Katherine Baker shares her wiggly route into research, what motivates her and what is on the horizon for research in integrated care boards.
Can AI improve proposal review without replacing human judgement? This article explores where it can add value, where it falls short, and why trust, expertise and relationships still matter.
This round-up captures key headlines and discussions from across the UK and European research landscape from the end of October to late November 2025.
Research outputs are the cornerstone of research progress, yet professional services teams are rarely involved in their development. The University of Liverpool’s unique Outputs Development team explores what could be possible when research managers and administrators support outputs from the start.
Adopting a coaching mindset – focussed on empathy, open questioning and purposeful challenge – can transform your approach to research development. Doug Brown, a leadership coach, recently worked with Stephen Roberts and Cathy Boucher at King’s College London to implement a 4-step toolkit to help RMAs develop the skills necessary to support others in navigating complexity and reach their goals more effectively.
Over the last year ARMA has listened to research leaders from across the UK, asking about challenges they face and how ARMA could support them, resulting in an enhanced offer being launched this spring.
Administrators are the unsung heroes of academia, working tirelessly to support research activity. But what if they could enhance their mighty powers by doing their own research too? Find out now, in the amazing adventures of Administrator-Who-Is-Also-A-Researcher!
Two recent graduates of ARMA’s Certificate in Research Management share their experiences of the programme and why the rewards have been worth their efforts.
