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Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis
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Since 1967, the Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis has provided social science methods training for hundreds of participants each year. Offering over 40 Courses in 2025, online and in-person

Learn more at: https://essexsummerschool.com/
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⏳ Just 1 week left to enrol in Essex Summer School online courses!

Applications for our online courses close on 18 July 2025.

📅 Courses will take place Monday 4 August – Friday 15 August 2025

Explore the full course list and secure your place now:
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July 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Thinking of joining us for Session 1? Apply by 20 June 2025! Now fully online:

1P Agent-Based Models (with Darren Schreiber)
🗓️ 1 week ⏱️ 17.5 hrs

1T Introduction to Programming & Simulation Methods for Computational Social Science (with Chris Fariss)
🗓️ 2 weeks ⏱️ 35 hrs

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June 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Move from theory to practice with 'Applied Discourse Analysis Methods' at ESS! Learn hands-on techniques for qualitatively analysing texts, policy documents & media with Dr. Lea Sgier.

In-person at Colchester campus, Session 2, 21 July – 1 August 2025:
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June 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Learn #SocialNetworkAnalysis this summer! 🔗👥
Introduction to Social Network Analysis with Dr John Barry Ryan at #ESS2025.
Explore influence, partial networks, R visualisations & survey design for network data.
➡️ essexsummerschool.com #DataScience #QuantMethods
Promotional flyer for the Essex Summer School course Introduction to Social Network Analysis, taught by Dr John Barry Ryan. The flyer explains that the course covers how individuals influence each other in social groups, using social network analysis and methods for cases where full network data isn’t available. It also includes collecting and analysing network data, creating R visualisations, and designing surveys. Includes a photo of Dr Ryan and the Essex Summer School logo.
June 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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New course for #ESS2025! 🎥🎙️📝
Analysing Multimodal Language Data for Quantitative Social Science
Learn to process & analyse video, audio, text & handwriting with advanced tools (OCR, speech recognition, transcription).
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Promotional flyer for the Essex Summer School course Analysing Multimodal Language Data for Quantitative Social Science, taught by Dr Nina Markl and Dr Charles Redmon. The flyer describes how the course covers analysis of multimodal data (video, audio, handwritten text) using advanced tools for transcription, speech recognition, and optical character recognition (OCR). Includes photos of both instructors and the Essex Summer School logo.
June 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Learn Bayesian data analysis for real-world social science applications! 📊
Join Dr Richard Morey this summer at the Essex Summer School: theory, t-tests, ANOVA, regression + hands-on with JAGS & Stan.
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#BayesianAnalysis #SocialScience #DataScience
Promotional flyer for the Essex Summer School course "Bayesian Analysis for the Social and Behavioural Sciences," taught by Dr Richard Morey. The text describes the course as a practical introduction to Bayesian data analysis for social sciences, covering core theory, t-tests, ANOVA, regression, and advanced techniques using JAGS and Stan with MCMC methods. Includes a photo of Dr Richard Morey and the Essex Summer School logo.
June 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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From basic text mining to advanced NLP, ESS offers introductory and advanced courses to elevate your quantitative text analysis toolkit this summer

Online/hybrid attendance options available!
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May 31, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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The Essex Summer School's Second Session runs July 21-August 1, online and in person.

Courses include Python, machine learning, spatial econometrics, IRT, causal inference, Bayesian analysis, ethnographic methods, and more!

Learn more:
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May 28, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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The Essex Summer School's First Session runs July 7-18, both online and in person.

Social science research methods courses in text analysis, mixed methods, survey design, panel data, discourse analysis, and more!

Learn more here:
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May 23, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Join our Introduction to Quantitative Methods in R course - perfect for social science students, researchers and professionals.

📅 7–18 July 2025
📍 University of Essex campus or online

🔗 Apply now: essexsummerschool.com/application/

#QuantMethods #RStats #SocialScience #DataSkills
May 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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🚀 Ready to model the complexity of the real world?
Join our Agent-Based Models course, taught by Darren Schreiber (@polneuro.bsky.social) from the University of Exeter

📅 7–11 July 2025
🌍 In-person or online

Apply now! essexsummerschool.com/application/

#SocialScience #ABM #NetLogo #DataAnalysis
May 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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📢 Our popular course '2Q Ethnography and Ethnographic Methods' is now available in HYBRID mode!

Whether you prefer to join us on campus or participate online from anywhere in the world, this course offers the flexibility to fit your schedule.

🔗 Learn more and register now: bit.ly/3YKkEZb
May 13, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Join our Introduction to Programming and Simulation for Computational Social Science course with @cjfariss.bsky.social from the University of Michigan.

💻Attend in person or online! 🌍

🔗 Enrol now!
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#EssexSummerSchool #HybridLearning #ComputationalSocialScience
May 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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🗺️Join our Methods for Fieldwork in Social Science course - 100% online, taught by experts from UCL & Essex.

🧠 Ideal for PhD students and researchers planning fieldwork
📅 2 weeks | 35 hrs | Learn from anywhere

🔗 Register now: essexsummerschool.com/application/
May 8, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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📢 Our April newsletter is here!

Get a taste of what’s coming this Summer - from our lively Welcome Night, Wivenhoe Pub Run and Sports Night, to the inspiring Harold Clarke Speaker Series featuring global thought leaders.

Read the newsletter here: bit.ly/4hpGWpF

#SSDA2025 #SocialScience
April 29, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Last chance to enrol! 🚨

Applications for Introduction to R and Basic Data Analysis close Monday, 28 April!

This hybrid course (1-16 May) introduces participants to the R programming environment & core data analysis skills.

Find out more & apply: bit.ly/3QN5A8A

#DataSkills
April 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Mixed Methods Research 📝

How do philosophical, ontological and epistemological positions shape research design?

This course offers a comprehensive foundation in mixed methods research for the social sciences.

Find out more & apply: bit.ly/4iqkOfo

#ESS2025
April 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Multilevel Models: Practical Applications

Curious about multilevel modelling but not sure where to start?

Learn to recognise, build & interpret multilevel models using MLwiN or R, through real-world examples & hands-on practice.

Find out more: bit.ly/3Yj5I4f

#ESS2025
April 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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🚀Introduction to Web Scraping & Data Management for Social Scientists 💻

Learn how to collect, manage and store data efficiently for high-quality research using tools like Elasticsearch, APIs, SQL, R & more!

Find out more & apply: bit.ly/4lfuk7C

#ESS2025 #DataScience
April 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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📢 Our March newsletter is here!

Highlights include:
🔹 New Courses – Hybrid, online & in-person options
🔹 Scholarships – Funding opportunities for graduate students
🔹 MA Programme – Discover our MA in Social Science Data Analysis

And more! Read the newsletter here: bit.ly/4hpGWpF

#ESS2025
March 28, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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New Course Alert! 🚀

Generative AI for Social Science Research

This course explores how to apply AI in social science research, from basic interactions to fine-tuning models for large-scale data analysis.

Find out more & apply: bit.ly/4l3nnGI

#ESS2025 #GenerativeAI
March 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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It's been one month since Essex Summer School applications opened! 🚀📊

Stay updated with our latest newsletter - featuring new courses, info on our MA program, scholarships, testimonials and more!

Link to newsletter: bit.ly/4hpGWpF

#ESS2025 #SocialScience #DataAnalysis
March 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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New Course Alert!🎉

Applied Discourse Analysis Methods for Social Sciences: From Theory to Practice

Explore key approaches to #discourseanalysis with Dr Lea Sgier, examining texts like interviews, policies & media through practical, interpretive exercises.

Find out more & apply: bit.ly/420SNVj
March 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Don’t miss your chance to join the Essex Summer School in Vancouver this June!

Join us from June 23-27, 2025, to advance your research skills with leading experts in quantitative and qualitative methods.

Applications are open until 23 May 2025.
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3XfsTfe

#ESS2025 #SFU
March 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Due to high demand, we've extended the deadlines for our Data Skills Courses!

New deadlines:
📅 Foundations of Data Literacy – 7 April
📅 Introduction to R – 28 April
📅 Intermediate Statistics with R – 2 June

Find out more & apply: bit.ly/3QN5A8A

#DataSkills
March 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM