The PRISM network is a grassroots organisation that brings the widely dispersed PRISM community across the UK together, and engages with funders and employers to drive a cultural shift towards better progression, recruitment and recognition for PRISMs.
The PRISM network works to address three interlinked key challenges around PRISM roles:
- Career progression & professional development
- Recruitment & job security
- Recognition & belonging
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PRISM Network strategy published
The PRISM Network has developed a strategy to guide its activities between 2026 and 2030. This builds on data from our 2025 membership survey to set out our vision and Theory of Change. Read it here
Research Professional Futures individual survey
The Research Professional Futures (RPF) project, a £4.5 million national initiative supported by Research England’s RED Fund, are surveying Research Professionals (including PRISMs) working at universities in the UK. They want to hear about your experiences, the work you do, the skills and networks you use, and your views on the future of the profession. This will help them understand the current landscape of RP roles, and contribute to the recommendations of the Research Professional Futures project. The survey takes about 30 minutes to complete. Find it here.
Upcoming events
Project Management training series: Key Takeaways & Q&A
Join us for a recap and reflection session on the Project Management training series, bringing together key lessons from Foundations & Adaptability, Stakeholder Mapping & Communication, and Setting Up for Success: Risk & Change. Catch up with these sessions on our YouTube channel. This session will revisit the core principles, tools and techniques covered throughout the series, helping you consolidate your learning and apply it to your own projects. The session will conclude with an open Q&A, providing an opportunity to discuss challenges, share experiences, and seek advice from the facilitators and peers. Whether you attended one session or all three, this is a great chance to strengthen your project management practice and build confidence in delivering successful projects.
PRISM network conference 2026: Digital PRISMs, digital research
Wednesday 25 November 2026, 09:30–16:00
The Great Hall, King's College London, Strand Campus, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
As research is becoming more digital, how are the skills and knowledge expected of PRISMs changing? The 4th PRISM Network conference focuses on upskilling members to be ready for managing research investments with a strong digital component. Through a combination of talks and interactive sessions, we will explore key concepts and the digital research infrastructure landscape in the UK. We will also explore how digital research is different from the usual when it comes to leading as a PRISM, managing big data, publishing digital outputs, and thinking about sustainability. The conference will provide an opportunity to build practical knowledge, share experiences and strengthen the PRISM community’s readiness to navigate an increasingly digital research environment. Whether you are excited or reluctant to use digital tools and engage with digital research, come to the conference to build your network and position yourself for your next role. Find out more here
