Date: 08/10/2026
Being an academic in Population Studies : Demographic studies of inequality
At a glance
When: Thursday 5th November 2026 – 09:30 – 16:30
Where: London School of Economics and Political Science, Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AE – room details will be sent to registered participants
Who it is for: Open to PhD students in population studies or related subjects at a UK university
About the Masterclass
The day brings together scholars from across the discipline to discuss how population research measures and explains inequalities in health, mortality, fertility, family life, migration and ageing. Sessions combined research presentations with reflections on building an academic career. The first edition, in November 2025, brought together over 30 PhD students and 10 faculty from across the UK.
Further information can be found here: Demography masterclass-2026-flyer
Who
Your PhD should be in population studies or a related subject. We cannot acept registrations from master’s students, postdoctoral researchers, staff or students registered at universities outside the UK. You will be asked to confirm your univesity and PhD registration when you sign up. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
