From the Chair of the MRS Main Board, Nick Baker

Call for Election of MRS Main Board Members

We are looking for some new talent to join the Main Board of MRS and we would like to ask you to consider whether this is something you would be interested in doing, to make a contribution to the activities of MRS.

You’ll be aware from this year’s MRS Annual Review that the research, insight and data sector, whilst experiencing challenging times, is evolving to reflect the constantly changing digital economy. You will have also noticed that MRS, as your representative body, is continuously developing to do its job more effectively, even more so now as a result of the impact of Covid-19 upon the sector.

The MRS Main Board drives this change – if you think you have something to offer – new ideas or energy or new perspectives - please think about standing in the election.

This page and video tells you what the role entails.

We need people who want to see research, insight and data develop and succeed.

We are looking for two Main Board members to join the Main Board from April 2021. Any grade of member is eligible to sit on the MRS Main Board.

We are also looking for a Chair-Designate for MRS. We would like to ask those of you who are recognised at the Certified Member or Fellow grades to consider whether this is something you would be interested in doing, to make a contribution to the activities of MRS; or if you may know other members of the Society who you think would be suitable for this role.

The MRS Chair-Designate (who becomes Chair after one year as Chair-Designate) leads the Main Board which drives this change. The role is open to those MRS Members who are recognised at the Certified Member or Fellow grades and who have held these grades for at least two years. We need people who really want to see the research, insight and data sector develop and succeed.

If you feel that you would like to be a part of MRS with its evolving agenda and ambitions, please let us know what you can contribute to the new team by entering this election.

The nomination form and detailed criteria can be found here.

Thank you.
Best wishes

Dr Nick Baker
Chair, MRS Main Board

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