Events

The online AQUHN workshop " Exploring Popular Qualitative Designs in Health Research" hosted by HKU School of Nursing was successfully organised on September 4, 5, 8 and 9, 2025.  The event attracted over 400 participants from 57 institutions and 17 countries/ regions.  Four renowned speakers shared their expertise on four key topics in qualitative health research: thematic analysis, content analysis, thematic synthesis and publishing qualitative research:   

• Professor Virginia Braun
  University of Auckland, New Zealand
  Topic: Thematic Analysis for Health Research
   
• Professor Stephen Neville
  University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
  Topic: Publication of Qualitative Research
   
• Professor Kristina Mikkonen
  University of Oulu, Finland
  Topic: Content Analysis for Health Research
   
• Dr Hye Ri Choi
  University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
  Topic: Qualitative Review: Thematic Synthesis

Moderated by Professor Jay Lee and Dr Hye-Ri Choi from HKU School of Nursing, the event provided a valuable platform for experts, researchers, and postgraduates to exchange insights on qualitative health research and highlight its significance.  AQUHN remains devoted to advancing qualitative health research in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.