Category: Doctoral researchers
The Methodological Potential of LLMs for Social Science Research
Large Language Models (LLMs) have attracted considerable attention due to their powerful and versatile capabilities across a wide range of fields. But what opportunities do they present for the research process? This one-day…
Digital Methods in Research 2026
Programme 20. January 2026, 2 – 4 pm Research data management: Well organised from research planning to results Dr. Sophie Stolzenberger (University of Regensburg) More detailed information will followGenerative AI in the doctorateProf…
Scientific Data Visualization
This workshop introduces researchers at any career level and students to effective scientific data visualization. Led by Ansgar Hudde, sociologist at the University of Cologne, the session explores how visualization not only…
Network Meeting 2026 of the bidt Graduate Center
The meeting begins with a welcome lunch, which is the perfect chance to get to know new faces and reconnect with colleagues. Subsequently, working groups are formed on various topics from the participants’ research areas.
The power of rules in the age of digital transformations: Understanding EU rules on DSA and DMA
In recent years, the European Union has enacted a series of important rules on digital services, markets, data and AI. Understanding the texts, their origins, and impact can help understand the normative dynamics of digitalization…
Application Consultation for Postdoctoral Positions at the bidt Graduate Centre and Digitalisation Labs
On the following dates, we offer personal consultations via WebEx to answer your questions about current calls for proposals: Wednesday, 22.10.2025 | 15:00 – 16:30 Uhr Thursday, 13.11.2025 | 14:00 – 15:30 Uhr Thursday,…
Agentic AI for Practical Research
Date: 24.09.25 Time: 10-12 und 14-16 Uhr Speaker: Severin Kacianka from fortiss Course language: English Previous experience: Having worked with data of all sorts; also otherquestions and problems that might be tackled by applying…
Copyright in Academia
Date: 02.12.2025 Duration: Four hours, 9am-1pm Course language: English Subject of the course: Basically German law, but much of the law is influenced by European law or international law, i.e. the main features are also applicable…
Understanding instead of measuring – insights into qualitative methods
Qualitative research methods play a particularly important role in interdisciplinary digitalisation research. They capture the subjective perspectives, experiences and attributions of meaning of the actors involved and thus…
From Awareness to Action: Addressing Discrimination and Power in Academia
Academia is deeply intertwined with power structures and discrimination, shaping not only institutional cultures and career trajectories but also research theory and methodologies. This interactive workshop will critically…