Description
The Leadership and Leadership Development Special Interest Group (BAM), the BAM African Studies Track, and the Entrepreneurship in Minority Groups Special Interest Group (ISBE) are pleased to invite you to this virtual event that is focused on exploring the practical and thoughtful use of thematic analysis in qualitative research.
This session is especially designed for doctoral students and early career researchers who are looking to strengthen their approach to data analysis and make meaningful sense of their research findings.In this session, we will introduce the ADEPT Method developed by Dr Omeihe and Harrison (2024) which is a structured and practical guide to thematic analysis. ADEPT stands for Analysis, Data Exploration, Pattern Identification, and Theme Development.
Our speaker, Dr Kingsley Omeihe (University of the West of Scotland), will share real examples from his own research, offering tips and reflections that are both useful and encouraging for researchers at all stages.
Together, we will walk through these four stages and discuss how they help researchers move from raw data to clear, insightful and impactful findings. We will also take a closer look at what makes the ADEPT thematic analysis such a valuable method, how it compares to other analytical approaches, and how it supports rigorous and reflective research.
Provider Information
Staged by the Leadership and Leadership Development Special Interest Group (BAM), BAM African Studies Track and the Entrepreneurship in Minority Groups Special Interest Group (ISBE)
Who Should Attend?
- Doctoral students at any stage of their journey.
- Anyone interested in qualitative research & thematic analysis
- Members of BAM/ISBE research communities
- Anyone looking for a practical and structured approach to qualitative data interpretation
- The event speaks to Sections A1 and E1 as detailed in the BAM Framework.
Speakers
Dr King Omeihe
Dr King Omeihe is Senior Lecturer of Marketing and Small Business at the University of the West of Scotland. He holds the position of President at the Academy for African Studies and Chair of Ethnic Minority Groups at the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
His research interest in economic sociology examines the role of markets and the emergence of economic institutions. Much of this work is centrally concerned with understanding how institutional arrangements are interpreted across contexts. This includes examining the reflexive basis of reputation in multiplex networks, identifying the sources of trust in low-trust societies, and examining networks and their sources of cooperation.
He is a selected fellow of the West African Transitional Justice Centre and serves as a Senior Economic Advisor at the Marcel House.
Benefits of attending
- Develop practical skills in using the ADEPT method for thematic analysis;
- Strengthen your ability to interpret and present qualitative data;
- Enhance your skills in presenting rigorous and impactful qualitative findings.
Contact
Please contact the BAM Office at [email protected] with any queries.
Event Fee
BAM Members and Student Members: Free
Non-Members: £60
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Registration closes on 6th October 2025 at 23:59 BST