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
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".
Resultaten van 4 jaar onderzoek naar etnische ongelijkheid in Vlaanderen
Lees hier het eindrapport van het EdisTools project.
'Frontiers in Sociology' Special Issue on comparing and explaining discrimination
The special issue on comparing and explaining discrimination across different regions and settings is out now. In this issue, Pieter-Paul Verhaeghe and others facilitated the dialogue between the different research traditions of studying discrimination.
TARGETED-MPI Final Conference – Business and Management Schools for Inclusive Workplaces
The deadline for both onsite and online registration for TARGETED-MPI final conference has been extended until 11th October.
Equinet training summary on discrimination tests
Summary of the training Prof. Pieter-Paul Verhaeghe delivered for Equinet - the European Network of Equality Bodies.
Participant Recruitment Strategies and Sampling Methods in Migration Research
Fatıma Silpağar shares her impressions of the 3rd Annual workshop of IMISCOE Research Network's Standing Committee Methodological Approaches and Tools in Migration Research.
Upcoming events
Practical info-TARGETED-MPI Final Conference – Business and Management Schools for Inclusive Workplaces
The event will highlight the achievements of the TARGETED-MPI project and explore the critical role Business and Management schools play in fostering inclusive workplaces.
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
