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.

We are working on building an exciting programme, to include:

• Keynote from Steven Hill, Director of Research at Research England
• Panel discussion on Research Culture in different international contexts
• Facilitated networking opportunities
• Interactive Words for Wellbeing exhibition - what it means to work in research
• Plus much more!

Abstract submissions are now open. 

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Key Dates

Call for abstracts open: 10th February 2025

Call for abstracts close: 11th April 2025

Abstract outcomes communicated: 9th May 2025

Registration opens: Late March / Early April 2025

Registration closes: 31st July 2025

Conference Registration and Fees

Early bird registration (in-person): £115

Standard registration from 1st June 2025 (in-person): £125

Online registration (access to limited programme): Free

Registration details along with key event information will be released soon.

Events information

Find out more about the programme, venue and more!

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.

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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