In 2015, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the basic course on qualitative research, organized by the faculty of Medicine at the University of Antwerp in summer time. This basic course takes the participants in 5 days from research question to %E2%80%98How to write a scientific paper in qualitative research%E2%80%99. Experienced qualitative researchers of international repute will lead the course and share their experience in a variety of research projects. Participants are encouraged to bring their own experiences of research, including their questions, doubts and failures.These are the lectures and workshops in brief:%E2%80%A2%09Qualitative inquiry: a different paradigm%E2%80%A2%09Setting up a qualitative research project + workshop%E2%80%A2%09Reflections on own research projects%E2%80%A2%09Data-collection techniques (interviews, focus group discussions and observations) + workshops%E2%80%A2%09Analyzing qualitative data + workshop%E2%80%A2%09Appraising quality and reporting%E2%80%A2%09Qualitative data analysis using NVivo softwareThis year, we welcome Nigel King from Huddersfield University (or colleague, to be confirmed) for a lecture and workshop on Narrative research in Health care.

Course leader
Hilde Bastiaens

Target group
Early career researchers, PhD-students, postgraduate students (max 5), professionals, in a field related to health care. Experience in qualitative research is not required.

Fee info
EUR 800: Before 1 June/ 900 After 1 JuneFees include orientation and course material, coffee breaks and farewell dinner. Does not include housing nor travel costs. EUR 600: Reduced registration fee of 600 for Master students, with a maximum of 5.

University of Antwerp
Address: Gratiekapelstraat 10
Postal code: 2000
City: Antwerp
Country: Belgium
Website: http://www.uantwerp.be/asu
E-mail: summeruniversity@uantwerp.be
Phone: +3232654823