Benefits of being a Student/Apprentice Member of the IRMS

The IRMS is renowned for its inclusivity, which flows through everything we do. For the price of £0 (yes, that's right, FREE!) Student/Apprentice Membership of the Society offers a wide range of benefits, including being able to - 

Develop as a Professional

• Eligibility for our annual industry awards, including the new professional award, specifically aimed at students/apprentices and those who have just started their information management career
  
• Collective contribution to the development of the sector, including new resources, standards and legislation via our working groups, projects and consultations with members
• Use of IRMS logo, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development and developing your career in the sector

Access to Knowledge

• Access to the online edition (only) of our thought-leading magazine, the Bulletin, with new editions produced every 2 months
• Our monthly e-newsletter, Off the Record, keeping you up-to-date with news and events from the IRMS and wider sector
•  Exclusive IRMS member discounts on training courses and events by leading suppliers
•  Discounted subscription to the Records Management Journal
• Access to extensive online content, including the Bulletin archive, webinar recordings, conference presentations, the IRMS Schools Toolkit and lots more!

Be part of a Community

• Free and preferential access to over 30 in-demand events by over a dozen geographical and special interest groups every year
• Discounted rates for our annual Conference – Europe’s premier Information and Records Management event
• Reserved places at events hosted by our affiliated partners (NADPO & Data Protection Forum)
• Exclusive online community of IRMS members, spanning a range of job roles and sectors across the UK, Europe and beyond
• Access to mentoring, providing invaluable informal and practical advice and support