MMIC 2011 in Leeds - report
2011 Mixed Methods International Conference - Live US/UK link up
The 7th Mixed Methods International Conference opened at the School of Healthcare last week with more than 120 delegates from 20 countries, including Australia, the USA, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan.
Professor Dawn Freshwater welcomed the delegates and gave the opening address was delivered by Professor Michael Arthur, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leeds.
The conference has been developed into one of the key mixed methods events in the world and is establishing the School of Healthcare as an international leader in the field. Last year the event was co-hosted with John's Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA and we are building on those relationships to further develop the reputation of the School as an innovator and research force on the international stage.
This year saw one of the Keynotes delivered via live web stream by Professor Norman Denzin from the University of Illinois, USA , one of the world's leading Mixed method academics (see above). Prof Denzin delivered a thought-provoking keynote and took long distance questions from the assembled delegates.
Two days of sessions and two days of workshops drew glowing feedback for both the organisation and the positive, creative atmosphere the Mixed Methods International Conference is renowned for.
The Conference was organised by the Scientific Committee:
Dr Felicity Astin Director of Research and Innovation, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds;
Professor Alan Bryman Professor of Organisational and Social Research, University of Leicester, UK;
Dr Jane Cahill Senior Research Fellow and Deputy Director of Research, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds;
Professor John Creswell Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA;
Dr Janet Hirst Academic Unit Head for Psycho-social Sciences, Lecturer in Midwifery, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds;
Professor Donna Mertens Professor of Educational Foundations and Research, Gallaudet University, Washington DC, USA;
Dr Tessa Muncey Director, Institute of Health and Social Work, Mixed Methods International Conference Chair, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, UK;
Professor Alicia O'Cathain Professor of Health Services Research, Director of Medical Care Research Unit, Director of Postgraduate Studies, ScHARR, University of Sheffield, UK.
The conference was produced by Jenny Irvine and the Research and Innovation Suport team: Ruth Allcroft, Janet Dixson, Judy Taylor and Helen Simpson.
Friday 12th of August 2011