No Degree Necessary: Shattering the Class Ceiling for Better Business Opportunities

Much of what we do in the research industry demands a degree. But why?

Come to our webinar where we will challenge conventional thinking and show how changing the status quo leads to better insights and business decisions.

Join the MRS Social Equity Group (SEG) for an actionable panel discussion featuring industry trailblazers. We will explore: 

• The value of non-degree hiring to unlock an untapped pool of brilliant analytical talent  
• The commercial edge of class diversity in terms of cultural context and delivering more accurate human insights
• How smaller agencies/independents can train up and include local peer researchers to lead to high impact, grassroots fieldwork
• How to futureproof in a cultural landscape where young people are turning away from degrees and looking for alternative pathways

Chaired

Zoë McQuillin 

Zoë McQuillin brings over 25 years' experience as a qualitative researcher and holds a MA Social Anthropology with a particular focus on inequality. An independent research consultant, she collaborates on projects in the private, public and third sectors, recently including Morrisons, Coca-Cola, Bodyform (as part of The Outsiders team, winners of the MRS International Research Award 2021), GambleAware, BookTrust (as part of the Untapped Innovation team, winners of the MRS/ICG Award 2023), OHID, NHS and DWP. She is a judge for the MRS EDI Changemaker of the Year Awards.

Speakers

Andy Crysell, No Way Back

Dr Rowena Hay, Mighty Mini Research Collective

Annie Auerbach, Starling Strategy