RCEN meets every two months:

• Group networking 'roadmapping' activity around a specific research culture challenge
• Sector updates on Research Culture
• Presentations by RCEN members
• Presentations by external guest speakers
• Questions for the Network and informal networking

Research Culture Enablers Network Aims

In the sign-up form, new members are encouraged to share what they would like the network achieve. A common theme is a desire to share knowledge, advocate for positive change, and develop support for those most affected by research culture issues:

• Knowledge exchange, both within the network and with external partners, leveraging our collective expertise and resources.
• Practical solutions, including guidance, tools, frameworks, metrics and evidence-based initiatives that can be evaluated and implemented to drive positive change.
• Focus on inclusivity, promoting diversity of participation and creating a sense of belonging and support.

The Way Forward

Network members have expressed a need for the following approaches:

• Identify who is most impacted by research culture issues and/or who is missing from current conversations
• Address other inequities eg. career stages, disciplinary silos and other areas of marginalisation
• Horizon scanning for research culture opportunities, including funding
• A discussion on current definitions of research culture and if we can add to these as a network
• Co-create tractable targets and meaningful measures for research culture
• Sharing best practice, especially 'easy wins' or initiatives that can be implemented with limited resources
• Training, with a view of improving thought leadership and career development of RCEN members
• Shadowing and mentoring within the network
• Leveraging our collective voices to drive change