Training course: Agent-based modelling and simulation (ABM-ABS)

The Max Planck Institute of Demographic Research, Vienna Institute of Demography, and the University of Southampton are organising a two-week intensive course in agent-based modelling and simulation, focusing on demographic and social science applications.

The course aims to develop skills in the simulation methodology, the use of an agent-based modelling language, software skills for practical implementation of agent-based models, as well as the design and analysis of computer experiments.

The course will be held in the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR), Rostock, Germany, from Monday, 20 October, to Thursday, 30 October 2014.

There are no fees charged for this course, but the participants are expected to cover the costs of travel and accommodation. The selection process will be competitive, and the applications will be assessed on academic merit. The application deadline is Wednesday, 20 August 2014.

More details, including specific information on how to apply, can be found at http://tinyurl.com/goabm.