About the conference

CLS seeked input on the scientific content of the Age 31 Sweep. The aim of this open consultation was to help ensure that the data collected at age 31 is high quality and addresses key research and policy questions.

This consultative conference followed an online consultation phase. Submissions to this first phase of the consultation formed the basis of discussions at the conference. Delegates were strongly encouraged to both submit their ideas to the online consultation, and attend the consultative conference.

Visit the Next Steps Age 31 Sweep page for more information on current priorities for the sweep.

Life at age 31

The Age 31 Sweep provides the opportunity to collect a range of information to aid the understanding of the lives of this generation. The study aims to cover a wide range of disciplines, including population health and epidemiology, economics, sociology, demography, psychology and others. It has the potential to inform a wide range of policies including relating to labour market, education and health.

Provisional programme:

The event included a series of presentations on the sweep themes, followed by interactive feedback sessions.

Scientific themes for the Age 31 Sweep:

• Labour market experiences, education, income and assets
• Health and wellbeing
• Cognitive and non-cognitive skills
• Politics, identity and social participation
• Relationships, families and intra-household dynamics