When it comes to research culture, we’re all in it together.
Taking place Monday 16th September at The University of Warwick, the International Research Culture Conference (IRCC) invites all those working in research to come together, to foster meaningful conversations and build an inclusive community of practice.
Abstract submissions are now open. Work with us to co-create an exciting programme of activities.
We asked speakers from IRCC 2023 to share their vision for the future of research culture.
Hear from colleagues at Warwick, UKRI and UKRN.
Bookings for IRCC 2024 will be open soon. Join us to be part of the conversation.
FAQs
Improving research culture is a key priority for government, universities and the wider R&D sector. It's imperative to share best practice on how to create inclusive research environments, which promotes creative, thriving teams of researchers and research enablers.
Beyond this, national and international methods of research assessment are changing to be more responsible and there is great interest in discussing what shape these might take and how institutions can keep up with these changes.
The IRCC will offer an unrivalled opportunity to come together with like-minded people to improve synergies and look for collective solutions, in order to curate robust and reproducible research culture knowledge for all.
The event is aimed at researchers (at all career stages) and research enablers in higher education institutions across the UK and internationally. It's also aimed at funding bodies, partner organisations (including industry, charities and the NHS) and current or prospective University of Warwick researchers and research enablers.
The conference will take place at The Slate, our lakeside conference centre on The University of Warwick campus. Based in the heart of the UK, the University campus is accessible by many major motorway and train routes. For our international visitors, Birmingham International Airport is just 20 minutes’ drive away. Rooms are also available on site, a short walk from where the conference will take place. Find out more about how to get here.
The University of Warwick is one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities. We’ve recently established the first National Centre for Research Culture, and are creating networks for like-minded individuals to share knowledge and best practice across the sector, with the IRCC being a key part of this.
The International Research Culture Conference is organised with funds from Research England's Enhancing Research Culture Fund 2023-2024.
Our full programme is still to be revealed and will be co-created with the research community, but you can expect a mix of keynote speakers from national and international research organisations and plenty of time for networking and discussion. Refreshments are available throughout the day and lunch is provided.
Get in touch
The event is organised by Professor Sotaro Kita (Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor - Research) and the Research Culture Team at Warwick: Carole Harris (Associate Director, Research Culture, Governance and Compliance), Dr Rika Nair (Research Culture Manager), Vicky Strudwick (Head of Research Culture Partnerships) and Marie Sams (Head of the National Centre for Research Culture).
For general queries relating to the International Research Culture Conference, please email researchculture@warwick.ac.uk.
