TRA Individuals, Institutions and Societies

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Our coexistence on this planet is a matter of interaction between individuals, institutions and societies. Countless factors influence our capacity to meet the challenges the present and the future hold. The TRA Individuals and Societies bridges the gaps between the fields of law, theologies, philosophy, economics, psychology, sociology, medicine and other disciplines, conducting research projects on ethics, digitalization / AI, social cohesion and other key issues of our time.

Research

Read here about the research profile, topics and funded projects of our TRA.

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About us

Learn more about goals and the organization of the transdisciplinary research area

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Offers

Information on offers and events of our TRA can be found here.

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Funding opportunities

Here you can find out more about our funding opportunities

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News from the TRA

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How realistic does a supermarket need to be?5

Researchers at the University of Bonn have conducted a review study to examine the methods used to research consumer behaviour in supermarkets.

Mar 03, 2026 5

Soft Power and Charismatic Leadership6

The origin, development, and significance of soft power and charismatic leadership in German-American relations are the subject of the latest publication by Bonn-based political scientist Hendrik W. Ohnesorge. This is his postdoctoral thesis, in which Ohnesorge examines over five centuries of transatlantic relations up to these present days.

Jan 27, 2026 6

Soft Power and Charismatic Leadership7

Jan 27, 2026 7

The Dynamics of Bronze Age Societies8

A new study combining archaeological and genetic research offers fresh insights into social organisation and population dynamics in the Late Bronze Age (approximately 1500 to 1000 BCE). Conducted by an international team of researchers—including scholars from the Leibniz-Zentrum für Archäologie (LEIZA) in Mainz and the University of Bonn, both in Germany—the study focuses on burial practices in Mongolia. The findings have been published in the journal Nature Communications.

Sep 26, 2025 8

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Highlights and announcements

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General Assembly June 3, 2026 | morning

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Get involved in the TRA

As a member of TRA, you can access funding opportunities, participate in events and build new networks.

Members area

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Members Directory:18 Find cooperation partners!

Collaboration Space (internal)19: Get connected!

Meet our Researchers

Inter- and transdisciplinary research is actively pursued at the University of Bonn and is promoted across faculty boundaries - by our TRA-Professorships20 and our members18.