The Association for Qualitative Research
The Hub of Qualitative Excellence

The Association for Qualitative Research

We welcome all those who share AQR's interests and ambitions as members, and provide them with tangible benefits. We offer networking opportunities, professional and social events, training courses and regular online webinars.

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The Association for Qualitative Research (AQR) represents and furthers the interests of the qualitative research industry in the UK and beyond. Founded in 1980, the AQR has established itself as the internationally recognised Hub of Qualitative Excellence. Announcements:

AQR Young Disruptors

After the success of the first informal pub catch-up, we'd love to see you all again at the next one for a Christmas cheer! Pub Catch-Up Tuesday 12th December 5:30pm-8:00pm. London and Leeds. [ more about AQR Young Disruptors ]

Qualversations

Introducing Qualversations AQR's new podcast series designed to expand perspectives and deliver thought provoking opinion pieces. First episode airing now. [ more about Qualversations ]

The Recruiter Accreditation Scheme (RAS)

The RAS developed by the AQR and MRS raises the profile and status of recruiters through training and accreditation and recognises the knowledge, skills and competence of professional recruiters. [ more about The Recruiter Accreditation Scheme (RAS) ]

Moderating Skills Training

AQR's One-day Online Moderating Skills Course Thurs 21 March 2024. This introduction to moderating online is perfect for anyone who is new-ish to research [ more about Moderating Skills Training ]

AQR Business Directory

The AQR Business Directory is the premier information resource for people searching for suppliers of qualitative research services. [ more about AQR Business Directory ]

AQR's Safety Guidance

Launched Oct 2022 the AQR Safety Guidance is intended to make it easy to ensure the safety of researchers and fieldworkers is built into the process. [ more about AQR's Safety Guidance ]

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Representing members since 1980

The Association for Qualitative Research was founded in 1980 and represents the interests of our members in the qualitative research industry. AQR has established itself as the internationally recognised Hub of Qualitative Excellence via education and training programs, seminars, networking opportunities and liaising with the wider research industry.

Committed to serving the qualitative industry

Our core objective is to serve the interests of our members through a range of initiatives. This includes defining and building an understanding of the commercial value of qualitative research, providing inspiring and valuable training courses, and creating forums that facilitate debate and advance qualitative research methodology.

Promoting professionalism in Qualitative Research

AQR promotes qualitative research as a career, providing networking opportunities and social events, and promote the highest professional standards within our industry. We welcome all those who share AQR's interests and ambitions as members, providing them with access to a powerful business network.