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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 15h

Join our ‘Introduction to Contracts’ workshop in London on November 20th & gain valuable insights into contract negotiation, the research funding landscape, and best practices from experienced professionals

Book today! 👇
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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 18h

ARMA is delighted to be part of the Research Professional Futures (RPF) project to reshape the role of research professionals across the UK.

Read the press release here 👇
https://arma.ac.uk/arma-to-help-deliver-national-initiative-set-to-reshape-the-role-of-research-professionals-across-the-uk/

ARMA to help deliver national initiative set to reshape the role of research professionals across the UK – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 20h

There’s still time to secure your place on next week’s virtual study tour with the Medical Research Council (MRC)

📅 Thursday 16th October
🕤 10am – 12.30pm
📍 Online

Head to our website for full details: https://arma.ac.uk/product/medical-research-council-mrc-virtual-study-tour/

Medical Research Council (MRC) Virtual Study Tour – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 1d

Join us for the next EU and International Special Interest Group drop-in session on 21st October, where we'll be discussing 'Achieving International Impact'.

To secure your space: https://arma.ac.uk/product/arma-eu-and-international-sig-drop-in-session-achieving-international-impact/

ARMA EU and International SIG Drop-In Session – Achieving International Impact – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 1d

The deadline to submit your proposal to design and deliver ARMA’s 2025/26 “Train the Trainer” programme is fast approaching ⏳

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity! Head to our website today to learn more: https://arma.ac.uk/tender-invitation-train-the-trainer-programme-delivery-2025/

Tender Invitation: Train the Trainer Programme Delivery – 2025 – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 2d

Excited about driving sustainable change in research? Join us online for a special session with UKRI on the 20th of October as they introduce SPARK (Sustainable Practice and Research Knowledge) Hub

Learn more: https://arma.ac.uk/product/supporting-more-sustainable-research-sparkhub/

Supporting more sustainable research – SPARKHub – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 2d

⏰ Reminder ⏰ The deadline to register for the 2025 cohort of the ARMA Certificate in Research Management is next week! Head to our website to learn more: arma.ac.uk/qualificatio...

⏳ Registration deadline: 16th October
📧 Enquiries welcome: [email protected]

ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 3d

ARMA’s Global Majority SIG is open to all research managers and administrators (both members and non-members) in the UK who self-identify as Global Majority. To learn more & join the mailing list 👉 https://arma.ac.uk/dashboard/network/special-interest-groups/global-majority-nonmembers/

Global Majority – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 3d

✍️ Check out our ARMA Insights article by Dr Beth Davidson, ‘Am I a project manager? Research funding development and the project management lifecycle’

To read the full article 👉 https://arma.ac.uk/articles/am-i-a-project-manager-research-funding-development-and-the-project-management-lifecycle/

Am I a project manager? Research funding development and the project management lifecycle – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 4d

Join us in Manchester on 21st October for our in-person 'Supporting Research Proposals' training!

Secure your spot today! 👉 Book online before Friday 10th October or email [email protected] to express your interest

Bookings: arma.ac.uk/product/supp...

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 4d

⏰ Reminder ⏰ The deadline is fast approaching for non-HEI members to express interest in joining our Awards Working Group!

Head to our website for more information and get in touch before midnight on Friday 10th October: https://arma.ac.uk/non-hei-members-sought-for-awards-working-group/

Non-HEI members sought for Awards Working Group – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 7d

🆕 Training: Research Culture Essentials for RMAs: Core Concepts, Creativity, and Collaboration for Change

22 October | 9:30am | Online

Secure your space today! https://arma.ac.uk/product/research-culture-essentials-for-rmas-core-concepts-creativity-and-collaboration-for-change-online-2/

ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 7d

⏰ Reminder: Our Membership Information Session takes place on October 8th! If you’ve been thinking about joining ARMA or want to learn how membership can accelerate your career, this is your chance.

Register now to secure your space: https://arma.ac.uk/product/arma-membership-information-session-4/

ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 8d

Exciting news 📢 #ARMA2026 abstract submissions are now open! Whether your work directly relates to our conference themes, or covers other topical areas in research management, we want to hear from you.

Visit our website to learn more: https://arma.ac.uk/call-for-abstracts-opens-for-arma-2026/

Call for abstracts opens for ARMA 2026 – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 8d

📢 Volunteering Opportunity 📢

Are you passionate about shaping the future of research management? We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to join us as SIG Champions!

Head to our website to learn more about the vacancies: https://arma.ac.uk/additional-sig-champions-needed-4/

ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 8d

Don’t miss out on next week's Research Evaluation special interest group drop-in session!

📅 Monday 6th October, 1pm (online)

Secure your space 👉 https://arma.ac.uk/product/arma-research-evaluation-sig-drop-in-session-randomisation-in-funding-allocation/

ARMA Research Evaluation SIG Drop-In Session: Randomisation in funding allocation – ARMA

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 9d

ARMA is excited to invite proposals from experienced training providers to design and deliver a 2025/26 “Train the Trainer” programme!

Head to our website for full details: https://arma.ac.uk/tender-invitation-train-the-trainer-programme-delivery-2025/

ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 9d

Our first Trusted Research & Safer Partnerships SIG drop-in takes place next week! Join us to share your experiences & suggest discussion topics for future events

📅 9th October, 12:00pm

To get involved👉 https://arma.ac.uk/product/arma-trusted-research-safer-partnerships-sig-drop-in-session/

ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 10d

✍️ Check out our ARMA Insights article on ‘Strengthening research governance at the Health Foundation’ by Ross Goldstone & Aji Ceesay.

Head over to the full article to learn more (log-in required): https://arma.ac.uk/articles/strengthening-research-governance-at-the-health-foundation/

ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 10d

Curious about how AI is transforming research assessment?

Join our Research Excellence Framework (REF) Special Interest Group Drop-In on 4th November where we’ll dive into ‘AI for REF Preparation’.

To find out more 👉 https://arma.ac.uk/product/arma-ref-sig-drop-in-session-ai-for-ref-preparation/

ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 11d

We are delighted to announce that Alisha Peart has been appointed as the new co-chair of ARMA’s Conference Working Group.

Head to our website to read the full article: https://arma.ac.uk/alisha-peart-confirmed-as-co-chair-of-conference-working-group/

ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 14d

What a fantastic couple of days we had exhibiting at #VitaeCon2025 this week!

We’re heading into the weekend feeling inspired by the enthusiasm of the researcher development community 🙌 Thanks to everyone who visited our stand, we're excited to build on these connections in the weeks ahead!

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 14d

✍️ Check out our ARMA Insights article where Saskia Walcott, ARMA Board Director of Professional development, reflects on her experience of attending the SARIMA conference in Stellenbosch.

Click here to read the full article (login required): arma.ac.uk/reflections-...

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 15d

Lots of ideas to think about on my train home to Liverpool from my excellent day in London with the Research Catalyst cohort. Was exciting to have my own research hat on, not just supporting others with theirs. Thank you for the opportunity @rluk.ac.uk @armauk.bsky.social #librariesxresearch

William J Nixon @williamjnixon.bsky.social · 15d

Ready and waiting for our third AHRC @rluk.ac.uk Research Catalyst cohort here in Senate House for today’s launch in partnership with @armauk.bsky.social #librariesXresearch find out more at www.rluk.ac.uk/rluk-ahrc-re...

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William J Nixon @williamjnixon.bsky.social · 14d

Fantastic to meet our new AHRC @rluk.ac.uk Research Catalyst Cohort colleagues at our RCC3 launch yesterday & delighted to be partnering with @armauk.bsky.social Lots of learning, networking & engagement in the room. Wishing you all every success on your research journey and we are here for you

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