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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

I love these colours and the textures within them. Do you? A sneak preview of something I’m SUPER exited about coming next week. For now, enjoy these lovely colours. Happy Friday 💜♥️🤎🩶🩷

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

What fuels your qualitative creative writing juices? Pickles, cheese and cherry tomatoes are doing it for me today

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Getting close to delivering final manuscript of 3rd ed of Using Software in Qualitative Methods. Onto the fun part now = doing the figures. Mix of self drawn artwork and software screenshots. Been very controlled not doing them yet but have planned them all and taking myself away soon to focus on it

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

today I led a workshop on doing thematic analysis using MAXQDA and we discussed how method relates to methodology and epistemological positioning, and how tools are not themselves methods, but are for researchers to harness to enact methods. Some of my favourite topics #LoveMyJob

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Excellent day at the Mass Observation Archive. Great discussions about methods for big data and what's occurring atm. LOVED visiting the archive.This is a #BucketList moment I never knew I had. Excellent. #QualitativeArchives #QualitativeAnalysis #MassObservation #QDA #SocialResearch

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Really enjoyed day 1 of my #QualitativeAI course. Fab engaged & thoughtful students prepared to critically engage with when #GenAI is not appropriate for #QualitativeReseaech as well as when, why and how it might be. Ethics questions high on the agenda and great to hear a variety of perspectives.

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Getting ready for summer school in style. Lugano, Switzerland

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Part 2 of my chat with Pat Bazeley. A lot is about the influences on Pat's thinking and work. We also chat a little at the end about what Pat is up to now, and plans for the future. Enjoy Links to listen or watch are in the comments below ⬇️ #CAQDASchat #CAQDAS #MixedMethods #Qualitative

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Here you go. 🥳 Part 1 of my #CAQDASchat podcast episode with Pat Bazeley Links in comments below, for your watching and listening pleasure. #CAQDAS #Qualitative #MixedMethods #QDA #QualitativeSoftware #QDAS #DigitalTools

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Super excited to let you know what a treat you're in for soon.... a #CAQDASchat podcast episode with the legend that is Pat Bazeley if, like me, you've been inspired by Pat's extensive #methods writings and teachings you’ll love this episode #QualitativeMethods #Qualitative #MixedMethods #CAQDAS

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

next two FREE webinars coming up (links to register in comments) 13th May - "Tinkering" with LLMs as an approach to Qualitative Analysis 11th June - Narrative-Integrated Thematic Analysis: Generate Qual Themes without Coding #CAQDAS #QualitativeAI #QualitativeAnalysis #DigitalTools #Qualitative

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I’ve spent time with industry researchers, government researchers & academics/students discussing AI for QDA. Synergies in perceived dangers, challenges & opportunities & differences based on contexts & impact of research findings. no one-size-fits-all answer #qualitative

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

short write-up on my talk at the AQR AI hackathon last week and access to the slides www.qdas.co.uk/post/aqr-hac... Was interesting speaking to a mainly industry audience, who have different perspectives from a lot of the academics and govt researchers I come across. #qualitative

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AQR Hackathon Talk: how to get the best from analysis using AI tools

Last week I spoke at the AQR's ’s second AI Hackathon having been asked to talk about getting the most out of GenAI tools for qualitative analysis.View my slides hereFollowing Mike Stevens' talk that ...

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Today I was in London Town, enjoyed a bit of downtime to myself before heading over to the AQR AI hackathon…

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Today I'm writing about the role of #CAQDAS tools in achieving and demonstrating quality in #QDA and am reminded of this quote by the great Clive Seale. Written more than 25 years ago but still very true... Qualitative Inquiry, Vol 5. Nr 4, 1999 465-478 #Qualitative #QualitativeResearch

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"A lot of effort has been expended by methodologists over the years, trying to give some guidance to qualitative researchers in improving or judging the quality of qualitative research.

You could say that all methodological writing is ultimately directed at such a goal, because the idea of writing about how one can do research is presumably aimed at giving other people some good ideas on how they might proceed with their own studies" (1999:465)

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researchtalk.bsky.social @researchtalk.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Enhance your #qualitative knowledge this spring! 3 spring seminars that build foundation knowledge! ~Qual & Mixed Methods Research Proposals - May 15-16 ~Intro to Grounded Theory - May 19-20 ~Core Principles of Mixed Methods Analysis - June 5-6 researchtalk.com/sqis #qualconvo

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Ellen Stewart @profellenstu.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

I’m delighted (and only slightly nauseous with nerves) about offering a keynote at this symposium on qual and mixed methods for complexity in systems research in Siena. I’ll be speaking about inclusive and engaged research. The call for papers is now open: www.complexthinking.org/qualitative-...

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The Complex Thinking initiative - QUALITATIVE AND MIXED-METHODS APPROACHES IN SOCIAL COMPLEX SYSTEMS RESEARCH

QUALITATIVE AND MIXED-METHODS APPROACHES IN SOCIAL COMPLEX SYSTEMS RESEARCH Methodological challenges and innovations

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Shana Gadarian @sgadarian.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

The Qualitative Data Repository @qdr.bsky.social is hosting Picturing the Pandemic with excerpts from the Pandemic Journaling project for the next month. It marks the 5 year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. Great example of public outreach for research www.maxwell.syr.edu/news/article...

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Maxwell Hall Foyer Home to Traveling Exhibit ‘Picturing the Pandemic’ Until May 15

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Ludomedia | Building Knowledge @ludomedia.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

#WCQR2026 | Call for Panels is Open! 📢 10th World Conference on #Qualitative #Research Submit your Panel Discussion Proposal and join the global conversation on qualitative research🎯 🌐 Info & submissions: wcqr.ludomedia.org/panel-discussions #QualitativeResearch #WCQR #Conference #CallforPapers

Promotional banner for WCQR2026 – 10th World Conference on Qualitative Research. It announces the call for panel discussions, with submission deadline on 30 September 2025. The conference will be held in Madrid, Spain, from 20 to 22 January 2026, and online from 2 to 5 February 2026. Presentation modes include in-person (Madrid) and online (synchronous). The banner features two people in a professional setting and includes logos of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Ludomedia. Website link: wcqr.ludomedia.org/panel-discussions

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Kean Birch @keanbirch.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

New #Postdoctoral Job! I'm recruiting for multi-country project on research #metadata & evaluation - UK, Germany, France, and Canada. Funded by SSHRC under Open Research Area 8 initiative. More info: www.yorku.ca/research/wp-... #research #metascience #researchevaluation #universities #metrics

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Four days of #NVivo training and I’m a bit frazzled but looking at some of the feedback it seems worth it. Ask what can be improved and they tell you how good it was. 😀 #LoveMyJob #LoveTeaching #Qualitative

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Interested in designing and conducting person-person #qualitative research online? Ethics in Visual and Creative Methods tinyurl.com/23vak6ef InformING & ConsentING to participate in online research tinyurl.com/2r53632a Being an Ethical Online Researcher tinyurl.com/32bdrvu9 tinyurl.com/qualnews

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

On Monday I’m delivering a lecture on appropriate uses of AI-assisted tools in #MAXQDA at a special event. Really looking forward to sharing my thoughts and discussing methodological applications of these new tools. It’s a free event. Register at link in comment. #qualitative @maxqda.bsky.social

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Great to be in central London today giving a workshop on Generative AI in qualitative research, considering when and how it might be appropriate for research and evaluation undertaken by civil servants and discussing genres of tools #QualitativeAI #QualitativeResearch #QDA #QualAI

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Was an honour and great fun to give the Cathie Marsh memorial lecture with Steve Wright last week. More info and slides available here www.qdas.co.uk/cathiemarsh recording should be available sometime this week hopefully #QualitativeAI #CAQDAS

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

If you haven’t already got this in your podcast library you should rectify the situation. Episode 28 particularly relevant to #qualitative peeps with @emilymbender.bsky.social and @alexhanna.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...

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Episode 28: LLMs Are Not Human Subjects, March 4 2024

Podcast Episode · Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000 · 13/03/2024 · 1h 1m

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I bought this book a while ago and finally have the space on a long train journey today to begin reading it. The best introduction to a book I’ve read for ages. Must read. Thank you @simonlindgren.bsky.social #ArtificialIntelligence #CriticalTheory #SocialSciences #ResearchMethodology

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Jess Hagman @hagman.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Hey #Qualitative researchers - @iassistdata.bsky.social is hosting a workshop on Taguette, a free QDA software. #CAQDAS #QDAS

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Recording of the most recent CAQDAS webinar I did is now on Youtube AI, Critical Thinking and Reflexivity: What's the relationship? www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbHL... #QualitativeAI #CAQDAS #QDA #AIassistedQual #QualitativeResearch #Reflexivity #CriticalThinking

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Recording of panel discussion I chaired last week on the Process of QDA in the Era of AI now available www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfzv... Topics: need for Gen-AI tools for QDA, appropriateness of Gen-AI in qualitative projects across the methodological spectrum, ethical issues and consequences of use

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Looking forward to this. Thanks for the invite

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Jess Hagman @hagman.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

The RDAP summit this year will include a workshop on Teaching #Qualitative Data Analysis using Open Data, Standards, and Tools by @adam42smith.bsky.social & Nathaniel Porter. This looks so great! rdapassociation.org/summit/sched... #CAQDAS #QualitativeResearch

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researchtalk.bsky.social @researchtalk.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Learn ways to nurture ideas in RT’s 2025 Spring #Qualitative Inquiry Seminars Featuring 3 courses: ~ Writing Effective Qual and Mixed Methods Research Proposals ~ Introduction to Grounded Theory: A Constructivist Approach ~ Core Principles of Mixed Methods Analysis researchtalk.com/sqis #qualconvo

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Philippa Carr @philippacarr.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

It's QMiP's 20th anniversary this year and we'll be celebrating at the conference! There'll also be fab keynotes: @ginnybraun.bsky.social @kesimahendranprof.bsky.social and Paul Flowers Submit your abstracts and join us! Deadline 28th March www.bps.org.uk/event/qualit... #qualitative #research

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Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Medical and healthcare researchers use Dedoose to uncover trends, analyze complex datasets, and drive innovation in patient care. Learn how a recent study used our platform to analyze pharmacists’ readiness to dispense mifepristone: dedoose.info/pharmacy #Pharmacy #Qualitative #Evaluation

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P020Exploring pharmacist comfort and readiness to dispense mifepristone

We sought to explore the readiness of pharmacists to fill prescriptions for mifepristone should Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy regulations al…

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

So who’s going to be at #WCQR in Krakow next week? #Qualitative

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Latest guest post on #CAQDAS blog by Julia Ligteringen: Trapped by the Slickness of AI: Understanding the Lure of Large Language Models blogs.surrey.ac.uk/caqdas/2025/... be in touch if you’d like to contribute a guest post #QualitativeAI #QualitativeResearch #QDA #LLMs #Qualitative

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Trapped by the Slickness of AI: Understanding the Lure of Large Language Models | Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

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