International Research Culture Conference
That's a wrap!
The International Research Culture Conference 2025 (IRCC25) will took 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 showcased innovative research culture initiatives and it will capture knowledge for lasting impact through the publication of a Research Culture Special Issue.
Post-event photography and playback is now available.
Imagining a Research Culture of 2030
Our exciting conference programme included highlights such as:
- 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
Research Culture Special Issue
We’re pleased to be partnering with Warwick’s Interdisciplinary Journal Exchanges to produce a special issue focused on Research Culture.
Expressions of interest are now open. If you'd like to contribute, please complete the expressions of interest form by 4th November.
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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