Home for Indonesian Researchers to grow, connect, and feel seen.

A community built for the people doing research in Indonesia. We want to build a place where we can learn together, find peers who understand the work, and stop figuring it all out alone.

grow.

Workshops · Webinars · Books

connect.

Meetups · Peer learning

feel seen.

Content that meets you where you are

Why we built this

From curiosity, confusion, and the hunger to learn.

Beyond Research didn't start because I had all the answers. It started because I had questions.

As a researcher, I was looking for a place to keep learning, exchange ideas, and have honest conversations with people who were just as curious as I was. So instead of building a community around expertise, I built one around curiosity.

Today, Beyond Research exists so the next researcher doesn't have to grow alone.

Beyond Research community gathered together at a meetup "

As I grew, Beyond Research became my way to stay connected with people I wanted to learn from.

Nizar Maulana Azhari

Founder · Beyond Research

What we build

Three pillars. One community.

Every initiative we run answers one of three needs we kept hearing from Indonesian researchers: a way to keep learning, a way to find each other, and a way to feel less alone in the work.

Pillar 01 Skills & craft

Grow.

Researchers in Indonesia rarely get a structured way to keep getting better at their craft. We try to fix that, by consistently running events and creating resources you can actually apply on your work.

  • Hands-on workshops on specific research methods and frameworks
  • Webinars with practitioners who've worked through the same problems
  • Offline events that go deeper than a slide deck
  • The book and regular insight posts on social media
Pillar 02 Peers & relationships

Connect.

Skills get you started. People keep you going. Every event we run is designed so that researchers leave with someone new in their corner

  • Space for real conversations during and after every event
  • Peer learning. Researchers teaching researchers
  • A network across disciplines, industries, and seniority levels
  • Ongoing relationships, not just a one-time meetup
Pillar 03 Recognition & relevance

Feel seen.

A lot of research advice was written for somewhere else. We make content and run events that match the actual conditions Indonesian researchers work in

  • Posts that name the situations researchers here actually face
  • Events shaped by what the community tells us it needs most
  • Research that listens — like our 2026 Solo Researcher Survey
  • A reminder that struggling is normal, and not yours alone to fix
Where it all happens

The things we actually make.

Ideas only matter when they become reality. Here's what we're already doing, and how you can join us.

Where we've shown up

A history of real conversations,
in person and online.

Since we started, Beyond Research has hosted workshops, webinars, panels, and offline meetups across Indonesia, bringing researchers and beyond into the same room.

Workshops

Hands-on small-group sessions on specific research methods, frameworks, and craft.

Webinars

Online talks with practitioners and senior researchers, live Q&A from across Indonesia.

Offline Meetups

In-person gatherings for real conversations, peer learning, and post-event coffee.

Panels & Talks

Cross-discipline conversations on AI, careers, research culture, and what's next.

People we've built this with

Beyond Research
doesn't grow alone, either.

From universities and conferences to local design and research communities. Every event we've run was shaped together with people who care about the same things we do.

Institutions, brands & conferences

IPB University
Bank Raya
Indonesia Product Conference
Apple Developer Academy · Binus
Universitas Cendekia Abditama

Community heroes we love

KomuniHub
Insan Desain
WARCOP — Warung Copy
Forum Desain Publik
STELLAR
Service Design Indonesia

A home, not just a feed.
For every researcher who's ever felt unseen.

If you're working in research anywhere in Indonesia. Solo or in a team, junior or senior, UX or market or social, there's a seat for you here. Come grow, come connect, come be seen.

From past Beyond Research events

What the community says about Beyond Research.

"I've been to a lot of research and data communities before, but my first visit to Beyond Research gave a completely different experience. The people are warm, everyone is eager to learn new things, and most importantly, they respect the time as much as the guests. I strongly believe Beyond Research will grow stronger and bigger with the community members."

Senior Research Manager · Meetup Participant

"Overall, the event was well-organized, with a perfect balance of learning, networking, and inspiration. I left feeling motivated and better equipped to tackle my research challenges. I highly recommend this event to any researcher looking to stay updated and connected within the community."

Senior UX Researcher · Meetup Participant

"As someone who pivoted his career as a market researcher, this first meetup really helped me to get connected with fellow researchers in various industries and sharing about our challenges while conducting research projects."

Market Researcher · Meetup Participant

"The session provided a well-balanced mix of theory and practice, making complex research methodologies feel more approachable. I walked away feeling inspired and equipped with new perspectives. "

Market Researcher · Meetup Participant