The Responsible Research in Action 2025 Unconference is set to unite researchers, funders, publishers, policymakers, and community representatives from across the globe. This highly interactive event offers a unique chance to break out of sector silos, co-create solutions, and help shape a more trustworthy, transparent, and impactful research ecosystem.
A Vision for Better Research Culture
Europe has put forward a bold vision for improving research culture, outlined in the Science Europe Vision Framework for Research Cultures. The Responsible Research in Action 2025 event supports this vision by providing a dynamic platform for collaboration, innovation, and action.
Participants will take part in a design-thinking workshop, gaining hands-on skills to address pressing challenges in research transparency, trust, and societal impact.
Ten Innovative Projects – Co-Created Across Sectors
The event will showcase ten groundbreaking projects, each presented through short video introductions. You can explore the full list here: Registration & Project Presentations.
These projects bring together expertise from multiple sectors to ensure solutions are well-rounded and impactful. Focus areas include:
- Improving research quality and reproducibility
- Enhancing collaboration across disciplines
- Embedding responsible practices in research systems
Why You Should Attend
Whether you are a researcher, funder, policymaker, publisher, or community representative, this Unconference offers:
- Cross-sector networking – Build a diverse, international network committed to improving research culture.
- Concrete solutions – Contribute directly to outputs that can shape global research practices.
- Practical skills – Learn design thinking and behavior-change strategies in interactive workshops.
Event Hosts and Support
This event is hosted by:
- QUEST Center for Responsible Research at the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at the Charité in Berlin
- Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research
- EXCELScIOR ERA Chair at the University of Coimbra
Funding is kindly provided by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Berlin University Alliance (BUA).
How to Get Involved
Learn more, watch the project presentations, and secure your spot at the Unconference by visiting the official event website:
🔗 Responsible Research in Action 2025 – Registration & Projects
Final Thought
The Responsible Research in Action 2025 Unconference is more than just an event—it is a movement dedicated to transforming global research culture. By joining, you will help foster openness, collaboration, and real-world impact across the research ecosystem.