Welcome to the latest edition of the EARMA newsletter. In this month's publication:
 

  • INORMS Congress Madrid 2025 online participation open: Sign up now!
  • How to join the INORMS Welcome Reception and Congress Dinner
  • EARMA General Assembly: Call for Chair, Board and Internal Auditors
  • EARMA wins Event Innovation Award at European Association Summit 2025​
  • EARMA callout for photos for the 30 years
  • Partner Webinar - Driving Transformation: High Sustainability 
  • EARMA Travel Grant: Support for Your Professional Development
  • Stay tuned with the EARMAimpact Quarterly Digest
  • EARMAimpact announces the Stakeholder Engagement Training Month
  • EARMAimpact lunchtime webinar series
  • EARMA BESTPRAC TG Event – A Step Forward for Research Managers​
  • Join the EARMA BESTPRAC TG Network
  • Join the EARMA Open Science TG Core Group
  • PAPM: Lunch and Learn webinar series

 

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INORMS Congress Madrid 2025 online participation open: Sign up now!

We are excited to announce that the INORMS Congress Madrid 2025 will be streamed live, enabling you and your colleagues to participate remotely from anywhere in the world!​ For the first time, our attendees have the possibility to attend one of our conferences online. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the global research management community, even if you can't be physically present in Madrid.​

All sessions are live-streamed except for discussion tables and meet-ups. Online participation allows the use of the congress app to network and interact with in-person and online attendees. Online attendees can also participate actively by asking questions during sessions via Slido, ensuring an immersive experience. Please find more information about the registration process, fees, and how to connect online on the Congress webpage, and stay tuned for our greatest gathering yet!​​​​ 
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How to join the INORMS Welcome Reception and Congress Dinner

Seats for the Congress Dinner and the two Welcome Reception time slots are limited and strictly reserved for those who selected the option in their registration. If you plan to attend, please ensure you have clicked “attending” in the Registration Options. For the Welcome Reception, you will have to choose your preferred slot through the app two weeks in advance. Stay tuned for further guidance! More 

 

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EARMA General Assembly will be streamed live

The EARMA General Assembly, which will take place on May 6, 2025, from 15:45-17:00 CEST in Madrid, will be streamed live. The members of the association will have the opportunity to follow the event online. As EARMA continues to grow and evolve, strong leadership remains the key to driving our mission forward. Read on to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of the Board. More

 

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EARMA wins Event Innovation Award at European Association Summit 2025

EARMA has been honoured with the Event Innovation Award at the European Association Summit & Awards 2025, organised by the European Society of Association Executives (ESAE) on April 10, 2025, in Brussels.​ This prestigious award recognises EARMA's commitment to delivering innovative, inclusive, and sustainable events that serve research managers across Europe.​ We are inspired daily by this community. Your engagement and dedication motivate us to continually innovate and enhance our offerings to serve your needs better. More

 

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30 years with EARMA: Share your best memories!

In 2025, EARMA celebrates 30 years of supporting research management professionals and we wish to acknowledge our members as they form the core of the association. Therefore, we would like to share happy memories by your side during the INORMS Congress Madrid 2025. Send us a picture that captures a good memory with EARMA through the following form and let's celebrate research management in Europe! More

 

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Partner Webinar - Driving Transformation: High Sustainability 

In a recent Elsevier survey of 450 global academic leaders, 85% said high sustainability performance was a top priority for their institution, and nearly two-thirds said it had high transformational potential. However, only 54% reported making good progress. Join us online on April 16, 2025, as representatives from prominent European institutions discuss their sustainability initiatives, compare challenges faced, and identify successful strategies for fostering high sustainability performance within their organisations.​ More

 

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EARMA Travel Grant: Support for Your Professional Development​

EARMA members are eligible to apply for a €500 grant to assist with travel expenses related to professional development visits or participation in conferences/events organised by RMA bodies recognised by INORMS and EARMA. Examples include ARMA-UK, SARIMA, and NCURA. Applicants must be EARMA members in good standing, and the proposed activity should contribute to their professional development. A comprehensive list of eligible organisations is available. More

 

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Stay tuned with the EARMAimpact Quarterly Digest

Discover the latest updates from the EARMAimpact community, including highlights from the INORMS Congress, insights from the EARMAimpact Thematic Group session, and details about the Impact Clinic at the INORMS Congress Madrid 2025. Plus, explore all the events for this spring organised by the members. Check out the full newsletter for more!​ More

 

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EARMAimpact announces the Stakeholder Engagement Training Month​

 Join a series of four insightful webinars, each dedicated to engaging with specific stakeholder groups from the public, private, and third sectors. These sessions will be led by experts with extensive experience in their respective fields. These webinars are offered free of charge by EARMAimpact and will be hosted every week from May 13 to June 3, 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your stakeholder engagement skills.​ More 

 

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EARMAimpact lunchtime webinar series

Join the next EARMAimpact Thematic Group lunchtime webinar on May 14, 2025, part of a monthly series running on the second Wednesday of each month through June 2025. These sessions, held from 13:00 - 14:00 CEST, provide valuable tools and resources for managing and maximising research impact. May’s webinar will feature Project Manager Lisan Assen and will explore generative AI in impact proposal writing. Don’t miss this chance to gain expert insights and strengthen your impact-related expertise. More

 

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EARMA BESTPRAC TG Event – A Step Forward for Research Managers​

On March 27, 2025, the EARMA BESTPRAC Thematic Group held a highly engaging online session, bringing together more than 135 research managers across Europe. The session began with a warm welcome from the Thematic Group's chair Núria Parera, who presented the newly formed core group. A highlight of the event was the insightful talk by Ivana Vuka, Senior Innovation Manager at RISE, on Innovation Management, which sparked a dynamic discussion. Additionally, they gathered input on the topics of interest for the upcoming face-to-face meeting, that will be held in Barcelona on October 28-29, 2025. This event set a strong foundation for future discussions and collaborations within the BESTPRAC community! More 

 

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Join the EARMA BESTPRAC TG Network

EARMA BESTPRAC is a network that gathers research support staff at universities and research-driven institutions who carry out different tasks to support transnational external competition-based (in particular EU-funded) research projects. The network serves as a platform for exchanging experiences, sharing and developing best practices, encouraging knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer, and increasing efficiency in these fields. That is why the active participation of its members is expected and valued in the BESTPRAC community. More 

 

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Join the EARMA Open Science TG Core Group

Join the EARMA Open Science Community Meeting and Open Science Thematic Group Core Group. Established in 2022, the EARMA Open Science Thematic Group (EARMA OS TG) seeks to contribute by addressing unique perspectives, experiences, and needs of research managers and administrators. Join our Community Meeting at the INORMS Congress Madrid 2025 in Madrid on May 8 from 13:30 to 14:30 CEST. At our Community Meeting, we will gather professionals working on related topics and provide a space for community exchange and networking. We are also excited to announce an open call for core members to join the heart of our thriving community.​ More

 

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PAPM: Lunch and Learn webinar series

The EARMA Post-award Project Management Working Group on Professional Development is excited to announce its 2025 Lunch & Learn webinar series! The five events will explore the different phases of the project life cycle, providing actionable insights, best practices, and tools to help research administrators and managers navigate each stage with confidence and success. Each webinar will focus on a specific phase of the project life cycle. Whether you are new to post-award project management or an experienced professional, these sessions provide valuable takeaways for everyone. More