To be held on Zoom on 7th April 2025, 4 pm – 6 pm CET
The IMISCOE Standing Committee Methodological Approaches and Tools in Migration Research (Meth@Mig), Centre of Migration Research at University of Warsaw, and Multiple migrations: Quantitative data approach project (MultiData, funded by National Science Centre, Poland, grant ID 2020/37/B/HS4/01350) at Kozminski University, invite doctoral students and early career researchers to a workshop on data visualisation in migration research. The workshop will deal with the basics of data visualisation.
Workshop Overview
In migration research, visual representations of data play a crucial role in communicating findings. However, creating effective visualizations requires more than just plotting data - it demands an understanding of visual perception, basic chart design principles and the readers’ perspective. This workshop will equip you with practical skills to create more effective and impactful data visualizations for your research.
What You'll Learn:
- Fundamentals of data visualization and its role in research communication
- Essential components of effective graphs and charts
- Strategic selection of visualization types based on your data and message
- Common pitfalls in data visualization and how to avoid them
- Practical techniques for improving your existing visualizations
Workshop programme:
- Introduction to the basic principles of data visualisation and common mistakes.
- Small group discussions on real-world visualisations: praise, criticism and possible improvements.
- Overview of the group discussions’ conclusions \and further resources on data visualisation.
Workshop organisers:
Barbara Jancewicz (Centre of Migration Research, University of Warsaw, Poland)
Justyna Salamońska (Department of Management in Networked and Digital Societies, Kozminski University, Poland)
Registration:
Participation in the event is free but requires registration by 23rd of March 2025.
Please register by filling out this Google form.
Please find a pdf version of this call here.