We have some great events coming up over the next few weeks to help support you in your research activity within the Research and Knowledge Exchange Development Framework (RKEDF).
We have also grouped the RKEDF events around your needs, so if, for example, you are an Early Career Researcher or need to know about external funding, you can click on the link to find all the RKEDF sessions that may assist you. You can also find related events by using the link on each session’s page.
| April | |
| Friday 26th April | RKEDF: Framing Practice-Based Research |
| May | |
| Wednesday 15th May | RKEDF How to Write About Methods |
| Wednesday 15th May | RKEDF: Royal Academy of Engineering visit |
| Thursday 16th May | RKEDF: Research Outputs – Writing Day |
| Thursday 23rd May | RKEDF: EndNote Desktop for Managing References and Writing for Publication |
| Tuesday 28th May | RKEDF: Advanced Literature Search Techniques |
| June | |
| Thursday 6th June | RKEDF: Impact Case Study Writing Retreat |
| Monday 17th June | RKEDF:Ethical Thinking and Decision-making in Practice |
| Tuesday 18th June | RKEDF: Using Ceative Research Methods |
| Thursday 27th June | RKEDF: Building Evidence for REF Impact Case Studies |
You can see all the Organisational Development and RKEDF events in one place on the handy calendar of events.
Please note that all sessions are now targeted, so look closely at the event page to ensure that the event is suitable for you. In addition, RKEDF events now require the approval of your Head of Department (or other nominated approver). Please follow the instructions given on the event page and the template email for you to initiate the booking request.
If you have any queries, please get in touch!
Forthcoming RKEDF Training Events










Official book launch at Bournemouth University
Take a Break: Join the Creative Wellbeing Event
Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience academics – would you like to get more involved in preparing our next REF submission?
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) 2026: Register to Support our PGRs
Horizon Europe Cluster 3 (Civil Security for Society) 2026 Calls Now Open
MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 Call Information Webinar
ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026: Application Deadline Extended to Thursday 25 June 2026
Reminder: Register for the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026 Information Session
ECR Funding Open Call: Research Culture & Community Grant – Apply now
ERC Advanced Grant 2025 Webinar
Update on UKRO services
European research project exploring use of ‘virtual twins’ to better manage metabolic associated fatty liver disease