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RDF25

Taking place at Manchester Central from 18th-20th May 2025, RDF25 brought together over 900 attendees, 20+ exhibitors, and 150 posters for the biggest ever R&D Forum Conference. This event highlighted its importance to health and care research professionals across the UK.

Throughout the Conference, attendees heard from inspiring speakers, joined engaging sessions, explored the demos and live lounge sessions, discovered the latest innovations from exhibitors, and connected with the wider community.

There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere, insight, and momentum this annual gathering creates for health and care research management.

Explore the official Photographs below.

RDF25 Videos

Look back at RDF25 highlights and key insights about the conference from experts. See the perspectives of the state of UK R&D in 2025 from critical figures, goals for the future, and importance of community at every level.

Matt Westmore (HRA) on RDF25

Matt Westmore (HRA) on UK R&D

Laura Bousfield (NIHR) on Nationwide R&D and the Importance of Community

Laura Bousfield (NIHR) on Embedding UK R&D

Tom Gerharty on Psychological Safety at Work (PsychSafety)

Tom Gerharty (PsychSafety) on the Importance of Community

Hazel Carter on Clinical Trials and Community

Hazel Carter's Personal Experiences with Research

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