Deep Dive into Thematic Analysis - From Concepts to Practice

Ready to elevate your thematic analysis skills and dive deeper into the art of uncovering meaning in qualitative data? 

This thematic analysis workshop builds on the foundational principles introduced in our session on July 9, 2024, where we covered ontology, epistemology, and various approaches to thematic analysis. In this follow-up session, we will explore deeper dimensions of thematic analysis, focusing on theme levels, advanced techniques, and the use of computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software (CAQDAS) to increase analysis efficiency and precision. 

Presented by Dr. Alireza Salehi-Nejad, a multidisciplinary researcher and Co-Convener for Qualitative Analysis at UTS, this webinar will provide hands-on experience with case studies from political science, media, and healthcare, covering both primary and secondary data. Participants will develop advanced skills in applying thematic analysis, managing complex datasets, and presenting findings effectively in research contexts. 

Learning Objectives: 

•     Enhance skills in analyzing qualitative data using thematic analysis. 

•     Apply thematic analysis techniques to diverse case studies across disciplines. 

•     Understand methods for presenting thematic analysis findings effectively in research. 

Events in the 2025 Qualitative Data Analysis series

• Thematic Analysis - Big Q and little q – Tuesday 25 February 2025, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• Autoethnography - The possibilities – Tuesday 18 March 2025, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• Investigating the Potential for LLMs for Inductive and Deductive Coding – Tuesday 22 April 2025, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• Autoethnography - Triangulations – Tuesday 29 April, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• Inductive Content Analysis - Tuesday 13 May, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
• Using mixed methods to bring together big data, and qualitative research in the Wikihistories project - Tuesday 10 June, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
• Mess in QDA – Tuesday 8 July, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• Applying concepts and underlying 'ologies' – Tuesday 9 September, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• Deep Dive into Thematic Analysis - From Concepts to Practice – Tuesday 7 October, 12:30pm- 1:30pm
• Non-word-based techniques in qualitative research and analysis – Tuesday 11 November, 12:30pm – 1:30pm   

This is a UTS Aspire event. UTS Aspire is a program of pan-university research development opportunities led by the Research Capability and Development Team.