Forschung Bologna and Copenhagen

A New Education Model for Europe

Two cities are models for European education reform: Bologna for higher education and Copenhagen for vocational training. The effects of both reform processes are subject of heated public debate. But what are the shared fundamentals and ideas behind the reforms? more
Presse WZB in the media

China and the internet

The New York Times published an article by WZB research professor John Keane under the title “The China Labyrinth.” In the article, Keane analyzes the Chinese government’s practice of steering free speech in the Internet and its use of it for government purposes. more
Forschung ASK-Fellowship

Stable Democracies through Greater Participation

How can new forms of participation strengthen representative democracies? Does more political involvement increase their stability and legitimacy? These questions are at the center of WZB guest scholar Thamy Pogrebinschi’s research project. more
Forschung Blog

Culture and innovation – now in the WZB blog

Researchers from the department of Cultural Sources of Newness now report regularly on their work in their blog. They address the question that is also the focus of their research: What are the cultural prerequisites – in contrast to technical or political factors of influence – that incite learning processes and lead to innovation. more