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QHRN provides face-to-face and on-line workshops on specific qualitative methodologies and their applications in health research. Please see below for details of our 2023 courses.
Our courses are for researchers at all levels of seniority, and in any area of health research who already have some basic understanding of qualitative research and wish to develop, refresh or expand their methodological skills and knowledge in specific areas.
Courses are delivered by workshop leads who are experts in the specific methodological topic of the workshop. Live sessions create friendly, informal settings, with numbers capped at 25-30 so that participants can share their particular concerns and create connections with other qualitative health researchers. These are complemented by non-synchronous content such as pre-recorded videos, preparatory reading or viewing, and follow-up resources. There may be expectations in some workshops for participants to complete specific tasks or preparatory work before attending the live component of the workshop.
We aim to offer a selection of training workshops every six months, with popular courses repeated according to demand.
The courses we currently offer
- Writing and Publishing Qualitative Research (Online)
- Applied Conversation Analysis: A practical workshop (In person)
- Introduction to Ethnography in Healthcare (Online)
- Introduction to Qualitative Process Evaluation in Healthcare (Online)
These courses will be run again in the future.
Our next training courses
Details of our March 2023 workshops are provided below.
Course dates and times
| Date | Time | Course title | Facilitators | Booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 21st March 2023 | 11am - 1:30pm UK time | Introduction to Ethnography in Healthcare (Online) | Dr Georgia Black, Dr Henry Llewellyn, Dr Sebastien Libert | Click here to register |
| Tuesday 28th March 2023 | 10am - 1:00pm UK time | Writing and Publishing Qualitative Research (online) | Dr Julia Bailey, Dr Tom Witney | Click here to register |
Course details
For more details about each course, please click on the name of the course below:
- Writing and Publishing Qualitative Research - Tuesday 28th March 2023 (10:00-13:00) (online)
Overview
The session will cover how to write a qualitative academic paper, as well as tips for how to get your paper published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Content
The following topics will be discussed during the workshop:
- How to write up qualitative research (e.g. a research paper)
- How to describe qualitative research for an academic/medical audience
- What constitutes good writing, and how to convey your ideas clearly in writing
Who this course is for?
This workshop is aimed at those who:
- Are planning or have conducted data collection using qualitative methods
- Or have already started writing a paper based on qualitative research
Please note that this course is aimed at those who have a firm grasp of the key principles of qualitative research.
This course may benefit those who have attended other QHRN training courses.
Teaching and structure
This is a single workshop, lasting 2.5 hours. The final 30 minutes of the live session will be for individual queries and further discussion.
Teaching will be delivered entirely online by experienced researchers via Zoom. You'll learn as part of a group, interacting through activities and questions and learning from others by taking part in the discussions that accompany each step.
Cost and booking
The cost of the course is £75 and places are limited to 25. Please use the link above to book.
Bursaries
To support learning and encourage the dissemination of high quality qualitative research methodology, we are pleased to offer a small number of bursary places for this course.
Please email us at qhrn@ucl.ac.uk before registering if you feel that you would benefit from this course but the cost presents a barrier to your learning, and provide any details that you would like us to consider. If selected, the fees for this course will be reduced to £30. Note that the number of bursaries we will offer are limited so we encourage interested parties to contact us at their earliest convenience.
Certification
If you would like a certificate of attendance, please contact us after the course.
Biographies of course facilitators
Dr Julia Bailey is a sexual health specialty doctor in South East London and senior researcher at the UCL eHealth Unit. Julia has a passion for bringing social science insights into health research, and is an expert in health communication including doctor-patient interaction, science communication for different audiences, and academic writing.
Dr Tom Witney is a research fellow at the Health Protection Research Unit on sexually transmitted infections and blood borne viruses at UCL. His research focuses on sexual health and relationship intimacy. Prior to working in research, he specialised in medical communications, and has a particular interest in creative approaches to communicating research.
- Introduction to Ethnography in Healthcare - Tuesday 21st March 2023 (11:00-13:30) (online)
Overview
This course is a comprehensive introduction to ethnographic research, focusing on current understandings, ethics and access in healthcare settings, research design, observational and interview-based methods of data collection, data management, analysis, and the written account.
Content
The course consists of eight on-demand video presentations, self-directed fieldwork for you to experience participant observation, and a live session over Zoom for discussion and networking.
The following topics are covered;
- Data collection and analysis
- Writing up and presenting your findings
- The history of ethnography and its relationship to healthcare
- How to plan your ethnographic study
Biographies of course facilitators
Dr Georgia Black
Dr Henry Llewellyn
Dr Sebastien Libert
Teaching and structure
This course takes approximately three days to complete. The pre-recorded videos and self-directed fieldwork can be completed any time before the live session on 17 March. The live session lasts 2hrs.
Teaching will be delivered entirely online by experienced researchers. You'll learn as part of a group, interacting through activities and questions and learning from others by taking part in the discussions that accompany each step.
Learning outcomes will be met by using examples of current research conducted at UCL.
Cost and booking
The cost of the course is £75 and places are limited to 30. Please use the link above to book.
Bursaries
To support learning and encourage the dissemination of high quality qualitative research methodology, we are pleased to offer a small number of bursary places for this course.
Please email us at qhrn@ucl.ac.uk before registering if you feel that you would benefit from this course but the cost presents a barrier to your learning, and provide any details that you would like us to consider. If selected, the fees for this course will be reduced to £30. Note that the number of bursaries we will offer are limited so we encourage interested parties to contact us at their earliest convenience.
Certification
If you would like a certificate of attendance, please contact us after the course.
Who this course is for?
This workshop is aimed at those who work in:
- Academic research
- Health and social care related charities
- Policy groups and think tanks
It's suitable for those with limited or no experience of conducting ethnographies, although some knowledge about ethnography and/or qualitative research generally is beneficial.
Terms and conditions
For information on terms and conditions, please read our training workshop terms and conditions document:
Contact us
Please contact us on: qhrn@ucl.ac.uk if you have any questions about the training courses.
