About Department of Government
400 Years of Political Science in Uppsala
Learn more about the history of the Department of Government in the film "Skytteanum - a living house". The film is ten minutes long and subtitled in Swedish and English.
History
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Organisation
Information about the Board advisory and decision-making bodies at the department.
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Equal opportunities
Equal opportunities for all staff and students at the Department of Government.
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The Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science
The original donation made in 1622 continues to finance research and the Johan Skytte Prize. The prize money of SEK 500,000 is awarded every year by the Johan Skytte Foundation in Uppsala to those who made most valuable contributions to political science.
Read more about The Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science here
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