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Qualitative Research Methods Applied to Alcohol and Other Drug Consumption: Key Concepts and Theory (and what it all might mean for outcome monitoring)

14 April 2026 1:00pm2:00pm
Are you interested in qualitative research? Dr Tony Barnett highlights different types of contemporary qualitative methods particularly relevant to alcohol and other drug treatment and cultures, their theoretical background and strengths/weaknesses.
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Multiple Imputation in Applied Research

27 November 2025 11:00am12:00pm
Got missing data? Join A/Prof Gary Chan discuss the theory behind missing data, as well as some practical examples and a discussion around the use of multiple imputation.
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Nothing about us, without us: Considerations for researchers when working with people with lived and living experience

18 August 2025 1:00pm2:00pm
Join Elle Coleman for a presentation and interactive panel discussion with Nigel Woudsma, Francine Campbell, and Kevin Street who will draw on their experience as lived and living experience (LLE) consumer representatives to answer your questions about how to engage people with LLE in research projects.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Peer Reviewing Journal Articles

1 July 2024 1:00pm2:30pm
Are you a PhD student or ECR who is new to the process of being a peer reviewer? Join us for an interactive panel discussion with Dr Gabrielle Campbell (The University of Queensland), Professor Victoria Manning (Monash University) and Professor Amanda Baker (University of New South Wales) who will draw on their experience to answer your questions about how to conduct a peer review.
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Where to from here? How to use your skills, interests and values to inform your career path

5 February 2024 1:00pm2:30pm
Are you a PhD candidate or an ECR looking for more clarity on where your training might take you? Join us for an interactive workshop focused on helping you to identify potential career paths and development needs.
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Analysing Qualitative Data: Thematic Analysis and Developing Rigour

18 September 2023 1:00pm2:00pm
Dr Matthew Schweickle covers the topics of conducting a thematic analysis, establishing rigour/trustworthiness and writing the results in this seminar targeting students and academics who are beginning to use qualitative research methods as part of their research.
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Starting Qualitative Research: Methodological Coherence and Doing the Interview

21 August 2023 1:00pm2:00pm
Dr Matthew Schweickle covers the topics of philosophy and the role of methodological coherence, tips for conducting an interview and determining an appropriate sample size in this seminar targeting students and academics who are beginning to use qualitative research methods as part of their research.
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An Early Career Researcher’s Guide to the Peer-Reviewed Publication Process

8 August 2023 10:00am11:00am
In this panel discussion, journal editors Professor Suzanne Nielsen (Monash University), Professor Shane Darke (UNSW Sydney) and Associate Professor Raimondo Bruno (University of Tasmania) draw on their extensive experience as journal editors, reviewers and authors to answer any questions about the peer-reviewed publication process.
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Never Lost in Translation

17 April 2023 1:00pm2:00pm
In this presentation, Ms Holly Stokes draws on her experience working on translational research projects to consider how to conduct effective research within Not-For-Profit health services in a way that helps preserve the authenticity of the treatment environment while aiming to maintain empirical fidelity.
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A Few Things I have Learned About Doing Research

20 February 2023 1:00pm2:00pm
In this presentation, internationally recognised research leader, mentor, and advocate for ethical and evidence-based drug policy, Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall, reflects on his 30-year research career.