Political ScienceComparative Politics

On 20 March 2026 Vera Troeger talks at the Complex Social Problem Research Space at the Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Vancouver.   "Better Representation, More Influence? Explaining Female Marginalization in German State" . 

Abstract: Women remain significantly underrepresented in positions of power and have limited...

On 18 March 2026 Vera Troeger talks at the  Political Science Speaker Series at Washington University in St. Louis.  She presents her paper "Better Representation, More Influence? Explaining Female Marginalization in German State" . 

Abstract: Women remain significantly underrepresented in positions of power and have...

The research article "The motherhood penalties: insights from women in UK academia" has recently been published in the Journal "Community, Work & Family" (Publication date: 2026/1/30, Pages 1-23)

Contributors: Riccardo die Leo (European University Institute), Mariaelisa Epifanio (University of Liverpool) , Thomas J. Scotto...

The Hamburg Political Science Seminar Series (HPS³) features international speakers presenting cutting-edge research in empirical political science and political economy.

We welcome on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 17:15-18:45 CET in VMP9 B130

Vally Koubi (University of Berne)

Title: "Effect of Non-Work Income on Migration...