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Hub for methodological collaboration and innovation in the social sciences
Soda Lab
About the Project
Our primary goal is to foster interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration, aiming to integrate the diversity of methodological approaches in social and data science research. Thereby, we strive to stimulate exchange and development of innovative analytical tools.
It is our mission to:
- Enhance our understanding of the influence of digital transformation on social scienceresearch and teaching.
- Explore new data sources and implement novel tools for analyzing existing data sources. Unlocking new avenues for exploration and discovery.
- Identify scientific standards that ensure responsible and transparent utilization of computational tools, benefiting both the scholarly community and society as a whole.
The Lab catalyzes the frontiers of interdisciplinary research, driving forward the integration of diverse methodologies and technologies to address pressing societal challenges. Through collaboration, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to ethical inquiry, the Soda Lab strives to shape a future where the insights gleaned from social and data science research pave the way for positive change and progress.
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Seminar series 2026/2027
The SodaLab lecture series will continue this semester: On five dates during the 2026/2027 winter semester, the Soda Lab cordially invites you to join us for a discussion on innovative methods in the social sciences.
find out more: Seminar series 2026/2027© Universität Bremen
Seminar series 2026
Following the highly successful 2025 Summer School for Women* in Political Methodology, the SodaLab lecture series will continue this semester: On four dates during the 2026 summer semester, the Soda Lab cordially invites you to join us for a discussion on innovative methods in the social sciences. The events will take place on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the BIGSSS Seminar Room (Unicom 7.3280) and will be hybrid to allow for presentations and participation from around the world.
find out more: Seminar series 2026
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Summer School for Women* in Political Methodology 2025
is hosted by several female researchers from various European Universities. The Summer School has the aim of establishing a European network of women working in political methodology and data science.
During the 7-day program, the Summer School seeks to promote technical skills, provide mentorship, and encourage networking and peer support for women working with quantitative social scientific research methods, in particular in Political Science.
The final day of the Summer School is always dedicated to a supervised workshop during which fellows have the opportunity to brainstorm, develop, and be mentored on a project of their choice. This might include a data visualization project, writing code, or analyzing data.
find out more: Summer School for Women* in Political Methodology 2025