National Centre for Social Research
The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is Britain's leading independent social research organisation. Visit natcen.ac.uk for more information.
- 📊 British Social Attitudes: First Look | Online 🗓 12 Feb 2026 | 🕐 13:00–14:00 GMT Explore emerging trends in public attitudes to taxation, public spending, immigration, welfare and assisted dying, with expert analysis and discussion. 🔗 natcen.ac.uk/events/briti...
- What really divides Britain on immigration and politics? Our new report reveals that educational background is the most important driver of attitudes towards immigration and support for right-wing politics in the UK. natcen.ac.uk/publications...
- Season’s greetings from everyone at NatCen🎄 Thank you to our clients, suppliers and colleagues and to the thousands of people who take part in our research and make our work possible.
- Is Britain seeing a religious revival? New analysis from Sir John Curtice, using British Social Attitudes data, suggests not. While the long-term decline in religious identity may have paused, regular church attendance remains lower than before the pandemic, especially among younger people. Instead
- Today, the Adult Oral Health Survey 2023 has been published providing the first clinical picture of adult oral health in England for more than a decade. Read the full report here: natcen.ac.uk/publications...
- Our latest analysis explores how people in the UK and US understand their country’s role in the world – from taking an active role in global affairs, to balancing national interests with allies, to views on military strength and supporting Ukraine. 📖 Read the full blog:
- Published today, a new BBC piece draws on NatCen’s British Social Attitudes data to illustrate long-term shifts in public views of the monarchy. 🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Our new blog looks at how views on climate change and politics shape support for wind, pylons and nuclear, and what this means for the government’s net-zero plans. 🔗 Read the full blog here: natcen.ac.uk/blog/powerin...
- New findings from the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey have been published today by NHS England as an official statistic, with data collected and analysed by by NatCen, @uniofleicester.bsky.social, and @citystgeorges.bsky.social Find out more: natcen.ac.uk/news/new-res...
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- Following today’s visit from US Trade Representative Jamison Greer, our June 2025 data shows that the UK public is more supportive of free trade agreements than the US . Around two-thirds of people in the UK (65%) support the UK making trade agreements with other countries, compared with 39% in th
- Life at age 17 – latest findings from the Growing Up in Scotland study” will run on 25 Nov, 2–3pm GMT. Speakers: Eleanor Holman, Line Knudsen, Hele Wilson, Paul Bradshaw, and a Scottish Government response from Donna Easterlow. natcen.ac.uk/events/life-...
- Are you a qualitative researcher looking for inspiration on how to plan your reporting, and display qualitative evidence in informative, interesting, and credible ways? We are hosting an online one-day training course on 'Reporting Qualitative Data' on 10 December natcen.ac.uk/events/repor...
- Great session this afternoon with Sir John Curtice and Mark Easton, our new Senior Fellow. Interesting to hear their take on what’s happening in the world right now, and how NatCen’s long-running public opinion data continues to offer insight into the topics that matter most.
- New findings from from British Social Attitudes show strong public backing for green energy but not without challenges. Read our latest blog exploring how attitudes to climate change shape support for Britain’s green infrastructure plans natcen.ac.uk/blog/powerin...
- Looking for further training and development to support and grow your career in social research? NatCen Learning delivers a wide-ranging programme of courses, covering ethical considerations, qualitative data, deliberation and much more. Visit natcen.ac.uk/training-courses to find out more
- Join us on 19 Nov, 16:00–17:30 GMT, for the NatCen event “UK and US attitudes: Two sides of the same coin?” Explore how views differ across the Atlantic on immigration, economics, gender, religion and government. natcen.ac.uk/events/uk-an...
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- A year on since Donald Trump’s election, our latest report highlights some striking differences between UK and US attitudes. In the UK, people are generally more liberal on social issues but take a tougher approach to immigration. Research Director Alex Scholes discusses the findings.
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- Today we’re launching our new report UK and US Attitudes: Two sides of the same coin? In this clip, Alex Scholes breaks down how UK and US attitudes differ and what links Reform UK and Trump voters. 📖 Read the full report: natcen.ac.uk/publications... #SocialResearch #PublicOpinion #Immigration
- How different or similar are public attitudes in the UK and US on big social & political questions? Join our webinar “UK and US attitudes: Two sides of the same coin?” 🗓️ 19 Nov | 16:00 GMT | Online Register here 👉 natcen.ac.uk/events/uk-an...
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- We were commissioned as part of the Ministry of Justice's review of the presumption of parental involvement to carry out an analysis of judgments and written facts and reasons to explore how the presumption is applied in courts for determining child arrangements.
- 📢 We’re delighted to welcome @markeaston1.bsky.social to NatCen as our new Senior Fellow. Mark, former BBC Home Editor, will be working with us to bring fresh insights and public engagement to our flagship British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey.
- We’re excited to be featured in @nurseryworld.bsky.social! 📰 NatCen researchers Lovisa Möller Vallgårda and Svetlana Speight explore what helps children thrive, drawing on findings from the Study of Early Education and Development (SEED). Read more: www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/feat...
- In a new piece for The Conversation, Professor John Curtice, Senior Research Fellow at NatCen, explores how national identity and support for independence have become increasingly linked over time. Read more: theconversation.com/twenty-five-...
- The Scottish Social Attitudes (SSA) survey marks 25 years tracking Scotland’s changing views. This year’s findings show falling trust in government, record-low satisfaction with the NHS, and shifting views on national identity and independence. Read more: natcen.ac.uk/publications...
- Event: 25 Years of the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey Prof. Sir John Curtice presents findings from 25 years of ScotCen’s Scottish Social Attitudes Survey - exploring how Scotland’s values, identities and politics have evolved since 1999. natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...
- One week to go! We’re marking 25 years of the Scottish Social Attitudes survey - 25 years of insights into how Scotland thinks, feels and changes. 🎤 Speakers: Sir John Curtice, @ailsahenderson.bsky.social, Lucy Dean and Paul Bradshaw natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye... #ScottishSocialAttitudes #ScotCen
- NatCen's Public Affairs Manager, Natasha Fox, attended Labour Party Conference this year, sharing insights from the British Social Attitudes survey covering the NHS, devolution, Al, tax and spend and the impact of social media.
- “For 25 years, the Scottish Social Attitudes (SSA) survey has shown how Scotland thinks about politics, society and identity.” – Sir John Curtice Join us on 9 October 2025 for the launch of the latest SSA findings. 🏛 Held in Edinburgh and Online natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...
- What makes a great research questionnaire? Find out by attending our one-day training course on 30 September on 'Questionnaire Design'. Our expert colleagues provide an excellent grounding in this topic, with hands-on experience of designing your own survey questions. ▶️ natcen.ac.uk/events/quest...
- Already today at 3pm: A Better Start – National Evaluation Annual Report Webinar. Hear what’s been learned from 10 years of work with families in Blackpool, Bradford, Lambeth, Nottingham and Southend-on-Sea. Free to join online 👉 natcen.ac.uk/events/bette...
- Tomorrow we’re hosting the 3rd Annual A Better Start national evaluation webinar. This is a unique opportunity to hear how a £215m investment is supporting families and young children across the UK, with insights for practitioners, policymakers, and parents alike. natcen.ac.uk/events/bette...
- New British Social Attitudes findings show traditional gender norms remain deeply rooted in Britain, but there are signs of change. Find out more in the latest British Social Attitudes report 👉 natcen.ac.uk/publications... #GenderIdentity
- Just over one week to go until our popular training course on Depth Interviewing Skills. Held online on 24-25 September, participants receive a comprehensive understanding of conducting qualitative interviews natcen.ac.uk/events/depth... Read what previous attendees have to say...
- 📉 Support for the monarchy has fallen to its lowest level since the British Social Attitudes survey began in 1983. Back then, 86% of people thought it was important for Britain to have a monarchy. In 2024, just over half (51%) agree. ✍️ Find out more in our blog: natcen.ac.uk/article/roya...
- TRIGGER WARNING: THIS POST DISCUSSES SUICIDE Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. The Department for Transport asked us to research the causes, prevention, and impacts of rail suicides. 🔗 Read our blog: natcen.ac.uk/blog/underst... 🔗 Explore the full research: natcen.ac.uk/publications...
- “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦 – 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘫𝘰𝘣𝘴, 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴, 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴.” - Lucy Dean, Senior Researcher, Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen) Join us as ScotCen unveils 25 years of the Scottish Social Attitudes
- 📢 Don’t miss NatCen’s Better Start Annual Report Webinar! Hear from leading researchers incl. Mary McKaskill, Thea Schei, Natasha Phillips, Janet Boddy, Beth Young & Makenzie Uglow on what works to improve outcomes for children + families. 🔗 natcen.ac.uk/events/bette...
- EVENT | 25 Years of Scottish Social Attitudes Since 1999, ScotCen’s survey has tracked how Scotland’s views have evolved. Sir John Curtice will present key findings & expert analysis from 25 years of data. 👉 Join us: natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...
- Through NatCen Learning, we deliver a regular programme of social research training courses. These sessions combine theory and practice, covering a variety of topics and skills. Email NatCenLearning@natcen.ac.uk to book your place and for any questions. natcen.ac.uk/training-cou...
- Less than four weeks until our Depth Interviewing Skills training course. This course provides an understanding of the skills involved in conducting qualitative interviews. Book your place to learn from our experts. 🗓️ 24-25 September, online ▶️ natcen.ac.uk/events/depth...
- 🚉 Today marks 60 years of the National Travel Survey In this video, Research Assistant Gabriel Fung explains how the survey has evolved over time. 📝 Read our blog: natcen.ac.uk/journey-thro... #transport #travel #nationaltravelsurvey
- What works in giving children the best possible start in life? Join the A Better Start Annual Report Webinar on 17 September to explore evidence-based approaches from five UK partnerships. natcen.ac.uk/events/bette...
- Transforming early childhood support isn’t easy. Join our 17 Sept webinar to learn how we’re helping families & shaping services across the UK. Register here: natcen.ac.uk/events/bette... #EarlyIntervention #ChildDevelopment #ABetterStart
