Webinar Series: Qualitative interviewing and focus groups

OUPS Webinar Series 2026 – Launch Event

Qualitative Interviewing and Focus Groups: Attracting Participants, Operationalising, Diplomacy and Being Super-Realistic

Speaker: Dr David Wilkin

We’re excited to launch our brand-new OUPS Webinar Series for 2026, offering engaging online talks on psychology-related topics, open to everyone – members and non-members alike. These webinars are designed to complement our in-person events, giving you even more opportunities to learn, connect, and explore fascinating areas of psychology from the comfort of your home.

Our first speaker is Dr David Wilkin, who will be sharing his insights on qualitative interviewing and focus groups.

Lots of theory, guidance, and discussion exists regarding research interviewing and conducting focus groups. Texts providing commentary on questioning, on dynamics, and on later analysis are common. So why can't I attract participants? Is there a more convenient way to transcribe data? How do I work with those labelled as 'vulnerable'? How can…