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	Master the Art of Insight: Elevate Your Qualitative Research

Prof. Michael Gibbert, Università della Svizzera italiana

Research Designs for your Qualitative Case Study

This course treats qualitative research design as a strategic process. It examines the trade-offs between flexibility and rigour in case studies, covering exploratory and explanatory designs to help researchers develop sophisticated theoretical contributions from empirical data.

Dr Daniel Conway, University of Westminster

Ethnographic Methods

Ethnographic methods seek to understand human life and relations in the contexts in which they are lived and experienced. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the technical, practical and philosophical issues that arise when employing both traditional and innovative approaches.

Dr K. Lobinger & Dr P. Prieto-Blanco

Visual Data and Visual Methods in Social Sciences

This workshop treats visual data as both a research object and a methodological tool. It covers the collection and analysis of images and video—including photo elicitation and visual ethnography—while addressing the ethical challenges and reflexivity inherent in visual research designs.

Dr L. Balachandran Nair, LUISS Guido Carli University

Grounded Theory Approaches

This five-day intensive workshop focuses on the practical application of Glaserian, Straussian, and Constructivist grounded theory. Participants engage in hands-on coding and theory development, moving from initial qualitative data analysis to the construction of robust conceptual frameworks.

	Use Erasmus+ Traineeship to attend the Summer School

Students may use an Erasmus+ Traineeship to attend the Summer School. Switzerland is an eligible destination, and our courses fulfill the program's criteria. Please consult your home university’s international office directly to confirm eligibility and the application process.