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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 5h

🌟 Exciting News 🌟 Nominations are now OPEN for the prestigious ARMA Awards!

Don’t miss your chance to shine a spotlight on those making a difference, head to our website to learn more: https://arma.ac.uk/arma-awards-2026-call-for-nominations/

ARMA Awards 2026: Call for nominations – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 10h

📢 Volunteering Opportunity 📢

Become an ARMA SIG Champion! We’re seeking passionate individuals to fill several vacancies. Are you ready to make an impact? Visit our website today to find out more: https://arma.ac.uk/additional-sig-champions-needed-4/

⏳ Deadline: 30 October

Additional SIG Champions needed – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 1d

Join us on 27th October for an engaging session on Reverse Mentoring with Jane Sloan, Learning and Talent Manager at Imperial College London.

Don’t miss out, secure your space today 👉 https://arma.ac.uk/product/arma-global-majority-sig-drop-in-session-reverse-mentoring-an-informative-overview/

ARMA Global Majority SIG drop-in session: Reverse mentoring – An informative overview – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 1d

⏰ Don’t miss out on our ‘Research Culture Essentials for RMAs: Core Concepts, Creativity, and Collaboration for Change’ workshop, taking place on 22 October!

Book now: https://arma.ac.uk/product/research-culture-essentials-for-rmas-core-concepts-creativity-and-collaboration-for-change-online-2/

ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 2d

How is your institution navigating Artificial Intelligence in research practice, assessment & applications? Join our next Postgraduate Research SIG Drop-In for an open discussion on AI and PGR.

Bookings: https://arma.ac.uk/product/arma-postgraduate-research-research-sig-drop-in-session-ai-and-pgr/

ARMA Postgraduate Research SIG Drop In Session: AI and PGR – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 2d

Abstract submissions for #ARMA2026 are officially open!

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your expertise at our annual conference taking place at Harrogate Convention Centre on 16 – 18 June.

Visit our website today for full details: https://www.armaconference.com/call-for-abstracts-2026

ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 3d

There’s still time to join our 'Supporting Research Proposals' in-person training session – registration closes Friday 17 October ⏳

📅 21 October | 9.30am | Manchester

Don't miss out, head to our website now to secure your space: arma.ac.uk/product/supp...

ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 6d

Join our ‘Introduction to Contracts’ workshop in London on November 20th & gain valuable insights into contract negotiation, the research funding landscape, and best practices from experienced professionals

Book today! 👇
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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 6d

ARMA is delighted to be part of the Research Professional Futures (RPF) project to reshape the role of research professionals across the UK.

Read the press release here 👇
https://arma.ac.uk/arma-to-help-deliver-national-initiative-set-to-reshape-the-role-of-research-professionals-across-the-uk/

ARMA to help deliver national initiative set to reshape the role of research professionals across the UK – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 6d

There’s still time to secure your place on next week’s virtual study tour with the Medical Research Council (MRC)

📅 Thursday 16th October
🕤 10am – 12.30pm
📍 Online

Head to our website for full details: https://arma.ac.uk/product/medical-research-council-mrc-virtual-study-tour/

Medical Research Council (MRC) Virtual Study Tour – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 7d

Join us for the next EU and International Special Interest Group drop-in session on 21st October, where we'll be discussing 'Achieving International Impact'.

To secure your space: https://arma.ac.uk/product/arma-eu-and-international-sig-drop-in-session-achieving-international-impact/

ARMA EU and International SIG Drop-In Session – Achieving International Impact – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 7d

The deadline to submit your proposal to design and deliver ARMA’s 2025/26 “Train the Trainer” programme is fast approaching ⏳

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity! Head to our website today to learn more: https://arma.ac.uk/tender-invitation-train-the-trainer-programme-delivery-2025/

Tender Invitation: Train the Trainer Programme Delivery – 2025 – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 8d

Excited about driving sustainable change in research? Join us online for a special session with UKRI on the 20th of October as they introduce SPARK (Sustainable Practice and Research Knowledge) Hub

Learn more: https://arma.ac.uk/product/supporting-more-sustainable-research-sparkhub/

Supporting more sustainable research – SPARKHub – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 8d

⏰ Reminder ⏰ The deadline to register for the 2025 cohort of the ARMA Certificate in Research Management is next week! Head to our website to learn more: arma.ac.uk/qualificatio...

⏳ Registration deadline: 16th October
📧 Enquiries welcome: [email protected]

ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 9d

ARMA’s Global Majority SIG is open to all research managers and administrators (both members and non-members) in the UK who self-identify as Global Majority. To learn more & join the mailing list 👉 https://arma.ac.uk/dashboard/network/special-interest-groups/global-majority-nonmembers/

Global Majority – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 9d

✍️ Check out our ARMA Insights article by Dr Beth Davidson, ‘Am I a project manager? Research funding development and the project management lifecycle’

To read the full article 👉 https://arma.ac.uk/articles/am-i-a-project-manager-research-funding-development-and-the-project-management-lifecycle/

Am I a project manager? Research funding development and the project management lifecycle – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 10d

Join us in Manchester on 21st October for our in-person 'Supporting Research Proposals' training!

Secure your spot today! 👉 Book online before Friday 10th October or email [email protected] to express your interest

Bookings: arma.ac.uk/product/supp...

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 10d

⏰ Reminder ⏰ The deadline is fast approaching for non-HEI members to express interest in joining our Awards Working Group!

Head to our website for more information and get in touch before midnight on Friday 10th October: https://arma.ac.uk/non-hei-members-sought-for-awards-working-group/

Non-HEI members sought for Awards Working Group – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 13d

🆕 Training: Research Culture Essentials for RMAs: Core Concepts, Creativity, and Collaboration for Change

22 October | 9:30am | Online

Secure your space today! https://arma.ac.uk/product/research-culture-essentials-for-rmas-core-concepts-creativity-and-collaboration-for-change-online-2/

ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 13d

⏰ Reminder: Our Membership Information Session takes place on October 8th! If you’ve been thinking about joining ARMA or want to learn how membership can accelerate your career, this is your chance.

Register now to secure your space: https://arma.ac.uk/product/arma-membership-information-session-4/

ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 14d

Exciting news 📢 #ARMA2026 abstract submissions are now open! Whether your work directly relates to our conference themes, or covers other topical areas in research management, we want to hear from you.

Visit our website to learn more: https://arma.ac.uk/call-for-abstracts-opens-for-arma-2026/

Call for abstracts opens for ARMA 2026 – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 14d

📢 Volunteering Opportunity 📢

Are you passionate about shaping the future of research management? We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to join us as SIG Champions!

Head to our website to learn more about the vacancies: https://arma.ac.uk/additional-sig-champions-needed-4/

ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 14d

Don’t miss out on next week's Research Evaluation special interest group drop-in session!

📅 Monday 6th October, 1pm (online)

Secure your space 👉 https://arma.ac.uk/product/arma-research-evaluation-sig-drop-in-session-randomisation-in-funding-allocation/

ARMA Research Evaluation SIG Drop-In Session: Randomisation in funding allocation – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 15d

ARMA is excited to invite proposals from experienced training providers to design and deliver a 2025/26 “Train the Trainer” programme!

Head to our website for full details: https://arma.ac.uk/tender-invitation-train-the-trainer-programme-delivery-2025/

ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 15d

Our first Trusted Research & Safer Partnerships SIG drop-in takes place next week! Join us to share your experiences & suggest discussion topics for future events

📅 9th October, 12:00pm

To get involved👉 https://arma.ac.uk/product/arma-trusted-research-safer-partnerships-sig-drop-in-session/