Research Programmes

In 2010 the generous grant from the Clore Duffield Foundation, and the associated matched funding from James Martin, enabled the redefining of our programmes into six research strands under the Clore Programme of Population Dynamics. This places Demography at the forefront of all future research and anchors the Institute in the area of population change:

> Understanding Demographic Change

The Demographic Change Programme addresses one of the key challenges of the 21st Century: how societies will adapt to the tremendous population changes ahead.
Photography: David Aguado

> Demography and Economy

The global labour market is being transformed by population change. This programme is examining some of the key questions through our extensive evidence base collected using self-report surveys, interviews, observation, documentary and secondary data analyses.
Photograhy: Thom Quine

> Demography and Society

The research programme concerns examining intergenerational family roles and relationships.
Photography: Max Boschini

> Biodemography and Health

This considers the  implications of population ageing for health and long-term care.
Photography: Max Boschini

> Demography, Science and Innovation

The aim of this programme is to develop and carry out research which enables an understanding and utilization of new technology  as a fundamental pre-requisite for full and active citizenship.

> Demography and Environment

The challenge raised by the interactions of global climate change and rapidly changing demographic structures throughout the world carries both opportunities if successfully managed and significant risks if public policy interventions fail.

Research in these programmes is carried out in four regions of the world: 
Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America.

 

Institute research is underpinned by the Global Ageing Survey (GLAS)