@komex
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.social
After an intense but fun week with teaching (me) or participating in (everyone else) "A hands-on introduction to Longitudinal and Panel Data Analysis" at @komex.bsky.social we all deserve (even more than usually) a relaxing weekend.
To 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 💙
Today's the last day of our @komex.bsky.social course, "Doing Fieldwork in Challenging Contexts" with @xiananj.bsky.social and @surajtelange.bsky.social. What a week of thoughtful and emotional discussions we've had! Our participants are doing inspirational work - its been a privilege to teach them!
Hybrid 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.
Wow Wow Wow! Super happy & honoured to receive this "outstanding @komex.bsky.social course award" for my course "A hands-on introduction to longitudinal and panel data analysis" of last year!
4/ plot twist: this was Nadja's FIRST iteration teaching this course
Already exceptional, already setting the standard.
She made a challenging subject accessible, relevant, and inspiring
Congratulations, @na-wehl.bsky.social! Well deserved 🎉 We're lucky to have you at #KOMEX2026!
3/ What made her stand out:
⭐ methodological excellence (clear notebooks, code, slides)
⭐ pedagogical mastery (personalized mentoring, supervised assignments)
⭐ extraordinary dedication (ensured continuity when course moved online)
2/ Students described her as:
enthusiastic
accessible
highly application-oriented
brilliant
One student: "She fulfilled the instructor's role far beyond her duties as a teaching assistant."
🧵 #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.
3/ why it won:
✓ methodological excellence (complex concepts made clear)
✓ hands-on approach (real data in R and Stata)
✓ practical application (tailored to individual research)
✓ engaging atmosphere (warm, supportive, discussion-friendly)
2/ what students said:
"Nadja was amazing… she waited for everyone to be on the same page before moving on."
"I walked away with an enormous number of ideas for my own research."
"She focused on the most important topics and explained them very clearly and easily."
🧵 #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.social
🔴 we are starting soon
tune in at 16:00 CET, details ⬇️
THIS 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.
🎓 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.social
day 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.social
Shoutout 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!
🎯 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 now
mark 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? 👋
what's launching on monday:
survey experiments
panel data analysis
QCA (intro + advanced)
case study design
social network analysis
process tracing
computational social science
fieldwork methods
interpretive methods
afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/view/kome...
#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"
⏳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: afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/view/kome...
👀 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 → afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/view/kome...
🔴 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)
🎓 #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: afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/view/kome...
🧮 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: afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/mc-ekomex...
@methodsnet.bsky.social @uni-konstanz.de @excinequality.bsky.social
#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: afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/view/kome...
Short 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: afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/view/kome...
⏳ #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: afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/view/kome...
🚨Today (19.01) is the final day of early bird registration for #KOMEX2026.
Browse our excellent and affordable courses and secure your spot now: afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/view/kome...