We are excited to invite you to register for the first Research Capability Hub (RCH) annual event: RCH Connect 2026. This year, it will be hosted by Swansea University, one of our project partners, and take place on 21 October 2026.

RCH Connect will bring together social science researchers, training providers, partner organisations and stakeholders from across the UK and beyond to connect, collaborate and help RCH shape the future of social science training and provision.

This event will be delivered in a hybrid format, giving you the flexibility to join us in person at Swansea University or online.

What can you expect?

The programme will feature a range of speakers and facilitated sessions designed to encourage discussion, networking and co-creation.

RCH Connect places a strong emphasis on participation and collaboration through facilitated discussions, interactive breakout sessions and collaborative activities. Attendance is free and participants will have opportunities to:

✅ Share ideas and experiences with colleagues across the social science community
✅ Influence the future direction and priorities of RCH
✅ Contribute to discussions about research training and capacity building
✅ Build new partnerships and strengthen existing networks
✅ Connect with researchers, training providers and partner organisations from across the UK and beyond

Register to attend in-person or online:

📍In-person attendance
Swansea University
21 October 2026 | 9:30am - 4:00pm

For colleagues attending in person, refreshments, lunch and informal networking opportunities will be provided throughout the day. For catering purposes, in-person registration will close at midday on 14th October.

🔗Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4newmhw2

💻Online attendance
21 October 2026 | 10:00am - 4:00pm (BST)

🔗Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ymsp2rry

Full programme details will be announced soon.

Help shape the future of the Hub

RCH Connect is a valuable opportunity for the social science community to come together, reflect on progress, share insights and influence the future development of the Hub. We'd be delighted to welcome you, whether you're a long-standing partner, a training provider, a researcher, or simply interested in the future of social science research training.

Please contact the RCH team, if you have any questions about this event.

We look forward to seeing you in Swansea, or online, in October!