How to use critical discourse analysis in your research

In-person workshop

For PhD students &

early career researchers

15 & 16 January 2026

Sheffield, UK

Learn how to apply key CDA theories, concepts and methods to your research project. Sessions on key ideas in CDA and how to apply them to your work. Group discussion and advice tailored to your research project. Hands-on analysis of texts and data.

The academic experts for the workshop are:

Professor Tom Bartlett, University of Glasgow

Dr Michael Farrelly, Discourse Academy

Dr Michael Kranert, University of Southampton

Dr Jane Mulderrig, University of Sheffield

Our approach is to focus on your research project. The academic experts will introduce key ideas and work with you on applying them in your work. As an attendee, you will be added to the online discussion group for this event.

The online discussion group will:

• Give you the opportunity to introduce your research project in advance of the workshop;

• Let you see what your fellow attendees are working on and start to make connections with each other;

• Discuss practical issues around arrival, meeting up in Sheffield, planning accommodation etc.   

Tickets include:

Attendance at the in-person event in Sheffield

Tea, coffee, light snacks and lunch Thursday & Friday

Online discussion group

You will need to arrange your travel and accommodation. We can give recommendations and information on travel and accommodation in the online discussion group