Learn more about LISER’s departments, shaping our contributions to societal and scientific challenges.

Discover research that examines key challenges in employment, economic trends and social dynamics within the labour market, offering valuable insights into these important areas.

Living Conditions

Engage with research that investigates the factors influencing living standards, with a focus on income distribution, housing conditions and social inclusion, providing evidence-based insights into these crucial areas.

Urban Development and Mobility

Studies urban dynamics to identify pathways of actors to stimulate sustainable urban transitions.

Appel à Communications: Les relations industrielles dans un monde du travail en mutation

Learn more about our cross-departmental programmes, which combine interdisciplinary expertise to tackle transversal challenges.

Crossing Borders

Discover how our research into the complexities of cross-border mobility is advancing knowledge, shaping policy, benefiting society and addressing global challenges.

Health and Health Systems

Engage with research dedicated to enhancing public health, improving healthcare accessibility, and promoting equitable and efficient health solutions at a global scale.

Discover LISER's initiatives, driving scientific progress and fostering meaningful collaborations with stakeholders.

Doctoral programmes

Meet a dynamic community of researchers addressing critical societal challenges through innovative and interdisciplinary studies. Our doctoral programme offers exceptional training, mentorship and opportunities to shape impactful policies and drive innovation in diverse fields.

Data Science and Simulation

The Centre of Competence for Data Science and Simulation (DSS) is a cross-departmental initiative. Our ambition is to develop infrastructure, tools and competences in in machine learning, big data, microsimulation and geoexperimentation to conduct excellent research and advise policy-makers as well as stakeholders.

cc-EXPAR - Competence Centre in Experimental and Participatory Research

The Competence Centre in Experimental and Participatory Research (EXPAR) is a cross-departmental initiative. Our ambition is to improve awareness of and skills in experimental and participatory research methods to strengthen LISER’s position at the forefront of internationally high quality, scientifically rigorous and societally relevant research.

Understanding the Demographic Shift: Ageing, Health, and Pensions

The global population ageing represents one of the most significant demographic events of recent decades. Population ageing is expected to accelerate, not only due to declining fertility rates, but also because older people are healthier and live longer. The Living Conditions Department conducts research to understand the complex interplay between ageing, health, and pensions, and to identify effective policies to improve well-being and economic sustainability.

Modelling the Impact of Ageing on Public Policy Sustainability

Given the public sector’s critical role in redistributing resources through the social security system - from workers to retirees and from the healthier population to the less active - dynamic microsimulation models are used to analyse the impact of this ageing process on the financial and social sustainability of various public policies, including pensions and health.

Behavioural Insights and Well-Being in an Ageing Society

Through the analysis of administrative data and the design of surveys, the department examines individuals’ preferences, decision-making processes, and willingness to participate in pension plans, while also assessing the impact of pension policy changes on well-being and health. The research also examines the levels and distribution of well-being among the ageing population across multiple dimensions - including income, consumption, health, and other key indicators - aiming to identify areas where social policies can promote a more active and healthy life for older adults.