Members of the 1970 British Cohort Study (BCS70), who turned 42 this year, have now completed their ninth survey since they were born.
Children with stronger reading and maths skills at age seven are more likely to earn higher wages in later life, according to new research using data from the 1958 National Child Development Study.
Parents’ qualifications, social class and wellbeing have a bigger effect on their children’s development than poor parenting, according to researchers from the Institute of Education, University of London.
August-born pupils achieve worse exam results, on average, than children born in September, simply because they are 11 months younger when they sit national achievement tests, a new study finds.
Light drinking during pregnancy does not affect a child’s behavioural or mental development, according to new research using data from the Millennium Cohort Study.
Dramatic differences in pay between professional and unskilled women suggest that 20th century feminism may have left the working-class behind, a new study shows.
Children are at increased risk of behaviour problems if they spend three or more hours a day watching television, an analysis of the Millennium Cohort Study reveals.
New methods of collecting DNA using saliva samples could help enhance cohort datasets with valuable biological information, a new study suggests.
Social and demographic factors such as mother’s age, education level and ethnicity can predict the likelihood of having an operative birth, according to new research based on the Millennium Cohort Study (MCS).
Exercising from a young age improves cognitive function in later life, according to a new study from King’s College London.
This course aims to provide an overview to survey data collection – for those interested in commissioning a survey, conducting one, using data from a survey or even reading a journal article which uses survey data – this course will improve your ability to do all of these things better.
PopFest is an annual population studies conference organised by postgraduates for postgraduates. It is a great opportunity for research students from a wide range of disciplines to present their work and develop their networks. CLS is a co-sponsor of this year's conference.