Save the date for the next SHP workshop!

March 4, 2024

The next Swiss Household Panel (SHP) workshop will take place at FORS from the 4th to 7th of June 2024 at the University of Lausanne.

New SHP data released!

March 3, 2024

We have published Wave 24 of the SHP. For the first time, we are releasing a long file containing all waves of the SHP in a single file. You can find all the data sets on SWISSUbase.

Publication des données de l’enquête MOSAiCH 2023 sur l’identité nationale et la citoyenneté

February 26, 2024

Les données MOSAiCH/ISSP 2023 sur l’identité nationale et la citoyenneté, collectées au printemps 2023, sont maintenant disponibles.

Register now for the Swiss Summer School in Social Science Methods in Lugano

February 21, 2024

The registration and the programme are out now. In response to requests from past participants, 3 new courses are introduced this year.

Call for Round 13 Rotating Modules – European Social Survey

January 9, 2024

Researchers are invited to submit applications for modules of questions to be fielded in each round of the European Social Survey. The deadling is April 26, 2023.

Appel à contributions MOSAiCH 2025 – avec un focus thématique sur « TRAVAIL »

December 21, 2023

Les chercheuses et chercheurs sont invités à soumettre des questions pour la 2e partie de l’enquête MOSAiCH 2025. Délai: lundi 22 avril 2024.

Les 15 ans de FORS

December 18, 2023

De nombreux membres passés et présents de FORS nous ont rejoints le mois dernier, participant à des discussions mettant en lumière le parcours remarquable de FORS et son orientation future.

Interview with Brian Kleiner on the collaboration between CESSDA ERIC and FORS

December 7, 2023

Brian Kleiner, Head of Data and Research Information Services for the Social Sciences: “Through CESSDA, we are able to build things together with other Data Archives and we benefit from what we build”.

A new study on life satisfaction and retirement

November 30, 2023

A new study using data from the SHP and the SOEP states that the life satisfaction trajectories around retirement age have improved over the last 20 years.

Call for papers for the Congress of the Swiss Sociological Association 2024

November 24, 2023

Submit your abstract. From exploring crises, risks, and vulnerability using MOSAiCH-data to innovating gender analysis in quantitative surveys and (de)gendering vulnerabilities.

Comprendre le comportement électoral suisse : Selects dans les médias

November 14, 2023

Depuis 1995, Selects étudie le comportement électoral des citoyen-ne-s suisses lors des élections nationales. Découvrez une sélection d’articles mettant en valeur Selects et ses membres d’équipe.

La réutilisation secondaire des données doit être améliorée

November 7, 2023

FORS/linkhub.ch et Interpharma formulent les exigences pour une «loi-cadre pour la réutilisation des données» du point de vue de la recherche en sciences sociales et pharmaceutique.

Sharing personal data through a data repository. Register now.

October 9, 2023

Are you involved in the provision of data management support to social science researchers in Swiss research institutions? Then register for this free online workshop on November 28, 2023. 9:00 am -12:30 pm.

FORS secures the CoreTrustSeal certification for data trustworthiness

September 25, 2023

The CoreTrustSeal is a globally recognized certification awarded to organizations that have demonstrated their dedication to responsible data stewardship and excellence in data management practices.

Le FORS Data Re-use Award 2023

September 22, 2023

Soumettez votre article et tentez de gagner jusqu’à 1’000 CHF. Ce prix est décerné aux jeunes chercheuses et chercheurs qui effectuent d’excellentes recherches basées sur des données secondaires.

First edition of the CNES seminar series on Implementing mixed-mode surveys

September 21, 2023

This CNES Seminar Series casts a spotlight on different National Election Studies that share their experiences in designing and conducting election studies. Free online event: 14.11.2023

Final data release of the ISSP 2020 Environment IV

August 29, 2023

The ISSP is pleased to announce the publication of the final release of the international ISSP 2020 Environment IV data file (ZA7650_v2.0.0), which includes data from Switzerland and 27 other ISSP member countries around the world.

Le Panel suisse de ménages dans les médias

August 17, 2023

Les résultats du PSM ont été largement discutés dans les médias ces derniers temps, notamment en ce qui concerne la baisse du taux de fécondité. Alors que 16% des femmes en Suisse étaient sans enfant il y a 30 ans, ce chiffre est passé à 25% aujourd’hui.

Switzerland Becomes Full Member of CESSDA ERIC, Strengthening Research Collaboration in Europe

June 9, 2023

FORS has been nominated as the national CESSDA service provider by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).

Final Round 10 data release

June 7, 2023

The third edition of data and documentation for the European Social Survey (ESS) Round 10 (2020-22) has just been published. Data from more than 30 countries who took part in this Round is now available via the ESS Data Portal.

Les mystères de la mesure de la santé

June 5, 2023

FORS et la Faculté des sciences sociales et politiques ont animé un atelier aux Mystères de l’UNIL du 1er au 4 juin, visant à donner une introduction à la littératie des données aux enfants de 8 à 12 ans, et à mieux visibiliser auprès du grand public nos enquêtes.

New study published on the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in Switzerland

March 16, 2023

A new study investigates how and for whom relations with neighbors changed during the pandemic and how these changes impacted subjective well-being and trust in other people.

Discover our new documentation page!

March 16, 2023

We rethought our documentation webpage. All the information concerning the SHP documentation is now compiled on one page and easily accessible.

Rapport annuel FORS 2022

March 2, 2023

Notre rapport annuel 2022 présente nos recherches, nos services de données, nos infrastructures, nos programmes de collaboration et nos publications. Le rapport résume également toutes les activités liées à nos enquêtes nationales et internationales.

The data of wave 6 of Selects is now available

January 20, 2023

This wave provides insights into vote intention in federal elections, vote decision in popular votes, opinion on various issues related to the war in the Ukraine (like the reception of Ukrainian refugees, energy policy, security policy, etc.).