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Association of Research
Managers & Administrators

Harrogate | 16th – 18th June 2026

Welcome to ARMA 2026

The ARMA annual conference is designed to promote excellence in research management. Colleagues from across the UK and around the globe will connect, learn and share knowledge through a mix of workshops, plenary sessions, exhibitions and networking opportunities. 

The conference is a great opportunity to celebrate good practice in the sector and participate in a range of activities designed along themes that reflect the needs and priorities of the research management community.

The conference will take place on 16 - 18 June 2026 at the Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC). For those arriving on 16th June, we hope you will join us for an informal evening reception.

Principal Partners

Media Partner

Plenary Speakers

Holly Yates

Director of Science, Research and Innovation in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

As Director, Science Research and Innovation in the Department for Science Innovation and Technology, Holly Yates is responsible for leadership of policy and strategy for the UK R&D system, Public R&D budgets, sponsoring UKRI, research system reform, university financial sustainability, supporting regional and national growth, and strengthening our innovation systems. Holly has been a Civil Servant since 2004 with a particular specialism in strategy roles and a strong focus on complex systems, including environmental policy, the environmental determinants of health, and the science, research and innovation ecosystem.