Extending Free School Meals: our evidence on the positive impact on children’s health and educational outcomesOur recent study finds free school meal provision improves reading scores and reduces obesity more than any other public health initiative
A temporary narrowing of the gender income gap – the impact of COVID-19 policy responses in 28 European countriesNew study highlights the equalizing role of expansive social protection during pandemic and the importance of gender-aware policy analysis
Understanding Society Scientific Conference 2025Registration opens for conference 1-3 July, showcasing new research using Understanding Society data, at the beautiful University of Essex Colchester campus
New study explores the impact on health and well-being for children living in overcrowded homesOvercrowding was statistically significantly associated with poor child mental well-being, according to two decades of data from Understanding Society
New study finds women have higher commuting costs, limiting job opportunitiesBetter transport infrastructure, better childcare provision, policies to re-balance work and family commitments such as a four-day week could help reduce structural disadvantages
Working from home and hybrid working in the UK: Our evidence to House of Lords CommitteeHouse of Lords Committee is investigating “the challenges and opportunities of remote and hybrid working for workers and employers”
