QUALITATIVE SPECIALISTS


ESEARCH PORTFOLIO

Big Q brings together applied qualitative research and an established foundation in academic scholarship. This portfolio showcases selected Big Q collaborations alongside published research by the Founder and Director, Dr Taryn van Niekerk.

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PROGRAMME EVALUATION
HEROES ACADEMY Mixed-method/qualitative evaluation | Research design | Data collection | Analysis | Reporting
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METHODOLOGICAL TRAINING
STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY PhD Winter School | An Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry
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ACADEMIC RESEARCH & PUBLICATION
THE NOAKES FOUNDATION Research design | Ethics | Data collection | Qualitative analysis | Publication development
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TEACHING & ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN - ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Postgraduate teaching | Qualitative research methods | Qualitative analysis
SELECTED BIG Q COLLABORATIONS
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I had the pleasure of working with Taryn, who designed and delivered a qualitative research methodology workshop for the PhD cohort of our Graduate School, tailored specifically to our needs. She brings a remarkable level of professionalism, dedication, and deep subject expertise to everything she does. What truly sets Taryn apart from other providers is her intuitive ability to build rapport, both with groups and with individuals. This creates an engaging and supportive learning environment that fosters meaningful participation while also accommodating individual needs. Taryn offers a truly world-class learning experience, and I would highly recommend her services to any organization seeking high-quality, impactful professional development.
DR JACO FRANKEN
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES, STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
BIG Q SERVICE: METHODOLOGICAL TRAINING


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PUBLICATIONS

Noakes, T., van Niekerk, T., Heath, K., & Kayomb, M. J. (2025). Brandjacked for social media advert fraud: Microcelebrities’ experiences of digital crime in South Africa. Acta Criminologica: African Journal of Criminology & Victimology, 38(3).
Boonzaier, F., & van Niekerk, T. (Eds.) (2019). Decolonial Feminist Community Psychology. Springer Publications.