Where Networks Meet Social Media! Join NodeXL Academy Summer School 2025

June 10, 2025
Muneer Bajwa
Blog

Publish Network Research from Social Media Data Easily—No Coding Required!

In today’s data-driven world, understanding the dynamics of social media is no longer optional, it’s essential. From the evolution of online discourse to the influencers in digital communities, the patterns we uncover in with social media networks have the power to inform academic research, policy-making, journalism and beyond.

This summer, join leading researchers and practitioners at the NodeXL Pro Summer School 2025, a thoughtfully designed five-day online program running from Monday, July 28, 2025 to Friday, August 1, and discover how to transform social media data into publishable insights, no coding required.

Navigate the Digital Landscape with Confidence

Hosted by the Social Media Research Foundation, this immersive training brings together theory, application and hand-on practice to help you explore social media networks with clarity and purpose. Whether you are conducting research or developing a data driven dissertation, this workshop will equip you with the tools to make your work stand out.

Using NodeXL Pro, a powerful yet intuitive plugin for Microsoft Excel, you will learn to map, analyze and visualize networks from platforms like X (Twitter), BlueSky, YouTube, Reddit, Flickr, Instagram and Tiktok.

If you have ever made a bar chart, you are already halfway to making a network chart.

What you will gain?

Full access to five days of expert led sessions, recorded for flexible viewing.

A 60-day NodeXL Pro user license to apply your learning immediately.

Two one-on-one consultations with instructors tailored to your research goals.

A certificate of attendance (PDF), perfect for your academic portfolio.

All sessions will be held via Zoom form 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM GMT.

A Glimpse at the Program

Day 1: Foundations – an introduction to social network theory, NodeXL and the principles of network analysis.

Day 2: Advanced technical mastery – hands on tutorials using data from major platforms.

Day 3: Advanced tools – integrating Gephi and other visualization platforms.

Day 4: Personalized support – book your one on one with a NodeXL expert.

Day 5: Impact – learn how to shape your findings into academic publications and compelling presentations.

Meeting link will be shared with attendees 7 days before the workshop.

Who should attend?

This program is designed for academics, researchers and professionals who value rigorous inquiry and wish to expand their methodological toolkit. Ideal participants include:

PhD and Masters candidates seeking to enrich their thesis or dissertation.

University faculty and research support staff.

Policy analysts, communications specialists and media scholars.

Journalists, NGO researchers and those in social sciences and humanities.

Whether you are new to network analysis or looking to sharpen your existing skills, this course offers both accessibility and depth.

Scholarship Opportunity!

We are committed to supporting emerging scholars. A limited number of scholarships are available for students, apply now.

Previous Attendee Feedback

“The Summer School provides relevant practical lessons for starting your social media data analysis journey and the instructors are keen on adapting on your specific interests and research needs“

“An extremely dedicated team of experts who are determined to share and teach you how to do SNA!“

“If you love social media and understand its perks and value, the course allow you to star the path to become an expert of social media analysis“

Ready to elevate you research with real-time social insights?

Register today and take the first step towards mastering social media network analysis with NodeXL Pro. This summer, let your research connect the dots intelligently, elegantly and effectively.

Think Link. Think NodeXL!