Wales Institute of Social & Economic Research, Data & Methods
Sefydliad Ymchwil Gymdeithasol ac Economaidd, Data a Dulliau Cymru
Research
WISERD’s research programme encompasses a range of activities, from basic science to applied research projects.
WISERD’s research is primarily focused on the Welsh economy and society, but in an essentially comparative context, across the UK and internationally. In substantive, academic terms, the programme focuses on the following key themes:
- The distributional consequences of economic recession
- Devolved governance, state policy and civil society
- Social mobility, spatial mobility and labour markets
- Ethnic group and social class in social reproduction
The programme is inter-disciplinary in nature, bringing together colleagues from across a range of disciplines including sociology; geography; business; economics; and law.
WISERD carries out research utilising quantitative and qualitative methods. The Institute is also interested in developing analysis based on secondary data sources in general, and on individually-based, longitudinal analysis in particular. In addition, WISERD is committed to further exploration of the application of mixed methods methodologies, combining quantitative and qualitative methods.
Current Projects
Further information on WISERD's current research projects
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Phase 1 Research Progs ('08-'11)
The first phase of WISERD’s research activities were delivered from 2008-2011
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Completed Projects
Completed WISERD Research Projects
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Publications
WISERD produces a range of high quality publications for academic, policy and practitioner audiences…
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Networks
WISERD has developed a series of networks, which bring together groups of experts in substantive fie…
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Knowledge Exchange
WISERD has developed an ambitious knowledge exchange and transfer programme. The aim of the programm…
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Supporting the development of research
WISERD is able to offer guidance and support to academic colleagues interested in developing research proposals for funders. The hub team are able to assist with the development and costings of proposals and provide advice on practical matters such as training and capacity building, knowledge exchange and impact.
WISERD’s experienced academic team are also available to peer-review bids prior to submission, providing feedback and guidance, as well as assisting applicants in linking up with academic colleagues across Wales to develop research further.
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Featured Events
Research Director Presents Findings on Welsh Baccalaureate and Higher Education
March 27, 2013
Research Director presents findings on the relationship between the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (WBQ) and Higher Education (HE).
New Research Project for the Sutton Trust
March 21, 2013
Tracking the progress of Assisted Place holders thirty years on
The two-day WISERD 2013 Conference will take place on 25th and 26th June at the University of South Wales, attracting colleagues from academic, policy, public, private and third sectors.
WISERD is delighted to be supporting the Wales Governance Centre (WGC) in hosting a series of seminars in the Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay.
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June,
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Committee Rooms, Glamorgan Building, Cardiff University, CF10 3WT
This conference is the final event in our RDI on “Training Quantitative Social Sciences Teachers”, where we will present shared ideas and materials developed throughout the course of the workshop series on the following themes:
