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The latest wave of Understanding Society is now available
The tax/benefit microsimulation model can now be powered by Understanding Society data
The new funding will support a further six waves of data collection, extending the Study to the year 2032
Which population groups are most affected by material deprivation? And what changes over time?
A new study looks at the biological impact of renting, compared to owning your own home.
Data from Nest auto-enrolment pensions has been linked to Understanding Society and is now available to researchers.
We have a range of resources to help you (or your students) get started with using our longitudinal data
Apply now for funding to undertake a project based on Understanding Society data.
We're looking for experienced users of our data to join our new group and provide a user's perspective on datasets before they are released.
Read the latest report, summarising our work in 2022.
IFS reviews private retirement savings data quality
11-13 July - book you place at our three-day conference to explore the latest research using longitudinal panel data.
Understanding Society launches 12th annual Insights report, showcasing research on health, work, and the cost of living
The latest wave of the UKHLS dataset can be downloaded from the UK Data Service
The increase in the state pension age hasn't changed the age that people plan to retire.
Transitioning from having a mortgage to outright ownership is associated with the biggest improvement in reported mental health that increases in magnitude over time.
Our Annual Report shows how Understanding Society grew in 2021.
The poorest parents in Britain must spend three times as much of their income on childcare as the richest households, a think-tank has highlighted.
Download Study data from 2020 in our new calendar year dataset.
Analysis from the think tank the Social Market Foundation has found that women who have a child lose a significant amount of income over the following decade.
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The Economic and Social Research Council is the primary funder of the study The Study is led by a team at the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University of Essex.