Mighty Mini Research Collective 'Unconference'

Join us in Stockport for the first installment of the Mighty Mini Research Unconference!

The Mighty Mini Research Collective is a member-led community for independent researchers, micro businesses, and community interest companies (CICs) making a difference through social research.

We're passionate about impactful research, but this conference is focused on how to sustain the business behind it.

What to expect:

• Recharge: It's an unconference. Expect a welcoming, energising environment, friendly people, and beanbags. We are hosting a soundbath, protecting quieter spaces, and there will be crafting.
• Connect: Facilitated networking and informal conversations will enable you to share research and business ideas, build collaborations and friendships, and enjoy the feeling of being part of something. Lunch and a steady stream of refreshments is provided.
• Learn: Practical, interactive business-skills sessions delivered through workshops with industry experts (e.g. branding, marketing, tendering) and open skill- and knowledge-sharing from your peers

Overview of the day

The Unconference runs 10am-4pm. We've split the morning and afternoon by themes:

Morning: Who you are and what you offer as a researcher

Afternoon: Clients, opportunities and sustaining work

Within each theme we have workshops and tasters led by industry experts on branding, marketing, communications, social value, networking, what the client expects, bid hunting and tendering.

Afterwards

After the conference we will also be hosting a drinks reception to celebrate the book launch of one of our founders, Rowena Hay, 'A Practical Guide to Collaboration in Participatory Action Research'.

More details coming soon

Check out the webpage for detailed information.

The venue

PINK is a gallery and events space dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research, innovative practice, and collaborative exchange.

Step-free access is available from street level into the building and throughout the ground floor.

A lift provides access to the second floor.

We have a wheelchair-accessible toilet on site, and all toilets are gender neutral.

Seating is available throughout the event spaces.

If you have difficulty getting to Unconference or with childcare that day please let us know and we'll see how we can support you.

If you have any questions, specific access requirements, or would like to discuss your visit in advance, please feel free to get in touch via [email protected]

Info: Soundbath or free time to process your learning

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