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”
Housing adaptations may slow down disability in older people with initially good healthModifyng homes with adaptations as soon as need is identified could help older people to live more active lives for longer
Worker productivity during COVID-19 and adaptation to working from homeWhen COVID-19 hit, millions of workers suddenly switched to working from home. Now, five years on, even as life has returned to normal, around 40% of workers continue to work remotely at least part of the time. Why has this change endured?
