UKRD Inclusion Symposium 2026

Who Leads Matters: Driving Better Research Through Inclusive Leadership

The key to better research starts with who leads It…

Join the UKRD Working Group on Inclusion 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.

What to expect

A focused, high-impact 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

Guest speakers

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

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.

­More to be announced

Event details

Date: 12th June 2026

Time: 10:00 – 16:00

Venue: The Studio, 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham, B2 5EP

(2-minute walk from Birmingham New Street Station)

Places are limited - register early to secure your spot.

Sponsors

This event is sponsored by Noclor NHS Research Office and UCLH R&D Office

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

thestudio..., 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Get App