Blog Posts

Making Qualitative Research Happen provides a rigorous, methodologically grounded framework for the entire research lifecycle. This text moves beyond basic software tutorials to examine the critical intersections of theory, ethics, and digital tools. By addressing contemporary challenges—including AI integration, the decolonisation of methodology, and the nuances of CAQDAS—it serves as a foundational resource for researchers committed to achieving transparency and depth in th

On the 17th March I was invited to give a keynote at the MAXDAYS 2026 Europe virtual conference. I was grateful for the opportunity to talk about the relationship between methodology and technology, which is something I’ve spent much of my career thinking about . Here's what I said. You can also watch the recording here. Image Source: Bart Fish & Power Tools of AI / https://betterimagesofai.org / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ To get straight to the point,

Transition from managing a library to synthesising an argument. Discover how NVivo can transform your literature review process from overwhelming to organised.

Are you struggling to align your methodology with your software? Discover how to bridge the gap between Braun & Clarke’s RTA phases and MAXQDA’s visual tools. From Creative Coding to MAXMaps, we show you how to maintain rigor without losing the "reflexive" heart of your research.

Just under a year ago I was visiting Anuja Cabraal in Australia and we spent some time working together on qualitative projects and also having some fun downtime. Part of that included some wine tasing on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Image of the postcard advertising our workshop I think it was at the first vineyard when the embryonic thoughts that have since developed into our workshop Bringing Qualitative Analysis to Life: Making the Most of Your Senses, with Daniel

On Thursday 21st August 2025 I was invited to give the plenary talk to open a debate about Generative-AI for qualitative research at the Summer School in Social Science Methods at the Università della Svizzera italiana in Lugano, Switzerland. All week I'd been teaching my course on Integrating AI into the qualitative workflow, and had been enjoying the discussions with my students who were engaged, thoughtful, and prepared to critically engage with when AI is not appropriate

Christina Silver, 25th July 2025 (posted simultaneously on the CAQDAS blog) I got a bunch of interesting comments on my LinkedIn post asking who'd be interested in what I think about AI in qualitative research, and why, so here goes.... There are 6 sections. I could actually write a post the length of this one on each topic, but instead I’ve prioritised some “headlines” as I currently see them under these headings: Background: from whence my thoughts derive What I think of