Let’s work together to make your next research event amazing!
IMAGINE IT…
No more death by PowerPoint.
No more awkward networking.
No more “what am I doing here again?”
Just useful, enjoyable research events that make everyone glad they came.
EVENT STRATEGY AND DESIGN
Sometimes you don’t need someone to run the whole thing. You just need a fresh pair of eyes and someone who knows what good looks like. Let’s work together to plan an event that puts people first.
What I can help with…
We’ll work together to review your event design, understand your aims and audience, and get the balance right. I’ll give you practical recommendations for how to make the gathering more purposeful, more engaging, and more valuable for everyone involved.
How we’ll work together…
This might be a single consultation session to sense-check your plans, or a more involved design, mentoring and facilitation process where we completely rethink the structure and flow of your event. I can then run the event for you, or hand over the reins to a member of your team.
This is a good fit if…
You’re planning a complicated or high- stakes conference, workshop, seminar, or engagement event, and need some practical expert support.
FACILITATION AND HOSTING
Good facilitation is the key to events which feel purposeful, stay on track and have a lasting impact. It also makes sure everyone feels welcomed, included, and valued.
What I can help with…
Let me run the event so you can relax and participate. I’m particularly experienced with events that span boundaries – bringing together academics and members of the public, cross-disciplinary gatherings, and stakeholder meetings where the conversation really matters.
How we’ll work together…
Help me understand what you want to achieve and I’ll guide the session so that we get there. I know how to read a room, manage power dynamics, draw out quieter voices, and keep things on track without losing spontaneity and connection.
This is a good fit if…
You want a skilled and experienced facilitator, host or chair for your event who understands the specific culture and dynamics of the research world.
TRAINING FOR EVENT PLANNERS
Many of the people organising events in universities and research organisations are doing it without any formal training. They’re talented, committed, and working hard, but they’re often copying a format that wasn’t working in the first place, without the tools or confidence to do things differently.
What I can help with…
I offer training for event organisers at all levels. From academics planning their first conference or participatory research project, to research professionals who want to level up their practice.
How we’ll work together…
Training can be delivered as a standalone workshop, a short course, or on as an ongoing coaching/mentoring process as you plan a specific event. It’s always practical, interactive, and grounded in real experience of research events.
This is a good fit if…
You want to invest in your team’s ability to plan and run better events, or if you’re an individual looking to develop your own skills and confidence as an event organiser in the research world.
WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING?
I can help with all kinds of research events including…