issued by the Gender Studies Association.
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Mission statement for teaching and learning
The University of Göttingen has summarized its understanding of good teaching in a mission statement for teaching and learning. This mission statement was developed in a broad, university-wide, participatory process involving teachers, students, and members of the academic administration.
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Research funding
The faculty subsidizes applications for funding for doctoral studies and the post-doctoral phase, as well as applications for funding for internationalization. The Research Commission decides on the applications received.
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Wolfgang Enke Award
Here you will find the current announcement from the faculty's Enke Jury regarding the Wolfang Enke Award and Scholarships for the completion of your thesis.
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Dissertation defense and habilitation dates
Approximately 10 students complete their doctorates at the Faculty of Social Sciences each year, and 1-2 people obtain their habilitation. The dates of public university disputations and lectures can be found here.
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