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Ageing and vulnerabilitySatisfied in old age - but how?

Social support increases the life satisfaction of older people. It is an important factor in promoting well-being in old age despite vulnerability. This shows a research article, published by BiB scientists in the Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics. more: Satisfied in old age - but how? …

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New StudyHow do refugees from Ukraine live in Germany?

The survey provides representative insights into their living situation. One key finding is that almost half of the refugee women live in Germany with underage children. A lack of childcare hinders their participation in the labor market. more: How do refugees from Ukraine live in Germany? …

Project „Refugees from Ukraine in Germany“ (refer to: How do refugees from Ukraine live in Germany?)

Press releaseSchool closures influenced rise in depression among children and adolescents

A new study by the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB) describes for the first time on a broad European data basis that corona-related closures are associated with an increase in depression symptoms in children and adolescents. more: School closures influenced rise in depression among children and adolescents …

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Invitation: European Day of DemographyWe all age - but some age better than others

A hybrid panel discussion on the socio-political consequences of differences in life expectancy and working lives will take place on February 15, 2023 with C. Katharina Spieß, Director of the BiB, and other European scientists and politicians. more: We all age - but some age better than others …

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InvitationBiB Population Research Series

The BiB invites you to the lecture series on January 25, 2023 from 11:00 to 12:15. Prof. Irena Kogan will present her paper “Selectivity in migration and destination choices of Ukrainian refugees: Evidence from the OneUA survey”. more: BiB Population Research Series …

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BiB PodcastWomen in Subsahara Africa: poverty, self-determination, families

In the new edition of the BiB podcast series Dr Nkechi Owoo (University of Ghana) talks about reasons and perspectives of population growth in Subsahara Africa, especially Nigeria and Ghana. more: Women in Subsahara Africa: poverty, self-determination, families …

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Press ReleaseUkrainian refugees have good prerequisites for participation in Germany

A survey among more than 11,000 Ukrainians delivers first results representative for Germany as a whole. more: Ukrainian refugees have good prerequisites for participation in Germany …

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Press ReleaseHLRS and BiB win HPC Innovation Award for Corona forecasting model

The award recognizes the development of a simulation that predicts regional demand for intensive care unit beds caused by COVID-19 in Germany. more: HLRS and BiB win HPC Innovation Award for Corona forecasting model …

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Press Release8 Billion People - 8 Billion Opportunities

According to calculations by the United Nations, the world population has reached the threshold of eight billion. This means that more people are living on earth than ever before. But the dynamics have changed. more: 8 Billion People - 8 Billion Opportunities …

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Call for PapersTurning Gold: Conference on the Occasion of BiB’s 50th Anniversary

On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB) will host a conference to discuss frontiers in policy relevant population research from July 3-5, 2023. The deadline for the submission of abstracts is November 25, 2022. more: Turning Gold: Conference on the Occasion of BiB’s 50th Anniversary …

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