ARMA Trusted Research Forum
Presenter
Emily Ashenden
Research Compliance Manager, University of Bristol
Mary Beth Kneafsey
Head of Research Governance, Policy, and Integrity at the University of Glasgow
Registration
13 October, 2026
End
13 October, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Phone
0131 380 0066
Email
£384.00 inc. VAT
Member rate: £200.00 + VAT (£240.00)
Non-member rate: £320.00 + VAT (£384.00)
Location: NCVO, Regents Wharf, 8 All Saints St, London N1 9RL
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ARMA Trusted Research Forum
Event Details
Date and time: Tuesday 13 October 2026, 10am-4pm
Location: NCVO, Regents Wharf, 8 All Saints St, London N1 9RL
This event will bring together research management colleagues from across the UK who have responsibility for Trusted Research and Safer Partnerships to network, share good practice and discuss common challenges facing the community.
The event will focus in particular on the growing use of generative AI and Microsoft Copilot within professional services. It will consider where these tools may genuinely assist Trusted Research practitioners, where their limitations create additional risk or work, and where professional judgement must remain central. Our Trusted Research and Safer Partnerships champions will be leading breakout sessions.
The programme is designed particularly with research organisations operating with limited Trusted Research resource in mind. The three discussion sessions will build on one another and will produce practical outputs that delegates can take back to their institutions.
Please note – delegates will need to bring a laptop or tablet to take part in practical sessions. They will also need to download Co-Pilot in advance of the session.
Members and non-members are welcome.
Agenda
| Item | Approximate timings |
| 1. Arrivals and refreshments | 09.45 |
| 2. Welcome and intro to the day
Mary Beth Kneafsey, Head of Research Governance, Policy & Integrity, University of Glasgow |
10.00 |
| 3. Keynote session- TBC | 10.15 |
| 4. Discussion session: Under the hood – Can Copilot really help with trusted research due diligence?
Emily Ashenden (Research Compliance Manager, University of Bristol) and Mary Beth Kneafsey This session explores where Microsoft Copilot can add value to Trusted Research due diligence and where human expertise remains essential. Through practical examples and group discussion, delegates will assess whether AI should perform, support, or be excluded from key due diligence tasks, while considering issues of verification, accuracy, efficiency, and professional judgement. The session will contribute to an AI-Annotated Trusted Research Due Diligence Framework to guide the appropriate use of AI within Trusted Research teams. |
11.00 |
| 5. Lunch and networking | 12.15 |
| 6. Discussion session: When AI meets professional practice – What happens when the tool is wrong?
Emily Ashenden and Mary Beth Kneafsey Explore the risks of using AI in professional practice, including inaccurate outputs, over-reliance, automation bias, and loss of critical information. Through real-world examples and a practical due diligence exercise, delegates will compare AI-assisted and investigator-led approaches, identifying controls needed to prevent or mitigate errors. The session will contribute to a Trusted Research AI Failure and Control Matrix. |
13.00 |
| 7. Refreshment break | 14.15 |
| 8. Discussion session: Making trusted research work with limited resource – What does a proportionate operating model look like?
Emily Ashenden and Mary Beth Kneafsey Building on the previous sessions, delegates will explore how to deliver an effective Trusted Research service within a resource-constrained institution. Using a realistic case study, groups will design a practical operating model that balances capacity, risk, prioritisation, technology, and professional judgement. The discussion will also consider how capacity limitations and residual risks can be communicated to researchers, professional services colleagues, and senior leaders to support informed decision-making. Practical outcome: Delegates will identify practical improvements, capability gaps, shared sector solutions, and key stakeholder messages that would strengthen Trusted Research delivery. The findings will contribute to a set of priority resources and recommendations for resource-constrained institutions, including areas that could be developed through the ARMA Trusted Research SIG. |
14.30 |
| 9. Closing remarks
A summary of the key themes, insights, and practical outcomes from the day, including agreed next steps and opportunities for future collaboration. Delegates will also have the opportunity to ask final questions and contribute any closing reflections. |
15.45 |
| 10. Close | 16.00 |
NB all timings are subject to change.
