International Research Culture Conference
The International Research Culture Conference 2025 (IRCC25) will take place on Wednesday 17th September at The Oculus Building, University of Warwick.
We invite all those working in and enabling research in the UK and beyond to share, collaborate and foster conversations about research culture.
IRCC25 will showcase innovative research culture initiatives and capture knowledge for lasting impact through the publication of a Research Culture Special Issue.
Registrations are now open.
Imagining a Research Culture of 2030
We are working on building an exciting programme, to include:
- Keynote from Steven Hill, Director of Research at Research England: Frameworks for research cultures – learning from the UK’s pilot REF assessment
- Keynote from Prof Cat Davies, University of Leeds: Research Culture: What works.
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Beyond Borders: Exploring Global Perspectives on Research Culture: An international speaker panel discussing research culture perspectives from across the globe, with research culture experts Prof Melissa Miles from Monash University Prof, Sibusiso Moyo from Stellenbosch University Prof, Grace Mulcahy from University College Dublin, and Steven Hill from Research England.
- Facilitated networking opportunities
- Research culture presentations, workshops and posters
- Interactive Words for Wellbeing exhibition - what it means to work in research
Thank you to everyone who submitted abstracts! Please note that abstract submission is now closed. Registrations will open on 16th April 2025.
Conference Fees
Early bird registration (in-person place): £115
Standard registration (in-person place): £125
Online registration*: Free
*Free online registration will include access to livestreamed plenary sessions only.
Key Dates
Registration opens: 16th April 2025
Abstract outcomes communicated: 9th May 2025
Early bird registration closes: 1st June 2025
Standard registration closes: 8th August 2025
You said, we did
Thank you for all the fantastic feedback from IRCC24. Whilst it was very positive, there are several changes we have made to this year’s format including:
- More opportunities for networking: This year we will offer in-person delegates an opportunity to join a facilitated networking session to enable new connections and collaboration.
- More time for question and answers in presentation sessions: This year we will be building in more time for important discussion after parallel presentations.
- Quiet space: We have included a reflection space for participants to use at this year's event.
Keep in touch
NCRC Conversations Series
The National Centre for Research Culture (NCRC) 'Conversation Series' is an opportunity for those working on research culture projects to share their work in an open online forum. Take a look at our upcoming events.
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