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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Twenty-Sixth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture, and Change in Organizations, Thoravej 29, Copenhagen, Denmark
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Unlocking the Power of Unit-Level Survey Data: Insights from a 7-Day Advanced Workshop(Online) @ NIT, Trichy
Introduction
High-quality data analysis has become central to modern social science research. Whether we study labour markets, household well-being, social service access, or long-term human development, the ability to work with large-scale unit-level survey datasets is now a core skill. Recognising this growing demand, an intensive seven-day online training programme has been announced to help scholars, faculty, and professionals strengthen their analytical toolkit.
Why This Workshop Matters
India generates a massive volume of public microdata through surveys such as the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the Survey on Access to Social Services (SAS), and the India Human Development Survey (IHDS). These datasets offer unmatched insights into employment, income, education, health, inequality, and social conditions across states, districts, and demographic groups.
However, working with such data is far from simple. Researchers often struggle with:
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Understanding survey design and sampling structures
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Cleaning and preparing complex, multi-file datasets
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Using weights, clusters, and strata properly
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Extracting policy-relevant insights
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Navigating software such as Stata and R
The upcoming workshop directly addresses these gaps through a structured, hands-on curriculum delivered by experienced empirical researchers and data specialists.
Programme Overview
Duration: 7 days
Mode: Online (live sessions)
Daily Schedule: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Dates: 1–7 December 2025
The workshop follows an application-oriented approach. Instead of lengthy lectures, each session integrates:
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Live demonstrations
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Real dataset walkthroughs
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Practical coding exercises
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Discussions on best practices for survey-based research
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Q&A sessions to help participants handle their own research problems
Only 40 seats are available, keeping the cohort focused and interactive.
What Participants Will Learn
1. Structure of Large-Scale Unit-Level Databases
A detailed introduction to how national surveys are designed, how samples are drawn, and how the raw data is organised across households, individuals, and thematic modules.
2. Data Preparation in Stata and R
Participants will learn:
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Importing and merging files
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Cleaning inconsistent variables
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Constructing derived indicators
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Managing missing values
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Setting up survey design parameters
This includes guided coding sessions so that participants build confidence with both software environments.
3. Working with PLFS, SAS, and IHDS
The workshop covers:
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Employment and labour force indicators
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Education and health variables
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Access to basic facilities
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Consumption and living standards
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Demographic and socio-economic attributes
Practical exercises help participants produce tables, graphs, and regression outputs aligned with research or policy questions.
4. Empirical Techniques for Policy-Relevant Analysis
Key analytical themes include:
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Employment trends and workforce characteristics
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Sectoral patterns
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Social and regional inequalities
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Rural-urban disparities
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Household-level well-being
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Labour market shocks and vulnerabilities
By the end of the programme, each participant should be able to independently structure and execute a complete unit-level data project.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for:
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Research scholars working on dissertations involving labour, social policy, development economics, or inequality
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Faculty members seeking a refresher or skill enhancement in empirical methods
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Industry and policy professionals involved in analytics, evaluation, monitoring or quantitative research
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Early-career social scientists transitioning into data-driven work
Prior experience with Stata or R is helpful but not mandatory; the workshop is designed to build skills from the ground up.
Registration Details
Fees:
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Research Scholars: ₹1,500
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Faculty & Professionals: ₹2,500
Deadline: 28 November 2025
Selection: First-come, first-served (limited seats)
Once the fee is paid, participants must complete the registration form to confirm their seat.
How to Make the Most of This Workshop
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Install Stata and R Studio in advance
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Go through basic commands to familiarise yourself
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Prepare one research question you want to explore during the workshop
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Keep a notebook for writing commands and workflows
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After each session, practise with sample datasets to reinforce learning
This approach ensures that you finish the programme with not just theoretical knowledge but real, practical competence.
Conclusion
For anyone serious about social science research in India, mastering unit-level datasets is no longer optional — it is foundational. This seven-day workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from experts who work with these databases every day. With structured learning, hands-on coding, and real-world examples, participants will walk away equipped to conduct rigorous, data-driven research that can contribute meaningfully to policy, academia, and public debates.
Monday, November 24, 2025
Madrid: A Focus on Pedagogy
Sunday, November 16, 2025
EDC2026 - 21st Education and Development Conference
International Conference of Marketing 2026 | Call for Papers | IIM BODH GAYA
We hope this message finds you safe and well. It gives us immense pleasure to announce the second edition of IIM Bodh Gaya's flagship marketing conference, the INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MARKETING (ICM 2.0), scheduled for 14th & 15th March 2026.
The theme for ICM 2.0 is: "AI-led Transformation in Consumer Experience and Marketing Strategies."
As new consumption sensibilities and value systems continue to emerge, it is vital to examine how marketing is evolving in this changing landscape. This conference aims to provide a global scholarly platform for meaningful discussions on shifts in consumer behaviour and the strategies brands can adopt to manage and exceed customer expectations in this new reality.
The conference further seeks to highlight the transformation of the consumer journey in an increasingly digital business ecosystem, and to explore how marketers can design superior consumption experiences by integrating AI-driven insights, consumer well-being, and sustainable business practices.
Publication Opportunity: Selected papers will be considered for publication in ABDC and Scopus-listed journals.
We are honored to have an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers representing global excellence in academia and research.
Prof. Lim Weng Marc - Distinguished Professor and Dean of Sunway Business School, Sunway University, Malaysia, is a leading scholar recognized for his contributions to business education and strategic leadership in Asia.
Together, these distinguished speakers will share their perspectives on emerging trends, research frontiers, and the evolving landscape of global marketing and management
For detailed information, please refer to the attached conference flyer, visit the IIM Bodh Gaya Conference Portal, or the conference webpage at https://iimbg.ac.in/icm2/. We would also be grateful if you could kindly circulate this invitation within your professional and academic networks.
We look forward to your valuable contribution to making ICM 2.0 a grand success.
भारतीय प्रबंध संस्थान बोधगया
Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya
Uruvela, Prabandh Vihar, Bodh Gaya- 824234, India
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The 12th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2026 (WCWS 2026)
The 12th World Conference on Women's Studies 2026 (WCWS 2026)
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
2026 KEY WEST International Academic Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting
Monday, November 10, 2025
Manchester: Livable Cities 2026
IndusAcX Summit 2025: The Industry–Academia Exchange
This premier summit is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice. It will bring together over 30 distinguished speakers and trainers, 133 Executive Development Program (EDP) participants, and 28 senior and selected academic experts from India and abroad.
Key Focus Areas
Construction Law, Contracts, and Arbitration
AI, Data Protection, and Technology Law
ESG, Carbon Markets, and Sustainability
Summit Objectives
Enhance Academic Interaction: Foster interdisciplinary dialogue among students, researchers, and faculty.
Showcase Innovative Work: Provide a platform for participants to present and refine their research.
Develop Research Culture: Promote research in emerging domains such as ESG, AI & Technology Law, Construction Law, and Aviation Law.
Recognise Excellence: Honour outstanding research through Best Paper Awards and Peer-Reviewed Evaluations.
Foster Policy and Industry Engagement: Bridge academia, industry, and policy for practical and impactful insights.
The IndusAcX Summit 2025 is a pro bono initiative by the School of Law, reflecting our academic responsibility to promote ethical and accessible research. Participation is free of cost.
We warmly invite researchers, industry professionals, and academics to join this dynamic convergence of thought leaders and be part of a meaningful exchange between academia and industry.