🔍 March Finding of the Month: Does personality shape end-of-life planning? New research by Valérie-Anne Ryser, Sarah Vilpert, & Jürgen Maurer (2026) sheds light on how personality traits shape end-of-life planning among older adults. Using SHARE data from 1,500+ Swiss adults (55+), they found:

Wrapping up the #GrandChallengesConference 2026 in Berlin! It’s been three days of inspiring discussions, new connections & ideas on how interdisciplinarity can help tackle global challenges. It was a pleasure to contribute to this exchange 👏 @berlinualliance.bsky.social

We’re kicking off the #GrandChallenges Conference in Berlin today! Our team is excited to join researchers from around the world to exchange ideas on today’s biggest challenges, from social cohesion to climate change and global health.

Scientists have long debated whether happiness follows a U-shape as we age 📈 — dipping around middle age but rising again after 50. New research using SHARE data takes a closer look. #InternationalDayofHappiness

🚨New SHARE working paper alert! Jeongyeon Song (Korea University) is the first to track how the death of a spouse impacts how the surviving spouse works, year by year, across Europe's 50+ population. https://f.mtr.cool/nqihjlcsaw

It's well known that depression and cognitive decline in older age tend to travel together. What we're much less sure about is the timing. Prof. Stephen Aichele from Colorado State University and Colorado School of Public Health digs into exactly this at our next online seminar.  Link in thread ➡️

We're #hiring! SHARE is looking for a student assistant to support the activities of the Operations Management team. Applications accepted until 20th March. #SHAREdata #jobs #Berlin share-eric.eu/news-events/...

🔍 Finding of the Month: 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 New research using SHARE data asks a question that doesn't get asked enough: what does a child's educational success mean for their parents' wellbeing? 🧵

📢 New research results based on #SHARE data provide interesting insights. This recently published study by Michael Bergmann et al. uses SHARE data to explore how national context shaped COVID‑19 vaccination intentions. Check out the paper now to find out more! doi.org/10.1186/s128...

🌱 Sign up for the second webinar on the SoGreen project: “Implementing and Adapting the SoGreen Module in Survey Research” 📅 Date: Mar 18 2026 🕑 Time: from 14:00 to 16:00 CEST Please find more information here: bit.ly/4rW8CrE @ess-survey.bsky.social @guide-cohort.bsky.social @ggp.bsky.social

Few countries can match Denmark's population registry data. This month’s SISS speaker draws on our unique data linkage with Danish registry data to examine what retirement policies means for a society with an ever-widening gap between rich and poor. Register here: share-berlin.eu/en/events/si...

Join us for a webinar about the SoGreen project, taking place from 1–3 pm (GMT) on Tuesday, 24 February. The event will provide an overview of the project's objectives and results, and you will have the opportunity to hear from policy experts about the green transition landscape. lnkd.in/efkvm9jv

📢 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! The series offers a faster route to dissemination while ensuring quality through our Editorial Board review. Interested in submitting? Visit www.share-eric.eu/publications...

🔍 Finding of the Month: SHARE Blood Tests Find Millions Living with Undiagnosed Kidney Disease New research reveals 85% of kidney disease cases go undetected in older Europeans. 🚨 11% have CKD without knowing it 👵 Women and those over 75 face the highest risk of remaining undetected

Submit your abstracts now for the 3rd Joint ESS, SHARE & GGP User Meeting, which will take place on May 8th, 2026, in Vienna! Submissions based on ESS and/or SHARE, and/or GGP data – are welcome. 📅 Abstract submission deadline: 15 March 2026 More details: share-austria.at/wp-content/u...

📢 SLLS 2026 Conference | 1–3 July, Université Libre de Bruxelles. Submit your paper by 13 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT! 🔗 tinyurl.com/yh242mm2

#BlueMonday reminds us that many people struggle with their mental health, often in ways that remain unseen. Our scientists study these phenomena to help the EU policymakers better address health concerns. Find the latest report: publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/h...

📢 For those interested in merging social science and environmental studies, this session at EGU26, organized by colleagues from the SoGreen project (sogreen-project.eu), might be of interest: www.egu26.eu/session/57584. Deadline for abstract submission: January 15, 2026

SHARE Finding of the Month Older migrants in Europe see their adult children MORE than non-migrants (⬆️) but their own elderly parents LESS (⬇️) Intergenerational contact patterns matter for care systems that rely heavily on family support. share-eric.eu/research-res...

This Thursday! @vjdeimantas.bsky.social from @share-eric.bsky.social will talk about longitudinal #socialscience #data and its use for NGOs, journalists and policymakers. Register for the #Infra4NextGen webinar here: infra4nextgen.com/events/webin...

🇭🇷 EATRIS-Croatia, in collab with @share-eric.bsky.social, hosted an #EATRISCONNECT event on healthy ageing. The event explored cross-RI collaboration to support healthier ageing across Europe. 👉More about cross-RI collabs here: https://loom.ly/PhcuV0Y

🧠 A major study in Nature Medicine challenges common belief about education & dementia protection: higher education didn’t slow brain ageing; it provided a higher starting point. This advantage may be established in childhood, not built through schooling itself. 👉 share-eric.eu/research-res...

📢 Interesting Webinar (in German) organized by OECD Berlin Centre together with SHARE BERLIN Institute on healthy ageing: www.oecd.org/de/events/20...

📣 2025 (LIS)2ER-SHARE Joint workshop: #Pensions & Old-age #WellBeing: Policy Challenges in Ageing Societies 📅Nov. 27-28, 2025 in #Luxembourg 🤝Co-organized by @liser.lu @lisdata.bsky.social @share-eric.bsky.social Registration is free but required 🔗Info: www.lisdatacenter.org/news-and-eve... 1/2

🧠 Study of 108,000 middle-aged and older adults across 32 countries: internet use associated with better memory & cognitive function 📊 Strongest links in rural residents & those with lower education ------ npj Mental Health Research ------ 👉 share-eric.eu/research-res...

How does children’s educational success affect their parents’ well-being? Joint paper with Rasmus Hoffmann, published in the Special Issue “Sociology of Age and Ageing: Theoretical and Empirical Challenges (Re-)Visited”. link.springer.com/collections/...

Two new SoGreen resources are now available to support cross-study, policy-relevant research 🔗 Item Inventory: sogreen-project.eu/2025/10/new-... 🔗 Cross-Study Data Guide: sogreen-project.eu/2025/10/new-... @ess-survey.bsky.social @ggp.bsky.social @guide-cohort.bsky.social

SHARE Autumn 2025 Meeting in Antwerp From October 15 to 17, the SHARE Family is coming together – this time in Antwerp. It’s always a pleasure to reconnect, exchange ideas, and discuss all things SHARE! Thanks to our Belgian hosts for the warm welcome! #SHAREdata #SHAREMeetings

You can find the press releases (in German) here: www.bib.bund.de/DE/Presse/Mi... and here: www.klinikum.uni-heidelberg.de/newsroom/ges...

Do you have a degree in social sciences or a related field? And are you interested in becoming part of Europe's largest social science panel study? Then apply for the position of Survey Specialist as part of the German country team: share-eric.eu/news-events/...

We are live! The SoGreen project website is now online: 🔗 sogreen-project.eu We invite you to explore, share, and follow along as we build knowledge to support just and evidence-based policies in the green transition in Europe. @ess-survey.bsky.social @ggp.bsky.social @guide-cohort.bsky.social

⏳ Europeans age more slowly than their peers. Environment and politics matter, says a new @natmed.nature.com study using data from SHARE and comparable studies across the world. 👉 share-eric.eu/research-res...

A new study based on SHARE data reveals that experiencing adverse circumstances during childhood increases the risk of having suicidal thoughts later in life.

👶➡️🧑‍🦳 Our study shows that adverse childhood circumstances such as lack of friendships, poor housing, increase the risk of 💔 suicidal thoughts in later life, highlighting the need for a lifespan approach to suicide prevention. @pophel.bsky.social @share-eric.bsky.social www.helsinki.fi/en/news/fair...

🏋️‍♂️ The “5kg test” is a simple yet surprisingly strong predictor of ill health over the next four years, finds new SHARE research in Scientific Reports. 👉 share-eric.eu/research-res...

📢 New paper using #SHAREdata - congratulations on the publication @alinaschmitz.bsky.social!

Can your pet help protect your mind as you age? A new study with #SHAREdata in Scientific Reports says it might — but it depends on the species 🐕 Find out more in this @psychologytoday.com article 👇 www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/all-...

Thanks a lot to @odissei.bsky.social for featuring us on their latest episode! With Bella Struminskaya, they dive into the history of SHARE and discuss what makes it so valuable for researchers and policymakers. Give it a listen and make sure to check out the ODISSEI podcast series! 🎤

Today marks the last day of #ESRA25 SHARE was pleased to contribute to this year’s conference with several presentations, interesting discussions, and an information booth. Many thanks to the organizers and everyone we had the chance to connect with. @esrasurvey.bsky.social

Hello from Utrecht, where the #ESRA2025 Conference is in full swing! 📊 We’re always happy to meet colleagues and researchers. So if you’re there, feel free to stop by our booth at any time for a chat! 👋 @esrasurvey.bsky.social

We are happy to share this recent publication with you that investigates the social integration of people aged 50 years and over: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

📢 New paper using #SHAREdata - congratulations on the publication @xuzong.bsky.social and colleagues!

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞. 👵👴 New research in the @amjepi.bsky.social using SHARE data tracks 20,000+ older adults across Europe. Women, single people, and those without children benefitted the most. 👉 bit.ly/3ZZvwTK

Really happy to hear that! 😊 Thank you and all the best for the new project @arianeophir.bsky.social!

📄 New publication in @socialindicators.bsky.social introducing a Social Integration Index for older Europeans using #SHAREdata 👇

For all our Dutch-speaking followers: In this well-produced video, Prof Koen Decanq (@uantwerpen.be ) - SHARE’s team lead in Flanders - takes us behind the scenes of his research and campus to explore how wellbeing after 50 is studied. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WbN...

📢 New publication using #SHAREdata!

Finnish SHARE seminar is underway. @innalisko.bsky.social and Ismo Linnosmaa @uniuef.bsky.social on stage! Great presentations and now discussion about methodological issues! @share-fi.bsky.social @share-eric.bsky.social @vaestoliitto.bsky.social @invest-flagship.bsky.social

📣CALL FOR PAPERS 📣 Workshop on the economics of ageing and pensions tinyurl.com/2wez4wp7 Where? Berlin @wzb.bsky.social 🐻 When? November 20-21 November 🍂 For whom? Researchers at all stages in their career Anything else? Accomodation & travel cost will be covered 🚅🏨 Please circulate!

💸 Wealthy Americans have about the same odds of survival as the poorest in Northern/Western Europe.​ This stark finding comes from a major study using SHARE and HRS data, published in the New England Journal of Medicine. 🔗 Read more: share-eric.eu/research-res... @kyriopoulos.bsky.social