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The first in-person National Commission meeting took place on 19th March at the University of Leeds, chaired by Shearer West (Vice Chancellor), where the commission was officially formed. The National Commission will act as a critical friend to the Research Professional Futures (RPF) project, representing the sector in contributing to recommendations for change.

The event began with roundtable introductions of the members present, who all bring varying and valuable expertise. There was real excitement for the RPF project and a great energy in the room about what could be achieved by the project. The presentations began with the RPF leadership team (Steph Bales, Rika Nair, Isabella von Holstein and Lorna Wilson) giving an overview of the project, what it will achieve, and their personal stories of why this project is so important. The delivery partners from Research Consulting and the University of Oxford then gave presentations on the progress of data collection and the plans for the next stage of surveys and interviews. Finally, members took part in a feedback session where they gave valuable views and feedback which will feed into the project.

The National Commission will meet twice a year throughout the project