The University of Westminster is delighted to announce its Inaugural Research Culture Symposium on 10 October 2025, at Fyvie Hall, Regent Campus. The event will launch our Year of Research Culture (2025/26) and bring together external speakers, panel discussions, and sessions showcasing our ongoing and planned initiatives to strengthen research culture. It is open to all colleagues, internal and external, academic and professional services, as an opportunity to engage, share, and help shape the future of research.
Programme Schedule
09:30 - 10:00 Registration and Refreshments
10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Introductions
10:15 – 10:45 Keynote 1: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Academic Research
10:45 – 11:15 Westminster Research Culture and Researcher Development
11:15 – 11:30 Case Study 1: Researcher Networks
11:30 – 11:45 Break
11:45 – 12:15 Keynote 2: Research Evaluation – A Tool for Culture Change
12:15 – 12:40 Case Study 2: Practice Research and the Principles of FAIR Data
12:40 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 14:00 Keynote 3: Ethical Considerations – Impact in Research
14:00 – 14:15 Case Study 3: What Does an Inclusive Research Environment Look Like?
14:15 – 15:00 Case Study 4: The Technician Commitment
15:00 – 15:25 Break
15:25 – 16:00 Hidden Roles in Research
16:00 – 16:30 Panel Discussion: Shaping the Future of Research Culture
16:30 – 16:40 Closing Comments
Please email Amina Mahmood (mahmooa5@westminster.ac.uk) with any dietary or accessibility requirements.
Photography will take place during the event for use on our internal communications and social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn). If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know in advance.
Photography will take place during the event for use on our internal communications and social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn). If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know in advance.
