Research Capability Hub Launch: In-Person Tickets

Welcome to the Research Capability Hub Launch!

The Research Capability Hub has been established to strengthen research capability across the UK Social Sciences by bringing together training opportunities, resources, and communities of practice, and has received £5.2M funding from ESRC for the period 2025-2030.

Join us for the launch of our new, ESRC funded, Research Capability Hub! This hybrid* event will introduce the vision for the Hub, outline the work underway, and create an opportunity for the research community to share their priorities for training, collaboration and community-building. Check out our agenda below to register for your parallel sessions when booking. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of shaping the next phase of the Hub's development!

*Only in-person tickets can be booked on this page. Please go to our Research Capability Hub: Online Tickets Eventbrite page to secure your online ticket.

Core Purpose of the Event

• Introduce the Research Capability Hub and its ambition to strengthen research capacity across the UK Social Sciences.

• Share progress to date and invite early feedback on priorities for training, collaboration, and community-building.

• Learn from participants, co-create an understanding of what you want from the Research Capability Hub

• Begin shaping the first 18 months of development and implementation based on your needs.

Target Audience

• Social science researchers and research support professionals across career stages.

• Organisations and networks offering training provision (national, regional, and institutional).

• Research leaders shaping capability agendas within institutions.

For further information or assistance with booking tickets please contact rch-enquiries@open.ac.uk.