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    8th Global QA Conference

    Mind the Gap - Connected by Quality

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8th Global QA Conference

4th - 6th November 2026

Two days on QA careers and leadership, live with recordings for members.

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Right from the Start

3rd November 2026

Building quality into veterinary research. One day event.

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Auditing Computerised Systems

23rd - 25th November 2026

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Who are RQA

The Research Quality Association (RQA) is a professional membership body dedicated to informing and advancing its members. We provide status and visibility for individuals engaged in the quality of research concerning pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, chemicals and medical devices. Since our inception in 1977, the Association has increased and evolved to reflect regulatory changes, the growing impact of regulatory inspection and the ever-changing structure and needs of industry. RQA's purpose is to drive quality and integrity in scientific research.  

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To inspire quality, integrity and compliance in scientific research.

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To provide knowledge and learning in the scientific research community by building expertise through training, communication, engagement and collaboration.


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