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The latest news, information and events from MRS, the world's largest association representing providers and users of market, social, and opinion research, and business intelligence.

Research Excellence & Effectiveness Awards 2007 Shortlist announced - (Found July 2, 2008 )

The MRS has unveiled an impressive line-up of finalists for this years Research Excellence & Effectiveness Awards after receiving the highest ever number of entries. The winners will be announced during the Research Excellence and Effectiveness Awards which is taking place on 10 December 2007 at The Royal Lancaster Hotel, Hyde Park, London. Booking is now open.
http://www.mrs.org.uk/awards/dinner/index.htm

Challenged by researching disabled people MRS announces new training course - (Found July 2, 2008 )

The MRS is bringing the issues associated with disability research to the forefront of the sectors consciousness through a new training course designed to enable research practitioners to gain a better understanding of the challenges posed by this expanding market.
http://www.mrs.org.uk/media/2007/17sept07.htm

MRS Annual Review 2006-07 - (Found July 2, 2008 )

The MRS Annual Review records the activities and achievements of MRS during the year. This year's edition is now available to download.
http://www.mrs.org.uk/mrs/intro.htm#annual

Evaluation, learning and change in the public sector - (Found July 2, 2008 )

A joint NortheRN UKES meeting on 5 October 2007 explores issues around assessing policy, effective research and its influence in the public sector.
http://www.mrs.org.uk/networking/north/oct07.html

MRS submissions to recent consultations - (Found July 2, 2008 )

In September MRS responded to the Gambling Commission's paper on Prize Competitions and Free Prize Draws and the Department of Constitutional Affairs consultation on increasing penalties for deliberate and wilful misuse of personal data.
http://www.mrs.org.uk/standards/activities.htm