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International Conference: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH FOR POLICY MAKING 2010 Meeting the opportunities and challenges of applying qualitative research in policy environments 14 & 15 January 2010, Malta **Apologies for cross-posting** We are delighted to announce that the programme for the International Conference on Qualitative Research for Policy Making 2010 is now available. To request a copy, please visit: http://www.merlien.org/upcoming-events/qrpm-eu.html This unique and highly interactive conference will bring together researchers and practitioners to discuss key issues concerning the application of qualitative research in policy environments. The event will include submitted presentations, invited speeches and a highly interactive panel discussion. As with previous events, this conference will provide excellent opportunities for participants to network with their peers. Programme highlights include: >Using systematic reviews and syntheses of qualitative research to inform policy making >Accelerating qualitative research processes while applying consistent models and coding schemes >Discussing best practices on how to write and report qualitative research findings to stakeholders and clients >Engaging in effective dialogues: how can researchers, policymakers and practitioners talk better to each other? >Maximising the opportunities for qualitative research to enter into policy environments: how to attract research funding? >Avoiding pitfalls in communicating qualitative research to stakeholders: learning from past rejections >Applying the concept of 'generalisation' while delivering qualitative research results for policy making >Developing strategies to convince stakeholders of the validity of qualitative research findings >Convincing decision makers to take account of and use of qualitative evidence to underpin policy decisions >Anticipating 'hot issues' for policy makers to be in a position to report quickly to new developments >Ensuring successful inter-professional collaboration when dealing with highly complex research projects With participants from think-tanks, NGOs, Universities, National Agencies, Supranational and European-level Institutions. They include: EUROPEAN COMMISSION - HARVARD UNIVERSITY (US) - MALTA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL POLICY - HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN (CA) - CENTRE FOR RESEARCH ON FAMILIES & RELATIONSHIPS (UK) - QUALIFICATIONS AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (UK) - ROYAL TROPICAL INSTITUTE (NL) - UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH (UK) - PENINSULA MEDICAL SCHOOL (UK) - MCMASTER UNIVERSITY (CA) - THE MEDITERRANEAN INSTITUTE (MT) - US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES and many more... Take advantage of this unique opportunity to discuss best practices with your peers in an informal and (fun) networking environment. This two-day conference includes all documentation and lunches on both days. To register, please visit our event website at: http://www.merlien.org/upcoming-events/qrpm-eu.html **Please forward this mail to your colleagues or friends who might benefit from attending this conference. ++++++++++ Related qualitative research events that may be of interest you: COMPUTER-AIDED QUALITATIVE RESEARCH ASIA, 3 & 4 FEB 2010, KUALA LUMPUR This highly interactive workshop will bring together qualitative researchers, practitioners and students to discuss key issues on the use of technology and software in qualitative research. Event Link: http://www.merlien.org/upcoming-events/caqr2010-kl.html QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN WEB 2.0/3.0, 25-26 MAR 2010, BERLIN This unique and highly interactive conference will bring together academics and industry practitioners to discuss and brainstorm the latest online methodologies for qualitative research. Network with your peers now and learn from experts! Event Link: http://www.merlien.org/upcoming-events/qrweb2010.html ------------------------------------------------- MeCCSA Policy mailing list W: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/meccsa-policy.html Please visit this page to browse list's archives, or to join or leave the list.