@radboudpol
Afdeling Politicologie/Department of Political Science @ Radboud University Nijmegen π³π± - follow for news, achievements, research, student activities, jobs and more! Posts in π³π±/π¬π§ Find us at www.ru.nl/political-science
π¨ Job Alert π¨
For an NWO-funded project, @roderikrekker.bsky.social is advertising a PhD position on Factual Belief Polarization and Attitudinal Consequences πππ
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π¨Job Alert π¨
We are looking for an Assistant Professor in International Relations, with a specialization in Global Political Economy (additional expertise in Climate Governance and/or European cooperation welcome).
Apply and come join our fantastic team!
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SUMMER SCHOOL CLIMATE ACTION BEYOND GOVERNMENTS (22-26 Jun'26)
Business,cities,& civ.society are stepping up, but greenwashing concerns are rising. Work on integrity challenges, and codevelop roadmaps (e.g.,for cities,businesses)
Register by: 15May; Radboud Univ.(NL),more: www.ru.nl/en/education...
π¨ PhD Vacancy Alert: 'Just Education' π¨
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Es war den Studierenden eine Ehre und Freude! GlΓΌckwΓΌnsche zurΓΌck an alle Teilnehmenden und das Organisationsteam π
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π₯ English Final Time! π₯
@radboudpol.bsky.social vs. @unicologne.bsky.social - two outstanding teams, one last debate and an English final, packed with sharp arguments, passion and true European spirit πͺπΊ
Who will convince the jury?
Let the final begin! π¬β¨
#NRWdebattiertEuropa
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π£οΈ Parlasent: mapping sentiment in political discourse with large language models
βοΈ Michal Mochtak (@radboudpol.bsky.social), Peter Rupnik, Taja Kuzman & Nikola LjubeΕ‘iΔ (all JoΕΎef Stefan Institute)
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Our project #NRWdebattiertEuropa has grown from a regional format into a cross-border European project with English-language debates.
Last year already joined by @radboudpol.bsky.social -
this year we are looking forward to welcoming @maastrichtu.bsky.social! www.uni-due.de/politik/nrwd... #UDE
Quick note that while we happen to indeed claim Anna as our own, we're Radboud University's Department of Political Science only. We hope that the central university team will join us here on Bsky soon! π
Elif's joy in studying, as evinced by the short film she made together with her friends, and her dedication to improving the world serve as an inspiration for us all.
9/9
In Elif's memory, the student lounge in 'our' Elinor Ostrom Building was named after her in 2018.
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On 21 September 2013, Elif, her partner and 67 others were killed by a terrorist group in a shopping mall in Nairobi. Elif, who was 33 at the time, was heavily pregnant and had just started her career, dedicated to fighting malaria.
news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
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After studying in Nijmegen, Elif went to Bologna and then Washington DC for her MA at SAIS/Johns Hopkins University. She conducted research on malaria in Uganda for the Clinton Foundation, where she met her partner. In March 2013, Elif's obtained a PhD at Harvard University.
6/9
For many, watching this film about Elif's student life will be a special and emotional experience. In 2013, Elif and her partner were killed in a terrorist attack in Nairobi, which also claimed the lives of more than 60 other victims. π€
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We also see how students enjoy their breaks and go for drinks after lectures. The film shows the canteen and the CultuurCafΓ© (still around!), where smoking was still allowed indoors at the time.
The film ends with a cozy dinner with housemates.
4/9
We see Elif get up and attend a seminar by Kees van Kersbergen, Markus Haverland & Maarten Cras (who is still with us!). Students also consult study advisor Rob Verhofstad with questions about their careers.
3/9
The film was made by then-students of the Political Science program, which is evident from the film's style and humorous tone.
It is a great testament to change and continuity at Radboud - but also to the life of Elif Yavuz, a former Political Science student, whose day we follow.
2/9
π―οΈHappy Advent π―οΈ
To celebrate the start of December, here's a rare thread from us on something very special: this amazing short film, entitled 'The life of a Political Science student', made in 2000 and featuring our department.
The film is available here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPEw...
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βUit onderzoeken blijkt dat de inhoudelijke meningsverschillen onder burgers vele malen kleiner zijn dan die tussen politici of stemmen in de media.β Carolien van Ham
@casperthomas.bsky.social @groene.nl @radboudpol.bsky.social #democratie
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On 29 January 2026, students will once again take the floor at
@unidue.bsky.social to debate:
β’ Online hate speech
β’ Trump's tariff policy
β’ Open borders in Europe
With amazing teams from @unicologne.bsky.social, @maastrichtu.bsky.social and @radboudpol.bsky.social! πͺ
#UDE #NRWdebattiertEuropa
π¨ Publication Alert π¨
π¨ Publication Alert π¨
Miguel A. Rivera-QuiΓ±ones with a new article in @ripejournal.bsky.social titled "Racism, colonialism, and tax havens: tracing the offshore worldβs hidden histories" - check it out here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
In her MA course on applying theoretical approaches to conflict, @haleyswedlund.bsky.social brought out the legos - for students to redesign global justice and build the future of conflict studies amidst a rapidly changing world.
A playful way to end a 'heavy' course!
Our experts were busy explaining the Dutch election - outcomes, voting behavior, coalition dynamics, etc. - to a wide range of international and national audiences, across different outlets.
Check out a selection here: www.ru.nl/en/about-us/...
π¨Publication Alert π¨
Our own @angelawigger.bsky.social and co-author with a new piece in Policy Studies, exploring how unit labour cost scoreboards remain firmly embedded in EU post-crisis governance. This reveals the persistence of competitiveness logics.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
π¨ Publication Alert π¨
Our own Tine Molendijk and co-author with a new article in @plosone.org on the linkage between military decorations and moral injury. Check it out here: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Ooof. Our Dutch election experts were *busy*. You could have spotted them all over international (CNN, NYT) and Dutch media (NOS, NRC, NPO), blogging and podcasting away. Links soon to follow!
HEADS-UP! π¨
On Wednesday October 29, the Netherlands will holds its 9th (!) legislative elections of the 21st century. I will continue to post disproportionately about my country of birth and citizenship (but not of residence) in the coming weeks.
This will be my thread for Dutch news! π§΅
Please, join us tomorrow for Georg LΓΆfflmann's book talk and discussion with Cora Lacatus (CGD Director) and Angelos Chryssogelos (London Metropolitan University) on the Trump presidency and the study of populism in IR.