RESEARCH & REPORTS
Research, documentation and public knowledge
CONVIVIUM develops research and documentation addressing questions relevant to European civic life. Our work is intended to contribute evidence, context and analysis to public understanding and informed civic discussion.
Research outputs may include reports, analytical papers, briefings, working papers and other forms of documented public knowledge.
TYPES OF RESEARCH
CONVIVIUM may develop different forms of research and public documentation, according to the subject, purpose and stage of each project.
Research Reports
Substantive studies addressing specific questions, developments or areas of European civic life.
Analytical Papers
Focused analysis providing context, interpretation and evidence on matters of public interest.
Briefings
Concise research-based materials designed to make complex developments easier to understand.
Working Papers
Research in development, presented to encourage discussion, scrutiny and further inquiry.
PUBLICATIONS
A growing collection of research and documented public knowledge.
Research outputs will be added progressively as CONVIVIUM develops its research programme.
Reports
Research-based publications addressing specific questions and developments.
Briefings
Concise analytical materials focused on issues of current public interest.
Working Papers
Research and ideas presented for discussion, review and further development.
RESEARCH PRINCIPLES
Evidence, independence and transparency.
CONVIVIUM seeks to approach research with intellectual independence, careful documentation and respect for evidence.
Evidence
Research should be grounded in identifiable sources, documented evidence and clearly stated methods.
Independence
Research should encourage critical inquiry and remain open to scrutiny, alternative perspectives and reasoned disagreement.
Transparency
Where appropriate, sources, methodology and relevant limitations will be made visible to readers.