TURAC 2025 💡 Registration is open!

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce that Registration is Open for the 2025 Tri-University Research Administration Conference (TURAC). Please join us as we share best practices, explore transformative technologies, and reimagine the role of research administration in a rapidly evolving global landscape. The draft agenda is attached.

Date: October 1-3, 2025
Location: ASU, NAU, and University of Arizona main campuses (Opening Session) and online
Hosted by: ASU, NAU, and University of Arizona

👉 Register Here: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/EVEACKVUZQLRB/home/

There are two registration options:

1. In-person and Virtual – select this option if you plan to attend one of the in-person opening sessions at ASU, NAU, or University of Arizona. Following the opening session, the remainder of the conference will be conducted online.
   • Register by September 17, 2025, for the In-person and Virtual option.
2. Virtual Only – select this option if you plan to attend the entire conference online. Virtual-only attendees will be able to watch the virtual portion of the opening session.

For a walk-through of the registration process: https://app.screencast.com/Jou70LdYTewcM

What to Expect:

🚀 Visionary Keynote Address from leaders driving change in research administration (details to come!)
🔍 Topical Tracks on AI Applications, Leadership & Team Development, Pre- and Post-Award, Compliance & Contracting, and New Horizons
🧠 Panel Discussion focused on managing research administration through recent federal actions
🌐 Networking Activities designed to foster meaningful connections across institutions and research administration sub-disciplines

Whether you’re a seasoned administrator or new to the field, this conference offers a platform to learn, share, and lead. Together, we’ll chart new paths forward—elevating our profession and expanding the impact of research administration across our state and beyond.

Warm regards,
TURAC 2025 Chairs & Program Committee

If you experience any issues with registration, send an email to [email protected] with “Registration” in the subject line, and someone will get back to you.

Joelina Peck, Associate Director Research Operations
School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering
College of Engineering
Arizona State University
[email protected] 

Melinda Marino, Research Advancement Manager
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Arizona State University
[email protected]

Vincent Borleske, Director
College of Engineering
University of Arizona
[email protected] 

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Land Acknowledgement Statement

Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona collectively acknowledge that the campuses are situated on the ancestral lands of twenty-two federally recognized tribes located across Arizona. These universities collectively honor the past, present, and future generations of Native Americans, who have lived here for millennia and will forever call this place home. Committed to diversity, the institutions integrate Indigenous knowledge into their practices and strive to cultivate sustainable relationships with Native Nations through education, partnerships, and community service.

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TURAC 2025 – Save The Date

We are thrilled to announce the dates for the TURAC 2025 Conference — mark your calendars for October 1-3, 2025.

This year’s conference will be virtual, making it accessible to all professionals across Arizona. However, we’re adding something extra special: an in-person kick-off at each site to help set the stage for the exciting three-day virtual event. We’re bringing together professionals in research administration to explore innovative solutions, emerging trends, and best practices shaping the future of our field. Get ready for three days of insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and forward-thinking discussions. Stay tuned for more details, including registration, speaker announcements, and session highlights.

We can’t wait to see you at TURAC 2025 and embark on this exciting journey toward shaping the future of research administration.

Warm regards,
TURAC 2025 Leadership Committee

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