The Department of Social Sciences, SZABIST University Islamabad, successfully organized a 5-Day Workshop on “Qualitative Research: From Proposal to Analysis and Reporting,” offering a deeply enriching and academically rigorous learning experience for participants.

During Days 2 to 4, participants engaged in highly interactive and intellectually stimulating sessions that effectively blended theoretical foundations with hands-on research practice. The workshop focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of qualitative research design, data collection techniques, analytical approaches, and academic reporting.

The sessions were expertly facilitated by Dr. Aliya Abdul Hayee, Dr. Arooj Mujeeb, Dr. Muhammad Abo ul Hassan Rashid, and Dr. Rashida Qureshi, whose clarity, depth of knowledge, and engaging teaching styles made complex qualitative research concepts both accessible and practically applicable. Through guided activities, discussions, and applied exercises, participants developed methodological insight and confidence in handling qualitative research processes.

Participants found the workshop activities highly relevant to their academic and research needs, gaining valuable skills in proposal development, qualitative analysis, and scholarly reporting. The workshop successfully fostered critical thinking, methodological rigor, and research competence.

Such initiatives reflect SZABIST Islamabad’s strong commitment to research excellence, capacity building, and academic development, empowering researchers to produce meaningful and impactful qualitative scholarship.