Promoting Diversity, Inclusion and Supporting the Generation of Industry Professionals
The Information and Records Management Society (IRMS) is offering bursary places for the IRMS Conference 2025, as part of its commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and helping young people get a head start in the industry. The fully funded places are available for the three-day event, which takes place in Birmingham between 18th and 20th May 2025.
The IRMS Conference is the flagship event for the industry, providing an unrivalled opportunity to network, share the latest thinking, and learn about the latest technology and its application, regulatory challenges and societal issues. This year, the conference will focus on five strands – Artificial Intelligence; Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and G-Suite; Sustainability and Environmental Impact; Knowledge Management and Data Governance; Professional Development and Practical Skills – with 50 speakers from the public and private sectors including the Information Commissioner’s Office, Microsoft and Google Workspace.
IRMS Conference Director, Paulina Jedwabska, comments: “Many people working in information and records management are burdened with a great deal of responsibility, yet are not part of large teams, making it difficult to access good advice and to learn from the experiences of others. This is especially true for young people entering the industry.” Jedwabska adds: “As an industry, we also need to do more to promote inclusivity and diversity, by raising awareness of the many different career opportunities and the support that is available. This is why each year we set aside fully funded bursary places.”
Each bursary place is worth £1,499+VAT and includes access to all IRMS conference sessions, food and refreshments, evening social events, and two nights B&B accommodation at the Hilton Birmingham (NEC) hotel. Delegates will need to cover their transport costs to and from the conference.
A recipient of an IRMS bursary in 2024 commented on the experience: “I knew that the IRMS Conference would be a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about emerging trends in the records management profession, and to improve my skill set. Everyone should attend an IRMS conference at least once.”
The deadline for bursary applications is Friday 28th February 2025. For more information regarding eligibility and to apply visit: irmsconference.org.uk/bursaries
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