The Barcelona Past Networks Summer School – Call for Applications

At a glance

• Annual 4-day summer school in Barcelona 16-19 June 2026
• Teaching the theory and practice of network research
• For those studying the human past (historians, archaeologists, classicists, …)
• No prior computational skills required, but willingness to learn

The Barcelona Past Networks Summer School offers hands-on training in network research for the study of the human past. Participants explore network theory, methods, and critical applications through practical exercises and expert-led lectures.

No prior coding or mathematical experience is required, but a willingness to work with computational ap-proaches is essential. The summer school is ideal for archaeologists, historians, classicists, and anyone whose home institution cannot provide specialized training in network research.

Format: The 4-day summer school takes place in Barcelona 16-19 June 2026. It combines lectures and discussions, hands-on practical sessions, and social events.

Application details: You apply using the application form online. The form includes a 400-word motivational statement that should clearly describe why you want to attend the BPNSS, and how you expect to benefit from the experi-ence. No CV or other documentation is required. The submitted application forms will be reviewed by the or-ganizing committee, who will offer places and create a waiting list.

Price: This is a free event and there is no registration fee. Registration includes coffee, tea, organised social events, one dinner, and all academic content and materials. The school includes four lunches for which a 75 EUR lunch fee needs to be paid at the registration phase. The lunch fee can only be paid once you have been of-fered a place in the summer school. Participants are required to make their own arrangements for accommo-dation, travel, 2 dinners and personal expenses.

Important Dates:

• Application opens: 18 November 2025

• Application deadline: 26 January 2026

• Conditional offer of place in summer school: 11 February 2026

• Registration fee payment deadline: 4 March 2026

Find more information and link to the online application form here.