Postgraduate Qualitative Research Workshop

Date: 4-6 August 2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Samoa Time)

Format: In person (Apia, Samoa) or online

In-person capacity: Limited to 50 participants

Cost: Free

Registration closes: Friday 31 July 2026

About the workshop

This three-day workshop will provide comprehensive, hands-on training in qualitative research methods for postgraduate students and early to mid-career researchers to build research capacity in community-based methods.

Who should attend

The workshop is aimed at postgraduate students and early to mid-career researchers who want to strengthen their qualitative research skills. No advanced prior experience is required, just an interest in community-based research.

Programme

DAY 1 - Introduction to research ethics and design

Foundations of ethical research and how to design a sound qualitative study.

DAY 2 - Qualitative research methods

Core methods for gathering qualitative data in community settings.

DAY 3 - Analysing and communicating your data

Turning data into insight, and communicating findings to research and community audiences.

Presenters:

Prof. Narelle Warren, Monash University

A medical anthropologist and health social scientist in Monash’s School of Social Sciences, Narelle researches ageing, chronic illness and care in vulnerable communities. She has delivered feminist ethnographic and participatory research training in Australia and internationally since 2005.

Prof. Juliana Sutanto, Monash University

A Professor in Information Systems and Associate Dean (International) in Monash’s Faculty of IT, Juliana leads the Digital Transformation Group in the Department of Human-Centred Computing. Her research covers system design, user behaviour and data management, including IT-supported disaster response and digital resilience.

Dr. Eliorah Malifa, Monash University

A Samoan filmmaker, researcher, and academic in Monash’s School of Social Sciences, Eliorah’s research explores Pacific storytelling, sustainable screen industry practices, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) development, and public health. Her work combines creative practice with community-based research to strengthen Pacific knowledge and resilience.

Contact

For more information, contact info@pacificsci.org

This workshop is part of the Pacific Futures, an initiative of the Pacific Academy of Sciences, delivered in partnership with the National University of Samoa and Monash University