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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · 9d

Absolutely thrilled about the submission numbers to #NetSciX2026. Abstract submission is now closed and we enter the review period. But here's the thing: you can still contribute to the conference by proposing a thematic session. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Call for Thematic Session Proposals - NetSci-X 2026 - Auckland, New Zealand

NetSci-X 2026 will be held in Auckland, New Zealand, and we invite proposals for Thematic Sessions to be integrated into the main conference program. Thematic Sessions are parallel sessions designed t...

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · 12d

Last day for abstract submissions to NetSci-X, which will be held in Auckland, New Zealand in February 2026. netscix2026.github.io #networkscience #complexsystems #science #research #netowrks #graphs #complexity

NetSciX 2026 - International School and Conference on Network Science - Auckland, New Zealand

netscix2026.github.io

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · 16d

Abstract submission form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · 16d

Btw: The Capital City Complex Systems Symposium is still accepting abstract submissions until September 30th if you want to contribute. www.tepunahamatatini.ac.nz/symposium/

Capital City Complex Systems Symposium 2026

Join us in Wellington, New Zealand for the Capital City Complex Systems Symposium, 24-25 February 2026.

www.tepunahamatatini.ac.nz

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · 16d

The week after the #NetSciX2026 conference in Auckland you can attend the Capital City Complex Systems Symposium in Wellington www.tepunahamatatini.ac.nz/symposium/. A trip down the length of the North Island & hear from another amazing lineup of keynote speakers, including @carlbergstrom.com 3/3

Capital City Complex Systems Symposium 2026

Join us in Wellington, New Zealand for the Capital City Complex Systems Symposium, 24-25 February 2026.

www.tepunahamatatini.ac.nz

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · 16d

@tepunahamatatini.bsky.social is spearheading unique values-based approach to complex systems research (www.kindnessinscience.org) & will bring that to #NetSciX2026 conference for interesting conversations related to cssociety.org/about/manife... /cc @yrcss.bsky.social @cssociety.bsky.social 2/n

Complex Systems Society

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · 16d

Why it might be a great idea to come to #NetSciX2026 in New Zealand in February 2026? None of the network science flagship conferences ever happened in this area of the world. New Zealand and Australia have a very active research community adding unique perspectives. 1/n

Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · 16d

Reminder about timeline for #NetSciX2026: Submission deadline Friday this week, 26th September. Notifications will be sent out from October 25th. Early bird registration deadline is November 20th. Conference 17th-20th Feb 2026 at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. netscix2026.github.io

NetSciX 2026 - International School and Conference on Network Science - Auckland, New Zealand

netscix2026.github.io

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · 16d

Reminder about timeline for #NetSciX2026: Submission deadline Friday this week, 26th September. Notifications will be sent out from October 25th. Early bird registration deadline is November 20th. Conference 17th-20th Feb 2026 at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. netscix2026.github.io

NetSciX 2026 - International School and Conference on Network Science - Auckland, New Zealand

netscix2026.github.io

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Lisette Espín-Noboa @lespin.bsky.social · 19d

📢 We’ve heard your requests! The deadline is extended to: *Sep 26 (AoE)*

✅ Registration is open & we're exploring a support fund for attendees.

🔗 netscix2026.github.io

@mluczak.bsky.social @ProfMSmall @droneale.bsky.social @danielapaolotti.bsky.social @gabridibo.bsky.social @netplace.bsky.social

Skyline of Auckland, New Zealand at sunset with the Sky Tower prominent. On the right, bold text reads “CALL FOR ABSTRACTS.” Subtext says “You’ve got 1 more week to submit your work and join the dialogue on diversity in network science.” A yellow banner highlights: “Deadline 23:59 AoE, Friday, 26 September 2025.” The bottom includes the conference URL: netscix2026.github.io.

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · 20d

Registrations are now also open for the #netscix2026 conference. Early bird registration available until Nov 20th. netscix2026.github.io#register

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · 22d

Happy to look into this. What topic would the talk be on?

Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · 22d

Not sure yet if you'll have funding to attend NetSci-X 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand? Don't let this prevent you from submitting an abstract. Depending on registration numbers we are considering an equity-focused support fund to enable people come together with their research community.

Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · 23d

Last week for submissions to the NetSci-X 2026 conference to be held in Auckland, New Zealand, in February 2026! netscix2026.github.io

NetSciX 2026 - International School and Conference on Network Science - Auckland, New Zealand

netscix2026.github.io

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · 23d

Last week for submissions to the NetSci-X 2026 conference to be held in Auckland, New Zealand, in February 2026! netscix2026.github.io

NetSciX 2026 - International School and Conference on Network Science - Auckland, New Zealand

netscix2026.github.io

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · Sep 5

It's true, OpenReview was down this week. So more time to submit to #NetSciX2026 hosted in New Zealand. And don't forget that a week after, there's also a complex systems symposium in Wellington with amazing keynote speakers: www.tepunahamatatini.ac.nz/symposium/ 2 reasons to plan a trip!

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Wellington crowd of the Café Complexité catching up again. Today for an impulse talk by Michael Howden (Complexity Fellow at the Chair in Complexity Science). He's talking about the complex evolution of the water system, giving us a crucial industry perspective and grounding.

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · Sep 1

Looking forward to attending this special event in Dunedin tomorrow.

Cilla Wehi @cillaw.bsky.social · Sep 1

Folks, 23 hours until my public lecture to celebrate becoming a Professor. Live streaming here at 5.30pm Tuesday NZ time. www.otago.ac.nz/about/news/e... Beautiful work from Toi Aria included !

Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Priscilla Wehi

Professor Priscilla Wehi delivers her Inaugural Professorial Lecture: The blue coat and scientific hope.

www.otago.ac.nz

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · Aug 31

And if you are still keen to submit an abstract: openreview.net/group?id=Net...

NetSciX 2026 Conference

Welcome to the OpenReview homepage for NetSciX 2026 Conference

openreview.net

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · Aug 31

As we are approaching the submission deadline for NetSci-X 2026 in Auckland this week, here is another opportunity to contribute to the conference: Host a thematic session for your sub-community. Call for session proposals is open now and will close on Sept 15th. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Call for Thematic Session Proposals - NetSci-X 2026 - Auckland, New Zealand

NetSci-X 2026 will be held in Auckland, New Zealand, and we invite proposals for Thematic Sessions to be integrated into the main conference program. Thematic Sessions are parallel sessions designed t...

docs.google.com

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Shaun Hendy @hendysh.bsky.social · Aug 20

This coming Monday (August 25) @siouxsiew.bsky.social and I will be talking about #TheCovidResponse with Toby Manhire at the University of Auckland from 6pm. Should be a great conversation! Details here www.bwb.co.nz/events/the-c...

'The Covid Response' by Shaun Hendy - BWB Talks, Auckland! - BWB Bridget Williams Books

Bridget Williams Books invites you to a BWB Talk in Auckland with Shaun Hendy in conversation with Siouxsie Wiles and Toby Manhire, discussing hi...

www.bwb.co.nz

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · Aug 19

Talking on a panel about community agency tomorrow evening in Wellington. Event is free to attend as part of the Critical Signals collective action space. criticalsignals.nz/programme/co...

Community Agency - a conversation

Critical Signals explores practical and visionary responses to an era of collapses.

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · Aug 6

Abstract submission deadline for #NetSciX2026 in Auckland, New Zealand, is one month away. We're excited to announce our lineup of keynote speakers. Time to get your abstracts ready & plan your trip if you want to contribute & get a chance to listen to these amazing scholars netscix2026.github.io

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · Jul 18

In the latest public @tepunahamatatini.bsky.social newsletter, I give my answer to what this Centre of Research Excellence in Complex Systems does. Inspired by a conversation with my 14-year old daughter. Subscribe if you want to stay tuned to what we're up to. mailchi.mp/bc18cca14a39...

TPM Newsletter #87

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · Jun 13

Getting around quite a bit in Europe this & next week. From the Complexity Science Hub in Vienna to the Basque Centre for Climate in Bilbao, to the ISI Foundation in Turin (next week, see below). What are we doing? We're talking about the @tepunahamatatini.bsky.social approach to complex systems.

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · Jun 13

New research by @tepunahamatatini.bsky.social colleagues where they "demonstrate [a new] technique using datasets simulated from a hierarchical organisation and reproduce pay gaps between gendered groups within a complex causal structure."

Te Pūnaha Matatini @tepunahamatatini.bsky.social · Jun 12

Despite decades of awareness, Aotearoa New Zealand still has an 8.2% national gender pay gap 📊🧪🧵

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Markus Luczak-Roesch @mluczak.bsky.social · Jun 12

Preprint of some recent work led by Hassan Mustafa from our research group, looking at computational propaganda in the global south through a case study of Pakistan. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

A Comprehensive Examination of Computational Propaganda Campaigns in Pakistan

Computational propaganda campaigns came into the limelight after the 2016 US elections and since then the research has predominately focused on foreign influenc

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