Make it Strong is an interactive workshop introducing the Strong Pillar of the NextGeneration Programme, with a focus on how social science research can support policies that strengthen education, employment, and family outcomes, promote intergenerational equality, and contribute to a more resilient society for the young generation across Europe. 

The workshop combines short expert presentations with guided, practical activities, creating space for exchange between academic researchers and policy experts. Participants are invited to engage actively in discussions and collaborative group work, applying key theoretical frameworks and European social data to concrete, policy-relevant research questions.

Academic experts introduce core concepts and models underpinning the Strong Pillar, alongside an overview of major European surveys such as the European Social Survey (ESS), European Values Study (EVS), Generations and Gender Programme (GGP), and the CRONOS-3 dataset. Experts from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) will share insights into how social research informs evidence-based policymaking at the European level. 

Participants work in small groups to explore research ideas, identify suitable data sources, and outline feasible analytical approaches. Guided group sessions support preliminary analyses and the preparation of short presentations or visual summaries. The workshop concludes with group presentations and discussion, fostering reflection and exchange across academic and policy perspectives.

Register here: https://infra4nextgen.com/events/make-it-strong-workshop/