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The institutional account of the Data Science Lab at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin: https://www.hertie-school.org/en/datasciencelab
Join us for an insightful discussion with @elifakata.bsky.social, a PhD researcher at @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social. She will discuss her recent paper, “Playing Repeated Games with Large Language Models.”

📅 17 November
⏲️ 2-3 PM CET
📍 @hertieschool.bsky.social

👉 www.hertie-school.org/en/datascien...
November 10, 2025 at 10:42 AM
What happens when climate ambition meets everyday dependence on the car?
That question was at the heart of the #BrownBag seminar at @hertieschool.bsky.social, where Dr @giuliomattioli.bsky.social examined how rising fuel prices affect vulnerable households and what his decade-long research on
November 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🌍 NEW REPORT: The 2025 @lancetcountdown.bsky.social on Health and Climate Change

We are proud to share that our Prof. @simonsaysnothin.bsky.social contributed to this year’s Global Report as a Working Group 5 Indicator Author, focusing on Public and Political Engagement in Climate and Health.
November 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Join us next week for the workshop that brings together researchers, policymakers, & advocates to explore how new data sources can guide planning, improve infrastructure, & turn evidence into strategies for safer, more sustainable urban mobility.
🗓11 November
🕛9:00–17:00CET
@silkekaiser.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
At the latest Brown Bag Seminar, Francisco Tomás-Valiente Jordá shared insights from a real-world experiment with an Austrian newspaper, exploring how pre- and post-moderation strategies shape online comment sections.

👉 Read more about his findings: www.hertie-school.org/en/datascien...
October 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Join us tomorrow at the #BrownBag series, where Francisco Tomás-Valiente Jordá will present findings from a randomized field experiment with an Austrian newspaper comparing pre- & post-moderation methods for managing harmful comments.
🗓21/10
🕛 12:00 – 13:00

👉 www.hertie-school.org/en/datascien...
October 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
How do central banks talk to the public – and does anyone actually listen? How effective are these messages, & who pays attention?
Dr. @conjugateprior.org, together with Nicole Baerg @universityofessex.bsky.social & Dominik Duell @uniinnsbruck.bsky.social, explore these questions in their new paper
October 16, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Recently, our PhD students @silkekaiser.bsky.social & Chiara Fusar Bassini from the AI and Climate Technology Policy Group made waves at 2 major #EU conferences, advancing the conversation on how #MachineLearning can tackle real-world challenges.

Read more🔗 www.hertie-school.org/en/datascien...
October 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Together with the Centre for Digital Governance & @hertiecfr.bsky.social - @hertieschool.bsky.social, we co-hosted Helga Molbæk-Steensig for a “Let me just ask Judge GPT” talk, exploring how the ad hoc use of AI by judges is reshaping questions of judicial independence and accountability.
October 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
🚨New Research Alert
🌍Can machine learning #ML help make cities carbon-neutral?
Is current ML research targeting the most impactful solutions?

A new study published in Nature Cities – “A systematic map of machine learning for urban climate change mitigation” – takes the first global look at this.
October 2, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The new academic year is off to a strong start at the DSL. In September, we welcomed new students, hosted the ‘Meet the Data Science Lab’, & shared fresh research and inspiring stories through our blog and events
Explore the highlights in this newsletter👉 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#Data4Good
October 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
What if AI worked for everyone – not just a few?

That’s the mission of @hertieschool.bsky.social alumna Dr @juliastamm.bsky.social, founder of She Shapes AI. With nearly 20 years bridging tech, policy & social impact, she’s making AI more inclusive.

Read more👉 www.hertie-school.org/en/news/allc...
September 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM
This week marked 1️⃣st #ResearchGroup meeting of the season.
@eliaskoch.bsky.social, Doctoral Candidate at @dynamics.bsky.social (@hertieschool.bsky.social & @humboldtuni.bsky.social), presented the draft of his paper: Experimental Evidence on Motivated Skepticism in the Consumption of Election Polls
September 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
What happens when you reveal an IG post was made by #AI? Can ranked-choice voting reduce #polarization?
These are the questions tackled by this year’s @hertieschool.bsky.social Data Science Thesis Award winners: Fabian Pawelczyk, Corbin Cerny, & Henry Baker.

👉 www.hertie-school.org/en/datascien...
September 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
As the new semester begins, we invite you to discover the Data Science Lab.
📍 On campus | 11 September | 3–4 PM | @hertieschool.bsky.social

Meet our faculty, researchers, and staff as they share insights into their work, research, and projects.

Register: www.hertie-school.org/en/datascien...
August 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Meet Alvaro Jose Guijarro May, an Industrial Engineer turned #DataScience advocate.

After completing his Master of Data Science for Public Policy at the @hertieschool.bsky.social in Berlin, Alvaro recently shared his inspiring journey with us.

Read 👉 www.hertie-school.org/en/datascien...
August 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Last week, over 4,000 participants from 130 countries joined the Data Science Summer School @hertieschool.bsky.social, turning a typical online academic event into a global movement for accessible tech education.

Read more about the highlights 👉 www.hertie-school.org/en/datascien...
August 15, 2025 at 8:14 AM
📊 We're halfway through our exciting Data Science Summer School 2025, and today’s session is all about Applied Calculus for Data Science, led by Ilja Klebanov!

📺Livestream on YouTube 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ4c...

All sessions are recorded and will be available on the course page.
August 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Today we dive into Python Programming for Data Science with our brilliant Huy Dang.

Whether you're just getting started or refreshing your skills, this course offers a practical intro using Python & RStudio for data analysis.
📺 You can watch via YouTube Livestream 👉 www.youtube.com/live/nFh9Z3O...
August 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🌟We kicked off the Data Science Summer School with Dr. @seramirezruiz.bsky.social, he’s delving into R Programming for Data Science, offering valuable insights to our participants.

We’re thrilled to have over 4,000 registrants!
You can watch livestream & recording: www.youtube.com/live/jnVNWGk...
August 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🎓 You’ve just graduated. Now what?

We asked #MDSalumni:

What helped you most in the first 3 months after graduating?
➡️Building a routine
➡️Talking to others who were in the same phase
➡️Treating the job search like a project (with a strategy)

For more read👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/hertie...
July 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
🎓 Learn from the best this summer.

The #DataScience #SummerSchool brings together professors, researchers, and industry leaders to guide you through the latest in:
📊 Data science theory
🛠 Practical applications
🌍 Real-world impact across sectors

📅4-8 August
🔗Register: ds3.ai/2025/course-...
July 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
📣 We’re looking for a Data Science Research Engineer (gn) to join our team.

⏰ Part-time
🗓️ Starting 1 September
📄 Fixed-term contract for one year
🔴 Application deadline: 3 August

👉 Find out more & apply: hertie-school.dvinci-easy.com/en/p/en/jobs...
@hertieschool.bsky.social #DataScienceJobs
July 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Data Science Summer School is back!
Join us for a week of exploration into the core skills, tools, & research shaping today’s data-driven world.
🧠Learn about cutting-edge methods, gain practical insights, & connect with a global community of data-curious minds.
📅 4-8 August
👉 ds3.ai/2025/course-...
July 7, 2025 at 8:19 AM
🌍 How are students shaping #AIgovernance?
100+ students across Europe tackled real-world AI challenges in health & education, turning academic theory into practical policy.

Led by students from @hertieschool.bsky.social & @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social
👉 www.hertie-school.org/en/datascien...
June 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM