National Centre for Social Research
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The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is Britain's leading independent social research organisation. Visit natcen.ac.uk for more information.
Great session this afternoon with Sir John Curtice and Mark Easton, our new Senior Fellow. Interesting to hear their take on what’s happening in the world right now, and how NatCen’s long-running public opinion data continues to offer insight into the topics that matter most.
November 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Great session this afternoon with Sir John Curtice and Mark Easton, our new Senior Fellow. Interesting to hear their take on what’s happening in the world right now, and how NatCen’s long-running public opinion data continues to offer insight into the topics that matter most.
New findings from from British Social Attitudes show strong public backing for green energy but not without challenges.
Read our latest blog exploring how attitudes to climate change shape support for Britain’s green infrastructure plans natcen.ac.uk/blog/powerin...
Read our latest blog exploring how attitudes to climate change shape support for Britain’s green infrastructure plans natcen.ac.uk/blog/powerin...
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
New findings from from British Social Attitudes show strong public backing for green energy but not without challenges.
Read our latest blog exploring how attitudes to climate change shape support for Britain’s green infrastructure plans natcen.ac.uk/blog/powerin...
Read our latest blog exploring how attitudes to climate change shape support for Britain’s green infrastructure plans natcen.ac.uk/blog/powerin...
Looking for further training and development to support and grow your career in social research? NatCen Learning delivers a wide-ranging programme of courses, covering ethical considerations, qualitative data, deliberation and much more. Visit natcen.ac.uk/training-courses to find out more
November 12, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Looking for further training and development to support and grow your career in social research? NatCen Learning delivers a wide-ranging programme of courses, covering ethical considerations, qualitative data, deliberation and much more. Visit natcen.ac.uk/training-courses to find out more
Join us on 19 Nov, 16:00–17:30 GMT, for the NatCen event “UK and US attitudes: Two sides of the same coin?”
Explore how views differ across the Atlantic on immigration, economics, gender, religion and government.
natcen.ac.uk/events/uk-an...
Explore how views differ across the Atlantic on immigration, economics, gender, religion and government.
natcen.ac.uk/events/uk-an...
November 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Join us on 19 Nov, 16:00–17:30 GMT, for the NatCen event “UK and US attitudes: Two sides of the same coin?”
Explore how views differ across the Atlantic on immigration, economics, gender, religion and government.
natcen.ac.uk/events/uk-an...
Explore how views differ across the Atlantic on immigration, economics, gender, religion and government.
natcen.ac.uk/events/uk-an...
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We look forward to working further with partners on the development of DBI for children and young people.
Read the report below (with thanks to @stir.ac.uk, @childreninscotland.bsky.social & @natcen.bsky.social) 👇
Read the report below (with thanks to @stir.ac.uk, @childreninscotland.bsky.social & @natcen.bsky.social) 👇
Independent evaluation of under 18s elements of DBI programme – report published - Distress Brief Intervention Scotland
Picture: Front cover of the Evaluation of the Under 18s Elements of Distress Brief Intervention Report
The Scottish Government has now published the report of the independent evaluation elements of th...
www.dbi.scot
November 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM
We look forward to working further with partners on the development of DBI for children and young people.
Read the report below (with thanks to @stir.ac.uk, @childreninscotland.bsky.social & @natcen.bsky.social) 👇
Read the report below (with thanks to @stir.ac.uk, @childreninscotland.bsky.social & @natcen.bsky.social) 👇
A year on since Donald Trump’s election, our latest report highlights some striking differences between UK and US attitudes.
In the UK, people are generally more liberal on social issues but take a tougher approach to immigration.
Research Director Alex Scholes discusses the findings.
In the UK, people are generally more liberal on social issues but take a tougher approach to immigration.
Research Director Alex Scholes discusses the findings.
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A year on since Donald Trump’s election, our latest report highlights some striking differences between UK and US attitudes.
In the UK, people are generally more liberal on social issues but take a tougher approach to immigration.
Research Director Alex Scholes discusses the findings.
In the UK, people are generally more liberal on social issues but take a tougher approach to immigration.
Research Director Alex Scholes discusses the findings.
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Young Brits' attitudes towards benefits claimants and criminals are hardening, according to @natcen.bsky.social, as discontent with the “broken social contract” drives younger voters towards Reform and the Greens.
More @financialtimes.com from me and @jonathanvincent.bsky.social : on.ft.com/4nBB53E
More @financialtimes.com from me and @jonathanvincent.bsky.social : on.ft.com/4nBB53E
November 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Young Brits' attitudes towards benefits claimants and criminals are hardening, according to @natcen.bsky.social, as discontent with the “broken social contract” drives younger voters towards Reform and the Greens.
More @financialtimes.com from me and @jonathanvincent.bsky.social : on.ft.com/4nBB53E
More @financialtimes.com from me and @jonathanvincent.bsky.social : on.ft.com/4nBB53E
Today we’re launching our new report UK and US Attitudes: Two sides of the same coin?
In this clip, Alex Scholes breaks down how UK and US attitudes differ and what links Reform UK and Trump voters.
📖 Read the full report: natcen.ac.uk/publications...
#SocialResearch #PublicOpinion #Immigration
In this clip, Alex Scholes breaks down how UK and US attitudes differ and what links Reform UK and Trump voters.
📖 Read the full report: natcen.ac.uk/publications...
#SocialResearch #PublicOpinion #Immigration
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Today we’re launching our new report UK and US Attitudes: Two sides of the same coin?
In this clip, Alex Scholes breaks down how UK and US attitudes differ and what links Reform UK and Trump voters.
📖 Read the full report: natcen.ac.uk/publications...
#SocialResearch #PublicOpinion #Immigration
In this clip, Alex Scholes breaks down how UK and US attitudes differ and what links Reform UK and Trump voters.
📖 Read the full report: natcen.ac.uk/publications...
#SocialResearch #PublicOpinion #Immigration
How different or similar are public attitudes in the UK and US on big social & political questions?
Join our webinar “UK and US attitudes: Two sides of the same coin?”
🗓️ 19 Nov | 16:00 GMT | Online
Register here 👉 natcen.ac.uk/events/uk-an...
Join our webinar “UK and US attitudes: Two sides of the same coin?”
🗓️ 19 Nov | 16:00 GMT | Online
Register here 👉 natcen.ac.uk/events/uk-an...
UK and US attitudes: Two sides of the same coin? | National Centre for Social Research
Join us at this event to hear the latest research, comparing UK and US attitudes, on a variety of social and political issues.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
How different or similar are public attitudes in the UK and US on big social & political questions?
Join our webinar “UK and US attitudes: Two sides of the same coin?”
🗓️ 19 Nov | 16:00 GMT | Online
Register here 👉 natcen.ac.uk/events/uk-an...
Join our webinar “UK and US attitudes: Two sides of the same coin?”
🗓️ 19 Nov | 16:00 GMT | Online
Register here 👉 natcen.ac.uk/events/uk-an...
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🏫If you're a secondary school leader, consider taking part in new research study with @natcen.bsky.social.
💸 By taking part in a survey, you'll help to shape the evidence base for understanding postive learning environments and will receive a Love2Shop voucher.
tinyurl.com/2mrxuhk6
💸 By taking part in a survey, you'll help to shape the evidence base for understanding postive learning environments and will receive a Love2Shop voucher.
tinyurl.com/2mrxuhk6
October 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🏫If you're a secondary school leader, consider taking part in new research study with @natcen.bsky.social.
💸 By taking part in a survey, you'll help to shape the evidence base for understanding postive learning environments and will receive a Love2Shop voucher.
tinyurl.com/2mrxuhk6
💸 By taking part in a survey, you'll help to shape the evidence base for understanding postive learning environments and will receive a Love2Shop voucher.
tinyurl.com/2mrxuhk6
We were commissioned as part of the Ministry of Justice's review of the presumption of parental involvement to carry out an analysis of judgments and written facts and reasons to explore how the presumption is applied in courts for determining child arrangements.
October 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We were commissioned as part of the Ministry of Justice's review of the presumption of parental involvement to carry out an analysis of judgments and written facts and reasons to explore how the presumption is applied in courts for determining child arrangements.
📢 We’re delighted to welcome @markeaston1.bsky.social to NatCen as our new Senior Fellow.
Mark, former BBC Home Editor, will be working with us to bring fresh insights and public engagement to our flagship British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey.
Mark, former BBC Home Editor, will be working with us to bring fresh insights and public engagement to our flagship British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey.
October 22, 2025 at 7:12 AM
📢 We’re delighted to welcome @markeaston1.bsky.social to NatCen as our new Senior Fellow.
Mark, former BBC Home Editor, will be working with us to bring fresh insights and public engagement to our flagship British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey.
Mark, former BBC Home Editor, will be working with us to bring fresh insights and public engagement to our flagship British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey.
We’re excited to be featured in @nurseryworld.bsky.social! 📰
NatCen researchers Lovisa Möller Vallgårda and Svetlana Speight explore what helps children thrive, drawing on findings from the Study of Early Education and Development (SEED).
Read more: www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/feat...
NatCen researchers Lovisa Möller Vallgårda and Svetlana Speight explore what helps children thrive, drawing on findings from the Study of Early Education and Development (SEED).
Read more: www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/feat...
October 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
We’re excited to be featured in @nurseryworld.bsky.social! 📰
NatCen researchers Lovisa Möller Vallgårda and Svetlana Speight explore what helps children thrive, drawing on findings from the Study of Early Education and Development (SEED).
Read more: www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/feat...
NatCen researchers Lovisa Möller Vallgårda and Svetlana Speight explore what helps children thrive, drawing on findings from the Study of Early Education and Development (SEED).
Read more: www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/feat...
In a new piece for The Conversation, Professor John Curtice, Senior Research Fellow at NatCen, explores how national identity and support for independence have become increasingly linked over time.
Read more: theconversation.com/twenty-five-...
Read more: theconversation.com/twenty-five-...
Twenty-five years of data shows how link between identity and views on Scottish independence has grown stronger
A large-scale survey has charted social attitudes and views and constitutional preference since Scotland got its own parliament.
theconversation.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
In a new piece for The Conversation, Professor John Curtice, Senior Research Fellow at NatCen, explores how national identity and support for independence have become increasingly linked over time.
Read more: theconversation.com/twenty-five-...
Read more: theconversation.com/twenty-five-...
The Scottish Social Attitudes (SSA) survey marks 25 years tracking Scotland’s changing views.
This year’s findings show falling trust in government, record-low satisfaction with the NHS, and shifting views on national identity and independence.
Read more: natcen.ac.uk/publications...
This year’s findings show falling trust in government, record-low satisfaction with the NHS, and shifting views on national identity and independence.
Read more: natcen.ac.uk/publications...
Scottish Social Attitudes | 25 years of devolution in Scotland | National Centre for Social Research
This briefing charts some of the key developments in Scottish public opinion since the advent of devolution.
natcen.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The Scottish Social Attitudes (SSA) survey marks 25 years tracking Scotland’s changing views.
This year’s findings show falling trust in government, record-low satisfaction with the NHS, and shifting views on national identity and independence.
Read more: natcen.ac.uk/publications...
This year’s findings show falling trust in government, record-low satisfaction with the NHS, and shifting views on national identity and independence.
Read more: natcen.ac.uk/publications...
Event: 25 Years of the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey
Prof. Sir John Curtice presents findings from 25 years of ScotCen’s Scottish Social Attitudes Survey - exploring how Scotland’s values, identities and politics have evolved since 1999.
natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...
Prof. Sir John Curtice presents findings from 25 years of ScotCen’s Scottish Social Attitudes Survey - exploring how Scotland’s values, identities and politics have evolved since 1999.
natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...
October 3, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Event: 25 Years of the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey
Prof. Sir John Curtice presents findings from 25 years of ScotCen’s Scottish Social Attitudes Survey - exploring how Scotland’s values, identities and politics have evolved since 1999.
natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...
Prof. Sir John Curtice presents findings from 25 years of ScotCen’s Scottish Social Attitudes Survey - exploring how Scotland’s values, identities and politics have evolved since 1999.
natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...
One week to go!
We’re marking 25 years of the Scottish Social Attitudes survey - 25 years of insights into how Scotland thinks, feels and changes.
🎤 Speakers: Sir John Curtice, @ailsahenderson.bsky.social, Lucy Dean and Paul Bradshaw
natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...
#ScottishSocialAttitudes #ScotCen
We’re marking 25 years of the Scottish Social Attitudes survey - 25 years of insights into how Scotland thinks, feels and changes.
🎤 Speakers: Sir John Curtice, @ailsahenderson.bsky.social, Lucy Dean and Paul Bradshaw
natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...
#ScottishSocialAttitudes #ScotCen
October 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
One week to go!
We’re marking 25 years of the Scottish Social Attitudes survey - 25 years of insights into how Scotland thinks, feels and changes.
🎤 Speakers: Sir John Curtice, @ailsahenderson.bsky.social, Lucy Dean and Paul Bradshaw
natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...
#ScottishSocialAttitudes #ScotCen
We’re marking 25 years of the Scottish Social Attitudes survey - 25 years of insights into how Scotland thinks, feels and changes.
🎤 Speakers: Sir John Curtice, @ailsahenderson.bsky.social, Lucy Dean and Paul Bradshaw
natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...
#ScottishSocialAttitudes #ScotCen
NatCen's Public Affairs Manager, Natasha Fox, attended Labour Party Conference this year, sharing insights from the British Social Attitudes survey covering the NHS, devolution, Al, tax and spend and the impact of social media.
October 1, 2025 at 10:53 AM
NatCen's Public Affairs Manager, Natasha Fox, attended Labour Party Conference this year, sharing insights from the British Social Attitudes survey covering the NHS, devolution, Al, tax and spend and the impact of social media.
“For 25 years, the Scottish Social Attitudes (SSA) survey has shown how Scotland thinks about politics, society and identity.” – Sir John Curtice
Join us on 9 October 2025 for the launch of the latest SSA findings.
🏛 Held in Edinburgh and Online
natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...
Join us on 9 October 2025 for the launch of the latest SSA findings.
🏛 Held in Edinburgh and Online
natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...
September 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
“For 25 years, the Scottish Social Attitudes (SSA) survey has shown how Scotland thinks about politics, society and identity.” – Sir John Curtice
Join us on 9 October 2025 for the launch of the latest SSA findings.
🏛 Held in Edinburgh and Online
natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...
Join us on 9 October 2025 for the launch of the latest SSA findings.
🏛 Held in Edinburgh and Online
natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...
What makes a great research questionnaire? Find out by attending our one-day training course on 30 September on 'Questionnaire Design'. Our expert colleagues provide an excellent grounding in this topic, with hands-on experience of designing your own survey questions.
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▶️ natcen.ac.uk/events/quest...
September 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
What makes a great research questionnaire? Find out by attending our one-day training course on 30 September on 'Questionnaire Design'. Our expert colleagues provide an excellent grounding in this topic, with hands-on experience of designing your own survey questions.
▶️ natcen.ac.uk/events/quest...
▶️ natcen.ac.uk/events/quest...
Already today at 3pm: A Better Start – National Evaluation Annual Report Webinar. Hear what’s been learned from 10 years of work with families in Blackpool, Bradford, Lambeth, Nottingham and Southend-on-Sea. Free to join online 👉
natcen.ac.uk/events/bette...
natcen.ac.uk/events/bette...
September 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Already today at 3pm: A Better Start – National Evaluation Annual Report Webinar. Hear what’s been learned from 10 years of work with families in Blackpool, Bradford, Lambeth, Nottingham and Southend-on-Sea. Free to join online 👉
natcen.ac.uk/events/bette...
natcen.ac.uk/events/bette...
Tomorrow we’re hosting the 3rd Annual A Better Start national evaluation webinar. This is a unique opportunity to hear how a £215m investment is supporting families and young children across the UK, with insights for practitioners, policymakers, and parents alike.
natcen.ac.uk/events/bette...
natcen.ac.uk/events/bette...
September 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Tomorrow we’re hosting the 3rd Annual A Better Start national evaluation webinar. This is a unique opportunity to hear how a £215m investment is supporting families and young children across the UK, with insights for practitioners, policymakers, and parents alike.
natcen.ac.uk/events/bette...
natcen.ac.uk/events/bette...
New British Social Attitudes findings show traditional gender norms remain deeply rooted in Britain, but there are signs of change.
Find out more in the latest British Social Attitudes report 👉 natcen.ac.uk/publications...
#GenderIdentity
Find out more in the latest British Social Attitudes report 👉 natcen.ac.uk/publications...
#GenderIdentity
September 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM
New British Social Attitudes findings show traditional gender norms remain deeply rooted in Britain, but there are signs of change.
Find out more in the latest British Social Attitudes report 👉 natcen.ac.uk/publications...
#GenderIdentity
Find out more in the latest British Social Attitudes report 👉 natcen.ac.uk/publications...
#GenderIdentity
Just over one week to go until our popular training course on Depth Interviewing Skills. Held online on 24-25 September, participants receive a comprehensive understanding of conducting qualitative interviews natcen.ac.uk/events/depth...
Read what previous attendees have to say...
Read what previous attendees have to say...
September 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Just over one week to go until our popular training course on Depth Interviewing Skills. Held online on 24-25 September, participants receive a comprehensive understanding of conducting qualitative interviews natcen.ac.uk/events/depth...
Read what previous attendees have to say...
Read what previous attendees have to say...
📉 Support for the monarchy has fallen to its lowest level since the British Social Attitudes survey began in 1983. Back then, 86% of people thought it was important for Britain to have a monarchy. In 2024, just over half (51%) agree.
✍️ Find out more in our blog: natcen.ac.uk/article/roya...
✍️ Find out more in our blog: natcen.ac.uk/article/roya...
September 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
📉 Support for the monarchy has fallen to its lowest level since the British Social Attitudes survey began in 1983. Back then, 86% of people thought it was important for Britain to have a monarchy. In 2024, just over half (51%) agree.
✍️ Find out more in our blog: natcen.ac.uk/article/roya...
✍️ Find out more in our blog: natcen.ac.uk/article/roya...