Graduate pay premium is two thirds lower for young women than previously thought

Labour market returns for female graduates have been historically overestimated using tax data, as much of the documented graduate pay premium is the result of female graduates working longer hours, not higher hourly wages.

Adverse childhood experiences and mental health in adulthood: Initial findings from Next Steps at Age 32

Initial findings from the Next Steps Age 32 Sweep

Next Steps is following the lives of around 16,000 people in England born in 1989-90. The Age 32 Sweep took place between April 2022 and September 2023. Initial findings from age 32 paint a picture of how this generation is managing careers, finances and parenthood against a backdrop of unprecedented social change.

Professor Emla Fitzsimons appointed new CLS director

Professor Emla Fitzsimons is to take up the role of CLS director on 1 December 2025.

Next Steps 2019 Web Survey

Next Steps 2019 Web Survey Questionnaire

Next Steps 2019 Web Survey User Guide

Invitation to join CLS Scientific Advisory Network

The Centre for Longitudinal Studies is inviting expressions of interest from experts wishing to join our Scientific Advisory Network (SAN).

Getting started: An introduction to four British cohort studies

New to the CLS cohort studies? This webinar will give you an overview of four internationally renowned national cohort studies and the wide range of opportunities they offer to researchers.

Harmonised fertility histories in four British longitudinal cohort studies – CLS working paper 2025/6

Research on fertility and families enhanced with new harmonised cohort data

Harmonised data on the fertility histories of four British cohorts are now available for the scientific community to download from the UK Data Service.

Diabetes research enhanced with new harmonised datasets

Harmonised data on diabetes from five UK cohort studies are now available for the scientific community to download from the UK Data Service.