Latest news Keep up-to-date with our latest releases or filter the news archive. Filter content display Please select a category Call Corporate Data Events Fieldwork Impact Methods Questionnaire Reports Clear selection Read article:Mode switch advisers appointed Four experts have been appointed by the European Social Survey (ESS) to advise on the planned switch from in-person to self-completion data collection. Methods14 November 2022 | 1 min read Read article:Electronic Questionnaire Device A report has been published on the European Social Survey (ESS) website about the experience of using an Electronic Questionnaire Device during the pandemic. Methods01 August 2022 | 1 min read Read article:ESS announces change to data collection methodology The European Social Survey (ESS) General Assembly has endorsed a plan to transition data collection from face-to-face interviews to a ‘web first self-completion’ design. Methods31 May 2022 | 1 min read Read article:Round 8 quality matrix now available Analysis of the processes and outcomes of implementing the eighth iteration of the European Social Survey (ESS) - fielded in late 2016 and early 2017 - is now available. Methods25 July 2019 | 1 min read Read article:Measures to prevent data falsification A working paper that assesses ways to address possible data falsification in the European Social Survey (ESS) has been published on our website. Methods12 April 2019 | 2 min read