“Much qualitative research produces little new knowledge. We argue that this is largely due to deficits of analysis”. Joan Eakin (former founding director of CQ) and Brenda Gladstone (current CQ director) discuss how to exploit the distinctive powers of insight of qualitative methodology, beyond cataloguing data into pre-existing concepts and scouting for themes in a new article, […]
Welcoming CQ’s New Administrative Coordinator
This month, CQ says farewell to Kristie Serota, our Administrative Coordinator for over a year, and welcomes PhD student, Tenzin Butsang, to the team! Kristie (right) joined CQ as Administrative Coordinator in May 2019 under Director, Brenda Gladstone and former Associate Director, Gail Teachman. She is a PhD student in the Social and Behavioural Health Sciences […]
September 25th Seminar by CQ Award Winner, Dr. Sarah Elton
On Friday, September 25, from 12-1:30 PM, Dr. Sarah Elton will present her doctoral dissertation research in CQ’s first online seminar. There will be a 1-hour presentation and moderated discussion, followed by a 30-minute informal chat with the presenter. Dr. Elton is the winner of the 2019-2020 Joan Eakin Award for Methodological Excellence. Read the […]
Beyond Giving Voice Symposium – Recordings Available Online
Beyond Giving Voice was a virtual symposium held over three sessions (June 4, 9, and 11, 2020). Scholars explored theoretical, methodological, and ethical implications of claims to be ‘giving voice’ to children through research. While these presentations are focused on qualitative research with young people, they are also relevant to the design and conduct of […]
New course for late-stage PhD students will be offered this fall
CHL5122H: Advanced Qualitative Research: Framing, Writing and Beyond will be offered in the upcoming fall semester. The course will be held on Mondays from 2-5 PM and will be instructed by Dr. Clara Juando-Prats. Description of the Course This course provides a structured opportunity for PhD students to talk about their own doctoral work and […]
Considerations for Conducting Qualitative Health Research During COVID-19 at the University of Toronto
We have all been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are experiencing these impacts in personal, social, and professional capacities. We are being asked to engage in the practice of physical-distancing, thus limiting our in-person contact not only with our community of researchers, but also with our broader communities, research partners, and study participants. Physical […]
