Research at EUSRI
Evidence based decision making
EUSRI conducts research on contemporary social issues, with particular attention to processes of social transformation in Europe and their wider implications.
Our research combines empirical investigation, theoretical analysis, and interdisciplinary perspectives.
Research areas:
Society and Social Change
Research on changing social structures, communities, social relations, values, identities, and patterns of social participation.
Migration and Integration
Studies of migration, mobility, integration, belonging, citizenship, and the social consequences of population movements.
Education and Society
Research examining education systems, inequality of educational opportunity, learning, social mobility, and the relationship between education and social change.
Politics and Civic Life
Analysis of political participation, institutions, public opinion, civic engagement, political identities, and changing relationships between citizens and institutions.
Religion and Society
Research into religion, religiosity, secularization, religious communities, and the changing role of religion in contemporary societies.
Digital Society
Studies of how digital technologies and online environments influence social relationships, communication, institutions, political participation, and everyday life.
Research in Practice
Our research activities may result in:
Academic journal articles
Research monographs and edited volumes
Research reports
Policy papers and policy briefs
Working papers
Survey and field research
Conferences and academic workshops
Public lectures and expert discussions
Collaborative research projects
We seek to ensure that research findings are both academically rigorous and relevant to real-world social questions.