Who leads matters: Driving better research through inclusive leadership
Join the UKRD Inclusion Working Group on Friday 12 June in Birmingham for a high-impact symposium exploring how inclusive leadership in R&D drives better decisions, stronger performance, and research that truly reflects the populations it serves.
This event is free to attend and had a significant impact for delegates in 2024, so don’t miss out on your chance to develop your skills in inclusive leadership and learn from colleagues and thought leaders from across the UK.
What to expect
A focused day of expert speakers and interactive discussion. The symposium will enable you to:
- Understand how inclusive leadership improves research quality and performance
- Learn practical actions to strengthen leadership and workforce diversity
- Explore how leadership influences what research gets funded, delivered and adopted
- Participate in an interactive discussion on the impact of the current political climate
- Connect with senior leaders shaping the future of R&D
Who should attend
- R&D leaders and directors
- Research professionals and clinical academics
- Workforce, EDI and system leaders
- Anyone interested in improving equity and impact in research
A number of guest speakers are booked for the event to share their experiences and insights. Speakers include Professor Habib Naqvi MBE, Director, NHS Race and Health Observatory – a national leader in tackling health inequalities and advancing anti-racist approaches in health systems.
We are also pleased to welcome Rageshri Dhairyawan, Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV medicine – author of Unheard: The Medical Practice of Silencing and an inaugural Wellcome Collection x Spread the Word writer awardee.
Event details
Friday 12 June, between 9.30am-4pm, at The Studio, 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham, B2 5EP
Places are limited – register early to secure your spot here.
This event is sponsored by Noclor NHS Research Office and UCLH R&D Office.