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CESSDA Contributes to European Dialogue on Data and Democracy at MEDem Conference 2025
The MEDem Conference 2025, held on 29–30 September at GESIS, Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences in Cologne by Prof. Alexia Katsanidou, brought together researchers, policymakers, and data journalists to explore the future of evidence-based democracy research.
CESSDA Highlighted in Norwegian Government’s White Paper on Research and Data Infrastructure
The Norwegian Government’s latest white paper on research policy, “Sikker kunnskap i en usikker verden” (Secure Knowledge in an Uncertain World, Meld. St. 14, 2024–2025), places strong emphasis on strengthening data infrastructure to meet the challenges of the digital era. Within this forward-looking framework, CESSDA (Consortium of European Social Science Data Archives) is highlighted as a leading example of how research-driven data infrastructures can generate value far beyond academia.
CESSDA’s Service Providers lead the way at 11th International Conference on Social Science Methodology
DASSI and ADP, CESSDA’s Italian and Slovenian Service Providers, participated in the 11th International Conference on Social Science Methodology, organized by the International Sociological Association’s (ISA) research committee RC33 on Logic and Methodology. From 22 to 25 September, the international conference took place at the Federico II University of Naples.
New Report Explores Young Europeans’ Climate Attitudes and Support for Action
The Infra4NextGen project has released the fourth in its series of five thematic data summaries, this time focusing on the Make it Green theme of the NextGenerationEU framework.
Get to know FORS: A Hub for Data and Social Science Expertise
FORS, the Swiss Centre of Expertise in the Social Sciences, is widely recognized as Switzerland’s go-to institution for social science data and expertise. But FORS is more than a data archive: it is a hub that connects researchers, datasets, methodologies, and services, creating a vibrant platform for collaboration, exchange, and innovation. By combining research, training, and methodological support, FORS ensures that Swiss social science stays cutting-edge, well-connected, and responsive to evolving needs.
SSH Open Cluster sets agenda for 2026 at 5th Annual Assembly
On 25 September 2025, the SSH Open Cluster held its 5th Assembly, led by Darja Fišer (CLARIN ERIC), and Vice Chair Sally Chambers (DARIAH ERIC). The meeting reviewed governance updates, strategic initiatives, and adopted a forward-looking work plan.