UL Doctoral College webinar - 'Organising and Analysing Qualitative Data in Your PhD'

Struggling to make sense of your interview transcripts, field notes, and research data?

This UL Doctoral College webinar offers practical guidance for dealing with one of the most challenging phases of your PhD journey. Whether you're just starting to collect data or knee-deep in the analysis phase, this session will equip you with essential strategies for organising, coding, and interpreting your qualitative data.

In the webinar we will explore the complete qualitative research journey—from careful research design and data preparation through systematic analysis approaches like thematic analysis, content analysis, and narrative analysis.

You'll discover how to manage typical challenges such as data overload, researcher bias, and maintaining analytical rigour, while learning best practices for reporting of your findings.

We'll also discuss how to use qualitative analysis software effectively (NVivo, Atlas.ti, MAXQDA) while keeping your analytical thinking at the centre of the process.

By the end of this webinar, you should have a clearer idea of how to build a strong analytical framework and confidently moving from raw data to meaningful insights.

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and connect with fellow researchers dealing with this major milestone on your doctoral journey.

Perfect for: PhD candidates and early-stage researchers working with qualitative data who want to enhance their analytical skills and research credibility.