The purpose of the Data & Methods Group (D&MG) is a bit more formal than our Peer2Peer Network. D&MG offers qualitative researchers an opportunity to present, discuss and learn about qualitative methods and methodologies, and theoretical ideas and frameworks that could support approaches to data collection and analysis.

For 2025 D&MG sessions aim to focus on one or more of the following key areas:

• Core methods and practical skills
• Emerging, innovative, and creative methods
• Analysis and interpretation
• Reporting and dissemination
• Ethical and Philosophical Considerations

If you would like to present a D&MG session, or you like us to invite an expert speaker to present a session, please do let us know by emailing QualSIG@newcastle.ac.uk with the subject title “Data & Methods”.

D&MG leads are steering committee members, Siân Russell and Jennifer Deane. 

Siân Russell: https://research.ncl.ac.uk/ima/qualitativesig/drsianrussell.html 

Jennifer Deane: https://research.ncl.ac.uk/ima/qualitativesig/jenniferdeane.html