HIVA - Higher Institute of Labour Studies of KU Leuven University

HIVA Onderzoeksinstituut voor Arbeid en Samenleving is a multidisciplinary research institute of the University of Leuven. Research conducted scientific policy-oriented research that can respond very concretely on current policy issues. We conduct research that works! Bringing together different disciplines under one roof and specializes in policy-oriented research on labor and Society Research Group a unique position within KU Leuven and beyond.

Applied and policy-oriented research is our core business. Research not only attaches importance to the quality of research, but also to the wide dissemination of the knowledge and insights gained through this research. This is done inter alia through the many publications, organizing numerous training initiatives such as seminars, conferences and workshops, and providing advice and expertise 'tailored'.

The research Research activities are organized into six groups, M. N. Labor and organization, Labour, Poverty, Social Integration and Migration, Sustainable Development, Education and Lifelong Learning, Welfare and housing. Our employees are motivated university researchers. As an economist, sociologist, political scientist, educator or psychologist Their commitment to the highest scientific quality. Therefore, we also like to work together with other knowledge at our university and beyond, and we participate in many international scientific networks.