December 2024
The genetic basis of fertility, family and longevity
Published in Nature Aging, a new review by researchers from Oxford Population Health and the University of Iceland reveals how DNA shapes reproductive health, fertility, and even life expectancy.
November 2024
The role of local economic resources in shaping living standards across EU regions
Broader, structural factors such as national policies or deeply embedded regional characteristics may influence living standards more strongly than local variables like education or labour market conditions.
November 2024
The road to resilience for young Europeans: Supporting better careers and well-being
By adopting an integrated policy approach that views health, education, family support, and economic stability as interconnected, Europe can forge a future where young people thrive.
November 2024
Rethinking biobanks: The power of family sampling
In a recent Perspective article published in Nature, we – a team of researchers from the UK, USA, Norway, Australia, and the Netherlands – propose a new approach to genetic research that focuses on family-based sampling.
October 2024
No passport, more pollution: Why citizenship means environmental privilege in German cities
A new study finds: Non-nationals who live in German cities are exposed to more air pollution and have less access to green spaces than nationals. Income level does not seem to factor into this. But there is a third variable which correlates: anti-foreigner sentiment.
October 2024
Why social mobility needs more than good grades
Education remains a key tool for social mobility, especially for lower-class students, and policies like scholarships and academic support programs are crucial. Yet, it’s unrealistic to think education alone can fix inequality.
October 2024
Family policies and fertility: National strategies and their impact
The study by Sehar Ezdi, Elina Kilpi-Jakonen, Heta Pöyliö, and Jani Erola from the University of Turku examines the impact of family policies on childbearing in Finland, Germany, and the UK, revealing that their effectiveness varies depending on the national context.
June 2024
Air pollution affects students’ school performance unequally
In this article, Fabrizio Bernardi and Risto Conte Keivabu investigate the effect of exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5) at schools on students’ test scores in Italy.
May 2024
The hidden talent pool: Empowering low-qualified persons in the EU labour market
The study by Jan Paul Heisig, Carla Hornberg, and Heike Solga highlights that focusing on workplaces and innovative human resource strategies is essential to improving job opportunities for low-qualified workers.
March 2024
How policy and science can work towards a rich data landscape in Europe
Even when respecting legitimate privacy concerns, the accessibility and use of register data for research purposes could be fundamentally improved in Europe.
