Projects

Just Climate Transitions Network

The Chair of Political Theory is home to the "Just Climate Transitions" research network. Here, scientists from various disciplines exchange ideas on the topic of just climate transformation. However, the work focuses primarily on the philosophical and social sciences. Key questions include, for example, what role democratic processes play in climate change adaptation and which (colonial) inequalities are exacerbated by the climate crisis.

The network is coordinated by Fabian Schuppert and Kerstin Reibold.

Further information can be found here. 

International Research Group on Authoritarianism and Counter-Strategies

Since January 1, 2025, the International Research Group on Authoritarianism and Counter-Strategies has been based at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Potsdam. It is funded by the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation. 

Around 20 activist scholars from countries of the so-called "Global South" work together at the Wissenschaftskolleg. One focus of the work is the analysis of contemporary authoritarianism, as well as the examination of anti-authoritarian movements and strategies. In addition to research, the range of courses and other events is also being expanded. Further information on the courses offered can always be found here, and information on current events can always be found here.  

The Wissenschaftskolleg is coordinated by Börries Nehe as scientific director and supported by Fabian Schuppert and Jürgen Mackert (Chair of General Sociology). 

Further information on the current work can be found here.