Qualitative Health Research Group @QHRGroup
@qhrgroup.bsky.social
Community of researchers supported by NIHR to raise awareness of value & impact of qualitative methods in health & care research, promote innovation & support careers.
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Hello #Bluesky community ☺️ We are a community for #qualitative methodologists supported by the NIHR. Our aim is to raise awareness of the value & impact of qualitative methods in health & care research, provide opportunities for networking & career development. Pls follow & join our network🙂
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🚨Two exciting conference updates this morning...🚨
🌟BMJ Open will be returning as a sponsor!
🎟️ Early-bird tickets will go on sale Jan 2026:
🔹 £120 – full price
🔹 £100 – student
🔹 £60 – PPIE
🔗 Reminder - abstract submissions open until 1 Dec: qhrn2026.exordo.com
@bmj.com
🌟BMJ Open will be returning as a sponsor!
🎟️ Early-bird tickets will go on sale Jan 2026:
🔹 £120 – full price
🔹 £100 – student
🔹 £60 – PPIE
🔗 Reminder - abstract submissions open until 1 Dec: qhrn2026.exordo.com
@bmj.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🚨Two exciting conference updates this morning...🚨
🌟BMJ Open will be returning as a sponsor!
🎟️ Early-bird tickets will go on sale Jan 2026:
🔹 £120 – full price
🔹 £100 – student
🔹 £60 – PPIE
🔗 Reminder - abstract submissions open until 1 Dec: qhrn2026.exordo.com
@bmj.com
🌟BMJ Open will be returning as a sponsor!
🎟️ Early-bird tickets will go on sale Jan 2026:
🔹 £120 – full price
🔹 £100 – student
🔹 £60 – PPIE
🔗 Reminder - abstract submissions open until 1 Dec: qhrn2026.exordo.com
@bmj.com
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🚨ABSTRACT PORTAL OPEN🚨Submit your #QHRNConf26 abstracts now at qhrn2026.exordo.com
Theme: ‘The Transformative Power of Qualitative Research: Insights, Impact and Innovation’. Our 5 streams and info on keynotes can be found at tinyurl.com/yhr8ez7r
🗓️Deadline: 1 Dec 2025
Theme: ‘The Transformative Power of Qualitative Research: Insights, Impact and Innovation’. Our 5 streams and info on keynotes can be found at tinyurl.com/yhr8ez7r
🗓️Deadline: 1 Dec 2025
October 16, 2025 at 7:53 AM
🚨ABSTRACT PORTAL OPEN🚨Submit your #QHRNConf26 abstracts now at qhrn2026.exordo.com
Theme: ‘The Transformative Power of Qualitative Research: Insights, Impact and Innovation’. Our 5 streams and info on keynotes can be found at tinyurl.com/yhr8ez7r
🗓️Deadline: 1 Dec 2025
Theme: ‘The Transformative Power of Qualitative Research: Insights, Impact and Innovation’. Our 5 streams and info on keynotes can be found at tinyurl.com/yhr8ez7r
🗓️Deadline: 1 Dec 2025
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Here's a talk I gave as a keynote for the BPS @qmip.bsky.social conference (July 2025) - the result of @vicclarke.bsky.social & I recognising we needed to "dive in" & grapple with the beast that is GenAI & qualitative/(reflexive) thematic analysis
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zFQ...
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Dr Braun(love) - or: how I learned to stop worrying and love GenAI (yeah nah)
YouTube video by Virginia Braun
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July 31, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Here's a talk I gave as a keynote for the BPS @qmip.bsky.social conference (July 2025) - the result of @vicclarke.bsky.social & I recognising we needed to "dive in" & grapple with the beast that is GenAI & qualitative/(reflexive) thematic analysis
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zFQ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zFQ...
Today we are welcoming our Community of Practice for qualitative researchers to the first meeting to discuss how we can best work together to support our community’s needs 😊
October 20, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Today we are welcoming our Community of Practice for qualitative researchers to the first meeting to discuss how we can best work together to support our community’s needs 😊
@ucl-qhrn.bsky.social up-coming qualitative training opportunities: www.ucl.ac.uk/qualitative-...
Training programme
QHRN provides face-to-face and on-line workshops on specific qualitative methodologies and their applications in health research.
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July 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
@ucl-qhrn.bsky.social up-coming qualitative training opportunities: www.ucl.ac.uk/qualitative-...
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📢SAVE THE DATE & SPREAD THE WORD📢
This is the moment you've all been waiting for...
⭐️The 7th biennial UCL QHRN Conference will be held on Thurs 14th May 2026
⭐️The pre-conference workshop will be held on Weds 13th May 2026
⭐️Conference theme to be announced soon
This is the moment you've all been waiting for...
⭐️The 7th biennial UCL QHRN Conference will be held on Thurs 14th May 2026
⭐️The pre-conference workshop will be held on Weds 13th May 2026
⭐️Conference theme to be announced soon
July 17, 2025 at 7:57 AM
📢SAVE THE DATE & SPREAD THE WORD📢
This is the moment you've all been waiting for...
⭐️The 7th biennial UCL QHRN Conference will be held on Thurs 14th May 2026
⭐️The pre-conference workshop will be held on Weds 13th May 2026
⭐️Conference theme to be announced soon
This is the moment you've all been waiting for...
⭐️The 7th biennial UCL QHRN Conference will be held on Thurs 14th May 2026
⭐️The pre-conference workshop will be held on Weds 13th May 2026
⭐️Conference theme to be announced soon
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What does openness and transparency in qualitative methods mean to you? 🧐 If you're interested in these discussions, join our european open qualitative research community here: forms.gle/EbC2CsjPbw6t... #openresearch #qualitative #metaresearch
Expression of Interest: Open Qualitative Research Community
As qualitative researchers, we want a dedicated space to foster support, collaboration, debate and discussion, alongside the sharing of resources to support ethical and appropriate openness and transp...
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April 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
What does openness and transparency in qualitative methods mean to you? 🧐 If you're interested in these discussions, join our european open qualitative research community here: forms.gle/EbC2CsjPbw6t... #openresearch #qualitative #metaresearch
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New podcast episode! #Neurodivergent #Autoethnography.
Autoethnographers use their personal experiences to explore wider issues, relationships, or situations. So what happens if you experience the world differently?
www.quahrc.co.uk/resources/ne...
Autoethnographers use their personal experiences to explore wider issues, relationships, or situations. So what happens if you experience the world differently?
www.quahrc.co.uk/resources/ne...
Neurodiversity Matters: Elizabeth Hauke on neurodivergent autoethnography and inclusive education | QUAHRC
Autoethnographers use their personal experiences to explore wider issues, relationships, or situations. So what happens if you experience the world differently? Sohail speaks to Dr Elizabeth Hauke abo...
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July 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
New podcast episode! #Neurodivergent #Autoethnography.
Autoethnographers use their personal experiences to explore wider issues, relationships, or situations. So what happens if you experience the world differently?
www.quahrc.co.uk/resources/ne...
Autoethnographers use their personal experiences to explore wider issues, relationships, or situations. So what happens if you experience the world differently?
www.quahrc.co.uk/resources/ne...
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This month we hear from conference committee member Rachel Lawrence. Hear about her journey into qualitative research & our exciting update that planning for the QHRN 2026 conference is underway! 🎉
Watch this space for more news on our conference... 👀
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Watch this space for more news on our conference... 👀
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Spotlight on: UCL's QHRN Committee Member of the Month - Rachel Lawrence
This month, we hear from conference committee member, Rachel Lawrence, and what inspires her about qualitative research. Hello! I’m Rachel Lawrence, a Qualitative Research Fellow working at UCL.
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July 2, 2025 at 10:40 AM
This month we hear from conference committee member Rachel Lawrence. Hear about her journey into qualitative research & our exciting update that planning for the QHRN 2026 conference is underway! 🎉
Watch this space for more news on our conference... 👀
www.linkedin.com/pulse/spotli...
Watch this space for more news on our conference... 👀
www.linkedin.com/pulse/spotli...
Talking, discussing, reflecting on methodologist career development in health research - including qualitative researchers.
July 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Talking, discussing, reflecting on methodologist career development in health research - including qualitative researchers.
New journal! EXPERIENCE – Journal of Qualitative Research in Mental Health is a peer-reviewed scholarly publication dedicated to advancing the field of mental health through qualitative research methodologies.
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EXPERIENCE – Journal of Qualitative Research in Mental Health
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June 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
New journal! EXPERIENCE – Journal of Qualitative Research in Mental Health is a peer-reviewed scholarly publication dedicated to advancing the field of mental health through qualitative research methodologies.
submit.akademiai.com/exper/index....
submit.akademiai.com/exper/index....
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'Research inspired by under-represented disciplines and specialisms' ring-fenced funding opportunity - October 2025
To find out more join the webinar 30 June 10:30-12:15
Register shorturl.at/ZLBBL
To find out more join the webinar 30 June 10:30-12:15
Register shorturl.at/ZLBBL
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: PGfAR Funding Opportunity October 2025 Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) Funding Opportunity - October 2025 is a ring fenced call for programmes of applied health research designed to respond to NIHR PGfAR Brief - ‘Researc...
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June 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
'Research inspired by under-represented disciplines and specialisms' ring-fenced funding opportunity - October 2025
To find out more join the webinar 30 June 10:30-12:15
Register shorturl.at/ZLBBL
To find out more join the webinar 30 June 10:30-12:15
Register shorturl.at/ZLBBL
Opening in October: NIHR PGfAR funding opportunity for research inspired by under-represented disciplines and specialisms (including Qualitative researchers) to drive transformational changes for patients and the public. www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/prog...
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June 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Opening in October: NIHR PGfAR funding opportunity for research inspired by under-represented disciplines and specialisms (including Qualitative researchers) to drive transformational changes for patients and the public. www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/prog...
British Psychological Society's Qualitative Methods in Psychology Conference. Link to find out more and for registration: www.bps.org.uk/event/qualit...
Qualitative Methods in Psychology Conference 2025 | BPS
This year we make our way to Leeds for a gathering of academics dedicated to advancing research in our field.
www.bps.org.uk
June 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
British Psychological Society's Qualitative Methods in Psychology Conference. Link to find out more and for registration: www.bps.org.uk/event/qualit...
Early Career Researchers' Creative Methods Showcase 12th June. Find out more here: www.bps.org.uk/event/early-...
Early Career Researchers’ Creative Methods Showcase | BPS
This session features three short presentations, plus a panel discussion, with three early career researchers whose work uses creative and arts-based methods to great effect.
www.bps.org.uk
June 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Early Career Researchers' Creative Methods Showcase 12th June. Find out more here: www.bps.org.uk/event/early-...
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📣 We're excited to announce the launch of our very first Special Interest Group (SIG) at QRSE!
🗓️ Date: Tuesday 13th May between 4pm-5pm
🔗 The event flyer includes a QR code linking to registration and the online meeting.
📘 Learn more about the SIG here: lnkd.in/eMfnTndk
🗓️ Date: Tuesday 13th May between 4pm-5pm
🔗 The event flyer includes a QR code linking to registration and the online meeting.
📘 Learn more about the SIG here: lnkd.in/eMfnTndk
May 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
📣 We're excited to announce the launch of our very first Special Interest Group (SIG) at QRSE!
🗓️ Date: Tuesday 13th May between 4pm-5pm
🔗 The event flyer includes a QR code linking to registration and the online meeting.
📘 Learn more about the SIG here: lnkd.in/eMfnTndk
🗓️ Date: Tuesday 13th May between 4pm-5pm
🔗 The event flyer includes a QR code linking to registration and the online meeting.
📘 Learn more about the SIG here: lnkd.in/eMfnTndk
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Are you a health psychology researcher? We would love to hear from you about your engagement with #OpenScience! Follow the link below to be taken to a brief survey:
psychologygalway.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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April 28, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Are you a health psychology researcher? We would love to hear from you about your engagement with #OpenScience! Follow the link below to be taken to a brief survey:
psychologygalway.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
psychologygalway.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
@QHRN Qualitative Evidence Synthesis course is happening on 7th May. Find out more at: extendstore.ucl.ac.uk/product?cata...
UCL Extend : Introducing Qualitative Evidence Synthesis
University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT
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April 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
@QHRN Qualitative Evidence Synthesis course is happening on 7th May. Find out more at: extendstore.ucl.ac.uk/product?cata...
Creative research methods conference registration open for in-person or via Zoom attendance: creativeresearchmethods.com
Creative Research Methods Conference 2025
The International Creative Research Methods Conference is an annual gathering for academics of all disciplines who are interested in using creative methods in their research.
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April 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Creative research methods conference registration open for in-person or via Zoom attendance: creativeresearchmethods.com
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🧠 Curious about how #AI is reshaping #QualitativeResearch research? 🧠
Our researcher Sharli is looking for collaborators to explore AI features in #NVivo, test them critically & co-develop research and training that unpacks their potential and limitations.
Email sharli.paphitis@kcl.ac.uk
Our researcher Sharli is looking for collaborators to explore AI features in #NVivo, test them critically & co-develop research and training that unpacks their potential and limitations.
Email sharli.paphitis@kcl.ac.uk
April 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
🧠 Curious about how #AI is reshaping #QualitativeResearch research? 🧠
Our researcher Sharli is looking for collaborators to explore AI features in #NVivo, test them critically & co-develop research and training that unpacks their potential and limitations.
Email sharli.paphitis@kcl.ac.uk
Our researcher Sharli is looking for collaborators to explore AI features in #NVivo, test them critically & co-develop research and training that unpacks their potential and limitations.
Email sharli.paphitis@kcl.ac.uk
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#CreativeResearchMethods have revolutionised #DataGeneration, but how can we apply the same #Creativity to #DataAnalysis while maintaining rigor, ethics and systematic approaches?
Register for this webinar to find out more.
28 April, 11:00, 2025: buff.ly/hWZIU9E
Register for this webinar to find out more.
28 April, 11:00, 2025: buff.ly/hWZIU9E
April 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
#CreativeResearchMethods have revolutionised #DataGeneration, but how can we apply the same #Creativity to #DataAnalysis while maintaining rigor, ethics and systematic approaches?
Register for this webinar to find out more.
28 April, 11:00, 2025: buff.ly/hWZIU9E
Register for this webinar to find out more.
28 April, 11:00, 2025: buff.ly/hWZIU9E
Summer School! Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods at Kings College London: www.kcl.ac.uk/short-course...
April 4, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Summer School! Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods at Kings College London: www.kcl.ac.uk/short-course...
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Some themes from the #acrl2025 presentation on supporting #qualitative inquiry in academic libraries. I love the concept of a "qualitative village" of people who support qual work for those who haven't had much experience or training.
April 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Some themes from the #acrl2025 presentation on supporting #qualitative inquiry in academic libraries. I love the concept of a "qualitative village" of people who support qual work for those who haven't had much experience or training.
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How can 'interdisciplinary objects' help us share ideas, build connection and plan next steps in interdisciplinary & cross-sector health research teams? Mary Robson reflects on the use of creative and experimental methods in a workshop on Long Covid.
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Interdisciplinary Objects
Mary Robson reflects on the use of 'interdisciplinary objects' as a means of sharing ideas and building connections across a research team.
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March 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
How can 'interdisciplinary objects' help us share ideas, build connection and plan next steps in interdisciplinary & cross-sector health research teams? Mary Robson reflects on the use of creative and experimental methods in a workshop on Long Covid.
medhumsplatform.org/interdiscipl...
medhumsplatform.org/interdiscipl...
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Our summer school, An Introduction to #Qualitative Research Methods, is open for booking now:
www.kcl.ac.uk/short-course...
#ResearchMethods #AcademicSky #QualitativeResearch #QualitativeMethods
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#ResearchMethods #AcademicSky #QualitativeResearch #QualitativeMethods
An Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
The course will give an overview and introduction to qualitative research methods, including individual interviews, focus group discussions, observation, ethical issues, content and thematic…
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April 2, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Our summer school, An Introduction to #Qualitative Research Methods, is open for booking now:
www.kcl.ac.uk/short-course...
#ResearchMethods #AcademicSky #QualitativeResearch #QualitativeMethods
www.kcl.ac.uk/short-course...
#ResearchMethods #AcademicSky #QualitativeResearch #QualitativeMethods