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April 11, 2016 | Defo News
Read in the new issue of „Demografische Forschung Aus Erster Hand“ how commuting to work affects health and why well-educated mothers are returning back to the labor market faster in many European countries. more
April 11, 2016 | Press Release
Children of older mothers are healthier, taller and obtain more education than the children of younger mothers. The reason is that in industrialized countries educational opportunities are increasing, and people are getting healthier by the year. In other words, it pays off to be born later. more
April 06, 2016 | News
On April 1, André Schmandke took over as chief research coordinator of the MPIDR. Prior to his new position, the 33-year-old had headed the Max Planck International Research Network on Aging for two years. more
April 06, 2016 | News
On April 1, Beatrice Michaelis took over as head of the Max Planck International Research Network on Aging (MaxNetAging). The 36-year-old came from the “Young Academy” in Berlin, where she worked as a research coordinator. more
March 29, 2016 | News | New Publication
After years of stagnation, life expectancy for women in Denmark is increasing again. A new study published today in PNAS by MPIDR researchers explains the reasons for this increase. more
March 22, 2016 | News | PAA 2016
Several MPIDR researchers will present their work at the Meeting of the Population Association of America, which takes place in Washington, D.C., from March 31 – April 2. The Institute will also have an exihibition booth. more
March 05, 2016 | News
MPIDR Chief Research Coordinator Frans Willekens turns 70 on March 5. The staff at the MPIDR wish him a Happy Birthday! more
February 24, 2016 | News | Suessmilch Lecture
On March 2, James Raymer from the Australian National University will give a talk at the MPIDR. He will talk about the heterogeneity of Australia’s immigrant population and address the short and long-term demographic consequences for this population group. more
February 11, 2016 | News | Suessmilch Lecture
On February 18, Tomáš Sobotka from the Vienna Institute of Demography will give a talk at the MPIDR. He will explain how the migration streams in Europe in the last decades have altered its demographic landscape, especially in relation to fertility. more
February 08, 2016 | News
The MPIDR welcomes the new cohort of the MaxNetAging Research School. Since February 1, 12 participants from six countries have been staying at the Institute for six months. more