Research managers association increases membership

The Association of Research Managers and Administrators has increased both its membership and its turnover, according to its 2014-15 annual report.

ARMA’s membership increased by 12 per cent to 2,680 in the year to 31 March 2015, the association said on 25 June. These members are employed by 253 organisations in 25 countries. 

The association’s turnover also increased in during the year, rising 29 per cent to £696,709. Of this, £281,917 came from conferences, £205,046 from training and development, £166,380 from membership fees and £43,366 from provision of professional qualifications. The operating surplus for the year was £2,136.