Welcome to the Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology combines sociological research and teaching at the University of Vienna.

Sociological research at the Department is characterised by a wide range of key research areas and methodologies as well as numerous research projects. In the area of teaching, the Department offers a six-term bachelor´s programme and a four-term master´s programme in Sociology.

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 News

New publication
 

"Into the Unknown? Longitudinal Evidence on Single Mothers’ Coping with Worries During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Austria"
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Project
 

The R2R project is being launched at the Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS) and the University of Vienna, under the direction of Monika Mühlböck and...
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New Staff
 

Ľudmová started her position as a Predoctoral University Assistant in Political Sociology in July 2026.
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Visiting scientist
 

A warm welcome to Barbara Da Roit (Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy) and Margherita Grazioli (Gran Sasso Science Institute, Italy)!
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New publication
 

"Older parent–adult child contact and proximity across Europe: New evidence, digital communication, and measurement issues" Available online.
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New publication
 

"Feminist research on platform economies: a conversation on current perspectives and future challenges" Available online.
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 Events

Conference
 

International Conference on Urban and Regional Development​

Organised by Team Kazepov

20-22 July 2026 | Main Building, University of Vienna
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