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We are the professional membership association for research management and administration in the UK.
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The next ARMA Postgraduate Research SIG Drop In takes place next week!

This informal session offers the chance to share insights & connect with colleagues who understand the complexities of the Postgraduate Research

📅 10 December, 1pm
📍 Online

Info 👇
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December 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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🚨 The 'Facilitation for Successful Collaboration' online programme launches in 6 weeks 🚨 Have you secured your space?

📅 Launch date: 14 January 2026
📚 Series of five 2-hour interactive modules
📍 Online

Don't miss out! 👇
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December 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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⏰ Submit your expression of interest by Tuesday 9 December ⏰

In-Person Event ➡️ Evaluating Research Culture in the UK: Frameworks, Practice & Progress

📅 25 March 2026
📍 Durham University
👉 Free to attend

Head to our website today for full details: arma.ac.uk/product/eval...
December 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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✍️ Did you catch our ARMA Insights 'News round-up: October 2025' by Rupert Avis?

Head to our website to read the article in full (login required): arma.ac.uk/articles/new...

#ARMAInsightsMagazine #ResearchNews #UKResearch #ResearchPolicy
December 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Training Workshop ➡️ 'The Research Excellence Framework (REF): what is it all about?'

Gain an understanding of REF and insights on policy changes for #REF2029

📅 25 February, 10am (Online)

Bookings & Info: arma.ac.uk/product/the-...
December 2, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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🆕 Join our virtual study tour & hear from the Director of the Leverhulme Trust, Professor Anna Vignoles

📅 5 February 2026, 12.30pm

Visit our website for full details & to register 👇
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December 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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📢 Volunteering Opportunity: ARMA Artificial Intelligence Working Group - Call for Members

⏳ Closing date for expressions of interest: Friday 16 January 2026

To learn more about the group and to express interest, visit our website: arma.ac.uk/call-for-mem...
December 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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We are delighted to announce Anna Aston as chair of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Working Group.

Head to our website to read the full article: arma.ac.uk/anna-aston-c...
December 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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📢 Early bird registration for the ARMA conference is officially open!

Taking place at the Harrogate Convention Centre in June, #ARMA2026 promises to be the largest & most dynamic gathering of research management professionals from across the UK and beyond

Full details 👇
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December 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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📢 Final call for abstract submissions!

The abstract portals will remain open until 9am on Monday 1 December ⏰ Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your expertise at #ARMA2026

Visit our website today for full details: www.armaconference.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Are you curious about the benefits of joining ARMA? Don't miss our Membership Information Session where you'll learn how ARMA supports you & your professional development 🚀

📅 2 February 2026, 12pm
📍 Online

Secure your space 👇
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November 28, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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🆕 Event: The ARMA Research Leaders Forum

📅 Thursday 5 March 2026, 10am
📍 In-person, London
🤝 Members & non-members welcome

Don't miss out, head to our website to learn more & register!

🔗 arma.ac.uk/product/arma...
November 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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⏰ Deadline approaching⏰ Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your expertise at #ARMA2026

⏳ Deadline: 28 November
👉 Submissions are welcome from members & non-members

🎯 Don't forget, speakers receive a 50% discount on conference registration!

🔗 www.armaconference.com/call-for-abs...
November 26, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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🆕Joint SIG Drop-in Session: 'Influencing change & collaborative approaches' - co-hosted by the Trusted Research & Safer Partnerships SIG and the EU & International SIG

📅 4 Dec, 1pm
📍 Online

Info 👇
https://arma.ac.uk/product/joint-sig-drop-in-session-influencing-change-and-collaborative-approaches/
Joint SIG Drop In Session: Influencing change and collaborative approaches – ARMA
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November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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We are pleased to announce that Stella Mguli has been selected as the new co-chair of the Awards Working Group.

Head to our website to read the article in full: https://arma.ac.uk/stella-mguli-appointed-as-new-co-chair-of-awards-working-group/
Stella Mguli appointed as new co-chair of Awards Working Group – ARMA
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November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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🆕 Event: Evaluating Research Culture in the UK - Frameworks, Practice & Progress

📅 25 March 2026
📍 In-Person, Durham
⏰ Expressions of interest requested by 9 Dec

Visit our website for details: https://arma.ac.uk/product/evaluating-research-culture-in-the-uk-frameworks-practice-and-progress-durham/
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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⏳ Registration closes 26 Nov ⏳

Our full-day 'Developing a Research Strategy' workshop offers a step-by-step guide to strategy development, practical insights into best practice & the chance to connect with peers

📅 3 December, York
👉 https://arma.ac.uk/product/developing-a-research-strategy-york-2/
Developing a Research Strategy – York – ARMA
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November 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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⏰ The abstract submission deadline for #ARMA2026 is only one week away! ⏰

If you're working on innovative projects or research management topics that fit our conference themes, or know someone who is, act fast!

⏳ Deadline 28 November
🔗 https://www.armaconference.com/call-for-abstracts-2026
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The 'Facilitation for Successful Collaboration' training programme commences in January, consisting of 5 weekly interactive modules

Find out what to expect from the upcoming sessions 👇
https://arma.ac.uk/facilitation-for-successful-collaboration-what-to-expect-from-the-upcoming-sessions-in-january/
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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⏰Less than one week remaining to register ⏰

New to research administration? Secure your space today for our Induction workshop designed for professionals with up to 12 months experience

📅 26 November
🕤 9.30am - 12.30pm
📍 Online

Don't miss out! https://arma.ac.uk/product/induction-online-4/
November 20, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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📢 Bursary applications for #ARMA2026 are officially open!

These initiatives are part of our commitment to making ARMA 2026 as inclusive and accessible as possible.

Don't delay, click the link below to learn more 👇
https://arma.ac.uk/bursary-applications-for-arma-2026-are-now-open/
November 19, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Have you secured your space on the next ARMA Audit & Compliance Special Interest Group drop-in session?

📅 Wednesday 3 December, 2pm
📍 Online

Visit our website for full details 👇
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ARMA Audit and Compliance SIG Drop-In Session (AKA Research Grant Audit Surgery) – ARMA
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November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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✍️ Check out our latest ARMA Insights article 'Thriving through trust: The renewed power of the Concordat to Support Research Integrity'

Click to read (login required) 👇

https://arma.ac.uk/articles/thriving-through-trust-the-renewed-power-of-the-concordat-to-support-research-integrity/
Thriving through trust: The renewed power of the Concordat to Support Research Integrity – ARMA
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November 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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The next ARMA Open Research SIG drop-in is fast approaching. Be sure to join this informal session & take the opportunity to ask questions of peers on anything open research related

📅 20 November, 11am
📍 Online

Bookings & Info 👇
https://arma.ac.uk/product/arma-open-research-sig-drop-in-session-7/
ARMA Open Research SIG Drop-In Session – ARMA
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November 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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📢 Tender Invitation: ARMA Governance Review

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking provider to conduct a comprehensive Governance Review. Head to our website today for full details!

⏰ Submission deadline: Wednesday 26 November
🔗 https://arma.ac.uk/tender-invitation-governance-review/
Tender Invitation: Governance Review – ARMA
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November 17, 2025 at 9:35 AM