5th Annual International Course on Qualitative Methods: Qualitative Methods for Health and Social Care Research

This course is part of a global research capacity building initiative, aimed at young researchers. Based on the prior success of the course, it was held for the 5^th time in 2018. It was three day workshop which took place from 09.00 am to 4.00 pm on the 16^th, 17^th & 18^th of October 2018, at the National Institute of Mental Health.

Its main objective, was to provide theoretical knowledge and practical training in qualitative research methods.

It was also an opportunity to build connections with fellow academics hailing from varied fields of study as well as those who pursue different research interests.

Target Audience

The workshop was tailored for those interested in refining their theoretical knowledge and practical training in conducting qualitative research in the field of health and social care.
Individuals interested in qualitative research from other disciplines (Anthropology, International Relations, Biology, Psychology, Law, Education et cetera), were also encouraged to attend the workshop.
The workshop fosters a multidisciplinary research environment, thus through shared experience, it will further the multidisciplinary research skills of those who attend.

Resource Persons

The resource persons for this qualitative research course included;

Professor Tine Van Bortel [MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD, FRTC], Deputy Director Institute for Health & Human Development, University of East London, UK

Professor Athula Sumathipala [MBBS, DFM, MD, FSLCGP, MRCPsych, CCST, PhD], Professor of Psychiatry, Keele University, UK

Dr. Godwin Kodituwakku [BEd, MA(Ed), PhD], Former Director Research & Development, National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka

Ms. Kalpani Abhayasinghe [BSc. (Hons.) Nursing, Pg.Dip. in Counselling & Psychotherapy], PhD student at Keele University,UK