Department of Sociology

2023

What drives global disparities in science?

A new research project led by Mathias Wullum Nielsen will examine global North-South disparities in research. The project is funded by a DKK 6.2 million grant from the Independent Research Fund Denmark.

Five social science projects to investigate green transition

Five projects in Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science receive a total of DKK 15.8 million from Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF) from the programme supporting independent green research.

Black Americans from well-educated families continue to face educational barriers

While racial disparities in education have narrowed in the US, African American individuals from well-educated backgrounds still find it especially difficult to attain the same high level of education as their parents.

New project to map the impact of artificial intelligence on science

How do scientists use the AI models in their work, and what impact will AI have on the scientific community? A new project supported by VILLUM FONDEN will map and discuss the use of artificial intelligence.

Puff bars: New project will take the steam out of illegal online selling

With funding from TrygFonden, sociologists will map the illegal sale of disposable e-cigarettes, the so-called puff bars, and develop new interventions targeting the illicit online market.

Crisis response: Who do volunteers on social media prioritise?

Informal volunteering organised in Facebook groups plays an increasing role during crisis situations. But who are the volunteers helping – and why? A project funded by VELUX FONDEN will investigate this question.

Paradox: Well-integrated immigrants report more discrimination

Immigrants and their descendants are more likely to report experiences of discrimination if they are well-educated and socially well-integrated. A new international meta-study confirms the so-called integration paradox.

Kristian Karlson receives awards for research in sociological methodology

Associate Professor Kristian Bernt Karlson has been honoured with two awards from the American Sociological Association for his contributions to quantitative sociological research and methodology.

Interview with Andreas Reckwitz: A Society of Singularities

Associate Professor Mikael Carleheden and Associate professor Anders Petersen (University of Aalborg) have published the article “Interview with Andreas Reckwitz: A Society of Singularities” in the journal Theory,…

Trust hardly makes us careless and complacent in crisis situations

A new study highlights the importance of mutual trust between citizens and authorities when society is facing a crisis.

The Ukrainian refugee crisis led to mass mobilisation of volunteers on Facebook

Within days and weeks, the Russian invasion of Ukraine resulted in a surge in Facebook support groups in response to the war and following humanitarian crisis.

New project examines Danes' views on other people's lifestyles

How do we rank different lifestyles? And to what extent do we discriminate against others based on their taste and interests?

Merlin Schaeffer has been appointed professor and new head of studies at the Department of Sociology

Merlin Schaeffer has been appointed professor and new head of studies at the Department of Sociology.