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Demografia Sapienza
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We are a group of professors, researchers, and phd students working in demography, based in Sapienza University of Rome
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Our article (with @mussino.bsky.social @etrappolini.bsky.social @alderotti.bsky.social & Cristina Giudici) is out in Eur J Popul 🎉

We explore how unmet childcare needs shape mothers’ fertility intentions and behaviours in Italy, across native and migrant backgrounds.

📖 doi.org/10.1007/s106...
Formal Childcare Use and Mothers’ Fertility Intentions and Behaviours: Evidence in Italy by Migration Background - European Journal of Population
Numerous studies have explored the influences of family policies, such as formal childcare use, and migration on fertility, with mixed findings. However, limited research has examined how formal child...
doi.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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📣Excited to share that our paper on widowhood, its gender and educational inequalities, and evolution over time in Finland is out now in @readdemography.bsky.social !✨
October 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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✨20th anniversary of the European Doctoral School of Demography✨On this day 20 years ago(Sept 1, 2005) the EDSD opened its doors @mpidr.bsky.social for the 1st time. Today, we welcome the 21st cohort. We wish everyone a great year of study, research & networking! www.demogr.mpg.de/en/news_even...
September 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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📣 Great news from our community!

👉 @cosmostrozza.bsky.social has been awarded the European Demographer Award 2025 for a promising & upcoming researcher! 🚀

🏆 The prize, promoted by Population Europe, will be presented at the Berlin Demography Days. 👏

🔗 population-europe.eu/network/news...
September 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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New publication!
We introduce a Skellam-based age-period model to capture and forecast mortality gaps between populations — an alternative to modeling rates separately.

Tested on causes of deaths, but extensible beyond.

Check it out 👉 doi.org/10.1177/0282...
Age-Period Modeling of Mortality Gaps: The Cases of Cancer and Circulatory Diseases - Giacomo Lanfiuti Baldi, Andrea Nigri, Han Lin Shang, 2025
Understanding and modeling mortality patterns, especially differences in mortality rates between populations, is vital for demographic analysis and public healt...
doi.org
July 29, 2025 at 7:28 AM
#PopDays2025 in Cagliari really felt like home and we are already looking forward to seeing you all in Trento 2027!🍀
June 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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My (very first) article is now available on SSM🎉
We investigated the extent to which the well-known educational disparities in dementia incidence persisted in subsequent healthcare utilization after dementia onset. Don't just go to read it, run!🏃
Educational disparities in dementia incidence and healthcare utilization: evidence from a cohort study in Italy
While educational disparities in dementia incidence are well-known, whether and to what extent they persist beyond dementia onset is less explored. In…
www.sciencedirect.com
May 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Opening new PhD positions in Statistical Sciences! The PhD programme includes a specific curriculum for Demography.
3-years programme starting next fall.

Deadline for applications: June 19th 2025 🚨
For more infos, get in touch and visit the website:
SCHOOL OF STATISTICAL SCIENCES
Sapienza Università di Roma - Dottorato Ricerca - Ph.D
phd.uniroma1.it
May 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
We wrap up this week cebrating two brand new super-colorful doctors in Demography 🎓🎓Congrats @daniforesta.bsky.social & Camilla Pangallo!
May 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A nice group of young Sapienza demographers are in Washington for PAA2025! Here is a calendar with all the sessions where you can visit us:
April 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Had a great time attending the #YoungDemographers conference in Prague, where I presented my poster on "Investigating the Impact of Traumatic Events on Young #Migrants' #MentalHealth in the United Kingdom." Grateful for the insightful discussions and connections!

#YD2025
February 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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The call for applications for the European Doctoral School of Demography (EDSD) 2025-2026 is open!

This international doctoral program aims to provide students with a high-level education in demography.

Deadline to apply: March 25th, 2025 at 12 PM (noon).
More information: eaps.nl/edsd/how-to-...
February 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🎉 We are thrilled, proud, and delighted to announce that @eleonoramiaci.bsky.social has successfully completed her journey to become an Excellent Doctor! 🌟
After years of hard work, laughter, and dedication, this milestone is a well-deserved achievement.
Congratulations, Eleonora! 🥳👏
January 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM