&more Presents: The Big Question How do we attract young people into research – and keep them there?

How do we attract young people into research – and keep them there?

Join us on 17th June for networking, brainstorming, drinks, nibbles, plus your chance to win Amazon vouchers or 5 tickets to an England game!

This isn’t just a discussion - it’s a team challenge for groups of 5. And it’s free!

Bring your colleagues, book as a group, and get ready to collaborate as you tackle one of the most pressing questions facing our industry today. The Big Question invites teams to combine insight, creativity and practical thinking to discover real solutions. To book your team on, either email melissa.coghlan@mrs.org.uk with attendee names and emails, or you can each book on individually via the ‘Book Now’ button. This event is for &more members only, or those who are eligible (under 30 or within the first 5 years of their research career)*

With thanks to Opinium for hosting and The Football Association for donating our star prize, and thanks as ever to our MRS purpose groups sponsors.

What to expect

• An engaging introduction to the latest Gen Z workforce insights from the Delphi report, setting the stage for the challenge
• A team-based roundtable format, where you’ll work with your colleagues to develop your ideas and solutions
• The opportunity to present your team’s ideas and influence the future of research

Make it a team effort

• Book on with your team and tackle the challenge together
• Collaborate with colleagues to bring diverse perspectives
• A chance to showcase your brilliant ideas to the wider industry

A little friendly competition…

This is where teams go head-to-head.

Each group will present their ideas, with two chances to win:

• The Audience Choice Award voted for by fellow attendees
• The Panel Prize selected by our expert Leadership Team judges

What’s at stake?

Winning teams will receive:

• Panel prize winners will receive 5 tickets to an England football match, generously donated by The Football Association
• PLUS, the opportunity to represent your team at the &more Conference this October
• The Audience Choice winners will each win a £20 Amazon voucher

Bring your team, share your ideas, and network with fellow &more members as you tackle one of the biggest challenges in our industry: how do we attract – and keep – more brilliant people like you in research?

*Please note, this event is for members of &more only. Each booking reserves one place for you only – it is not possible to do multiple bookings online. If you have colleagues who meet the &more criteria (under 30 or within the first 5 years of their research career) who are not yet &more members, they can join the network first here https://www.mrs.org.uk/andmore#page-7432 and then book onto the event. If you have any queries, please email melissa.coghlan@mrs.org.uk