We are the interdisciplinary partnership of leading social and biomedical longitudinal population studies, the UK Data Service and The British Library.

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20 September 2023
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Study Spotlight: Back to school with Growing Up in Scotland

Our first ‘back to school’ Study Spotlight showcases Growing Up in Scotland – the largest longitudinal study of its kind in Scotland.
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04 September 2023
Professor Jennifer Symonds

Professor Jennifer Symonds appointed Director of CLOSER

Dr Jennifer Symonds from University College Dublin has been appointed as Professor and Director of CLOSER at the UCL Social Research Institute.
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Information and resources to help you better understand longitudinal population studies and how to use the data

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Search and explore data in the UK’s most detailed search engine for longitudinal population studies

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Use our interactive guides to discover measures used to assess cognition, physical activity, and diet in UK longitudinal population studies

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Explore our bespoke guidance, trackers and templates for supporting longitudinal researchers mobilise findings in the policy landscape

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Find out more about the historical and political backdrop to the lives of study participants in this interactive resource

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Discover evidence and insights from UK longitudinal population studies on a range of topics, including mental health, data sharing, and COVID-19

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Study Spotlight: Catch up on the series so far

Our Study Spotlight series showcases our partner studies and how you can make the most of these world-class scientific assets through our CLOSER research resources.

Intro to longitudinal population studies

Watch our short animation series explaining the basics of longitudinal population studies including different study types, data collection, sampling, and how longitudinal data can be used in research.

Check out the new CLOSER Policy Hub

Containing information, guidance and a set of bespoke trackers and templates, CLOSER’s Policy Hub aims to help longitudinal researchers understand more about the policy landscape and how to mobilise their research.

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Metadata management in the real world: CLOSER Data Audit

20 Sep 2023
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