In 2025, in response to requests from past editions' participants, we are introducing five new and updated courses.Read full descriptions of the courses and register online on our website.
Master LLMs for social research. This course covers theory and practicals, from content analysis to research automation. Learn to cluster text, simulate surveys, and use LLMs as research assistants. Hands-on labs with live coding.
Master qualitative research design. Navigate trade-offs in case studies. Learn to apply & combine designs for rigour. Apply designs to published work and your own research. Explore exploratory and explanatory designs. Learn to craft robust qualitative studies.
Master survey design from start to finish. Learn sampling, question formulation, cross-cultural adaptation, fieldwork, and data publication. Practical exercises guide you through the survey lifecycle. Gain insights from experts with experience in major international surveys.
Learn to design and implement social science experiments. From hypothesis to data analysis, cover lab, field, and survey experiments. Explore causality, validity, and ethics. Practical sessions include designing and running your own experiment.
Learn to build compelling social theories. Through practical exercises and case comparisons, explore theorisation as an abductive process. Apply new skills to your own research. Develop interesting explanations for social phenomena.
