UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies
@clscohorts.bsky.social
CLS is home to a unique series of UK national cohort studies. We conduct research and produce policy evidence to improve lives.
We are based at UCL Institute of Education (IOE). We are funded by the ESRC.
https://cls.ucl.ac.uk
We are based at UCL Institute of Education (IOE). We are funded by the ESRC.
https://cls.ucl.ac.uk
Out now – the new issue of the CLS Data Update! This newsletter's the one for you if you’re interested in hearing about new cohort study data, training and other free resources to support your research. Follow the link to subscribe and catch up on what you might have missed.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Out now – the new issue of the CLS Data Update! This newsletter's the one for you if you’re interested in hearing about new cohort study data, training and other free resources to support your research. Follow the link to subscribe and catch up on what you might have missed.
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Want to learn more about harmonised fertility datasets in four British cohorts?
Read the latest CLS working paper to find out how these data can enhance cross-cohort research on fertility and family life and how they compare with ONS statistics on fertility. Read now 👉 buff.ly/u66v1Nt
Read the latest CLS working paper to find out how these data can enhance cross-cohort research on fertility and family life and how they compare with ONS statistics on fertility. Read now 👉 buff.ly/u66v1Nt
October 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Want to learn more about harmonised fertility datasets in four British cohorts?
Read the latest CLS working paper to find out how these data can enhance cross-cohort research on fertility and family life and how they compare with ONS statistics on fertility. Read now 👉 buff.ly/u66v1Nt
Read the latest CLS working paper to find out how these data can enhance cross-cohort research on fertility and family life and how they compare with ONS statistics on fertility. Read now 👉 buff.ly/u66v1Nt
✨ Join us! We're inviting expressions of interest from experts wishing to join our Scientific Advisory Network. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the scientific direction of our longitudinal cohort studies. Deadline Monday, 17 November. Find out more: bit.ly/4o4qyiD
October 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
✨ Join us! We're inviting expressions of interest from experts wishing to join our Scientific Advisory Network. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the scientific direction of our longitudinal cohort studies. Deadline Monday, 17 November. Find out more: bit.ly/4o4qyiD
What questions should we ask parents of new babies? Generation New Era is the first new UK-wide birth cohort study in 25 years. Our online consultation event (6 Nov) is an opportunity for researchers, policymakers & practitioners to help us with our plans. Please join us for this! bit.ly/3JiDfXQ
October 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
What questions should we ask parents of new babies? Generation New Era is the first new UK-wide birth cohort study in 25 years. Our online consultation event (6 Nov) is an opportunity for researchers, policymakers & practitioners to help us with our plans. Please join us for this! bit.ly/3JiDfXQ
📣 Coming soon: this flagship @clscohorts.bsky.social webinar is the best place to get started with using our unique series of UK national cohort studies. Register now 👉 buff.ly/r4ZefJC
October 21, 2025 at 11:19 AM
📣 Coming soon: this flagship @clscohorts.bsky.social webinar is the best place to get started with using our unique series of UK national cohort studies. Register now 👉 buff.ly/r4ZefJC
📺 Missed our latest free training webinar? We’ve got you covered.
Visit the CLS training YouTube channel to catch up on the latest recording: find out about the range of freely available polygenic scores in CLS cohorts and explore the unique research opportunities they offer. Watch: buff.ly/XXpmjf9
Visit the CLS training YouTube channel to catch up on the latest recording: find out about the range of freely available polygenic scores in CLS cohorts and explore the unique research opportunities they offer. Watch: buff.ly/XXpmjf9
October 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📺 Missed our latest free training webinar? We’ve got you covered.
Visit the CLS training YouTube channel to catch up on the latest recording: find out about the range of freely available polygenic scores in CLS cohorts and explore the unique research opportunities they offer. Watch: buff.ly/XXpmjf9
Visit the CLS training YouTube channel to catch up on the latest recording: find out about the range of freely available polygenic scores in CLS cohorts and explore the unique research opportunities they offer. Watch: buff.ly/XXpmjf9
The CLS team (and our mascot!) had an amazing time at our Generation New Era consultation event at @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social. Come meet us in Cardiff or Belfast for the final two of our in-person events and help shape a new birth cohort study for the UK! bit.ly/4oft9G8
October 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The CLS team (and our mascot!) had an amazing time at our Generation New Era consultation event at @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social. Come meet us in Cardiff or Belfast for the final two of our in-person events and help shape a new birth cohort study for the UK! bit.ly/4oft9G8
Join us in Cardiff, Tuesday 14 Oct for an open consultation event to help shape the next UK birth cohort study, Generation New Era, which will follow the lives of more than 30,000 babies born in 2026.
What questions do we need to ask when children are 9-11 months and at 3-4 years? bit.ly/47lsSL1
What questions do we need to ask when children are 9-11 months and at 3-4 years? bit.ly/47lsSL1
October 8, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Join us in Cardiff, Tuesday 14 Oct for an open consultation event to help shape the next UK birth cohort study, Generation New Era, which will follow the lives of more than 30,000 babies born in 2026.
What questions do we need to ask when children are 9-11 months and at 3-4 years? bit.ly/47lsSL1
What questions do we need to ask when children are 9-11 months and at 3-4 years? bit.ly/47lsSL1
🚨 NEW DATA! Data from the Age 9-10 Months Sweep of the Early Life Cohort Feasibility Study are now available to download from the @ukdataservice.bsky.social. Find out more on the CLS website: buff.ly/PPgvUTq
October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🚨 NEW DATA! Data from the Age 9-10 Months Sweep of the Early Life Cohort Feasibility Study are now available to download from the @ukdataservice.bsky.social. Find out more on the CLS website: buff.ly/PPgvUTq
Our Generation New Era open consultation events have begun! We're pleased to be joined by so many data users and early years experts today in London. Mascot Cohort MemBear has been listening to all the feedback. Next up is our Edinburgh consultation event on Wednesday, 8 October: bit.ly/3WuZXid
October 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Our Generation New Era open consultation events have begun! We're pleased to be joined by so many data users and early years experts today in London. Mascot Cohort MemBear has been listening to all the feedback. Next up is our Edinburgh consultation event on Wednesday, 8 October: bit.ly/3WuZXid
⏰ Reminder: send your comments on the draft questionnaire for the joint sweep of NCDS at age 68 and BCS70 at age 56 by this Sunday 5 October.
Full details on our website buff.ly/1BI6Zu2
Full details on our website buff.ly/1BI6Zu2
October 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
⏰ Reminder: send your comments on the draft questionnaire for the joint sweep of NCDS at age 68 and BCS70 at age 56 by this Sunday 5 October.
Full details on our website buff.ly/1BI6Zu2
Full details on our website buff.ly/1BI6Zu2
Want to learn more? Why not join our free upcoming training webinar: Introducing polygenic scores in four national cohort studies on 30 September, from 12–1pm. Book now 👉 buff.ly/ahenpiR
@timtmorris.bsky.social
@timtmorris.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Want to learn more? Why not join our free upcoming training webinar: Introducing polygenic scores in four national cohort studies on 30 September, from 12–1pm. Book now 👉 buff.ly/ahenpiR
@timtmorris.bsky.social
@timtmorris.bsky.social
📣 New data linkage! Explore the linkage of education administrative records from Ofsted reporting in England to the Millennium Cohort Study, spanning 2005-2019. If you're at @adruk2025.bsky.social today, come chat to our team about this important linkage.
👉 Download user guide here: buff.ly/Hh3zIEI
👉 Download user guide here: buff.ly/Hh3zIEI
September 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📣 New data linkage! Explore the linkage of education administrative records from Ofsted reporting in England to the Millennium Cohort Study, spanning 2005-2019. If you're at @adruk2025.bsky.social today, come chat to our team about this important linkage.
👉 Download user guide here: buff.ly/Hh3zIEI
👉 Download user guide here: buff.ly/Hh3zIEI
Another exciting day at @adruk2025.bsky.social conference today! Coming up this morning, CLS colleagues @gergobaranyi.bsky.social and @rjsilverwood.bsky.social presenting.
Find out why linking cohort and admin data is vital for impactful research, and why we’re a sponsor of ADR: bit.ly/4nuhsuu
Find out why linking cohort and admin data is vital for impactful research, and why we’re a sponsor of ADR: bit.ly/4nuhsuu
September 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Another exciting day at @adruk2025.bsky.social conference today! Coming up this morning, CLS colleagues @gergobaranyi.bsky.social and @rjsilverwood.bsky.social presenting.
Find out why linking cohort and admin data is vital for impactful research, and why we’re a sponsor of ADR: bit.ly/4nuhsuu
Find out why linking cohort and admin data is vital for impactful research, and why we’re a sponsor of ADR: bit.ly/4nuhsuu
📝 We are inviting comments on the draft questionnaire for the joint sweep of NCDS at age 68 and BCS70 at age 56 by Sunday 5 October. Thank you to all who contributed to the open consultation.
👉 See consultation web page for full details, including our responses to the contributions: buff.ly/NWedlQy
👉 See consultation web page for full details, including our responses to the contributions: buff.ly/NWedlQy
September 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📝 We are inviting comments on the draft questionnaire for the joint sweep of NCDS at age 68 and BCS70 at age 56 by Sunday 5 October. Thank you to all who contributed to the open consultation.
👉 See consultation web page for full details, including our responses to the contributions: buff.ly/NWedlQy
👉 See consultation web page for full details, including our responses to the contributions: buff.ly/NWedlQy
We’re excited to be at @adruk2025.bsky.social in beautiful Cardiff. If you’re at the conference, come visit our stall in the main entrance hall near the welcome desk. 🐻
Wishing all delegates at #ADRUKConf25 an enjoyable few days.
Wishing all delegates at #ADRUKConf25 an enjoyable few days.
September 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
We’re excited to be at @adruk2025.bsky.social in beautiful Cardiff. If you’re at the conference, come visit our stall in the main entrance hall near the welcome desk. 🐻
Wishing all delegates at #ADRUKConf25 an enjoyable few days.
Wishing all delegates at #ADRUKConf25 an enjoyable few days.
We’re delighted that our Managing Director @drlisac.bsky.social has been appointed President-Elect of @sllshome.bsky.social. She will become President from the September 2026 conference. Congratulations Lisa! #SLLS2025
September 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We’re delighted that our Managing Director @drlisac.bsky.social has been appointed President-Elect of @sllshome.bsky.social. She will become President from the September 2026 conference. Congratulations Lisa! #SLLS2025
We're excited to announce CLS will lead the first new nationally representative UK-wide birth cohort study in 25 years. Generation New Era will follow the lives of more than 30,000 babies born in 2026, during their early years, and potentially beyond. Read more: bit.ly/4gfttBP
September 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM
We're excited to announce CLS will lead the first new nationally representative UK-wide birth cohort study in 25 years. Generation New Era will follow the lives of more than 30,000 babies born in 2026, during their early years, and potentially beyond. Read more: bit.ly/4gfttBP
We're excited for another day at @sllshome.bsky.social Conference 2025. If you're there today, do come by our stall opposite the reception desk (and see if there are any CLS chocolates left...) Find our list of CLS colleagues taking part here: bit.ly/41ICJs7 #SLLS2025
September 9, 2025 at 6:45 AM
We're excited for another day at @sllshome.bsky.social Conference 2025. If you're there today, do come by our stall opposite the reception desk (and see if there are any CLS chocolates left...) Find our list of CLS colleagues taking part here: bit.ly/41ICJs7 #SLLS2025
Day one of @sllshome.bsky.social #SLLS2025 - come meet our friendly team, including our mascot 🐻, at our stall opposite the reception desk. Find our list of CLS colleagues taking part here: bit.ly/4lYhdXv
September 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Day one of @sllshome.bsky.social #SLLS2025 - come meet our friendly team, including our mascot 🐻, at our stall opposite the reception desk. Find our list of CLS colleagues taking part here: bit.ly/4lYhdXv
🚨 Job alert! We are looking for a new Research Fellow (Survey Manager) to join our survey team and contribute to the design, development, and delivery of four major national longitudinal studies. Closing date: Sunday, 14 September. Apply now: bit.ly/46i4VVf
September 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🚨 Job alert! We are looking for a new Research Fellow (Survey Manager) to join our survey team and contribute to the design, development, and delivery of four major national longitudinal studies. Closing date: Sunday, 14 September. Apply now: bit.ly/46i4VVf
🚨 Last chance to apply! We're looking for a new Director. Find out more about the role and apply on the CLS website, closing date TOMORROW: bit.ly/452oe4v
September 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🚨 Last chance to apply! We're looking for a new Director. Find out more about the role and apply on the CLS website, closing date TOMORROW: bit.ly/452oe4v
🔈 Can differences between self-reported and linked administrative education data impact empirical analyses?
Find out in the latest CLS working paper investigating the inconsistencies between GCSE results of Millennium Cohort Study (MCS) members. Read more. Read more 👉 buff.ly/MNQCWCC
Find out in the latest CLS working paper investigating the inconsistencies between GCSE results of Millennium Cohort Study (MCS) members. Read more. Read more 👉 buff.ly/MNQCWCC
August 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🔈 Can differences between self-reported and linked administrative education data impact empirical analyses?
Find out in the latest CLS working paper investigating the inconsistencies between GCSE results of Millennium Cohort Study (MCS) members. Read more. Read more 👉 buff.ly/MNQCWCC
Find out in the latest CLS working paper investigating the inconsistencies between GCSE results of Millennium Cohort Study (MCS) members. Read more. Read more 👉 buff.ly/MNQCWCC
✨ One week to go! We're looking for a new Director. Find out more about the role and apply on the CLS website: bit.ly/452oe4v
August 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
✨ One week to go! We're looking for a new Director. Find out more about the role and apply on the CLS website: bit.ly/452oe4v
🧬 What are polygenic scores in CLS cohort studies and how can they be used in genetically informed social science research? Find out in our upcoming free training webinar on Tuesday, 30 September from 12–1pm UK time. Book now 👉 buff.ly/CJl9s77
August 21, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🧬 What are polygenic scores in CLS cohort studies and how can they be used in genetically informed social science research? Find out in our upcoming free training webinar on Tuesday, 30 September from 12–1pm UK time. Book now 👉 buff.ly/CJl9s77