Research Delivery Leaders 2026

Join us for our second in-person Research Delivery Leaders event on Thursday, 26 March 2026.

This meeting aims to provide a space for research delivery staff across the South West Central Regional Research Delivery Network region to network, discuss successes and challenges, and share best practices.

This event is primarily designed for research delivery leaders within delivery organisations who hold responsibilities for the coordination or delivery of research. Attendees can be from any discipline, provided they support the delivery of research locally.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

We are excited to be able to hold this event in-person and hope you can join us on the day.

If you have any questions about the event, please email swc.rrdn@nihr.ac.uk.

Agenda

Arrival from 10:15am for refreshments and networking, with a prompt start at 10:45am.

Welcome and introduction - Hannah Williams, Head of Partner Liaison and Planning

How research has changed over the years - Hannah Williams

Metrics in practice - Tiffany Edwards, Data & Analytics Senior Manager

What matters for the funding model? - Hannah Williams

Strategic Development Funding - Mily Yogananth, Head of Strategy, Research Engagement and Inclusion

Reflections, takeaways and final networking opportunities

Close at 2:30pm