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The Social Research Center Dortmund is a scientific institution of the Department of Social Sciences at the TU Dortmund University. Our research focuses on social science innovation research and labor research. On the following pages you will find information about our projects, publications and courses.

News from the Social Research Center Dortmund

Eu-SPRI ECR Award supports social innovation research in Manchester

Under the Eu-SPRI ECR Award, Dr. Katrin Bauer spent three months at MIOIR in Manchester advancing her research on social innovation.

Photo: A tunnel painted with graffiti in Manchester

Dr. Karina Maldonado-Mariscal habilitated

The sfs congratulates Dr. Karina Maldonado-Mariscal on this important academic milestone.

Karina is in the center of the picture. Her friends, coworkers, and family are surrounding her. In front of them is a table set with sparkling wine glasses, drinks, and gifts.

BRISA Project – New EU research project launched

BRISA Project – Kick-off meeting with 17 partners

Group photo of the BRISA Consortium

Mobility in the Simulator

Dr. Marlon Philipp successfully defends his dissertation on the topic of sociological modeling of sustainable transformation

Standing before a presentation, from left to right, are Prof. Dr. Johannes Weyer, Dr. Marlon Philipp, Prof. Dr. Bernd Sommer, and Prof. Dr. Jürgen Howaldt.

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