The 3,000,000? and the Special Case – Digital Social Sciences as Detective Work
In his public inaugural lecture at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Johannes Breuer provides insights into his research on digital data and methods.
Social Sustainability in the Climate Transition
Combining public participation with digitalisation and sustainable development presents cities, districts and local authorities with a wide range of challenges. CAIS researcher D. Marco Wähner has also contributed an article to a new anthology on the subject.
International Nature Study Investigates Analytical Decisions in Research
An international study published in the journal Nature shows that different, methodologically justified analyses of the same dataset can lead to different results. The study highlights why transparency regarding methodological decisions is an important part of empirical research. The project involved 457 researchers, including members of the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) and the University of Duisburg-Essen.
Dr. Marco Wähner Receives Project Funding From DGOF
Dr. Marco Wähner, research associate in the Research Data & Methods team at CAIS, is awarded project funding by the German Society for Online Research (DGOF). In his project, he investigates which factors motivate citizens to participate in online consultations on local mobility and infrastructure planning.
CAIS Contributions at the DGPuK Annual Conference 2026
From 18 to 20 March 2026, the 71st annual conference of the DGPuK will take place at TU Dortmund University. CAIS researchers will present their work in talks and posters and will participate in special sessions.