Spring Conference 2026

Welcome to Research Month

Research Month provides a dedicated opportunity to explore and promote excellence in research strategy across our organisation and the wider professional community. Throughout the month, we will highlight the role of research in strengthening evidence‑based practice, informing policy, and driving innovation.

Content for Research Month 2026 will be released throughout June, and we encourage colleagues to engage with the full programme.

Programme and Activities

The Council is pleased to present a structured programme of content designed to support colleagues at all stages of their research engagement. During Research Month, we will publish and promote a curated selection of:

• Webinars and interviews with sector leaders and addressing key themes in research development
• Podcasts featuring expert commentary
• Blogs showcasing practical insights and emerging priorities

These resources aim to enhance understanding of research strategy while providing actionable perspectives for professional practice.

External Contributors

We are privileged to collaborate with distinguished partners from across the research landscape. Their participation brings valuable external insight and reinforces our commitment to working collaboratively with research leaders across disciplines.

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Watch again: Driving innovation and knowledge exchange

In this webinar, we hear examples of good practice in partnership working between HEIs and industry and service organisations to help drive innovation and knowledge exchange. We explore the impact that good research partnership working can deliver and look to some of the common themes associated with effective engagement.