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In GOVLAB010, science and practice come together at the intersection of governance, policy and organisational development to conduct research and learning.

We examine internal management of public organisations and their cooperation with civil society organisations, businesses and citizens.

The theme of City and Inequality pays attention to changing classes, crime, diversity, citizenship and quality of life, among others.

We examine social security and the labour market. We look in to policy, organisation, implementation and what changes in these have brought.

The Wellbeing and Virtual Environments Lab aims to encourage positive behavioural change and people's wellbeing with behavioural science, design and technology.

We do research on international politics and governance. How do governments and organisations respond to issues as the debate hardens and polarises?

The research theme Global Development looks at the effectiveness of development aid and the relationship between institutions, organisations and development.

BOLD Cities examines the consequences of digitisation and the rapid rise of data use in cities and the ethical and social issues involved.

Experimental public administration is the study of public administration issues with experiments, seeking possible effects of (policy) interventions.

Using design methods, the researchers from the theme of governance and sustainable behaviour aim to make concrete impact on sustainability.