QSA*Net Online Workshop – Promoting Open Research in Qualitative Social Science

    Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 12:30 to 14:00
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    Invitation: QSA*Net Online Workshop – Promoting Open Research in Qualitative Social Science
    Building an International Network for Qualitative Secondary Analysis 

    We invite researchers, scholars, archivists, and research professionals to join us for the QSA*Net Online Workshop: Building an International Network for Qualitative Secondary Analysis on May 6th, 2025, from 12:30–2:00 PM. 
    We invite researchers, scholars, academics, and archivists from diverse disciplines to join a conversation on the possibilities and purposes of developing an international network dedicated to qualitative data reuse.
    As qualitative research expands across fields, so do the opportunities to rethink how data can be shared, repurposed, and reinterpreted. This gathering will provide a space to explore the potential benefits, ethical considerations, and innovative methodologies associated with qualitative data reuse.
    This workshop will explore the potential for developing an international network to advance expertise, innovation, and collaboration in qualitative secondary analysis (QSA).

     

    Workshop Objectives

    Building Community – Connecting researchers across disciplines and sectors to strengthen QSA understanding.
    Promoting Expertise & Innovation – Showcasing cutting-edge QSA approaches and facilitating cross-sectoral knowledge exchange.
    Supporting Researcher Engagement – Developing resources and fostering knowledge-sharing opportunities.

    Workshop Structure

    • Session 1: Network Mapping & Community Building (30 min) – Identifying interests, expertise, and challenges in QSA.
    • Session 2: Methodological Innovation Showcase (45 min) – Presentations on innovative QSA applications.
    • Session 3: Future Directions & Collaboration (15 min) – Strategies for resource development, expansion, and future initiatives.
    This event welcomes qualitative researchers, educators, research support professionals, data repository experts, archivists, and funders.
    Organized by: Maynooth University, University of Leeds, and Technological University of the Shannon, in collaboration with the Horizons Challenge Network for Time, and the Centre for Research on Families, Lifecourse and Generations (FLaG), University of Leeds.
    Join us as we shape the future of QSA and build a global community committed to open qualitative research.