Research area

Social statistics and demography

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We research population change to inform social policy. Our demographers specialise in family and fertility, migration and mobility, and health and mortality. Our statisticians specialise in statistical methodology, including small-area estimation, online survey methodology and population projections.

Research highlights

Can robots and migration help address the challenges of ageing?

Research by Southampton demographers has explored strategies to best address the skills shortages caused by ageing and whether migration and the use of robotics can help alleviate some of the resulting pressures.

Improving pregnancy and maternal health for young adolescents

The lives of millions of women and girls worldwide are being improved thanks to Southampton research on young adolescent pregnancy and maternal health.

Research institutes, centres and groups

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