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Multidisciplinary social scientist with a background in business, economics and sociology.
Statistical programmer, data scientist and open-source aficionado.
Job hopper turned freelancer.
My story
Dr Laura Nurski is a quantitative social scientist specialising in the interplay between technology and the labour market. As the Head of the Future of Work Programme at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), she leads research on how artificial intelligence and digitalisation are reshaping jobs, skills, and organisations.
Laura’s multidisciplinary academic background includes a PhD in Economics, a Master of Advanced Studies in Economics, and a Master of Business Engineering, all from KU Leuven. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Sociology, focusing on quantitative analysis and social data science.
Her professional journey spans roles as a data scientist in the financial and retail sectors, an organisation design researcher at Workitects, and a lead on Future of Work at Bruegel. This diverse experience equips her with a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of work and technology.
Laura is passionate about translating complex research into actionable insights. She offers training sessions and keynotes aimed at helping organisations and individuals navigate the evolving landscape of work in the digital age.
Multidisciplinary education
M.Sc in Sociology: Quantitative analysis & Social Data Science
KU Leuven, exp. 2026
Master Class Organizational (re)design
Antwerp Management School, 2018
PhD in Economics
KU Leuven, 2015
M.Sc Advanced Studies in Economics
KU Leuven, 2009 - magna cum laude
M.Sc in Business Engineering
KU Leuven, 2007 - magna cum laude
Public & private experience
Future of Work - Head of Programme
CEPS
Expert labour market forecasting
KU Leuven
Future of Work - Lead
Bruegel
Organization design researcher
Workitects (Flanders Synergy)
Data Scientist
Financial & retail sector