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For 25 years, Research4Life and its partners have transformed the global research landscape by advancing access, equity, and impact for researchers and institutions worldwide. This work delivers powerful progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals and supports the STM SDG Sustainability Roadmap.<\/p>\n

Join us on 12 March at 13:00 GMT to explore how we’re advancing global knowledge exchange. As we mark our 25th Anniversary, you’ll hear from key leaders about 2025 highlights and 2026 plans and hear first-hand from our Country Connectors who are building local networks and boosting participation where it matters most.<\/p>\n

Be part of the conversation, ask questions, and share ideas that will actively shape the Partnership. We look forward to your participation and continued support!<\/p>\n

This meeting is open to all Research4Life key stakeholders and partners.<\/p>\n

Please join us \u2014 register online via the button to the right.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Thursday 12th March 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Chaired by Sarah Phibbs<\/strong>, Director, Equity & Inclusion, STM<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
13:00<\/p>\n

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Welcome
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Sarah Phibbs<\/strong>, Director, Equity & Inclusion, STM<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n

R4L Achievements & Funding Challenges<\/span><\/b>\u200b
\nLise McLeod<\/strong>, Chair, R4L Executive Council, WIPO<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

13:20<\/td>\nEquity Committee \u2013 Researcher survey<\/span><\/b>\u200b
\nNasra Gathoni<\/strong> and Matt <\/strong><\/span>Giampoala<\/strong>, Co-Chairs<\/span> Equity Committee<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13:30<\/td>\nCapacity Development and RISE 360<\/span><\/b>\u200b
\nMercy Moyo<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13:40<\/td>\nCommunications \u2013 25th Anniversary<\/span><\/b>\u200b
\nEvalyne Wanjiru<\/strong>, Communications Director R4L<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13:50<\/td>\nFundraising: How can you help? <\/span><\/b>\u200b
\nMichael Oldham <\/strong>and Sushanta Gupta<\/strong>, Co-Chairs, Fundraising Committee<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14:00<\/td>\nClose<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":38965,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[67],"class_list":["post-38667","events","type-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-social-responsibility-strategic-area"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nTowards the next 25 years of impact: Join the Research4Life 25th Anniversary Town Hall - STM Association<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/stm-assoc.org\/events\/towards-the-next-25-years-of-impact-join-the-research4life-25th-anniversary-town-hall\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Towards the next 25 years of impact: Join the Research4Life 25th Anniversary Town Hall - STM Association\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"For 25 years, Research4Life and its partners have transformed the global research landscape by advancing access, equity, and impact for researchers and institutions worldwide. 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