Conference policies

We are delighted to be hosting the 62nd QRA ADM at the University of Brighton. We intend to create a conference environment that is welcoming and respectful for all participants of all genders, race, ethnicities, ages, abilities, religions and sexual orientation.

During the conference, if anything occurs that makes you or someone you know feel unsafe or excluded, we ask you to contact our two designated "safe people" - either David Nash (D.J.Nash@brighton.ac.uk) and/or Letty Ingrey (Letty.Ingrey@ucl.ac.uk) to raise the issue. David and Letty will identify themselves at the beginning of the conference and can also be approached in person. Any discussions will be dealt with in confidence.

We follow the guidelines used by the INQUA 2019 Congress and the 2025 QRA Annual Discussion Meeting. These guidelines are:

1. Everyone involved with the Brighton 2026 QRA ADM is expected to show respect towards the attendees, venue staff, the Organising Committee, volunteers and all others participating in the meeting.

2. The open exchange of ideas and the freedom of thought and expression are central to the aims and goals of the QRA 2026 ADM.

3. The QRA 2026 ADM will be an environment that recognises the inherent worth of every person and group, that fosters dignity, understanding, and mutual respect, and that embraces diversity.

4. We will do our best to accommodate specific needs such as accessibility and dietary requirements.

5. The QRA 2026 ADM expects all interactions between attendees to be respectful and constructive, including interactions during the formal programme.

6. Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated at the QRA 2026 ADM. Examples of unacceptable behaviour include but are not limited to: bullying, intimidation, inappropriate physical contact or unwelcome sexual attention, continuous disruption of events or interference with participation or opportunity for participation of other people attending the meeting.

7. We require attendees to follow this code of conduct during all of the QRA 2026 ADM and in all online interactions associated with the meeting (including social media and any other online facilities) and related social activities.

Within the Huxley Building:

• All conference spaces are easily accessible for wheelchair users with step-free access to all locations.

• The lecture theatre contains space at the front for wheelchair users.

• Flexible solutions and seating options are available to all presenters (oral and poster). Please ask if you would like any adjustments made.

• Accessible parking is available if you need it – please contact the organisers to arrange this.

• The conference will run in hybrid form, with live streaming (see registration options).

• Toilets within the Huxley Building are single stall, with accessible toilets at each level.

• During the conference we will have two quiet rooms within the Huxley Building, one of which will be prioritised for prayer and the other for carers of children and babies. The organising committee will be happy to guide you to these locations.

We encourage attendees with caregiving responsibilities or additional support requirements to consider applying to the QRA Conference Fund or QRA Postgraduate Conference Fund (deadline 15th September 2025). These funds offer financial support for QRA members to attend conferences.