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Jörgen Westerståhl Lectures

The Jörgen Westerståhl Lecture is an annual event at the Department since 2014. In the spirit of Jörgen Westerståhl, these lectures offer knowledge about the importance of democracy and politics for the development of society.

Jörgen Westerståhl

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Jörgen Westerståhl
Photo: Göran Olofsson

Jörgen Westerståhl was a renowned political scientist who held the August Röhss Professorship in Political Science at the University of Gothenburg from 1952 to 1982. He played a significant role in modernizing Swedish political science research by focusing on political behavior and quantitative studies.

Westerståhl was a pioneer in media research and opinion formation in Sweden. In 1954, he introduced large voter surveys that became the foundation of the Swedish National Election Studies Program. Today, Gothenburg University is known for its research on public opinion and democracy, and Westerståhl is often referred to as "the father of election research."

To honor his contributions, the Jörgen Westerståhl Lectures have been established.

Recorded Jörgen Westerståhl Lectures

Navigate to video: The Dance of European Integration: How Ideology and Policy Shape Public Support for the EU
Video (01:35:28)
The Dance of European Integration: How Ideology and Policy Shape Public Support for the EU
Navigate to video: International Norms, Moral Psychology and Neuroscience
Video (42:21)
International Norms, Moral Psychology and Neuroscience
Navigate to video: Political Entrepreneurs: The Rise of Challenger Parties in Europe
Video (48:44)
Political Entrepreneurs: The Rise of Challenger Parties in Europe
Navigate to video: Why Bother? Rethinking Participation in Elections and Protests
Video (51:02)
Why Bother? Rethinking Participation in Elections and Protests
Navigate to video: Governance in Areas of Limited Statehood: Effective and Legitimate?
Video (57:06)
Governance in Areas of Limited Statehood: Effective and Legitimate?
Navigate to video: The Case for Coercion - And How to Make that Coercion Legitimate
Video (55:2)
The Case for Coercion - And How to Make that Coercion Legitimate