at the Department of Social Sciences!
WELCOME AT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
The Department of Social Sciences was founded in April 2020. The department includes sociological teaching and research sections, the Social Research Center and the Didactics of Social Sciences. On this page you can find all teaching and research areas belonging to the department, our study programs and news from the department.
Department News
Interview for the NDR documentary "Am I beautiful?"
Dr. Julia Wustmann interviewed for the 3-part NDR documentary on aesthetic plastic surgery
![Dr. Julia Wustmann Dr. Julia Wustmann, sitzend, in einem Filmstudio](/storages/as-sowi/_processed_/a/b/csm_BIS_Foto03_DrJuliaWustmann_von_DominikBo__hm_be31bcf313.jpg)
New study on ChatGPT's climate narrative
New article by Bernd Sommer and Sarah von Querfurth on ChatGPT and climate change
![ChatGPT Logo](/storages/us-sowi/_processed_/8/9/csm_ChatGPT_logo.svg_721ea1bfd9.png)
"Benrather Gesprächsreihe": Ulrich Beck and his exploration of the motif of freedom
Prof. Dr. Angelika Poferl will take part in an event on Ulrich Beck's concept of freedom as part of the renowned "Benrather Gesprächsreihe".
![Veranstaltungsankündigung Benrather Gesprächsreihe, im Hintergrund Schlösser und ein Teich](/storages/as-sowi/_processed_/e/c/csm_Benrather_Gespraechsreihe_e64038fb3b.jpg)
Prof. Aladin El-Mafaalani moves to the Department of Social Sciences
Prominent new arrival for summer semester 2024
![In the photo, Prof. Aladin El-Mafaalani stands at a lectern.](/storages/sowi/_processed_/4/e/csm_El-Mafaalani_by_Baege_222394_100fa5f914.jpg)
Successful examination for "Certified Specialist for University Management / Bachelor Professional for University Management"
Congratulations to Nicole Stadtfeld!
![Nicole Stadtfeld The photo shows a portrait of Nicole Stadtfeld. Behind her is a roll-up displaying the logos of the TU Dortmund University and the Department of Social Sciences.](/storages/sowi/_processed_/3/0/csm_Nicole_Stadtfeld_DSC3609_3541679461.jpg)
SAVE THE DATE - Colloquium SoSe2024
Inaugural- and Farewell Lectures
![Sowi Kolloquium Sowi Kolloquium](/storages/sowi/_processed_/a/7/csm_SOWI_Kolloquium_4dd3873d8b.png)
Project funding by the TU Dortmund Young Academy for Dr. Alina Schmitz
![On 23 February 2024, the new Young Academy grantees met for the kick-off workshop. Pictured (from left to right): Dr. Ulrich Ludewig, Dr. Justine Stang-Rabrig, Dr. Alina Schmitz, Dr. Lukas Baumanns, Dr. Victor Medina-Olivares.](/storages/sowi/_processed_/d/0/csm_Young_Academy_2024_by_Maria_Verana_Peters_b551b5105a.jpg)
The first students have successfully completed their semester abroad
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