Research Institute for Work and Society
About HIVA
HIVA specialises in academic and policy-oriented research. It is a multidisciplinary research institute which is associated with K.U.Leuven.
Research
Applied and policy-oriented research is our most important asset. HIVA’s expertise encompasses the following research themes:
- Work and Organisation
- Labour Market
- Poverty and Social Integration
- Civil Society and Social Economy
- Migration
- Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development
- Education and Lifelong Learning
- Development Cooperation
- Welfare State
- Housing
Training
HIVA seeks to translate its research work into a broader offering of education and training. To this end, it organises conferences and study days. HIVA researchers are also regularly invited to participate as speakers in external training initiatives.
Publications and more
You can view the most recent publications and other multimedia products, browse through them by theme or conduct a free search on the website.
