2025 will mark the 18th annual Recently Independent Virology Researchers (RIVR) meeting of UK/Ireland-based virology researchers in their first years of research independence. This symposium provides unique opportunities to virologists from multidisciplinary fields to discuss their experiences, present contemporary research, develop research ideas and foster key collaborations.

In recognition of the value of research networking, the RIVR meeting provides flexible opportunities for these conversations to continue, enabling shared learning and establishment of new research opportunities and collaboration.