How we protect your data in our surveys
Have you ever wondered how your data is handled when you participate in one of our FORS surveys? To ensure full transparency, we have created a short video that takes you behind the scenes of our [...]
The data from the fourth wave of the Selects Panel 2023 is now available
The Swiss Election Study Selects has been investigating turnout and electoral behaviour in federal elections since 1995.
Enhancing Open Research Data (ORD) in Switzerland: Insights & Recommendations
The Sounding Board of Service Providers has just published a report with key recommendations to strengthen Open Research Data practices in Switzerland.
Love Data Week 2025: Celebrate Research Data and Data Management
FORS is contributing to this year's Love Data Week with three free online presentations, focusing on open science, data sharing, and practical guidance for using SWISSUbase.
Propose questions for the MOSAiCH survey 2026 – with a focus on “Role of Government”
We invite researchers to propose questions for the second part of the MOSAiCH Survey 2026. The deadline for submissions is Monday, April 21, 2025.
The positive impact of urban greenery on older residents’ life satisfaction
This doctoral study based on the SHP reveals that urban greenery and mixed land use significantly enhance life satisfaction, offering valuable insights for future urban planning.
Celebrating 25 Years of Longitudinal Surveys in Switzerland
To celebrate 25 years of longitudinal research in Switzerland, the SHP and TREE are hosting a conference at the University of Lausanne on June 4-5, 2025.
FORS-DaSCH Webinar Series: Data Management for Social Sciences and Humanities
FORS and the Swiss National Data and Service Center for the Humanities DaSCH have launched a new series of free online data management webinars for researchers in the humanities and social [...]
