Seasonal Schools (Summer & Winter)
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Computational Statistics
Course by University of St. Gallen on computational statistics focused on data mining and modeling of large, high-dimensional datasets using modern statistical and machine learning methods. Covers regression, nonparametric models, trees, splines, additive models, neural networks, and resampling techniques like bootstrap and cross-validation. Emphasizes model building, evaluation, and handling challenges
- #Statistics #Methods #ComputationalMethods #Regression
ICON•S Winter/Summer School
A ten-day programme by ICON•S – The International Society of Public Law in Sydney offering workshops, mentoring, and training for junior public law scholars on research, writing, publishing, and democratic institutions.
- #Methods #Democracy
Toulouse Summer School in Quantitative Social Sciences
An interdisciplinary programme by Toulouse School of Economics & Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse for PhD students in economics and social sciences, offering in-person training in quantitative social science methods.
- #Quantitative #Methods
SICSS-ODISSEI Summer School on Computational Social Science
A two-week intensive programme by ODISSEI, Erasmus Graduate School of Social Sciences and the Humanities and Erasmus University Rotterdam, offering advanced computational social science methods and group research projects.
- #Methods #ComputationalMethod #Python
Doctoral Research – Developing Transdisciplinary Practice
A programme by CHARM‑EU at Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland, training doctoral researchers in transdisciplinary approaches to real-world challenges.
- #Democracy #Politics
Democracy in Crisis
Challenges to Democracy by University of Westminster: a module examining contemporary threats to democracy worldwide, including anti-politics in industrial nations and movements like the Arab Spring.
- #Democracy #Politics
Meta-analyses and Meta-studies: Research Synthesis and Generalizability
Course by University of St. Gallen on research synthesis methods, focusing on meta-analysis, meta-studies, and related techniques for estimating effect sizes, heterogeneity, and publication bias. Includes practical analysis in R and discussion of newer approaches like single-paper meta-analysis and designing studies for effect distribution.
- #MetaAnalysis #Methods #MetaStudies
MethodsNET Summer School with CEU
An intensive programme by MethodsNET in partnership with Central European University offering research-methods courses for PhD and postdoctoral researchers, including text analysis, discourse networks, and multilevel modelling.
- #Methods #TextAnalysis #DataAnalysis
Democracy, Inequality and Minorities Summer School
A programme by University of Geneva examining inequalities in democratic systems, focusing on minority groups, participation, outcomes, and institutional solutions to enhance equality.
- #Democracy #Politics
Digital Methods Summer School
Digital Methods Initiative Summer Course by Amsterdam University: an intensive program teaching internet research methods to study societal conditions and cultural change.
- #DigitalMethods #DataAnalysis
Foundations of Machine Learning with Applications in Python
Machine Learning Course by Tinbergen Institute & Business Data Science: a fast-paced introduction to machine-learning methods, covering theory and practical applications like regression, clustering, and neural networks, with hands-on case studies in Python.
- #Methods #DataAnalysis #Statistics #Quantitative #Python
Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis
A programme by University of Essex offering courses in quantitative and qualitative social science methods, with opportunities to build skills and networking.
- #Methods #Qualitative #Quantitative
Democracy, Peace & Conflict Academy
A programme by Georgetown University exploring how democracies manage conflict, including elections, polarization, and peaceful power transitions through interactive learning.
- #Elections #Politics #Democracy
Data Science: Statistical Programming with R
Introductory course on using R and RStudio for data manipulation, visualization, statistical analysis, and reproducible reporting with R Markdown. Covers tidyverse workflows, generalized linear models, and techniques like bootstrapping, with hands-on exercises for all levels by Utrecht University.
- #RCode #DataVisualization #Statistics #DataAnalysis
Digital Methods
Digital Methods Course by The University of Manchester: an introduction to digital research tools and techniques for studying culture and society, including their development, uses, and limitations.
- #DigitalMethods #Methods
Mixed Methods in Social Network Analysis
Social Network Analysis with Mixed Methods by The University of Manchester: a course combining qualitative and quantitative approaches to collect, analyse, and interpret social network data, linking theory with practical applications.
- #MixedMethods #DataAnalysis #DataVisualization
Data Analysis in R
Data Analysis with R by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: an intensive two-week course teaching R programming and statistical modeling, including linear and generalized linear models, PCA, clustering, and data interpretation through hands-on exercises and assignments.
- #RProgramming #RCode #Statistics
Python Fundamentals for Machine Learning
Introduction to Machine Learning with Python by Aarhus University: a course covering Python programming, data handling, visualization, and core machine-learning concepts, including supervised and unsupervised learning, key algorithms, model evaluation, and hands-on implementation.
- #Python #DataVisualization #DataAnalysis
Data Science: Programming with Python
Python for Data Science by Utrecht University: a beginner-friendly course introducing Python programming, data handling with pandas, and data visualization with matplotlib, combined with hands-on exercises and project work.
- #Python #DataAnalysis
Introduction to Multilevel Analysis
Course on multilevel analysis for continuous outcomes, focusing on hierarchical data structures where individuals are nested within social groups. Covers theory and applied examples, including multilevel modelling and extensions to longitudinal data analysis by Utrecht University.
- #RCode #MultilevelAnalysis #DataAnalysis
New Media and the Digitalisation of Everyday Life
Digital Media in Modern Society by Amsterdam University: a 3-week program exploring how digital media shapes society, culture, politics, and everyday life, including its individual and societal impacts.
- #Politics #DigitalLiteracy
Data Science: Applied Text Mining and Natural Language Processing
Intensive course by Utrecht University Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences on text mining and NLP in social sciences, covering methods from preprocessing to deep learning with hands-on Python tools.
- #TextMining #Methods #Python
Data Visualisation with Python and AI
Data Visualization Course by Tallinn University: a two-week program teaching how to design, interpret, and communicate data through effective and ethical visualizations using theory, Python, and real-world projects.
- #Python #AI #DataVisualization
Politics of Global Development
Politics and Development by UCL: a three-week module exploring the intersection of politics and global development, covering institutions, conflict, trade, aid, migration, and the role of donors and NGOs.
- #politics #theory
Statistics with R and RStudio
Introductory statistics course by University College London using R/RStudio, covering data analysis, visualization, and interpretation with no prior advanced math required. Includes topics from descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing to regression, multivariate analysis, and model optimization. Also examines proper use and limitations of statistics in real-world contexts.
- #RCode #DataVisualization #DataAnalysis #Statistics
GESIS Summer School in Survey Methodology
Summer School in Survey Methodology 2026 by GESIS: a leading program offering courses in survey design, data analysis, and research methods. Learn topics like questionnaire design, causal inference, data science, sampling, and software tools (R, Stata), while networking with international experts and peers.
- #RCode #Stata #ResearchDesign #DataAnalysis #Methods
Guardians of Democracy: Comparative Constitutional Law in an Age of Democratic Backsliding
Guardians of Democracy: Comparative Constitutional Law by Aarhus University: a course exploring how constitutional institutions and courts uphold democratic governance and respond to threats of democratic backsliding.
- #Politics #Democracy
Strengthening Democracies: Building Resilience and Resistance to Information Disorders
Information Disorder and Media Resilience by University of Tartu: a two-week summer school examining disinformation, hybrid threats, and AI-generated content, combining media theory, critical analysis, and practical strategies to strengthen public discourse.
- #Politics #Democracy
Survey Research: Design, Implementation and Data Processing
Introductory course on modern survey methodology covering design, data collection, questionnaire testing, and analysis techniques, including nonresponse and scale construction. Emphasizes best practices across all survey phases and explores international and longitudinal surveys with expert guidance by Utrecht University.
- #Methods #Survey #DataCollection #Questionnaire
Survey Research: Statistical Analysis and Estimation
Advanced course on modern survey analysis covering estimation, survey quality, and reduction of Total Survey Error, with hands-on methods in R and applications to large-scale datasets. Focuses on sampling, nonresponse, weighting, and complex survey design, combining lectures with practical computer sessions by Utrecht University.
- #RCode #Statistics #Survey #Methods
Content Analysis and Natural Language Processing
A one-week summer school workshop by USI Lugano offering hands-on training in content analysis and NLP using R on social science text data.
- #ContentAnalysis #RCode #DataAnalysis
Introduction to Data Analytics in R
Introductory course by Maastricht University in data analytics using R and RStudio, focusing on basic programming, data management, analysis, and visualization for beginners with no coding background. Covers core R objects, control flow, and practical data handling through lectures and hands-on assignments in a condensed one-week format.
- #RCode #DataAnalysis #DataManagement
Introduction to Data Analytics in R – Online
Introductory online course by Maastricht University in data analytics using R and RStudio, focusing on basic programming, data management, analysis, and visualization for beginners with no coding background. Covers core R objects, control flow, and practical data handling through lectures and hands-on assignments in a condensed one-week format.
- #RCode #DataAnalysis #DataManagement
Introduction to Data Analytics in R
Introductory course by Maastricht University in data analytics using R and RStudio, focusing on basic programming, data handling, analysis, and visualization for complete beginners. Covers core R objects, control flow, and practical data work through lectures and hands-on tutorials.
- #RCode #DataVisualization #DataAnalysis
Survey Design
Course by European Consortium for Political Research on survey design and methodology covering the full survey lifecycle, including sampling, questionnaire design, measurement, survey experiments, and data quality assessment using a Total Survey Error framework. Focuses on evaluating and improving survey validity and reliability through real-world examples, best practices, and hands-on
- #Methods #Survey #Questionnaires #DataAnalysis
ECPR Methods School
An intensive programme by ECPR at Jagiellonian University offering expert-led training in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods for social scientists.
- #Methods #Quantitative #Qualitative
Modelling the Dynamics of Intensive Longitudinal Data
Intensive Longitudinal Data Analysis Course by Utrecht University: an e-learning program on analysing behavioural data from ESM, EMA, and wearables, covering time series and multilevel modelling to study dynamic processes over time.
- #Modelling #DataAnalysis
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