Democratic governance in a turbulent age
Democratic politics and governance in Europe are facing turbulent times. Party systems have crumbled or been substantially changed and so have citizen attachments to government, political parties and democratic procedures. This sixth NORFACE transnational programme on Democratic governance in a turb
Transformations to Sustainability
Climate change, environmental degradation and resource pressures have created unprecedented situations for societies worldwide. Consequently, there is growing attention to the need for fundamental transformations in the way societies interact with each other and with the natural environment as the b
Dynamics of Inequality Across the Life-course: structures and processes (DIAL)
Existing and rising inequalities pose fundamental challenges to European societies and economies. The increasing gap between rich and poor, exacerbated by the recent financial and economic crises, is a key concern. The NORFACE transnational research programme on “Dynamics of Inequality Across the Li
Welfare State Futures
The NORFACE Welfare State Futures research programme (2014-2019) was designed to ask, and answer, fundamental questions about the design, delivery and experience of welfare states in the 21st century from a wide variety of perspectives and disciplines. The programme featured a Europe-wide network of
Migration in Europe – Social, Economic, Cultural and Policy Dynamics
Migration is an important topic on the European agenda due to the large-scale flows of asylum seekers. At the same time, migration has been part of Europe’s history, evidenced by Europe’s substantial share of immigrant (first and second generation) populations. The NORFACE transnational research pro
Re-emergence of Religion as a Social Force in Europe?
The NORFACE transnational research programme on “Re-emergence of Religion as a Social Force in Europe?” probed the condition of religion in Europe against the background of European secularism. Also the programme investigated the re-kindling of religious activity brought about by the political and s
Seminar series
The NORFACE Seminar Series scheme was set up to support research networking in social sciences within strategically chosen themes. The funding enabled researchers working within the seminar group to meet regularly and to exchange information and ideas with the aim of advancing research within their