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Our Team at the 9th World Conference on Qualitative Research
From 4 to 6 February 2025, our team travelled to the historic city of Kraków for the 9th World Conference on Qualitative Research, hosted at the Jagiellonian University. The event brought together international scholars for thought-provoking discussions, innovative research presentations, and enriching cultural experiences—including a classical music concert, a guided exploration of the historic Jagiellonian University, and a visit to Kraków’s Old Town.
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A special moment of the conference was Professor Jane Gray’s presentation on the LINLOSS project, titled Towards a Sociology of Loss: Disposals and Dead-ends in Lineages of Social Innovation and Change. Co-authored by Milena Komarova, Witold Mandrysz, and Maria P. Wacławik, this research was presented as part of the Innovative Practices and Case Studiessession on February 6. Dr. Witold Mandrysz and Dr. Maria Wacławik also presented their own research at the conference.
Beyond the presentations, our team actively engaged in networking sessions, exchanging ideas with researchers from around the world. We look forward to continuing these conversations.
Our Visit to the University of Silesia and Methodology Workshop in Kraków
On February 5–6, 2025, our team set off on a journey to connect with our research partners. Our adventure began in Katowice at the University of Silesia, where on February 5, Dr. Siresa L. Berengueres, Prof. Dr. Jane Gray, Dr. Milena Komarova, and Dr. Maria Wacławik met with Dr. Witold Mandrysz and Dr. hab. Rafał Muster, Prof. UŚ, Director of the Institute of Sociology.
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The meeting sparked an exchange of creative ideas over coffee and sweets, further strengthening our collaborative bonds. We also took the opportunity to visit a fieldwork site in the Suszec Commune—an experience that enriched our perspectives and left a lasting impression on everyone.
The next day, we gathered at the Jagiellonian University Campus in Kraków for a methodology workshop. Focusing on biographical and reflexive interviews along with formal research instruments, the session was transformed into an engaging dialogue thanks to the presentations by Prof. Jane Gray and Dr. Siresa Berengueres.
This visit not only deepened our research connections but also paved the way for exploring even more innovative ideas together.
Collaboration with Professor Sali A. Tagliamonte
We were pleased to welcome a distinguished guest, Professor Sali A. Tagliamonte from the University of Toronto, Canada, who visited Maynooth University from October 30 to November 1. This visit marks the beginning of our collaboration under an ‘implementing arrangement’ between the European Commission and the Canadian Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS), and we couldn’t be more enthusiastic about the inspiring ideas exchanged!
During Professor Tagliamonte’s visit, our team participated in a dynamic workshop, which provided a platform for in-depth discussions and the exchange of ideas. We’re looking forward to sharing updates on our progress and insights gained through this partnership. Stay tuned for further updates on this valuable exchange of knowledge.
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