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We believe long-term studies can make a positive difference to the lives of people living in the UK. Our Policy and Partnerships Unit works with organisations to enhance their understanding of longitudinal research, facilitate knowledge exchange, shape new thinking and inform policy.

Understanding Society blog

A regular look at our world-leading study of life in the UK: how  they Study works, what the research tells us, and innovative ways of using our data.

Briefing notes

The Understanding Society Briefing Notes series gives snapshots of data on key issues.

How we work

We work with government, charities, think tanks, businesses and others to enable the effective use of Understanding Society data and evidence. 

Generating impact

Information, advice and guidance on sharing your research with policymakers and generating impact. 

Our impact

Read our case studies to see how Understanding Society is used in practice.

Policy and Partnerships Forum

Our advisory group of policy experts and practitioners.

Latest case studies

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Training can boost job mobility and pay growth

New report calls for government and business investment in skills

Sushi Rolls not Gender Roles by Jeanne Menjoulet

Understanding Society used for Gender Equality Index

New tool measures men’s and women’s socioeconomic outcomes across UK

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Authoritarian parents have negative effects on behaviour

A new ‘explainer’ from Understanding Society sets out how the Welsh Government has used Understanding Society data

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Lords Committee cites Understanding Society in home-working report

House of Lords Home-based Working Committee says working from home could support government plans to get people back into work

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