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MRS Unlimited is a new network for people across the research and communications communities who want to change the way the research sector, business and wider society behave around and treat disability.
Read more about MRS Unlimited here
The MRS Unlimited Festival will run from 11-15 October with one virtual event from 4-4.45pm each day. The themes for each day are below and you can register for free now. More details about speakers and content will be added soon.
Monday 11 October – UNLIMITED AMBITION
The MRS Unlimited project team set out the goals of the new network and why it matters
Featuring:
Jenny Ashmore, Jazz-Works
Christine Hemphill, Open Inclusion
Joanne Kilpin, Research Consultant
Steven Lacey, The Outsiders
Vanella Jackson, Hall & Partners
Yasmin Ramikie-Wacker, PRS IN VIVO
Tuesday 12 October – INCLUSIVE INSIGHT-LED INNOVATION
How can disability inclusive insight drive significant innovation and create better solutions - needed by some, appreciated by many?
Moderated by: Christine Hemphill, Open Inclusion
Featuring:
Paul Campbell – Centaur Robotics
Anna Cuinu, NatWest
Pinar Guvenc, SOUR Studios (Designer for Degree Inc)
Simon Pulman Jones, NHS Test and Trace App
Wednesday 13 October – INCLUSIVE IMAGE
How can research help change perceptions of disability?
Moderated by: Asad Dhunna, The Unmistakables
Featuring:
Mike Alhadeff, AMV/BBDO
Jon Cohen, Kindling & author of Asking for Trouble
Steve Lacey, The Outsiders
Thursday 14 October – INCLUSIVE TALENT
How do we attract and retain diverse talent?
Moderated by: Vanella Jackson, Hall & Partners
Featuring:
Adil Ghani, The Ability People (TAP)
Julia Grant, Leonard Cheshire
Joanne Kilpin, Research Consultant
Elizabeth Norman, Elizabeth Norman International
Giles Quick, World Panel
Claire Timmins, Ipsos MORI
Friday 15 October - INCLUSIVE RESEARCH
How do we make the research sector fully inclusive and representative?
Moderated by: Jane Frost CBE, MRS
Featuring:
Rebecca Cole, Cobalt Sky
Shaun Hawley, Kantar
Gary Laben, Dynata
Georgina White, BT
Speaker TBC, Transport Focus
You can register for all five webinars at once via the BOOK NOW link or you can select individual webinars from the drop down on the booking page.
If you prefer to register without creating a web account, or have any other questions, please contact networking@mrs.org.uk.
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