Research activities and expertise
Our offer
Research activities & expertise
We offer comprehensive support in the field of social and educational research — from expert analyses and consultancy to independently conducting research and evaluation projects at national and international level.
Expert reports & academic consultancy
Social research · Education · Ethical management
We produce reliable scientific expert reports and opinions for educational institutions, organisations and public bodies — both in the field of social research and on questions of values-based management.
Social research expertise
Analyses and opinions grounded in empirical data, academic literature and established social research methodologies.
Educational expertise
Specialist analyses of educational systems, curricula, education policies and institutional arrangements.
Ethical & values-based management
Consultancy on building organisational cultures grounded in shared values, ethical standards and responsible leadership.
Research planning & organisation
Quantitative · Qualitative · Conferences
Together with our clients, we plan and carry out research projects at every phase — from conceptualisation through data collection to the interpretation of results. We act as methodological partner or independent research provider.
Quantitative & qualitative research
Selection of appropriate methodology, instrument design, data collection and analysis, and presentation of findings.
Academic conference organisation
Sourcing speakers, coordinating the scientific programme, logistics and full management of research and sectoral conferences.
Expert recruitment & coordination
Identifying and recruiting domain experts for research projects, expert panels and advisory committees.
International studies & projects
Comparative studies · EU projects · Consultancy
We lead and participate in international research projects, comparative studies and systemic analyses — collaborating with partners across Europe in the capacity of project leader or partner organisation.
Evaluation studies
Comprehensive studies assessing the effectiveness of programmes, policies and educational interventions across different national contexts.
Comparative analyses
Comparative research on educational systems, institutional arrangements and education policies at European scale.
Strategic consultancy
Expert consultancy for decision-makers, institutions and organisations planning systemic changes or the implementation of new solutions.
Evaluation of educational processes & institutions
Planning · Conducting · Supporting evaluation
We offer the full spectrum of evaluation services for educational institutions — from advisory support at the planning stage through independently conducting evaluations to supporting institutions in their own evaluation activities.
Evaluation planning consultancy
Assistance in designing evaluation frameworks, selecting indicators, formulating evaluation questions and choosing appropriate data collection methods.
Independent evaluation delivery
Full evaluation delivery on commission — from data collection through to a final report with recommendations for the institution.
Supporting internal evaluations
Methodological support for institutions conducting internal evaluations — training, consultancy and review of research instruments.
Research cycle – how we work
01
Diagnosis & planning
Needs analysis, research conceptualisation, methodology selection
02
Design & instruments
Instrument design, sampling, piloting
03
Data collection
Field research, interviews, surveys, observations
04
Analysis & report
Data analysis, interpretation of results, recommendations