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The official video from INORMS 2025 is now live. Take a look back at the highlights from an inspiring week in Madrid, where more than 2,200 research management professionals from around the world came together to share, connect, and collaborate. More
On June 12, join the RM Roadmap Project for a dedicated workshop exploring the future of research management in Europe. In this free, online workshop you'll learn about the draft strategy currently in development, hear from national ambassadors, and share your input on the profession’s evolving path. More
The outcomes of the third co-creation session from the RM Roadmap project are now available. This session focused on training and career development in research management, gathering input from 34 communities across Europe. More
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive intern to join our Conference & Membership Management team. As part of EARMA’s dynamic Brussels-based team, you’ll play a key role in organising our 2026 Annual Conference in Utrecht and support the delivery of our events and communications activities. If you're passionate about events, communications, and working in an international environment: this opportunity is for you. More
Join the next EARMAimpact Thematic Group lunchtime webinar on June 11, 2025, the last episode 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. June's webinar will feature Senior Manager in Analytics & Reporting Liam Cleere and will help you "Plan your impact using UCD's research impact toolkit". Don’t miss this chance to gain expert insights and strengthen your impact-related expertise. More
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
Join us this October in Brussels for the 4th annual EARMAimpact Thematic Group event, a unique opportunity to connect with research impact professionals and peers from across Europe. Over two days of keynotes, panels, and informal discussions, we’ll explore the evolving landscape of research impact: from emerging digital tools to the development of a shared professional identity. Hosted at the EARMA Space and sponsored by Digital Science, this free event is open to all with an interest in advancing how we plan, assess, and support impact in research. With only 40 spots available, early registration is encouraged. Register now
The 3rd Open Science EARMA Thematic Group event is just around the corner, bringing together Research Managers and Administrators for an important conversation on the role of Open Science in the next EU Framework Programme, FP10. Join us at the EARMA Space on October 20-21, 2025, to explore policy developments, practical implementation, and your community’s priorities for the future of Open Science. Featuring insights from policy experts and space for discussion, this free event is open to all and a must for anyone supporting Open Science in European research. Register now
Join us this October in Barcelona for the 4th BESTPRAC EARMA Thematic Group Event, “Bridging the Gap: Project Managers and Research Support Teams in Action”. This free, in-person gathering is designed for research managers and administrators looking to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and explore the evolving dynamics between project management and research support roles. With a mix of plenary and parallel sessions, this two-day event offers practical insight and community-led discussions in a truly collaborative setting. If you’d like to contribute to the programme, you’re warmly invited to submit a presentation proposal by July 4, 2025. Register now