Science can be studied – discover how we do it

The sociology of science provides insight into how social factors impact scientific processes. It focuses on social relationships, structures, norms and values, as well as their overall impact on scientific processes, research organisations, scientists and society.

Who we are 

We are a team of experienced researchers and experts in a variety of social science domains. Our research focuses on the social aspects of science and higher education. We use quantitative and qualitative methods to study and analyse academic concepts, job markets and the impact of scientific research on societies.

What we do

• We study and analyse academic and scientific concepts, and job markets. 
• We publish and create reports for the public and private sectors.
• We collaborate with IT experts at OPI to develop and update popular information systems, such as the Polish Graduate Tracking System (ELA).

What we offer

We can conduct research, and prepare analyses and reports on science in Poland and globally. Below are some of the research areas we can explore:

• Science in Poland – expert analyses with diverse variables that present the current state of Polish science.
• Academia – the ethos of science, the social capital of scientists, dropout rates and administrative staff at higher education institutions.
• Women in family life and the job market – the gender pay gap, migration and parenthood, women’s entrepreneurship, and the study of women’s careers in science.
• Bibliometric analyses and evaluations of AI advancements.

Our projects

• The Polish Graduate Tracking System (ELA).
• Academic mobility and scientists’ careers. 
• The Polish National Innovation System.

Selected publications: Demand for Teacher Education Programmes; Dropout at Polish Higher Education Institutions; The Development of Artificial Intelligence in the Science and Higher Education Sector; Science in Poland – a periodical report on the key characteristics of the science sector in Poland.