The Association for Qualitative Research
Being a member of the AQR offers you a wealth of benefits; whether you want to develop or hone your skills, are looking for peer support or professional reassurance, have valuable input to share, or just want to be more involved and embedded in your qualitative community... we are here for you. AQR membership provides all of this, whilst also pushing boundaries (and challenging convention!) through thought leadership, hosting social networking events, creating opportunities for you to showcase your brilliance to the broader research community and providing a seal of approval of quality to your clients.
If you work within any aspect of qualitative research, the AQR considers you part of the community. AQR Membership is a sign that you are at the forefront of the qualitative research industry.
***BOOKINGS NOW OPEN***
AQR Conference 2024 Humanity Fights Back. Thursday 13 June. A full day face-to-face conference in central London followed by AQR AGM. [ more about ***BOOKINGS NOW OPEN*** ]
Cultural Insight & Semiotics
A hands-on, interactive Masterclass. It will include an introduction to applied semiotic analysis theory, as well as interactive sessions, in which participants will conduct semiotic analyses. Thurs 2 May. [ more about Cultural Insight & Semiotics ]
Qualversations
Qualversations AQR's new podcast series, designed to expand perspectives and deliver thought provoking opinion pieces. The second episode is airing now. [ more about Qualversations ]
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 ]
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) ]
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 ]
Qualversations with Ellie Consta
In the third and final podcast in our Mini Series Debbie Newbould interviews Ellie Consta. Ellie set up the all female strings quartet Her Ensemble. In covid Ellie had an epiphany moment asking the question: why aren’t we showcasing more female composers in classical music? Why aren’t we challenging classical music norms? Debbie chats to her about being a young female leader in the classical music scene and what it takes to step up and take action.
Qualversations with guest Polly McMaster
In the second episode of the AQR podcast Qualversations AQR Board member Debbie Newbould interviews Polly McMaster, Founder and CEO of the clothing brand The Fold. Polly’s ambition is to empower women through helping them achieve their ambitions. Debbie chats to her as she tracks her journey from researching mouse herpes (yes, you read that right) to dressing royalty.
Qualversations with guest Jill Pay
Our first podcast for AQR members features Jill Pay, the first female Sergeant at Arms of the Houses of Parliament. A glass ceiling that took almost 700 years to break through! Debbie chats to her about being at the heart of British pageantry, meeting the Queen and Barack Obama and her current role with the Gender Pay Index.
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.
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.
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.