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Interview | 10.09.202550 years of Comparative Population Studies – a look back and ahead

Founded by the BiB in 1975: The journal Comparative Population Studies (CPoS) has been shaping population science research ever since. Dr. Katrin Schiefer, the editor in charge, looks at achievements, challenges and potential. more: 50 years of Comparative Population Studies – a look back and ahead …

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Recognition for Outstanding Research | 10.09.2025Six new BiB Fellows appointed

The BiB welcomes six new researchers to its Fellow Programme. The Programme honors scholars whose work makes a significant contribution to population research. more: Six new BiB Fellows appointed …

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Press release | 04.09.2025Countering the shortage of skilled workers – concrete starting points for the labour market

The skills and labour shortage is already posing major challenges for the labour market in Germany. The BiB has identified in its research ways to offset the future decline in the labour force. more: Countering the shortage of skilled workers – concrete starting points for the labour market …

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Invitation | 01.09.2025BiB Population Research Series

The BiB invites you to the lecture series on September 24 from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. Prof. Roland Rau presents his paper “Why is life expectancy so high in Hong Kong?”. more: BiB Population Research Series …

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Press release | 12.08.2025Working hours per capita at record high – increase driven by women

The number of hours worked per capita in Germany has risen sharply in recent years. At just under 29 hours per week, it is at its highest level since reunification. The increase is particularly attributable to women. more: Working hours per capita at record high – increase driven by women …

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BiB-Research | 30.07.2025Two new research projects at BiB

Two new projects have been launched at the BiB. One project is looking at how divorce affects the risk of death. Another is investigating how the length of time people receive pensions has changed since 2005, depending on the amount of their pension. more: Two new research projects at BiB …

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Call for Papers: WorkMum Workshop | 29.07.2025Workshop on Contemporary Challenges for Parents and Children

The workshop invites scholars to examine contemporary family life through diverse theoretical frameworks, methodological approaches, and disciplinary perspectives. It will take place on 20–21 November 2025 in Berlin, Germany. more: Workshop on Contemporary Challenges for Parents and Children …

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Press release | 10.07.2025World Population Day: End of Demographic and Health Survey threatens sustainable development worldwide

Cuts in US development funding threaten knowledge about the global population and progress in global health. more: World Population Day: End of Demographic and Health Survey threatens sustainable development worldwide …

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FReDA Policy Brief | 09.07.2025Shared, fair, satisfied? Division of housework harbours potential for conflict

The division of housework is a frequent source of conflict in partnerships. In the new policy brief, FReDA has analysed the division of housework in partnerships and the effects on relationship satisfaction. more: Shared, fair, satisfied? Division of housework harbours potential for conflict …

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Press release | 02.07.2025Verbal or numerical? How report cards change parents' views of their children's school skills

A new study by BiB shows that most parents overestimate their children's school skills. Written assessments in report cards have little effect on this, whereas grades have a stronger impact on parents. more: Verbal or numerical? How report cards change parents' views of their children's school skills …

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