The 2015 IVMS will emphasize visual studies of urban cultures and the application of visual methods in general to research and teaching. Seminar activities are designed and led by veteran scholars whose research, leadership and teaching have contributed substantially to the International Visual

From the 25th until the 27th of August 2015 the NCI Agency invites 40 young professionals and students from around the world to participate in an exclusive 3-day summer course on International Cyber Security Innovation in The Hague (The Netherlands), powered by The Hague Security Delta and the

The term Well Being refers to a lifestyle which focuses on improving human living conditions and personal welfare and prosperity at all levels. It is considered as the supreme good which presupposes physical and mental health in harmony with the natural and social environment and according to the

This seminar gives an overview of the characteristics and developments of the German music market, the third largest in the world. Experts will present proven emerging business concepts and best practices. Newcomers as well as established creatives and industry reps will benefit from these

This course will cover: methods of sample selection; creation of analysis weights that adjust for nonresponse and undercoverage; and analysis of complex survey data. The emphasis of the course is more applied than theoretical, but students are expected to be comfortable with statistics and to have

Determining whether people in certain countries, or at different time points score differently in measurements of interest, or whether constructs relate differently to each other across nations can indisputably assist in testing theories and advancing our sociological knowledge. However, meaningful

Currently, a large variety of data modes such as telephone interview, personal interview, mail or web (PC, tablet, mobile) survey are available for social surveys, which leads to methodological questions, such as, which mode or online device is best? Each mode has its advantages and disadvantages;

Obtaining high data quality within given budget and time constraints is a very challenging task. This course is meant to introduce participants to practical insights into the challenges and pitfalls of how to optimize a survey design while taking time and budget constraints into account and how to

Mobile devices that allow users to access the Internet through a wireless connection, such as cell phones, smartphones, tablet PCs (tablets), and ebook readers, have not only become parts of our daily lives but also emerged as a serious new alternative for Web-based self-administered survey data

This workshop gives aspiring entrepreneurs the tools, connections and confidence to develop their own business. The coaches and co-founders of the creative company Dark Horse Innovation show participants how to use their talents to build on trends, create inspiring products and services and