Academy of Sociology
The Academy of Sociology is a scientific association of social scientists working in the field of analytical-empirical research. It was founded in Germany in 2017 and has over 400 members, most of whom work at universities and research institutions. Its purpose is to promote analytical-empirical sociology, whether in research, teaching, or science communication.
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6th Conference of the Academy of Sociology Celebrating its 10th Anniversary
The Future of Analytical-Empirical Sociology
University of Mannheim, June 23rd – 25th 2027 -
Wir trauern um Prof. Dr. Bernhard Nauck
Die Akademie für Soziologie trauert um ihr Mitglied Prof. Dr. Bernhard Nauck, der am 16. September 2026 in Hamburg verstorben ist. Mit ihm verliert die…
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Drittmittelanträge bei der DFG: Aktuelle Entwicklungen und Hinweise zur Antragstellung
AS Get together,
2.11.2026, 18.00-19.30 Uhr (digital)Discussion with Marita Jacob und Clemens Kroneberg
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Special Issue "Explanation and Causality in Sociology"
In sociology and related disciplines, classic methodological questions continually arise anew in light of theoretical discussions, methodological innovations, and new data sources: How can social phenomena be explained?
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8th Annual Conference of Experimental Sociology (ACES)
26.-28.8.2026
Sciences Po, Paris
Organisation: Achim Edelmann, Martin Aranguren, Mélusine Boon-Falleur, Lou Safra -
Second International Workshop on Life Course Analysis. Theory, Methods, and Applications
17.-19.8.2026
Hertie School Berlin (hybrid)
Organisation: Christian Dudel, Carla Rowold, Michaela Kreyenfeld
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ESRA Statement „Reporting on Opinion Polls in the Mass Media“
The European Survey Research Association (ESRA) has issued a statement expressing concerns over the declining methodological quality of opinion polls and the implications this has…
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New Section: Research News
The “Research News” section features posts approximately every two or three weeks highlighting interesting publications on analytical-empirical sociology. We welcome your suggestions
