CIVICA ESR
COURSE CATALOGUE

Seminar offered by Dondena Research Center (Spring 2026 seminar series) ----- April 20th 2026 12:45-2:00pm (UTC+1) ------ CIVICA ESR can attend ONLINE only. Zoom meetings link will be available upon registration. ------ SEMINAR DESCRIPTION: Historical administrative and statistical sources—such as censuses, civil registers, and mortality records—represent foundational materials for demographic research. While the value of these sources is well established, their large-scale reuse remains constrained by issues of format, legibility, and structure. This presentation addresses these limitations through the development of scalable, AI-based tools for the transcription and structuring of register-based administrative data, aiming to support both historical reconstruction and statistical reuse for the implementation of Large Longitudinal Population based registers. ----- BIO: Dr. Diego Ramiro-Fariñas is a Full Professor of Demography and Director of the Institute of Economics, Geography and Demography at CSIC. He has held major leadership roles in demographic research institutions and international associations, including President of the European Society of Historical Demography. His career includes extensive involvement in European research projects, including Marie Curie and ERC programs.
Teachers:

• Diego Ramiro-Fariñas ()

Note: Only applications submitted through our official registration form will be considered for this course. Link for the registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/6M6GJVeyBb. This short course introduces participants to the art and science of survey design in contemporary research contexts. It covers the full lifecycle of survey research, from conceptualization and measurement to implementation and introductory data analysis, while critically engaging with the practical challenges of conducting surveys today. Participants will learn how to design scientifically sound, multidimensional survey instruments, develop valid and reliable measures, and make informed decisions about sampling, platforms, and implementation strategies. The course places particular emphasis on common pitfalls in survey research, data quality issues in online environments, and ethical considerations, including data protection and responsible research practices. The course is designed for all PhD researchers. No prior experience in survey methodology is required.
Entry requirements: All-year PhD researchers

We will explore some of the benefits of bringing coaching approaches to your work with students, including in assisting them in setting goals, increasing their sense of ownership and providing them with a safe and constructive space in which to develop, and practice the approaches with peers.