National Centre for Research Culture
About the Centre
Vision: ‘A thriving global research culture shaped by inclusive, collaborative, and creative communities.’Mission: To provide a convening space that supports the sharing and dissemination of ‘best practice’ in research culture through connection, collaboration, and co-creation, both within and beyond the UK higher education sector.
Learn more about why we established the NCRC in 2023 and the benefits of a positive research culture. If you have any ideas on how we can work together, or for any queries, please do get in touch.
Our Team
Discover who we are, and why we are passionate about research culture change.Learn more about our Advisory Board, which includes representatives from key organisations and initiatives in UK research culture enhancement.
International Research Culture Conference (IRCC26)
Thank for you attending the International Research Culture Conference which took place on 21 and 23 September.
Missed the day? Catch up here.- Exchanges: The Interdisciplinary Research Journal for 2026 is now available to read
Strategic Projects
The NCRC undertakes strategically important, sector-level work across key areas of research culture, including:
Public, Patient and Community Involvement in Research,
Researcher & Research Professional Wellbeing,
Building Safe to Fail Research Cultures, and
The PATHWAY Programme.
We are also proud to partner with the Research Professional Futures Project (RPF), a four-year, £4.5 million national initiative launched in January 2026 to strengthen the roles, skills and career pathways of research professionals across UK higher education.
The Research Culture Enablers Network (RCEN) has been created as a solutions-focused group designed to exchange, debate, and challenge ideas surrounding research culture, with over 400 members.
Monthly Events
Each month the NCRC hosts opportunities for engaging on varied research culture topics:
| Month | Event |
|---|---|
| October | Conversation series |
| November | RCEN |
| December | Conversation series |
The NCRC Conversation Series sessions offer the chance for a deeper dive into a theme or a project. These are free for everyone to engage with. Find out more about how to get involved.
Research Culture Progress Review
In 2025, we reviewed the steps we have taken as an institution to positively impact research cultures across our university. Read the review to explore our collaborations and engagements so far and our goals for the future.
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