About

BEHAVE brings together researchers working on democracy and political behavior broadly understood, including public opinion, political elites, political communication, public administration, elections, and voting. Founded in 2025, the group provides a collaborative platform for scholars in these fields. Today, BEHAVE includes around 20 members, primarily from the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Swedish School of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki, as well as colleagues from the University of Turku and Tampere University.

Activities and research agenda

BEHAVE invites members and guests to monthly seminars that provide an opportunity to share ideas, present papers, and listen to invited speakers. The group also facilitates collaboration around research ideas, project development and funding applications.

Our members come from several disciplines, including political science, social psychology, and public administration. We welcome scholars from all fields of the social sciences who share an interest in political behavior.

BEHAVE collaborates with the .

Can I visit or join?

Are you a researcher in the field of political behavior and would like to join our group? Or are you a visiting scholar interested in presenting your work and receiving feedback from colleagues in the same field? Don’t hesitate to contact Professor or the BEHAVE coordinator .