Life trajectories of wealth, health and well-being diverge. Multiculturalism and migration complicate civic life and solidarity. Neighborhoods become segregated. Digitalization and datafication open new opportunities but also intensify polarization. Making sense of social inequality is a constitutive task of social sciences and humanities. INEQ – Helsinki Inequality Initiative is a strategic, multidisciplinary research initiative of the University of Helsinki. This initiative brings together academics whose work enhances an in-depth understanding of causes and consequences of intersecting inequalities. INEQ is shaped by three interrelated themes: recognition, representation, responses.

INEQ – Helsinki Inequality Initiative brings together scholars and other actors to explore the global challenge of inequality through seminars, workshops and teaching.

News from the INEQ and research on inequality.

Events organised by INEQ and collaborators. Events listed here are open to the public. Registration may be required.