Modern Text Analysis and NLP with Python

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Department of Methodology, LSE

Training for PhD and MSc students in the design of social research, quantitative and qualitative analysis.

CON 1.01, Connaught House, LSE

MY580 - Methods Short Courses

MY580 short courses are primarily aimed at PhD students but may be taken by Masters students. As part of the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs), the Department reserves some places for non-LSE external participants.

Modern Text Analysis and NLP with Python by <a href="https://www.lse.ac.uk/people/patrick-gildersleve" title="https://www.lse.ac.uk/people/patrick-gildersleve" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Patrick Gildersleve</a>.<a href="https://www.lse.ac.uk/people/florian-g-kern" title="https://www.lse.ac.uk/people/florian-g-kern" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> </a> This workshop offers students hands-on experience of modern approaches in text analysis and natural language processing (NLP) using Python. We will start with the essential preprocessing steps that allow us to apply standard machine learning models to text. Then, we will journey through more advanced methods such as text embeddings, named entity recognition, neural topic modelling, exploring transformers, and interfacing with state-of-the-art Large Language Model APIs. Participants will apply these techniques to various social science research scenarios, equipping them with a powerful toolkit for handling text data across diverse fields and providing an entry into the fast-developing methodological area of advanced NLP. Students should have a pre-existing understanding of coding in Python and general principles of machine learning. Prior experience in text analysis is optional. Session Details Time: 10:00 - 15:00 (12:00 - 13:00 Lunch break) Date: 20 May 2026. Mode: Hybrid: In-person at CON.1.01 and online via Zoom. If you are an ESRC funded student then we require your name, email and course to report your attendance to your home institution, please click <a href="https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/phd-academy/esrc-doctoral-training-partnership/DTP-Training-Open-to-External-DTP-Students" title="https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/phd-academy/esrc-doctoral-training-partnership/DTP-Training-Open-to-External-DTP-Students" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> to see the privacy notice that this data collection is subject to.

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