National Centre for Social Research (NatCen)
Based in UK
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Independent social research institute
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We believe that social research has the power to make life better. The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is a registered charity and is the largest independent and not-for-profit social research organisation in the UK. NatCen was founded in 1969 by Sir Roger Jowell and Gerald Hoinville with the aim of carrying out rigorous social policy research to improve society.
In the News
- Cheesbrough Rejoins NatCen in Policy Research Role
- NatCen Adds to International Advisory Board
- NatCen Searches for New CEO
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- NatCen Names New Analysis Team Head
- New Strategy Leader for NatCen
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- NatCen Children and Families Centre Ready for Launch
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- ScotCen's Bradshaw Named ACSS Fellow
- Prior Takes Deputy CEO Role at NatCen
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- NatCen Names New Children and Families Leaders
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- NatCen Trustees Board Chair to Step Down
- NatCen Launches Methodology and Innovation Hub
- NatCen Scoops Key MRS Awards
- NatCen Names Head of Public Attitudes
- NatCen Names New Health Research Leaders
- NatCen Names Director for Policy Research Centre
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- NatCen Hires Sophie Ainsby as Director of Field
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- New Director for NatCen
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