Special Interest Groups – get involved

 

At MRS we believe in the power of community and the value of specialised knowledge. Our Networks and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and professional development among our members. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, there's a place for you in our diverse and dynamic communities. We are here to help you find a community that aligns with your career path and aspirations.

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MRSPride

MRS Pride is the MRS network for LGBTQ+ professionals and allies working in research, insight and data analytics. It provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ researchers to meet, collaborate and take part in important conversations.
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&more

&more is the free MRS network for brilliant young thinkers, a community designed to enable young insight, research and analytics professionals to connect and flourish in their careers.
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MRS Unlimited

MRS Unlimited is a group of passionate people, who want to see change in the way the research industry, business and wider society treats and behave around disability, to ensure we create a more inclusive, barrier free world.
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MRS Social Equity Group

The MRS Social Equity Group is a network who's mission is to improve the opportunities and amplify the voices of those disadvantaged on the basis of their social background.
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Operations Network

MRS Company Partners have access to this exclusive group. It is a great opportunity to meet like minded individuals, that you may not necessarily do at other events.

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MRS B2B Network

The MRS B2B Network is a new MRS special interest group, dedicated to supporting best practice in B2B research and encouraging networking. The group is open to both specialist B2B researchers and non-specialists.

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ADA Network

The ADA (Advanced Data Analytics) Network is a specialist group for advanced practitioners to meet, identify, develop and disseminate research industry best practice in the area of advanced analytics.
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Regional Networks

Some of research’s most stimulating and profitable networking events can be found at the local level. Researchers based in these areas host events that are relevant whatever your research focus.

External purpose groups and networks

 
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CORe - Colour of Research Group

Colour of Research advocates for the inclusion of ethnic professionals in the market research industry. The group's aim is to provide guidance and encouragement while forging meaningful connections to enable growth and development.
 
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WIRe - Women in Research Group

WIRe champions diversity in the market research industry by arming women with the tools to develop professionally, build connections and stay inspired. The group's mission is to advance the contributions and voice of women in research, both for themselves and for the greater good of the industry.
 
ASC

MRS and the Association for Survey Computing (ASC)

The global community for everyone in technology for surveys, research and insights. MRS and the ASC have developed a programme of quarterly social evenings. These joint events are open and free to MRS Members, ASC Members and those who work at MRS Company Partners
 
Research Network

Research Network

For longstanding researchers who wish to keep in touch, maintain the ethos of the original founders of the industry, and informally share their experiences both in market research and in the life beyond it. 

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