About this Event
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: 09:30 – 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
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