Philippe Bocquier
@phbocquier.bsky.social
Demography: Migration & Health, Urbanisation, Africa, Europe. Stats: Event History Analysis, Causality. Other interests: Paleoanthropology. Other others: Paragliding, Salsa, Movies, Novels.
ORCID: 0000-0002-6278-0597
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ORCID: 0000-0002-6278-0597
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My latest research shows large social inequality in savings parents make for children 👶💶
Child savings accounts in France: social disparities are visible from birth
Read about study results in the November issue of #Population&Societies
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#INEDJournal
Read about study results in the November issue of #Population&Societies
www.ined.fr/en/publicati...
#INEDJournal
November 26, 2025 at 10:27 AM
My latest research shows large social inequality in savings parents make for children 👶💶
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Save the date!
📆Le 11/12, je ferai une présentation au forum sur les enjeux démographiques et l'inclusion socio-économique des migrants en Wallonie, organisé par le CRI Centre & Wapi.
📍 Place Mansart 21, 7100 La Louvière
👉 Participation gratuite, inscription obligatoire: lnkd.in/evY7aJ2k
📆Le 11/12, je ferai une présentation au forum sur les enjeux démographiques et l'inclusion socio-économique des migrants en Wallonie, organisé par le CRI Centre & Wapi.
📍 Place Mansart 21, 7100 La Louvière
👉 Participation gratuite, inscription obligatoire: lnkd.in/evY7aJ2k
November 26, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Save the date!
📆Le 11/12, je ferai une présentation au forum sur les enjeux démographiques et l'inclusion socio-économique des migrants en Wallonie, organisé par le CRI Centre & Wapi.
📍 Place Mansart 21, 7100 La Louvière
👉 Participation gratuite, inscription obligatoire: lnkd.in/evY7aJ2k
📆Le 11/12, je ferai une présentation au forum sur les enjeux démographiques et l'inclusion socio-économique des migrants en Wallonie, organisé par le CRI Centre & Wapi.
📍 Place Mansart 21, 7100 La Louvière
👉 Participation gratuite, inscription obligatoire: lnkd.in/evY7aJ2k
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Gaza: Study Reveals Unprecedented Losses of Life & Life Expectancy
Researchers from MPIDR & the Centre for Demographic Studies (CED) investigated the impact of the conflict in Gaza on mortality. Life expectancy 2024 fell to nearly half the level expected without the war. www.demogr.mpg.de/go/GazaLE
Researchers from MPIDR & the Centre for Demographic Studies (CED) investigated the impact of the conflict in Gaza on mortality. Life expectancy 2024 fell to nearly half the level expected without the war. www.demogr.mpg.de/go/GazaLE
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Gaza: Study Reveals Unprecedented Losses of Life & Life Expectancy
Researchers from MPIDR & the Centre for Demographic Studies (CED) investigated the impact of the conflict in Gaza on mortality. Life expectancy 2024 fell to nearly half the level expected without the war. www.demogr.mpg.de/go/GazaLE
Researchers from MPIDR & the Centre for Demographic Studies (CED) investigated the impact of the conflict in Gaza on mortality. Life expectancy 2024 fell to nearly half the level expected without the war. www.demogr.mpg.de/go/GazaLE
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Jimmy Cliff, crossing the river. RIP
Many rivers to cross - Jimmy Cliff
YouTube video by TheSunAnge
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November 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Jimmy Cliff, crossing the river. RIP
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Comment l’IA peut nous aider à dresser le portrait de la population parisienne d’il y a 100 ans
Comment l’IA peut nous aider à dresser le portrait de la population parisienne d’il y a 100 ans
La création d’une base de données à partir de l’ensemble des listes nominatives de la population parisienne de 1926, de 1931 et de 1936 ouvre de nouvelles perspectives à la recherche.
theconversation.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Comment l’IA peut nous aider à dresser le portrait de la population parisienne d’il y a 100 ans
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🎥A day in the life of a demographer
Last week was busy for DEMO members, with the organisation of our annual #QueteletSeminar & participation of our colleagues in 2 conferences in Antwerp (EAPS WG Register-Based Fertility research) & Vienna ( #WIC2025)
Discover the aftermovie of this packed week!
Last week was busy for DEMO members, with the organisation of our annual #QueteletSeminar & participation of our colleagues in 2 conferences in Antwerp (EAPS WG Register-Based Fertility research) & Vienna ( #WIC2025)
Discover the aftermovie of this packed week!
November 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🎥A day in the life of a demographer
Last week was busy for DEMO members, with the organisation of our annual #QueteletSeminar & participation of our colleagues in 2 conferences in Antwerp (EAPS WG Register-Based Fertility research) & Vienna ( #WIC2025)
Discover the aftermovie of this packed week!
Last week was busy for DEMO members, with the organisation of our annual #QueteletSeminar & participation of our colleagues in 2 conferences in Antwerp (EAPS WG Register-Based Fertility research) & Vienna ( #WIC2025)
Discover the aftermovie of this packed week!
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💔After a union dissolution, some will move to new housing; others will stay in the previously shared housing.
🏡In a study in collaboration with #Solidaris, #Belgium, we examine if moving is more associated with #mentalhealth struggles than staying.
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🏡In a study in collaboration with #Solidaris, #Belgium, we examine if moving is more associated with #mentalhealth struggles than staying.
📜 journalhss.com/wp-content/u...
journalhss.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
💔After a union dissolution, some will move to new housing; others will stay in the previously shared housing.
🏡In a study in collaboration with #Solidaris, #Belgium, we examine if moving is more associated with #mentalhealth struggles than staying.
📜 journalhss.com/wp-content/u...
🏡In a study in collaboration with #Solidaris, #Belgium, we examine if moving is more associated with #mentalhealth struggles than staying.
📜 journalhss.com/wp-content/u...
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Second day of the #QueteletSeminar 2025!
Yesterday, we had the opportunity to hear from the director of Statbel, Marie Vandresse.
We also had the tribute to Michel Loriaux & Hubert Gérard.
This afternoon, we'll have 2 sessions on data sources & demography & crises
Yesterday, we had the opportunity to hear from the director of Statbel, Marie Vandresse.
We also had the tribute to Michel Loriaux & Hubert Gérard.
This afternoon, we'll have 2 sessions on data sources & demography & crises
November 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Second day of the #QueteletSeminar 2025!
Yesterday, we had the opportunity to hear from the director of Statbel, Marie Vandresse.
We also had the tribute to Michel Loriaux & Hubert Gérard.
This afternoon, we'll have 2 sessions on data sources & demography & crises
Yesterday, we had the opportunity to hear from the director of Statbel, Marie Vandresse.
We also had the tribute to Michel Loriaux & Hubert Gérard.
This afternoon, we'll have 2 sessions on data sources & demography & crises
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The 2025 revision introduces a major innovation: integrating geospatial methods via the harmonized Degree of Urbanization with national urban definitions. This dual approach ensures consistent global measurement and sharper insights into settlement patterns for sustainable development
Today, launching the World Urbanization Prospects 2025 with new UN estimates and projections of urbanization for
237 countries and areas of the world & 12,000+ cities with 50,000+ inhabitants in 2025. www.un.org/development/... - see also new online datasets and plots: population.un.org/wup/
237 countries and areas of the world & 12,000+ cities with 50,000+ inhabitants in 2025. www.un.org/development/... - see also new online datasets and plots: population.un.org/wup/
Launch: World Urbanization Prospects 2025 | Population Division
The World Urbanization Prospects 2025 will be launched on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at 12:45 (EST).
www.un.org
November 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The 2025 revision introduces a major innovation: integrating geospatial methods via the harmonized Degree of Urbanization with national urban definitions. This dual approach ensures consistent global measurement and sharper insights into settlement patterns for sustainable development
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Today, launching the World Urbanization Prospects 2025 with new UN estimates and projections of urbanization for
237 countries and areas of the world & 12,000+ cities with 50,000+ inhabitants in 2025. www.un.org/development/... - see also new online datasets and plots: population.un.org/wup/
237 countries and areas of the world & 12,000+ cities with 50,000+ inhabitants in 2025. www.un.org/development/... - see also new online datasets and plots: population.un.org/wup/
Launch: World Urbanization Prospects 2025 | Population Division
The World Urbanization Prospects 2025 will be launched on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at 12:45 (EST).
www.un.org
November 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Today, launching the World Urbanization Prospects 2025 with new UN estimates and projections of urbanization for
237 countries and areas of the world & 12,000+ cities with 50,000+ inhabitants in 2025. www.un.org/development/... - see also new online datasets and plots: population.un.org/wup/
237 countries and areas of the world & 12,000+ cities with 50,000+ inhabitants in 2025. www.un.org/development/... - see also new online datasets and plots: population.un.org/wup/
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En analysant près de 8 000 recrutements à la maîtrise de conférences en France entre 2017 et 2024, Olivier Godechot, Rachel Issiakou, Yann Renisio et Adrien Rougier reviennent sur la question ancienne et controversée du localisme académique.
Le localisme universitaire, nouvelles évaluations
En analysant près de 8 000 recrutements à la maîtrise de conférences en France entre 2017 et 2024, Olivier Godechot, Rachel Issiakou, Yann Renisio et Adrien Rougier reviennent sur la question ancienne et controversée du localisme académique.
laviedesidees.fr
November 18, 2025 at 8:33 AM
En analysant près de 8 000 recrutements à la maîtrise de conférences en France entre 2017 et 2024, Olivier Godechot, Rachel Issiakou, Yann Renisio et Adrien Rougier reviennent sur la question ancienne et controversée du localisme académique.
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🔎The #QueteletSeminar 2025 starts tomorrow!
Over 3 days, we’ll explore definitions, measures, data & various approaches in demography.
This year’s edition includes a tribute to Michel Loriaux and Hubert Gérard, and features many contributions from DEMO members
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Over 3 days, we’ll explore definitions, measures, data & various approaches in demography.
This year’s edition includes a tribute to Michel Loriaux and Hubert Gérard, and features many contributions from DEMO members
⏬
November 18, 2025 at 7:45 AM
🔎The #QueteletSeminar 2025 starts tomorrow!
Over 3 days, we’ll explore definitions, measures, data & various approaches in demography.
This year’s edition includes a tribute to Michel Loriaux and Hubert Gérard, and features many contributions from DEMO members
⏬
Over 3 days, we’ll explore definitions, measures, data & various approaches in demography.
This year’s edition includes a tribute to Michel Loriaux and Hubert Gérard, and features many contributions from DEMO members
⏬
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🇧🇪On Thursday, Natacha Zimmer @natachazimmer.bsky.social will present on asylum migrants' residential mobility & employment insertion in Belgium.
🌍Ashira Menashe Oren will present joint work with Philippe Bocquier @phbocquier.bsky.social on return migration to Sub-Saharan African Countries
🌍Ashira Menashe Oren will present joint work with Philippe Bocquier @phbocquier.bsky.social on return migration to Sub-Saharan African Countries
November 17, 2025 at 7:43 AM
🇧🇪On Thursday, Natacha Zimmer @natachazimmer.bsky.social will present on asylum migrants' residential mobility & employment insertion in Belgium.
🌍Ashira Menashe Oren will present joint work with Philippe Bocquier @phbocquier.bsky.social on return migration to Sub-Saharan African Countries
🌍Ashira Menashe Oren will present joint work with Philippe Bocquier @phbocquier.bsky.social on return migration to Sub-Saharan African Countries
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🤰Next week, our colleague Denise Musni will present her work on "single women's poverty risks and income changes around childbirth" at the Meeting of the @eaps.bsky.social Working Group on Register-Based Fertility Research
📆17-18/11
📍Anvers
More info: www.eaps.nl/page/registe...
📆17-18/11
📍Anvers
More info: www.eaps.nl/page/registe...
November 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
🤰Next week, our colleague Denise Musni will present her work on "single women's poverty risks and income changes around childbirth" at the Meeting of the @eaps.bsky.social Working Group on Register-Based Fertility Research
📆17-18/11
📍Anvers
More info: www.eaps.nl/page/registe...
📆17-18/11
📍Anvers
More info: www.eaps.nl/page/registe...
Could be related to change in social media (TikTok, Instagram...) algorithm in the early 2000s?
The ultimate expression of poor mental health: The US is seeing a quiet but tragic surge in suicides among young children. For children aged 8-12, the suicide rate has tripled recently. Across all races, all regions, and both sexes, the child suicide rate has increased. Source: buff.ly/9uoXtgd
November 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Could be related to change in social media (TikTok, Instagram...) algorithm in the early 2000s?
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UPPI Professor Grace T. Cruz is currently at the Centre for Demographic Research (DEMO) at the Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium as a Visiting Lecturer. This visit is supported by the Visiting Lecturers and FSR-PhD School grant from DEMO-UCL.
November 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
UPPI Professor Grace T. Cruz is currently at the Centre for Demographic Research (DEMO) at the Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium as a Visiting Lecturer. This visit is supported by the Visiting Lecturers and FSR-PhD School grant from DEMO-UCL.
Why? Is it because it's half-price? 🤔
November 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Why? Is it because it's half-price? 🤔
If only it could happen so fast...
November 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
If only it could happen so fast...
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Our colleague, @didierndombe.bsky.social, is attending #ICFP2025 in Bogota!
He'll present his joint work with Ester Rizzi on domestic violence, reproductive coercion & unmet need for family planning among women in union in 🇨🇩 DCR
More about his session: icfp2025.dryfta.com/program-sche...
He'll present his joint work with Ester Rizzi on domestic violence, reproductive coercion & unmet need for family planning among women in union in 🇨🇩 DCR
More about his session: icfp2025.dryfta.com/program-sche...
November 3, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Our colleague, @didierndombe.bsky.social, is attending #ICFP2025 in Bogota!
He'll present his joint work with Ester Rizzi on domestic violence, reproductive coercion & unmet need for family planning among women in union in 🇨🇩 DCR
More about his session: icfp2025.dryfta.com/program-sche...
He'll present his joint work with Ester Rizzi on domestic violence, reproductive coercion & unmet need for family planning among women in union in 🇨🇩 DCR
More about his session: icfp2025.dryfta.com/program-sche...
I am using LLM basically to sort students' answers (after asking to create a table of verbatims). But my attempts at asking AI to mark is catastrophic, even with some criteria. We need to develop guidelines, not banning AI altogether.
While outlining what LLM uses they are allowed, I told my current students that I will never use LLMs for any class related activities, including correspondence and marking/feedback. They seemed reassured. Why I should even need to say that is just nuts though.
Eminently reasonable proposed principles for professors’ use of AI, from a student refusinggenai.wordpress.com/2025/08/29/a...
November 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I am using LLM basically to sort students' answers (after asking to create a table of verbatims). But my attempts at asking AI to mark is catastrophic, even with some criteria. We need to develop guidelines, not banning AI altogether.
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Mon entretien sur le pan-africanisme, Nkrumah, et l'ère des indépendances, en français, avec la publication en ligne afriquexxi: afriquexxi.info/L-epopee-Nkr...
L'épopée Nkrumah du Ghana à Harlem - Entretien
Dans un nouvel ouvrage, l’historien Howard French raconte l’épopée des luttes entrelacées pour la décolonisation de l’Afrique et pour les droits civiques des Noirs aux États-Unis, à travers le (…)
afriquexxi.info
November 2, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Mon entretien sur le pan-africanisme, Nkrumah, et l'ère des indépendances, en français, avec la publication en ligne afriquexxi: afriquexxi.info/L-epopee-Nkr...
AI are really good at summarizing, with minimum guidelines and checks. Are abstract really necessary now? 🤔 The paper might have been corrected, not necessarily generated, by AI. Original ideas are never generated by AI, let alone hallucinations.
So, all that said, sometimes I ask ChatGPT whether a paper has been LLM-generated. Should I use a different method? Some other available tool? Very open to suggestions.
Here is what ChatGPT tells me about an abstract I showed it. It seems reasonable (So confident! So manly!), but is it true? /4
Here is what ChatGPT tells me about an abstract I showed it. It seems reasonable (So confident! So manly!), but is it true? /4
November 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
AI are really good at summarizing, with minimum guidelines and checks. Are abstract really necessary now? 🤔 The paper might have been corrected, not necessarily generated, by AI. Original ideas are never generated by AI, let alone hallucinations.
Well, they should know, the story is at least 20-year old!
youtu.be/YbEQ7acb0IE?...
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November 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Well, they should know, the story is at least 20-year old!
youtu.be/YbEQ7acb0IE?...
youtu.be/YbEQ7acb0IE?...
Me, before and after marking students' work filled with #AI hallucinations and nonsense.
#academia #halloween
#academia #halloween
November 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Me, before and after marking students' work filled with #AI hallucinations and nonsense.
#academia #halloween
#academia #halloween
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