SHARE with Bella Struminskaya

In this episode of the ODISSEI podcast, we’re joined by Bella Struminskaya to dive into the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE). Bella explains what SHARE is, why it was created, and the vital role it plays in understanding the lives of older Europeans.

We’ll explore the history of SHARE, what makes this study so valuable for researchers and policymakers, and the challenges it faces moving forward. We also discuss how ODISSEI supports SHARE, and how it connects to other data infrastructures like LISS, CBS microdata, and more.

Affiliations: 

• Bella Struminskaya – Associate Professor at the Department of Methodology & Statistics, Utrecht University. She is a country team lead for the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE ERIC)
• Dr. Tom Emery – Executive Director of ODISSEI, the Dutch National Infrastructure for Social Science; Associate Professor, Department of Public Administration and Sociology of Erasmus University, Rotterdam

Useful links:
https://share-eric.eu/

What is ODISSEI Podcast?

ODISSEI is the National Research Infrastructure for Social Sciences in the Netherlands, providing access to data, expertise, and computational tools for researchers. With a network of 51 member organizations and key partners like CBS, DANS, eScience Center, SURF, and Centerdata, ODISSEI supports the growing field of computational social science.

In each episode, we cover topics like data access, research tools, and collaborative efforts that shape our understanding of society. Tom Emery, the Executive Director, engages experts in informal conversations, offering listeners an accessible look at how social science infrastructure supports innovative, impactful research.

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