Research Quality Association (RQA) International Conference and new Research Quality Working Group
Date: 21 November 2025
The RDF were thrilled to attend their first Research Quality Association (RQA) International Conference in Belfast this month. The RQA are the Professional membership body for individuals involved in research quality Assurance (QA). The conference included delegates from industry, academia, government and contract research associations.
Angela Topping, RDF Chair of Trustees and Helen Riding, RDF Co-Ordinator attended the three-day conference. It was such a beneficial experience to share information about the RDF and connect with QA colleagues. We also presented to European and International QA organisations in the welcome meeting we attended at the start of the conference.
With new research governance and quality standards due to be introduced this year, it is important we respond to the needs of our community and we are in the process of setting up a Research Quality Working Group. We hope to hold the first meeting in January 2026 and we welcome members from all health and care organisations involved in Quality Assurance.
Please contact info@RDForum.org.uk if you wish to attend the first meeting of the Research Quality Working Group.
