MRSpride – uniting LGBTQ+ professionals and allies across the research sector

We are on a mission to magnify the voices of LGBTQ+ communities in the research sector to make it more inclusive and diverse, providing a platform to highlight the unique ways the research sector can share the stories of our communities. MRSpride 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.

MRSpride:

• Amplifies – We campaign for diversity, inclusion and equality in our sector and beyond. We amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ people, allies and heroes.

• Represents – We give a platform to LGBTQ+ research stories, encourage best practice in researching our communities and promote research as a tool for understanding them.

• Supports - We create a safe space and community for LGBTQ+ professionals and allies in our sector and support them in their journey to be their true selves at work.

Register to hear more about #MRSpride

MRSpride is free to join and open to MRS members, staff of Company Partners and anyone within the research and marketing sectors. Sign up to receive emails and updates on upcoming events, blogs and stories.

MRSpride blog

Get to know our MRSpride Stars, research professionals from across the globe doing remarkable things. Find out about what they most admire, what future-fit research world looks like and their resilience tips for when times get tough.

Upcoming MRSpride events:

MRSpride SHOW UP Insight Summit, 2023 – Call for contributions

Click here to read about how you can contribute to the upcoming 2^nd annual LGBTQ+ insight summit.

MRSpride Summer Party

We are delighted to announce the MRSpride Summer Party on 19 July is open for bookings!

Please find more information by clicking here.

MRSpride small agency roundtables

The MRSpride team is happy to announce a series of new roundtable discussion events specifically for those who work in small agencies.

Find out more here. 

OUTsights podcast - all episodes

OUTsights is a podcast from MRSpride which aims to amplify LGBTQ+ voices and stories, inspire, learn and have a bit of a laugh. 

Our latest video

MRSpride is pleased to share this session from &more’s 2021 conference, presented by Kantar Public’s Richard Matousek, focussing on measuring Britons’ attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people and issues.

&more is the MRS network for young researchers. Find out more about their activities here.

YouGov is the Principal Sponsor of MRSpride

You can read a piece from Chantel le Carpentier about why they have supported the network from its launch event here.