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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 …

Älteres Paar genießt den Ruhestand (refer to: BiB Population Research Series) | Source: © Jakob Kamender/stock.adobe.com

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 …

Eine Maschinenbauerin und ein Maschinenbauer untersuchen und steuern einen Roboterarm (refer to: Working hours per capita at record high – increase driven by women) | Source: © gumpapa/stock.adobe.com

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 …

Nullen und Einsen als Symbol für die Digitalisierung (refer to: Two new research projects at BiB) | Source: © 3dkombinat / Adobe Stock

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 …

Junge Familie beim Lesen eines Buches (refer to: Workshop on Contemporary Challenges for Parents and Children) | Source: © Halfpoint/stock.adobe.com

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 …

Kindergruppe hält eine Weltkugel (refer to: World Population Day: End of Demographic and Health Survey threatens sustainable development worldwide) | Source: © Alistair Berg via Getty Images

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 …

Spielfiguren auf einem rosa und einem blauen Feld (refer to: Shared, fair, satisfied? Division of housework harbours potential for conflict) | Source: © alexmia/stock.adobe.com

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 …

Schulklasse beim Unterricht (refer to: Verbal or numerical? How report cards change parents' views of their children's school skills) | Source: © contrastwerkstatt/stock.adobe.com

Invitation | 11.06.2025BiB Population Research Series

The BiB invites you to the lecture series on July 2 from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. Prof. Beate Ditzen presents her paper “Psychobiological Mechanisms underlying the Effects of Romantic Couple Interactions on Individual Health”. more: BiB Population Research Series …

Junge Frau meditiert am See (refer to: BiB Population Research Series) | Source: © SnapVault / Adobe Stock

FReDA – The German Family Demography Panel Study | 02.06.2025Data Release: FReDA publishes third wave

New data: FReDA publishes the complete data set of the third survey wave. The most important information and figures at a glance. more: Data Release: FReDA publishes third wave …

Junge Familie beim Lesen eines Buches (refer to: Data Release: FReDA publishes third wave) | Source: © Halfpoint/stock.adobe.com

Invitation: Berlin Demography Days 2025 | 02.06.2025Workshop “How can demography contribute to democratic resilience?”

Join us for an online workshop on 24 June, to discuss how demographic change and local perceptions are driving the rise of anti-democratic movements – and what can be done at the regional and local level. The BiB is a cooperation partner of the event. more: Workshop “How can demography contribute to democratic resilience?” …

Menschenmenge in Bewegung (refer to: Workshop “How can demography contribute to democratic resilience?”) | Source: © babaroga/stock.adobe.com

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