The International Institute for Qualitative Methodology (IIQM) is an interdisciplinary institute based at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, but serving qualitative researchers around the world. IIQM was founded in 1998, with the primary goal of facilitating the development of qualitative research methods across a wide variety of academic disciplines.
Today, IIQM is re-focusing its efforts on change-oriented qualitative research, especially through intersectional, interdisciplinary, and community-engaged approaches. Please continue to visit our site for updates on opportunities.
We have recently added videos from the Pushing the Boundaries series onto our Videos resource page.
Thinking Qualitatively 2026 is live! See below for more information and to register. Secure your spot now!
Thinking Qualitatively: Making a Difference (TQ:MD)
June 15-18, 2026 | Online
Learn more and register: bit.ly/tq-md
TQ:MD is a four-day learning and knowledge exchange event for graduate students, academic scholars, community research practitioners, and any other learners who want to deepen their qualitative research methods and practice. This year’s theme, making a difference, focuses on how qualitative inquiry can shape policy, practice, relationships, and communities.
The exciting lineup includes:
- Diverse Workshops. Choose from 12 topics with interactive, tailored instruction. Options include community accompliceship, Indigenous grounded theory, post-qualitative analysis, coding for thematic analysis with Johnny Saldaña, and many more.
- Useful Skill-Builders. Choose from 5 topics to apply practical and technical skills with demonstrations, including experimental visualization, writing policy briefs, photovoice, and more.
- Engaging Knowledge Exchange. Learn from others' methodological approaches, challenges, and triumphs through "lightning" presentations -- and share your own!
- Connection and Networking. Drop in for social events, including a screening of Singing Back the Buffalo with Tasha Hubbard.
- Recognition of Attendance. Earn your digital badge (certificate).
TQ is a not-for-profit event committed to accessibility, with limited scholarships available for graduate students from LMIC and equity-deserving groups, as well as community practitioners.
Learn more and register: bit.ly/tq-md
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Events of Interest
All are invited to these upcoming events of Pushing the Boundaries of Qualitative Inquiry! This year's speaker series explores creative ways to share qualitative research through story and narrative. NOTE: videos of PB talks can be found on our YouTube channel.
Special Screening and Discussion
