Collaboratory Nottinghamshire: 2026 Research Showcase

Explore, learn, and network with research candidates taking on various community-centred projects across the region.
About this Event

About

The Collaboratory Research Hub invites local community and civic sector professionals from across the East Midlands to meet our researchers taking on research projects designed with local communities, for the benefit of local comuntiies.

• Meet the local people taking on pioneering research that matters to Nottinghamshire communities.
• Learn about the latest research findings from our candidates and how they can inform positive change for our communities.
• Share your opinions and insights about how our programme's research should grow and evolve, directly with researchers.
• Network with like-minded individuals all working to improve life for our communities.

Programme

12:30pm-1pm: Arrival and registration

1pm-1:15pm: Welcome

1:15pm-2pm: Lighting talk parallel sessions

• Learn more about key areas of our programme's research.
• Talk details to be confirmed w/b 1st June 2026.

2pm-3pm: Networking and Poster Exhibition

• Network with Collaboratory researchers and fellow attendees. Explore the poster exibition to discover more community-engaged research projects.

3pm-3:45pm: Lightning talk parallel sessions 2

• Learn more about key areas of our programme's research.
• Talk details to be confirmed w/b 1st June 2026.

4pm: Close

Light refreshments of tea, coffee, and snacks will be available.

Who is this event for?

This public showcase event is aimed primarily at professionals working in civic and community sectors (however you define this for your yourself) from across the East Midlands and beyond.