KOMEX tinyurl.com/hellokomex are organized by the University of Konstanz, in collaboration with the Methods Excellence Network @methodsnet.bsky.social and led by Eva Thomann @evathomann.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalidhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mftmbuvqls2fTo every instructor and teaching assistant who made #komex2026 possible: Thank you. For your expertise. For your patience. For your dedication. For creating spaces where learning happens. For caring deeply about methods education. #komex2026 was extraordinary because of you. With gratitude 💙27 Feb 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftmbuvqls2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mfquu7yxjk2mHybrid roundtable at #KOMEX2026 on AI-assisted research discussing transparency, rigor, documentation, and integrity. Great exchange across econometrics, data science, public administration, and research design. Thank you to our panelists and to everyone who participated with insightful questions.26 Feb 2026 09:25 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfquu7yxjk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mfp64myww227🧵 #KOMEX2025 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award goes to Jördis Strack 🏆 1/ Jördis was TA for Introduction to Python and Text-as-Data Methods in Python ⭐ She stepped up and led the seminar with remarkable professionalism.25 Feb 2026 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfp64myww227https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mfp5t5dmss27🧵 #KOMEX2025 Outstanding Course Award goes to @na-wehl.bsky.social 1/ for "A Hands-on Introduction to Longitudinal and Panel Data Analysis" Students knew from session 1 they were in expert hands. @uni-konstanz.de @excinequality.bsky.social @methodsnet.bsky.social25 Feb 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfp5t5dmss27https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mfouvwtfts22🔴 we are starting soon tune in at 16:00 CET, details ⬇️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Feb 2026 14:21 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfouvwtfts22https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mfodq6hwnk2yTHIS AFTERNOON 🎯 #KOMEX2026 roundtable: can we have both productivity AND integrity in the AI age? Join us to find out. 🏆 awards ceremony at 16:00 🎤 panel discussion hybrid: konstanz + online this is THE conversation right now, don't miss.25 Feb 2026 09:13 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfodq6hwnk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mfmvaivhd22y🎓 11 intensive methods courses 👥 200+ participants 🌍 13+ countries represented (instructors) 🌎 participants from around the world ☕ Countless cups of coffee consumed 💡 Infinite "aha!" moments Day 2 of #komex2026 is done. @uni-konstanz.de @excinequality.bsky.social @methodsnet.bsky.social24 Feb 2026 19:21 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmvaivhd22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mfkbfu4gok2uday 1 of #komex2026 main courses: ✅ classrooms full, zoom rooms buzzing, coffee consumed, methods being learned researchers from around the world diving into new knowledge the intensive phase has begun here we go 🚀 @uni-konstanz.de @methodsnet.bsky.social @excinequality.bsky.social23 Feb 2026 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkbfu4gok2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mfjb6q4n7s24Shoutout to everyone starting #komex2026 main/compact courses today! You're about to learn from some of the best methodologists in Europe. Konstanz or online, you're part of this 🌍 🚀 Let's build that methods excellence together!23 Feb 2026 08:45 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfjb6q4n7s24https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mfcflnwx5g23🎯 wednesday komex roundtable topic: can we have both productivity AND integrity in the age of AI? lena janys, david garcia, eva thomann, moderated by peter selb 🏅 also: awards ceremony for best course/TA from last year 🗓️ 25 Feb 16:00 CET, hybrid this is THE conversation right now20 Feb 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfcflnwx5g23https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mfceswaeeh2wmark your calendars for the #komex2026 welcome session! 🗓️ monday 16:00 CET 📍 hybrid (konstanz + online) part 1: welcome from methodsnet, quiz, intros part 2: breakout rooms honestly the best part of methods training is meeting other researchers see you there? 👋20 Feb 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfceswaeeh2whttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mfcdvy5esz2s#komex2026 week 1: done ✅ short courses wrapped. researchers learned Python, R, LLMs, ML, survey design, systematic reviews, and NVivo. foundations: built. but we're just getting started main courses launch monday this is where we go from "i learned this method" to "i can apply this method"20 Feb 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfcdvy5esz2shttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mexwdrbqus2t⏳ONE WEEK is left until our #KOMEX2026 main and compact courses start. the registration is still possible until 22 Feb, a few seats remain. don't miss your chance to join excellent and affordable courses: https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/view/komex/3seminars16 Feb 2026 11:15 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mexwdrbqus2thttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3meqnxqszk22o👀 hottest #komex2026 courses: 🔥 high-demand spots are filling fast researchers want cutting-edge AI and rigorous comparative methods ⏰ 1 week left to register online + in-person options €240-€540 all include microcredentials don't sleep on this → https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/view/komex/3seminars13 Feb 2026 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqnxqszk22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3menu2aeuik2u🔴 LIVE roundtable: AI, research integrity, and productivity feb 25 @ 16:00 CET can we do rigorous, transparent research while using AI tools? 4 top methodologists discuss: → lena janys → david garcia → peter selb → @evathomann.bsky.social hybrid event (@uni-konstanz.de + livestream)12 Feb 2026 11:07 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3menu2aeuik2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3melvlyz6n22f🎓 #KOMEX2026 starting next week! short online courses still open for registration (€240): fine-tuning LLMs 🤖 intro to python/r 💻 machine learning 📊 survey design 📋 thematic analysis 🔍 perfect for phd students & early career researchers: https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/view/komex/3seminars11 Feb 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3melvlyz6n22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3me72sia6os2w🧮 Curious about computational methods but hesitant? This #KOMEX2026 course is built for that exact moment. Foundational, guided, and project-based. 📅23 - 25 Feb 🌐Online Register here: https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/mc-ekomex-introduction-computational-social-science @methodsnet.bsky.social @uni-konstanz.de @excinequality.bsky.social06 Feb 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3me72sia6os2whttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mdnkftqqos25#KOMEX2026 is designed to be an inclusive and welcoming learning space, bringing together PhD & ERC researchers. With affordable fees and interactive formats, the main and compact courses offer from intro to advanced methods training. 🗓 Register by 22 Feb: https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/view/komex/3seminars30 Jan 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdnkftqqos25https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mdi6cxj77c2qShort online courses at #KOMEX2026 begin in three weeks — focused, hands-on, and fully online. 💡Registration is still open. Last seats remain. Secure your spot now: https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/view/komex/3seminars28 Jan 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdi6cxj77c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3md3y44psn22c⏳ #KOMEX2026 is just one month away! There are spots available in our Main & Compact courses, both online and in person. 🧠 Before that, we’re also offering online short courses on 19–20 February. Check out the track combos below. 🔗 Details & registration: https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/view/komex/3seminars23 Jan 2026 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3md3y44psn22chttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mcrvperfqk2u🚨Today (19.01) is the final day of early bird registration for #KOMEX2026. Browse our excellent and affordable courses and secure your spot now: https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/view/komex/3seminars19 Jan 2026 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcrvperfqk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mck6u7jnws2z3 days left until early-bird registration for KOMEX 2026 closes. Several courses are already in high demand: Survey Experiments, AI-assisted Text Analysis, LLM fine-tuning, Case Study Design, QCA, and NVivo. Register now and secure your spot: https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/komex/konstanz-methods-excellence-workshops16 Jan 2026 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mck6u7jnws2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mchqzlmoss2dWith early-bird registration closing soon, several #KOMEX2026 courses are shaping up as small, highly interactive learning environments. Especially: 🖥️ Introduction to Computational Social Science: https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/mc-ekomex-introduction-computational-social-science 🐍 Introduction to Python: https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/microcredential-ekomex-introduction-python15 Jan 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mchqzlmoss2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mchqugjhdk2dSome #KOMEX2026 online courses will run with smaller cohorts, allowing for more discussion, feedback, and interaction: 🧭 Doing Fieldwork in Challenging Contexts: https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/microcredential-ekomex-doing-fieldwork-challenging-contexts 🪞 Interpretive Methods: https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/microcredential-ekomex-interpretive-methods 📅 23-27 Feb Register now and save.15 Jan 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mchqugjhdk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mca7rixo5k2d⌛A week is left until the early-bird registration closes at #KOMEX2026. Register now and secure your spot for the excellent and affordable methods training: https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/view/komex/3seminars12 Jan 2026 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:vomw7f7rtcb4mozlthpixvlw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mca7rixo5k2d