As the professional body for public relations, the CIPR is charged via its Royal Charter with ensuring that there is a solid research foundation in place for the future development of public relations practice. This is also reflected in the CIPR's mission.
To do this, the CIPR set up the Research and Development Unit in 2010, to spearhead the CIPR's research efforts. The Unit will:
- Set the research agenda for the Institute, working with other relevant national and international research bodies
- Make research (both CIPR research and research from other individuals and organisations) more easily accessible to CIPR members and those with an interest in public relations
- Carry out practice-relevant research in partnership with others, on its own initiative or in response to approaches from potential collaborators.
Members of the Research and Development Unit include:
- Dr Jon White FCIPR
- Dr Sandra Oliver FCIPR
- Dr Reginald Watts FCIPR and CIPR Past President
- Jay O'Connor FCIPR, Chartered PR Practitioner and CIPR Past President
- Roger Hayes FCIPR
If you are interested in the CIPR's research activities, please contact Andrew Ross, CIPR Policy & Communications Officer, at andrewr@cipr.co.uk.
Latest reports and events
Reports
- CIPR and Hanson Search: Getting the Balance Right, A study into the impact of maternity leave on the communications industry - May 2012
- Ketchum Digital Living Index - May 2012
- Grayling Pulse Report - May 2012
Events
- AMEC European Summit - Dublin, 13-15 June
- BledCom International Public Relations Symposium - Lake Bled, Slovenia, 6-7 July
- EUPRERA Annual Congress - Istanbul, 20-22 September
CIPR research priorities
The CIPR's Research and Development Unit is currently working on research priorities going forward with a goal to improve future practice.
CIPR research and reports
The CIPR conducts research and reports on issues impacting members and the wider profession, including our annual 'State of the Profession' benchmarking survey.
Non-CIPR research and reports
Other academic, business and professional institutions carry out research and reports. This hub contains further research and reports conducted for and about the PR profession.
