March 2026 MMIRA Webinar:
Conducting Mixed-Methods PhD Research: Lessons Learned
In this webinar, four speakers discuss conducting a mixed-methods PhD from different perspectives. Dr Nicolina Bosco and Dr Mario Giampaolo will share the supervisor's perspective and what students need to look out for when designing and conducting a mixed-method study. Dr Andrea Lane will share from a student's perspective some of her lessons learnt. And Dr Kristian Schlosser will share how to successfully defend a mixed-method PhD thesis.
Mario Giampaolo is associate professor of didactic and digital education at the Department of Social, Political, and Cognitive Sciences of the University of Siena. He studied experimental psychology, online learning and adult learning at the University of Padua, where he received his PhD. His main research interests are: learning, technology, and creative thinking. He pays particular emphasis to the use of mixed methods. He is author of journal article and books in the field of educational sciencesAndrea bio
Nicolina Bosco is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social, Political, and Cognitive Sciences, University of Siena, Italy. Her scientific interests are i) multiculturalism and radicalization in life and educational contexts, ii) culturally responsive teaching and learning in Higher Education, and iii) study and application of mixed methods research using a cross-cultural perspective.
Dr Andrea Lane finished her PhD in 2023 at Newcastle University in the UK. She has taught at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, Strathmore University (Kenya), and the University of Nottingham Ningbo (China). Before entering academia, she was a social entrepreneur in China. Andrea holds a PhD from Newcastle University (UK), a Master's in Education from the University of Bath (UK), and a Master's in East Asian Studies from the University of Bristol (UK). ). Her expertise is in managing entrepreneurial ecosystems in Higher Education and researching academic competence development and innovation management, specifically focused on SDG 4
Kristian Schlosser is a researcher, lecturer, and practitioner in strategic leadership with a focus on management, technology, and sustainability. He holds over a decade of international experience leading large digital transformations and establishing new sites. Through his work he lived and worked across Europe, Asia, South America, and the United States. His research integrates real-world insights with theory and he applies his findings through his work. Born in Esbjerg, Denmark, he brings a global, values-driven perspective to his teaching and research. Kristian defended his PhD. December 9th 2024.
March 20, 2026 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (Eastern Time)
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