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RECORDING: The perfect AI partner to supercharge your research projects
We welcome Motives.ai to this 30-min Lunch&Learn session. Motives.ai brings the consumer to life through AI-moderated, video interviews – It is a project gamechanger in terms of speed, depth, breadth, value and client engagement, by optimizing...
RECORDING: Data Protection 2025 – New Rules/New Risks
This Knowledge Share has been generously sponsored by Indeemo. The Knowledge Share will be run by ICG member Jude Legg, and will aim to update members on what’s new in the world of data protection and offer some practical tips to maintain compliance....
Award for Independent Consultants 2025 – We have a Winner (and a Highly Commended)
A fabulous time was had by all 4 finalists of this year's Award for Independent Consultants at last night's MRS Awards Dinner in London. Huge congratulations go to our WINNERS: Wren Insight: Hannah Beech and Judith Terry Reimagining the Students’ Union: transforming...
What do teachers really think about the Curriculum & Assessment Review?
Article by ICG member Jill Elston, Insightful Research When the government published its long-awaited Curriculum and Assessment Review on 5th November 2025, the reaction from unions, subject associations and education organisations was immediate and vocal. But what...
Graham Booth on Research & Creative
ICG member Graham Booth is this week's guest on Peter Spear's Podcast, 'That Business of Meaning.' They cover a wide range of issues related to the application of qualitative research in the development of effective brand strategy and...
The launch of QualMinds and the rise of Ai moderation
By ICG member Hugh Carling Hot (ish) on the heels of this year’s ICG fascinating panel on AI, we’re very happy to announce the launch of QualMinds. Expert views on hot topics QualMinds is a small panel of expert independent researchers who each month will be sharing...