REN: Inclusive Research - Creating and Sharing Best Practice

Inclusive Research Event: A Huge Success

We are pleased to share that the Inclusive Research - Creating and Sharing Best Practice event, held on December 10th, 2024, at ARU Chelmsford Campus, was a resounding success. The event brought together a diverse group of researchers from a wide range of organisations, including Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and other key local researchers, who gathered to explore innovative strategies for making research design and participation more inclusive.

Key Highlights:

• A Collaborative Gathering: The event provided a unique platform for researchers, both local and regional, to collaborate, exchange ideas, and discuss the future of inclusive research across the East of England.

• Exploring a Research Repository: One of the key discussions revolved around the creation of a central repository to store and share research materials, outcomes, projects, and opportunities. This would facilitate better access and collaboration, fostering a more inclusive approach to research.

• Addressing Barriers in Research: Throughout the event, important conversations took place regarding the barriers to research faced both by researchers and participants. A range of views was shared to better understand these challenges, particularly around engaging marginalised and underrepresented communities in research studies.

• Interactive Workshops & Idea Generation: Attendees participated in a series of interactive workshops where they had the opportunity to map out assets, bridge information gaps, and collaborate on solutions to promote inclusivity in research. The event was designed to ensure that participants left with actionable insights and a strengthened network of like-minded professionals dedicated to driving change in research practices.

The discussions and activities from this event have set the stage for continued collaboration and the development of a sustainable network of researchers, research champions, and community stakeholders. We look forward to seeing the positive outcomes of this gathering unfold and are excited about the next steps in promoting inclusive research practices across our region.

We extend our thanks to all those who attended and contributed to making this event a success. We encourage all attendees to continue engaging with one another as we work together to break down barriers and create new opportunities for inclusive research.

Stay tuned for updates and further opportunities to be involved in the ongoing development of inclusive research initiatives.