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SUMMARY:Book Group: 'Motherdom: Breaking Free from Bad Science and Good Mother Myths'
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease join us at our next Book Group session\, where we will discuss ‘Motherdom: Breaking Free from Bad Science and Good Mother Myths’  whilst also welcoming author\, Alex Bollen. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAlex’s book Motherdom: Breaking Free from Bad Science and Good Mother Myths was published in March in the UK and US by Verso. It explores how flimsy science has been used to shame and blame generations of mothers. It’s been described as “compelling” by the New Scientist and “a thorough investigation into the intense pressures mothers face”  by the Washington Post. \nAlex’s book owes a lot to her experiences as a researcher. Alex was a Research Director at Ipsos MORI and has been a freelance researcher since 2011. Ben Page\, who was CEO of Ipsos\, has said of Motherdom: “This is essential reading for anyone interested in how research should – and shouldn’t – be used.” \nMotherdom is available from all good bookshops\, including Waterstones and Foyles. The ebook can be purchased from Verso or Amazon. \n  \nJoin the session here: no need to pre-register 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/book-group-motherdom-breaking-free-from-bad-science-and-good-mother-myths/
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SUMMARY:ICG Shopper/Retail/Packaging Insights Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:We are organising a small in-person meet-up in London on the morning of 5th December for ICG members with an interest in shopper and retailer insight and packaging research. The aim is to connect specialists in this area\, share experiences\, explore new tools (including AR/VR eye-tracking)\, and spark potential collaboration across the network. \nAt the time of going to press the venue is still being confirmed\, but if you’d like to join us or want more information\, please contact Barbara (barbara@bric.amsterdam) or Dawn (dawn@posinsights.co.uk) and we’ll keep you updated. \nA great opportunity for those who are coming on to the ICG Christmas Party that afternoon!
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/icg-shopper-retail-packaging-insights-meet-up/
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SUMMARY:ICG Christmas Party 2025 - Open To Everyone
DESCRIPTION:Excited to be announcing our 2025 Christmas Party\, generously sponsored by Field Sauce\, The Lens\, and Qualzy.\nHurry – tickets tend to sell FAST. \nWhen? Friday 5 December\, 1-5pm \nWhere? The Queen’s Head\, 222 Shoreditch High Street\, E1 6PJ \nHow much? £42+VAT (+Eventbrite fees) \nBuy your tickets here\n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/icg-christmas-party-2025-open-to-everyone/
LOCATION:The Queens Head\, Shoreditch E1 6PJ\, 222 Shoreditch High Street\, E1 6PJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T170000
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SUMMARY:ICG and the MRS - Second Meeting (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for a follow up meeting with the MRS (the first one was in July). \nWhen? Monday 8 December\, 4-5pm\nWhere? Online – register below.  \nThis time it’ll be the ICG’s turn to share more about us – who our members are\, what their needs are and how we’d like the MRS to support us. \nAs before\, there’ll be an opportunity to ask questions to the MRS at the end. \nRegister here
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/icg-and-the-mrs-second-meeting-online/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T213000
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SUMMARY:The ICG Party in Leeds
DESCRIPTION:This party has been generously sponsored by Rigour Research \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCome and banish those January blues by joining our party in Leeds. We’ve hired a room\, ordered some food\, and promise to give you a warm welcome. \nWhen? Thurs 15 Jan\, 6pm \nWhere? The Brewery Tap\, Leeds\, New Station St\, Leeds LS1 5DL \nHow much? Just buy your drinks! Room hire and food covered by our generous sponsor and the ICG. \nFor catering purposes\, please register your place and get more info here\n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/the-icg-party-in-leeds/
LOCATION:The brewery tap leeds
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SUMMARY:'Positive Intelligence' by Shirzad Chamine
DESCRIPTION:A members-only event\nThis month’s ICG Book Group will be lead by ICG member Jeff Deighton. \n‘Positive Intelligence’ by Shirzad Chamine \nOnline review: “Positive Intelligence (PQ) measures the percentage of time your mind is serving you as opposed to sabotaging you.  While your IQ and EQ (emotional intelligence) contribute to your maximum potential\, it is your PQ that determines how much of that potential you actually achieve. Shirzad Chamine reveals how to achieve one’s true potential for both professional success and personal fulfilment.” \nJeff says: “I found some of it very moving and resonant and just following some of the principles & actions at the start of my day instead of immediately jumping on the computer made me feel a happier person with a more balanced perspective I hope it helps a few others just find the odd practical technique for stopping the brain always processing\, evaluating and judging. It has lots of practical techniques in there about how to live and work and deal with negativity and conflict.” \n  \nRegister your place here  (if you haven’t read the book\, you’re still welcome to join).\n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/positive-intelligence-by-shirzad-chamine/
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SUMMARY:ICG Members' Buddy Scheme: March '26 - May '26 inc
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for ICG members to meet and exchange ideas/opinions with other members. Members are paired up for 3 months.  \nNo huge commitment needed\, just a willingness to (probably virtually) meet up with your ‘buddy’ at agreed times and agree to share work issues/concerns/questions with each other. \nSuggestions for how to have a successful Buddy experience here\n\n\n\nTo sign up to our next Buddy scheme\, register here\n(Registrations open until end of 27 Feb)
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/icg-members-buddy-scheme/
CATEGORIES:ICG Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T110000
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SUMMARY:When the sh*t hits the fan - helping you with business continuity planning
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this frank\, no-holds-barred\, non-recorded\, ICG-member only discussion.\nWe’ve probably all been there – or will be at some point. You experience a cyber attack\, you’re suddenly diagnosed with ill-health or an accident\, you go through a disaster like a flood\, or a break-in or a fire… \nThe list goes on. \nAs business-owners juggling it all\, all of this can be terrifying. So terrifying that it can feel insurmountable to plan for these things and know when to turn when they strike. \nNow is your chance to do something pro-active. Join us to hear about what fellow ICG members have gone through – and how they came out the other side – and find out more about how the ICG can help. \nThis should be an enlightening session – don’t miss out. It won’t be recorded so that we can all share our experiences freely. \nSpecial thanks to those ICG members who’ll be kicking the discussion off; \nKath Rhodes – Qual Street \n \nKath will be talking about how she fell foul of a phishing attack – with clients getting fake emails from her as a consequence… \n  \n  \nClaire Salkeld – Hummingbird Insights \n \nClaire will be be talking about how cyber attackers can try to gain access to bank accounts without you even realising\, and what you can do to protect yourself. \n  \n  \nDanny Sheahan\, Delve Research \n \nDanny  will talk about his experience of receiving a cancer diagnosis while running a small research business\, and what it taught him about preparedness\, client relationships\, and building business continuity. \n  \n  \nRegister your place here 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/when-the-sht-hits-the-fan-helping-you-with-business-continuity-planning/
CATEGORIES:ICG Event
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SUMMARY:Northern Connection
DESCRIPTION:This event has been generously sponsored by Face Facts – Getting Research Done. \n \n  \n  \nCome and join us!\nWhen: Thurs 19 March\, 4-6pm and drinks afterwards \nWhere: The Adelphi (Tap Room)\, Hunslet Road\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire LS10 1JQ. \nWhy: It will be fun and you know you should \nThe ICG is holding an event to bring researchers based in the North (and hey the Midlands are the North\, right?) and we want you there to make it go with a bang! \nWhat to expect: \n\nLearn about the ICG and what our members can do to support research agencies and client-side businesses and other indies\nCelebrate and elevate all our amazing businesses in the North – we lead the way on quality and innovation in the North\, let’s pat each other on the back\nMeet each other and make firmer connections\, drink free beer and eat free nibbles…\n\nRegister your free place here \n  \nBonus event: if you are unable to make the 19th or just want another opportunity to network\, why not join the research community at Padel Insights Network (PIN) on 18th March? \nNo previous experience is required\, everything is provided\, so do not worry if you have not played padel before. It’s all about getting together\, doing something different and having some fun. \nMore info and tickets here \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/northern-connection/
LOCATION:Adelphi (Tap Room)\, 1-3 Hunslet Road\,\, Leeds\, LS10 1JQ
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SUMMARY:The ICG's Annual Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:We’d love you to join us! Come individually (we’ll allocate you a team)\, or as a team (of 5).* \nSpecial thanks to; \n\nOur Quiz Masters Deanne and Marc Gold\, iPoint Research \nOur main sponsors\, Teneo Translations\, Qualzy and The Qualitative Lab. \nFirst drinks sponsor\, QuestionPro. \n\nTickets here\n\nSPECIAL OFFER: *COME AS A TEAM OF 5 (JUST LET US KNOW HERE) AND WE’LL GIVE YOU A FREE BOTTLE OF WINE FOR YOUR TABLE.\n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/the-icgs-annual-quiz-night-2/
LOCATION:Anomalous Space\, 36 Pentonville Road\, London\, N19HF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:BOOK GROUP: Will Storr’s ‘A Story is a Deal’
DESCRIPTION:The ICG’s Book Group is designed to give members a flavour of a range of books that other members value and encourage others to read and discuss them. \nEach session will be led by an ICG member who’ll talk briefly about the content of the book they’ve chosen\, why they chose it\, and how they interpret and feel about it. \nWe’ll then open the session up to others to contribute their own thoughts. You don’t have to have read the book being discussed to attend the session\, but we encourage as many of you as possible to do so. \n\nThis session will be led by Judith Rose (Explners) and will be about ‘A Story is a Deal: How to use the science of story to motivate and persuade’  by Will Storr. \n \n  \n\n\nRegister here 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/book-group-will-storrs-a-story-is-a-deal/
CATEGORIES:ICG Event
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SUMMARY:AI in 2026 – What's The Wider Insight Industry Saying About It?
DESCRIPTION:This Knowledge Share is presented by ICG member Diana Hilty-Vance and is generously sponsored by Liveminds  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nIn this Knowledge Share\, Diana Hilty Vance will feedback on what she heard at the Qual360 Berlin Conference this year\, which focused primarily on AI and Qual. \n  \n  \nSpecifically\, she’ll talk about; \n\nWho is doing what with AI in qualitative research?\nWhat is AI Slop and why is it problematic?\nWhat people really think of the tools and services available.\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE \nKNOWLEDGE SHARES ARE FOR ICG MEMBERS ONLY 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/ai-in-2026-whats-the-wider-insight-industry-saying-about-it/
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SUMMARY:ICG Member Virtual Speed Networking (using Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to bring you another ICG Member Speed Networking session\, hosted on Zoom.\nThis is your opportunity to meet others in small groups for short periods of time. \nA perfect opportunity to meet potential colleagues\, share experiences with other members\, and generally feel part of the ICG community. \nWe’d encourage you all to treat this as a fun way to get to know others\, rather than being a direct sales pitch. \nRegister your place here \n  \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/speed-networking/
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