Research
Members of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences are involved in the following research bodies and focus areas at the University of Bayreuth:
Research Bodies
- Bayreuth Graduate Centre for Cultural Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities (BayKULT)
- Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS)
- Institute for the Study of Contemporary Religions
Focus Areas
- African Studies
- Cultural Encounters & Transcultural Processes
- Governance & Responsibility
- Innovation & Consumer Protection
- Food & Health Sciences
Individual Research
Research in cultural studies is generally carried out at the level of the various chairs and professors. The chairs/professors investigate special issues within their areas of emphasis. Information on the various research topics is available from the individual departments.