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Kohli Foundation for Sociology @kohli-sociology.bsky.social · 2d

We mourn the loss of Claus Offe, an outstanding scholar and esteemed member of our academic community.
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Sozialwissenschaftler Claus Offe gestorben

Claus Offe prägte die Sozialwissenschaften mit scharfsinnigen Analysen und gesellschaftskritischen Perspektiven. Als Grenzgänger zwischen Soziologie und Politologie bleibt sein Werk wegweisend.

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Kohli Foundation for Sociology @kohli-sociology.bsky.social · 7d

Another reason to congratulate @steffenmau.bsky.social — we're grateful to have you on our board of trustees!

MaxPlanckInstitute for the Study of Religious & Ethnic Diversity @mpimmg.bsky.social · 7d

We are thrilled to announce that @steffenmau.bsky.social, one of Germany’s leading sociologists, has been appointed Director at our Institute. He will lead a new Department on Inequality, Transformation & Conflict, addressing pressing societal challenges via cutting-edge social science research.

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Kohli Foundation for Sociology @kohli-sociology.bsky.social · 7d

Herzlichen Glückwunsch!

Kohli Foundation for Sociology @kohli-sociology.bsky.social · 12d

Our esteemed board member is rightly honored for his outstanding achievements in the field of public impact of sociology. Congratulations, Steffen!

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Kohli Foundation for Sociology @kohli-sociology.bsky.social · 12d

Herzlichen Glückwunsch @steffenmau.bsky.social! 👏

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Soziologie e.V. @dgsoziologie.bsky.social · 12d

Was haben @steffenmau.bsky.social und @soziopolis.bsky.social gemeinsam?
Beide haben auf eine herausragende Weise die Soziologie in der Öffentlichkeit vertreten und werden dafür heute von der DGS mit dem Preis für herausragende Leistungen

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Kohli Foundation for Sociology @kohli-sociology.bsky.social · 14d

📣𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗬

November 5, 2025
at the European University Institute, Fiesole/Florence

Join us in honoring Peter Bearman (Kohli Prize) and SocArXiv (Infrastructure Prize for Sociology)!

@eui-eu.bsky.social @socarxivbot.bsky.social @philipncohen.com @incitecolumbia.bsky.social

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Kohli Foundation for Sociology @kohli-sociology.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you Michele for being our guest!

Michele Lamont @mlamont.bsky.social · Sep 5

Some of you may enjoy this podcast where I discuss my student years in Paris, the development of cultural sociology, and much more. I am grateful to the Kohli foundation for the opportunity to reminisce on my unusual trajectory!

for Sociology: Michèle Lamont – Kohli Foundation

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Kohli Foundation for Sociology @kohli-sociology.bsky.social · Sep 4

💡Conference week 💡
Currently representing the Kohli Foundation at the ECSR conference in Cologne - many great talks and encounters, very interesting sessions and inspiring keynotes.
Looking forward to the Conference dinner. We are very happy to support such important networking events!
#ECSR2025

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Isabell Stamm @isabellstamm.bsky.social · Aug 29

📢📢 Job Alert

In dem Projekt "Embracing Capital" im Rahmen des #Sfb294-tpl ist eine Stelle als Post-Doc ausgeschrieben. Untersucht werden soll die Ausbreitung und die veränderten Strukturen von Kapitalgesellschaften von 1948 bis heute anhand von Registerdaten.

www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/stellenaussc...

Stellenausschreibung VI-341/25: Wiss. Mitarbeiter*in (d/m/w) - 75 % Arbeitszeit - Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L Berliner Hochsc... – Stellenausschreibungen der Technischen Universität Berlin

Fakultät VI - Planen Bauen Umwelt, Fakultät VI - Institut für Soziologie / FG Organisations-, Arbeits- und Wirtschaftssoziologie

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Steffen Mau @steffenmau.bsky.social · Aug 31

www.zeit.de/politik/deut...

Steffen Mau: "Das ist der Kollateralschaden dieser hysterisierten Diskussion"

Das Land braucht dringend Zuwanderung, doch die aufgeheizte Debatte hält selbst Fachkräfte fern. Der Soziologe Steffen Mau warnt vor einem gefährlichen Kollateralschaden.

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Kohli Foundation for Sociology @kohli-sociology.bsky.social · Aug 11

Congratulations to all ASA award winners!👏

American Sociological Association @asanews.bsky.social · Aug 10

Come celebrate ASA’s award winners and President at the #ASA2025 Honorary Reception, happening now! 🎉

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British Journal of Sociology @bjsociology.bsky.social · Aug 6

How are capital and the family interconnected? This article argues that by owning capital across generations, families bridge the temporal gap between the durability of capital and the finite lifespan of private property holders.

#EarlyView in #BJS ➡️ buff.ly/WrEFMkp

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Michele Lamont @mlamont.bsky.social · Jul 27

I enjoyed this interview very much!! Thank you!!

Kohli Foundation for Sociology @kohli-sociology.bsky.social · Jul 17

🎙️ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 🎙️

This time, our host Kevin Caners is joined by Michèle Lamont @mlamont.bsky.social, the 2024 Kohli Prize Laureate and one of the most influential sociologists of our time.
Listen to Michèle Lamont reflecting on her intellectual journey via: pod.link/1786456001/e...

For Sociology

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VolkswagenStiftung @volkswagenstiftung.de · Jul 21

'We cannot predict whether democracy will last'

Sociologist Steffen Mau @steffenmau.bsky.social and our CEO Georg Schütte reflect on the end of the 'fair-weather #democracy' (Mau) and the journey into the unknown 👇

'We cannot predict whether democracy will last' | VolkswagenStiftung

Germany is at the centre of a maelstrom of global crises and conflicts. Right-wing populists are enjoying growing popularity. And many solutions are expected from the new federal government. And quick...

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Kohli Foundation for Sociology @kohli-sociology.bsky.social · Jul 17

🎙️ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 🎙️

This time, our host Kevin Caners is joined by Michèle Lamont @mlamont.bsky.social, the 2024 Kohli Prize Laureate and one of the most influential sociologists of our time.
Listen to Michèle Lamont reflecting on her intellectual journey via: pod.link/1786456001/e...

For Sociology

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UMD Sociology @socyumd.bsky.social · Jun 5

We're embarrassingly late to the party but congratulations to our own @philipncohen.com, recipient of this year's Kohli Foundation Infrastructure Prize for Sociology for his work with @socarxiv.bsky.social!
🎉🎉🎉

Kohli Foundation for Sociology @kohli-sociology.bsky.social · May 7

👏The 2025 Infrastructure Prize for Sociology goes to @socarxiv.bsky.social, represented by @philipncohen.com , for its accessible and timely contribution to the dissemination of sociological knowledge.
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Theoriesektion (DGS) @theoriesektiondgs.bsky.social · Jun 2

‼️ Nachwuchspreis: Frist verlängert!

👉🏼 Die Einreichungsfrist für den Nachwuchspreis der Sektion Soziologische Theorie ist verlängert worden! Arbeiten können noch bis zum 15. Juni eingesandt werden. Weitere Informationen hier: soziologie.de/sektionen/so...

Wir freuen uns über weitere Einreichungen!

DGS - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Soziologie: Nachwuchsförderung

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European University Institute @eui-eu.bsky.social · May 26

🎓 One week left to apply for the @eui-sps.bsky.social‬ Summer Academy exploring 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘺, 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺 & 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘈𝘧𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘴.

📌 EUI, Florence | 1-5 September 2025
💡 Deadline extended: apply by 1 June 2025 - limited spots!
🔗 Apply here: buff.ly/FqX878O

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Kohli Foundation for Sociology @kohli-sociology.bsky.social · May 14

With great pleasure, the Kohli Foundation for Sociology announces that this year’s ✨𝗞𝗼𝗵𝗹𝗶 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦. 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻✨ for his exceptional scholarly contributions to the fields of movements, networks, health, and science. 👏

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©𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰: 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦

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Kohli Foundation for Sociology @kohli-sociology.bsky.social · May 7

👏The 2025 Infrastructure Prize for Sociology goes to @socarxiv.bsky.social, represented by @philipncohen.com , for its accessible and timely contribution to the dissemination of sociological knowledge.
kohlifoundation.eu/programs-the...

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Kohli Foundation for Sociology @kohli-sociology.bsky.social · Apr 30

✨ New post online ✨
Explore Howard Aldrich's reflections on his academic background and sociological interests in our latest 3-Questions-Interview, now on our website: kohlifoundation.eu/3-questions-...

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Kohli Foundation for Sociology @kohli-sociology.bsky.social · Apr 9

📣New Episode Online📣
Kathleen Mullan Harris shares insights into her journey with @addhealth.bsky.social and talks about the challenges and potential of contemporary sociology.
Curious about what profession she might have pursued had she not become a sociologist? Find out here: pod.link/1786456001

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Kohli Foundation for Sociology @kohli-sociology.bsky.social · Apr 1

👏 Our esteemed Director Isabell Stamm has been appointed as Professor for Sociology @tuberlin.bsky.social! Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. We feel incredibly privileged to have you as an integral part of our team, Isabell!👏

Isabell Stamm @isabellstamm.bsky.social · Mar 31

Tomorrow a new chapter begins: On April 1st, I will join the @tuberlin.bsky.social as full professor for the sociology of organization, work and the economy. I will remain affiliated to the wealth and inequality group @mpifg.bsky.social. Very excited!

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Fabrizio Bernardi @fabriberna.bsky.social · Mar 31

Our paper with @gaiaghirardi.bsky.social is now out at SSR!

Have a look if you are interested in social stratification and/or sociogenomics

Below are the main findings and contributions 1/6
doi.org/10.1016/j.ss...

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European Social Survey @ess-survey.bsky.social · Mar 31

The deadline for institutions to apply to become a part of our Core Scientific Team is on Friday (4 April).

We’re looking for institutions to lead three areas of work – analysis and training, survey nonresponse and academic impact – in 2025-29.

Join the ESS Core Scientific Team | European Social Survey

Institutions are being invited to join the European Social Survey (ESS) Core Scientific Team – the body that leads the implementation of the survey.

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