The Institute of Government and Public Policy (IGOP) is a research center of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), where it is based. The IGOP was created with the aim of promoting research, training and dissemination in the fields of government and public policies. This was to be done from an interdisciplinary approach and, above…

The Centre for Social Investment (CSI) is a research centre at the Max Weber Institute for Sociology in the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of Heidelberg University. It was founded 2006 and sees itself as an interdisciplinary centre in research, education and training as well as a transdisciplinary partner for the third sector. Social…

We are a nationally active student organisation. We are made up of 22 different student unions, and our common goal is to promote the interests of students at universities of applied sciences. We support and serve student unions so that they are best prepared to represent the interests of students at their own institution. https://samok.fi/…

Tallinn University is a modern and dynamic research university in Estonia with a leading role in promoting an intelligent lifestyle through education, research, and a unique collaboration across disciplines. The Institute of International Social Studies (IISS) is included in the School of Governance, Law and Society of Tallinn University as an interdisciplinary social sciences research…

Tampere University, created in 2019 through a merger between the University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology, is one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. It brings together research and education in technology, health, and society, operating on three campuses in Tampere and at the University Consortia of Pori and Seinäjoki. The university…

The European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research (the European Centre) is an intergovernmental organisation affiliated to the United Nations. Its purpose is to foster the collaboration in social welfare between governments and organisations by providing applied social science and comparative empirical research, forging the evidence-base for social policy making and mutual learning and…

Founded in 1973, the University of Aveiro (UAveiro) is a public foundation under private law and one of Portugal’s most innovative and dynamic higher education institutions. With over 17,000 students, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and stands out for its research excellence, strong infrastructure, and close cooperation with society. Since…

The University of Stavanger (UiS) is a dynamic, research-intensive institution located on the southwestern coast of Norway. UiS is committed to advancing innovation and societal development through high-quality research, education, and collaboration. The university places particular emphasis on interdisciplinary engagement and fosters partnerships at local, national, and international levels. As a proud member of the…

C2S2 was created in September 2021 by an agreement between the Department of Sociology and Social Research, the Department of Economics and Management of the University of Trento and the Fondazione Bruno Kessler.is composed of an interdisciplinary group of sociologists, computer scientists, economists, statisticians, physicists, social and behavioural psychologists, philosophers, linguists, and humanists with a common interest…

The University of Twente is a pioneer in fusing technology, science and engineering with social sciences to impact the world around us. Its driving force is a deep sense of connection with people who share a curious, entrepreneurial spirit. Consequently, the mission is to be the ultimate people-first university of technology, by empowering society through…
