2nd Symposium "Q Down Under"
27-28 November 2025
University of Central Queensland Brisbane
(CQU Brisbane, 160 Ann street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia)
Have a wicked problem? There's a Q for that!
This is a free event supported by CQU Brisbane. No registration fees are charged.
Call for Contributions
We welcome contributions in the form of abstracts (for day 1) and/or proposals (for day 2).
Abstracts (for day 1) could be about:
Q methodology-based research papers.
Demonstrations of methodological advancements or applications.
Case studies showcasing the impact of Q in practice.
Collaborative project ideas that participants can engage with.
The abstract must include all necessary information about the project and be limited to max 300 words.
Proposals (for day 2) could be about:
Dialogical track 1: Q Methodology and Beyond
This track focuses on the evolution, innovation, and interdisciplinary applications of Q Methodology. Topics may include:
Extensions and integrations of Q Methodology with other research methods.
Best practices and challenges in conducting Q studies.
Advances in data interpretation, software tools, and new methodological developments.
Dialogical track 2: Social Impact and Q Methodology
Showcase how Q is making a difference in the world. Topics may include:
Applications of Q in education, public health, sustainability, governance, and social justice.
Case studies demonstrating how Q insights have shaped policies and interventions.
Collaborative approaches between academics, policymakers, and community leaders.
The proposal must include an outline of your topic, relevance to Q and fit with one of the two dialogical tracks. The proposal must be limited to max 500 words.
Key Dates
Day 1 – Presentations
Abstract submission deadline: 15 August 2025
Notification of acceptance: 20 September 2025
Optional updated abstract due: 15 November 2025
Day 2 – Dialogical Tracks
Proposal submission deadline: 10 May 2025
Notification of acceptance: 20 September 2025
Queries
Desley Pidgeon (Chair of the organising committee), d.pidgeon@cqu.edu.au
Submission of abstracts and proposals