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CLS Conference 2026: call for papers now open

20 January 2026

The call for papers is now open for the CLS Conference 2026. All researchers using CLS cohort data are invited to submit. Deadline for submissions: 8 April 2026.

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Professor Emla Fitzsimons appointed new CLS director

13 November 2025

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

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Invitation to join CLS Scientific Advisory Network

21 October 2025

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

A new nationwide birth cohort study: open consultation event (ONLINE)

13 October 2025

Attend our online open consultation event and help shape the next UK-wide birth cohort study. 

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CLS to lead first new UK-wide study of child development in a generation

9 September 2025

The UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies is to lead the first new UK-wide scientific study of babies in a quarter of a century. Generation New Era study will follow the lives of more than 30,000 babies born in 2026, during their early years, and potentially beyond.

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Help shape the first new UK-wide birth cohort study in 25 years: open consultation

29 August 2025

CLS is holding a series of in-person consultation events in October 2025 to seek input on plans for a new nationwide birth cohort study – Generation New Era.

A new nationwide birth cohort study: open consultation event (Edinburgh)

29 August 2025

This open consultation event in Edinburgh was designed to help shape the next UK birth cohort study.

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