The Brussels Institute for Social and Population Studies (BRISPO) is an interdisciplinary research centre composed of sociologists, demographers, economists, psychologists, statisticians, and human geographers. Its members conduct research on the socioeconomic, cultural, and demographic dimensions of patterns of social inequality within Belgium, Europe, and beyond.
Recent news
New publication on links between employment quality, unemployment history, and mental well-being
The article "Is it the Past or the Present? Employment Quality, Unemployment History, Psychological Distress and Mental Wellbeing in the United Kingdom" was published in "International Journal of Social Determinants of Health and Health Services".
Doctoraatsbursaal & Onderwijsassistent Sociologie bij de Research Unit ‘Childhood, Culture & Cognition’
Startdatum: Tussen 15 december 2024 en 1 februari 2025; Sollicitatiedeadline: 11 november 2024.
Fulltime position (100%) for a Post-doctoral researcher
Work as a researcher for the EqualStrength Horizon project on cumulative discrimination; deadline for applications: 6/11/2024.
Article of Eva van Belle nominated for the SAGE award
The article appreciated by the SAGE Prize for Innovation/Excellence jury is "The Extent of Résumé Whitening" published in 2023 in 'Sociological Research Online'.
Fulltime position (100%) of Phd student & Teaching assistant in Sociology
PhD on Cross-national Differences in Structural Racism; deadline for application 15/11/2024.
Congratulations to Akim, Janna and Richard for obtaining FWO PhD Fellowships!
This year 3 out of 7 PhD mandates in social sciences awarded to VUB went to BRISPO!
PhD public defence of Nelly Geerts
The thesis is titled "Balancing Acts: A Study on How Older Adults Experience the Digital Shift".
PhD public defence of Damini Purkayastha
The thesis is titled "Skills as Borders, Skills as Routes: Rethinking Migration Categories Through Lived Experience".
Upcoming events
Practical info-Interdisciplinary Conference CSW2025: Creating Sustainable Work
The interdisciplinary conference with academics, policymakers and stakeholders will take place in Stockholm, Sweden.
Top photo: Alex Wasey
