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.

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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.

Policy Lab

The LISER Policy Lab is an innovative initiative that integrates rigorous scientific research into policymaking to support decision-makers in tackling major challenges in areas like the economy, climate, health, digitalisation, housing, education, and social cohesion.

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.

Labour and skills

This area addresses how work is organised, rewarded, and protected. It explores policies that secure fair pay, safeguard employment, and strengthen opportunities for learning throughout life. By balancing equity with competitiveness, it aims to build a labour market that is inclusive, adaptable, and resilient to economic and technological change.

Fair wage policies

Fair wage policies seek to align pay with productivity and cost of living while preventing exploitation. By drawing on labour market data and wage benchmarks, they aim to reduce disparities and support economic participation. These measures help ensure work provides dignity, sustains households, and promotes a fair distribution of prosperity.

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Job security and labour market regulation

Job security underpins both economic stability and social trust. Through contract rules, dismissal protection, and social safety nets, regulation shields workers while allowing businesses to adapt. Effective frameworks balance flexibility with protection, ensuring that labour markets can evolve without undermining the security and well-being of those who depend on them.

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Skills development for economic adaptability

Skills policies prepare individuals for shifting economic realities, from automation to global competition. They promote vocational education, retraining, and lifelong learning, enabling workers to remain employable across sectors and careers. Strong skills systems boost innovation, productivity, and resilience, helping societies navigate transitions while reducing the risk of exclusion.