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10 December 2009: Re-using the ESDS Qualidata Pioneers of Qualitative Research Collection

Location: UK Data Archive, University of Essex, Colchester

On 10 December 2009, the UK Data Archive is hosting a one-day seminar at the University of Essex, Colchester on the ESDS Qualidata Pioneers of Qualitative Research collection and its academic re-use.  The seminar aims to provide insight on the creation and re-use of some of the most prestigious archived qualitative materials held at ESDS Qualidata including Peter Townsend’s The Last Refuge and Ray Pahl’s Isle of Sheppey studies.

The event will consist of presentations on diverse forms of re-use from researchers including Mike Savage, Julia Johnson, Graham Crow and Dawn Lyon. Qualitative ‘Pioneers’ including Paul Thompson and Ray Pahl will also be attending and speaking. The day will close with a round table discussion on pioneering qualitative research and its re-use.

There is no cost for this seminar but places are limited so booking is essential.

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