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Research Culture Uncovered(Episode 3, Season 8) The Power of Group Based Career Development Programmes (repeat episode from August 2024))In this solo episode, Ruth Winden, the Careers with Research Consultant at the University of Leeds, shares her insights of designing, facilitating and expanding the range of group-based career development programmes for the university's researcher community.Over the last decade, Leeds has built a strong track record of creating impactful cohort-based career courses, from "Career Architect", "Career Accelerator", to "Career Catalyst", and now the "Fellowship Accelerator" and the "Career Navigator" programmes. The latest venture into providing peer-to-peer based development is for Research Adjacents, via our new "Research Adjacent Career Conversations" programme. Here are some benefits...
2025-08-2017 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Episode 101) From Conversation to Movement: The Unnamed Research Culture EventIn our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this short episode of the Research Culture Uncovered podcast, host Emma Spary discusses the format and findings behind The Unnamed Research Culture Event (TURCE), held in July 2024. The workshop aimed to address issues around poor research culture and to find empowering solutions for tackling challenging behaviours in research environments that are 'Not in the spirit of...'. With participation from 77 individuals, the event was based around 3 questions:What should this thing include?What might it look like...
2025-01-2215 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Episode 100) Celebrating 100 episodes: Research Culture Uncovered Reflecting on 2024 and Looking AheadIn our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In the milestone 100th episode of the Research Culture Uncovered podcast, host Emma Spary and her co-hosts Ged Hall, Ruth Winden, Nick Sheppard, Taryn Bell, Emily Goodall, and Heledd Jarosz-Griffiths review a particularly eventful year.The podcast celebrates winning the Vitae Impact Culture and Engagement Award, welcoming new team members, and the retirement of Tony Bromley. Each host shares personal highlights from 2024 and their predictions for 2025.Each host shares personal highlights from 2024, including expansions in career support...
2025-01-1524 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Episode 99) Preprints as a catalyst for change in Research CultureIn this episode, host Dr Emily Goodall explores the transformative role of preprints and advocacy in research culture change with special guest Dr Jonny Coates, Associate Director of ASAPbio. They discuss how preprints could reshape the publishing landscape, support early career researchers, and drive positive changes in research culture.đ Key Takeaways:Transforming scientific publishing: Preprints prioritise research quality over journal prestige, giving authors more control, boosting collaboration, and increasing research visibility.Supporting early career researchers: By accelerating the dissemination of findings, preprints offer significant benefits to early career researchers. Institutional changes, such as preprint-friendly policies and hir...
2025-01-0829 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Episode 98) Career Development For Everyone: Associate Professor Lynn McKeown in conversation with Ruth WindenIn our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking: What is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this weekâs #ResearchCultureUncovered episode, Ruth Winden speaks to Associate Professor and Academic Lead for Career Development, Lynne McKeown, about leading the LICAMM Careers Academies at the University of Leeds. We go into detail of her successful initiative to agree 10 days' career development time per annum, for everyone in her Institute. (LICAMM = Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular Metabolic Medicine)đ Career Development in the LICAMM InstituteImportance of Career Development for all staff, irrespective of their rolesThe ratio...
2024-12-1823 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Episode 97) Navigating Failure in AcademiaIn our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this weekâs #ResearchCultureUncovered episode, Dr Taryn Bell takes on the tricky subject of failure. How do we talk about failure in academia? Who is given the space to fail? And what can we do to support our research communities in navigating failure?Taryn is joined on this episode by Dr Anna Pilz, Dr Johanna Stadlbauer, Dr Darcey Gillie and Professor Leila Jancovich. They share their thoughts and their experiences of developing tools, resources and frameworks to help re...
2024-12-1119 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Episode 96) Collaboration and Careers: The White Rose University Consortiumâs Vision for Research CultureIn our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode Dr Emma Spary talks to Dr Karen Hinxman about her new role as the Head of the White Rose University Consortium. Karen shares her extensive background in academia and research development, her transition to her current role, and the consortium's mission to enable people to thrive across the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York. We discuss the consortium's focus areas, including career development, fostering communities, research culture, celebrating successes, and leading impactful projects. Karen...
2024-12-0416 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Episode 95) How to become an Academic Leader and Stay True to Yourself - Professor Claire Brockett in conversation with Ruth WindenIn this episode, host Ruth Winden speaks to Claire Brockett, Professor of BioMechanics at the University of Sheffield about becoming an academic leader whilst staying true to herself. Claire openly shares the lessons she has learnt in becoming an academic who does excellent research AND who makes the professional and personal development of the next generation of engineers a priority.Key Takeaways:Empowering Leadership & Authenticity: Claire emphasises the importance of staying true to oneself in academic leadership roles. She describes how she balances research priorities with fostering a supportive community, valuing compassion, and individual...
2024-11-2736 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Episode 94) The role of podcasting in research culture and communicationsAs a podcast about podcasting this week's episode is a little bit 'meta'.It is a recording from one of the Libraries Open Lunch series of online talks with a panel of experts discussing the role of podcasting in research culture and communications.Research Culture Uncovered's own Ged Hall was one of four panellists along with representatives from three other podcasts:Research Adjacent is hosted by Sarah McLusky, an independent consultant who interviews research-adjacent professionals about what they do and how they contribute to making research successful and impactful.The Leeds University Business School...
2024-11-1359 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Episode 93) The Power of Community: Navigating Research Impact with the Impact ClinicIn our regular Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter?In this episode, host Ged Hall dives into the fun and efficient âImpact Clinicâ with experts Giovanna Lima, Esther De Smet and Ăine Mhic Thaidhg. Key Takeaways:đ Scaling and integrating innovative methods like the "Impact Clinic" can create amore engaging and supportive research culture.đĄ Co-production and iterative development of solutions for challenges can be fun and efficient through ideas like the âImpact Clinicâ!đ There is a really big international...
2024-11-0655 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Episode 92) Kay Guccione Reflects on 10 Years of Researcher Education and Development Scholarship (REDS) conferenceThis week, Heledd Jarosz-Griffiths in their debut episode as host chats Kay Guccione from the University of Glasgow about reaching an incredible milestone of 10 years of the Researcher Education and Development Scholarship (REDS) conference.With a wealth of experience in doctoral education, mentoring, research community building, and more, Kay shared her invaluable insights and the fascinating journey of REDS over the past decade.Key takeaways:The Origins of REDS: Kay Guccione shares how the Researcher Education and Development Scholarship (REDS) conference started in 2014, highlighting the need for a conference that supports researcher development professionals...
2024-10-3027 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S9E8) Navigating Postgraduate Wellbeing: The Wellbeing Lounge at QUTIn our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 9, where we join host Dr Tony Bromley speaking to 3 guests from Australia. Our guests Natasha Kitano, Kirsten Baird-Bate and Owen Forbes share the wellbeing initiatives for postgraduate researchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). They explore the HDR writers' wellbeing lounge, a supportive space created to connect researchers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main topics include:mental health resilienceQUTâs holistic health strategiesthe transition to online resourcesThe guests sh...
2024-10-2331 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S9E7) Enhancing Research Culture as an Early Career ResearcherThis week, Taryn Bell chats to Ines Hahn and Stuart Higgins from the University of York about what early career researchers can do to shape research culture.Ines and Stuart share their experiences, including how they got started, what motivates them, and what they think needs to be done to support ECRs who want to take an active role in transforming research culture.Key takeaways:The research culture initiatives in which Ines and Stuart have been involved have had an effect on their respective fields and institutions, but theyâve also had major benefits fo...
2024-10-0926 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S9E6) Meet the Culturositists: Introducing Emily Goodall and Heledd Jarosz-GriffithsIn our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 9, but we go back to the format we used in Season 1 because 2 new hosts are joining the team. We get to hear more about them before they host seasons on their specialist topics. In this episode of Research Culture Uncovered, host Emma Spary introduces Dr Emily Goodall and Dr Heledd Jarosz-Griffiths, the newest members of the podcast team. Emily shares her background in research integrity and responsible research and innovation, while Heledd discusses...
2024-10-0221 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S9/E5) Northern Gritstone: Balancing Profit with PurposeIn our fortnightly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter?In this episode, host Ged Hall dives into the fascinating world of academic innovation and investment with special guests Duncan Johnson, CEO of Northern Gritstone, and Andy Duley, Director of Commercialisation at the University of Leeds.Discover how Northern Gritstone, its founding universities (Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester) and shareholders are working towards creating a "Silicon Valley of the North" through delivering on its strapline âProfit with Purposeâ. đ Key takeaways:1. Creating science or technol...
2024-09-2540 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S9/E4) Scottish Policy Research Exchange: Empowering Equitable Decision-MakingIn our regular Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter?In this episode, host Ged Hall dives into the transformative work of the Scottish Policy Research Exchange (SPRE), an organisation dedicated to developing a strategy and building a culture for engagement and decision-making in the Scottish knowledge ecosystem. Our guests, Catherine-Rose Stocks-Rankin and Dave Blackbell (SPRE Co-Directors), shared their invaluable experiences and the strategic initiatives SPRE is pursuing to support higher education institutions, governing bodies, and communities across Scotland.đ **Key Takeaways:**- **Equ...
2024-09-181h 09Research Culture Uncovered(S9/E3) Postdocs as Innovators: Shaping Research Culture at the University of LeedsIn our regular Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking - "What is Research Culture and why does it matter?"This time, we focus on How Postdocs at Leeds Are Shaping Research Culture.Ruth Winden is speaking to three dedicated postdocs - Laurin McDowall, Jessica Swanson, and James Warren â who have just secured Research England funding for their innovative career development programme and compelling vision to change research culture. In contrast to researcher development initiatives that we have developed in close partnership with our researchers, this project is different: it is led by pos...
2024-09-1127 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S9E2) LIBER2024: New approaches to measuring prevalence and impact of Open ScienceIn this episode Nick speaks to colleagues at the LIBER 2024 Annual Conference which took place in Limassol, Cyprus from 3-5 July 2024. In three separate conversations we hear from Iain Hrynaszkiewicz, Director, Open Science Solutions at the Public Library of Science (PLOS), Laetitia Bracco, Head of the Research Data Support Service in the Bibliometrics Unit at the Université de Lorraine and Pedro Principe, Head of Scientific Information Management, Repositories and Open Science Division at University of Minho Documentation and Libraries Services.Along with Rachel Bruce, Head of Open Research at UKRI, Iain, Laetitia and Nick spoke o...
2024-08-2121 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S9E1): Show Some Appreciation and Change Your Research Culture for the Better, with Ruth WindenIn our fortnightly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter?In this episode, Ruth Winden, the University's Careers with research Consultant, shares ideas for how we can help researchers feel more appreciated at work.She covers topics such as:đč **Embrace Core Values**: Establishing and living by the University of Leeds' four core values like collaboration, compassion, inclusivity, and integrity can create a positive and supportive research culture. Ensure these values guide our daily behaviours and interactions.đč **Encourage Self-Appreciation**: Help researchers recognise their own ac...
2024-08-1415 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S8E8) Research Impact Heroes: Stories and Learnings from the AESIS ConferenceIn our fortnightly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter?In this episode Ged Hall discusses the enlightening time he had at the Network for Advancing & Evaluating the Societal Impact of Science âSocietal Impact of Scientific Researchâ Conference in Dublin in June 2024. The conference dived deep into the impacts and future of research culture! đđ„ Key Takeaways:- **Global Unity in Research Impact**: Despite differing contexts, the challenges and goals in advancing research impact are strikingly similar worldwide. We're all moving in the same direction and hittin...
2024-08-0723 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S8 Bonus) Celebrating Success: Research Culture Uncovered Shortlisted for a Vitae Impact, Culture and Engagement AwardExciting News for Research Culture Uncovered! We are delighted to announce that the Research Culture Uncovered podcast has been shortlisted for Vitae's Research Culture Impact through Researcher Development Award! As we await the award ceremony on 23 September, we wanted to look back on our progress and the incredible community that has helped us get here. All the team are included on this short episode including Nick, who recorded his bit up a mountain, and Katie, our content manager, making her debut! Key Takeaways:Since our launch on 27 October 2022, we've released 81 episodes with...
2024-07-3002 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S8E7) Improving Research Quality with the UK Reproducibility Network: A Conversation with Marcus MunafĂČIn this week's episode of Research Culture Uncovered, Nick Sheppard speaks with Marcus MunafĂČ, Professor of Biological Psychology at the University of Bristol and co-founder of the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN).Formally launched in 2019, Marcus discusses how UKRN evolved over several years from discussions with colleagues including Lara Fortunato, Chris Chambers, Dorothy Bishop, and Malcolm Macleod. In this episode we talk about:The challenge of research reproducibility including publication bias and questionable research practices, and Marcus's own experiences during his PhD.Giving evidence to the House of Commons Science, Innovation, and Technology Committee, where h...
2024-07-2437 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S8E6) How Generative AI could shape the future of career developmentIn this episode, host Taryn Bell speaks to Chris Webb (Careers Consultant, University of Huddersfield) about the potentials and pitfalls of GenerativeAI (or GenAI) in supporting researchers' career development.We discuss what GenAI is, what tools researchers and researcher developers can use, and where we need to be careful about their use.The main points covered include:How GenAI can support researchers both as a first port of call during the job search, and as a way to do your current job more effectivelyThe continuing importance of 'domain experts', e.g. real people, rather...
2024-07-1729 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S8E5) Promoting Positive Research Culture: Why Every Lab Needs a HandbookIn our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode, our host Nick Sheppard talks to Benjamin Tendler, Maddie Welland and Karla Miller about their Lab Handbook initiative at the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging in Oxford.We discuss how they have pioneered the implementation of a lab handbook within the WIN physics group to promote a positive research culture, interdisciplinary communication and inclusion. The main points include:Purpose and concept of the lab handbook to outline the ethos and culture of a...
2024-07-0337 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S8E4) Role Models On Your Doorstep: Celebrating inspirational voices across the research communityIn our latest episode, Taryn Bell talks to the We Are Role Models team, who have just launched the new Research England-funded âRole Models On Your Doorstepâ podcast.Episode highlights:The #WARM team (Jacki Willson, Tao Jiang, Marjorie Boissinot, Karen Tsui and Marianne Talbot) discuss the origins of their podcast, and explore the power of sharing experiences and celebrating the contributions of often unsung contributors at the University of Leeds.Marianne shares with us some of the initial findings from the project, highlighting common themes in the interviews such as passion for their work, determination, the powe...
2024-06-1921 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S8E2) From Collaboration to Innovation: How the N8 is leading the way shaping Research CultureIn our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode of Season 8, our host Emma Spary is speaking to Dr Annette Bramley, the director of the N8 Research Partnership. We discuss the how the N8 Research Partnership aims to transform research culture within universities in the North of England, and learn more about their impactful research culture campaign focusing on the unsung heroes of research and the vital importance of collaborative and healthy research environments.The main points include:N8 Research Partnership Overview...
2024-05-2219 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S8E1) Exploring Research Impact Coaching with Ged Hall at the University of LeedsIn our regular Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this solo episode Ged Hall discusses the increasingly significant role of research impact coaching in academia.**Episode Highlights:**- How Impact Coaching sits in the wider research impact development framework at Leeds- Ged's personal journey using impact coaching as an ethnographic approach to understanding researchers' research impact development needs.- The thoughtful intertwining of coaching methodologies with the pursuit of real-world research impact.- How impact goals, stakeholder...
2024-05-0818 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S7E8) Evolution of Research Culture: Career Paths and Strategic RolesIn our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode of Season 7, our host Emma Spary is speaking to members of the Research Culture Enablers Network about the various paths they took to enter their current research culture roles. We hear from Yasmine Rhoseyn (connect on LinkedIn), the Research Culture Strategy Manager at the University of Bristol; Tish Kriznik (connect on LinkedIn), the Research Environment and Culture Manager at the University of Birmingham; and Ellen Cole (connect on LinkedIn), the Research Culture and Quality Manager at...
2024-04-2418 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Bonus) Research Impact & Engagement: Liz Danner's PhD Exploration of UK University CultureIn our fortnightly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In our latest episode âResearch Impact & Engagement: Liz Danner's PhD Exploration of UK University Cultureâ we had the pleasure of catching up with Liz Danner to discuss the progress of her PhD research on the impact of the UK's research engagement and impact agenda. If you cast your mind back to episode Season 5 Episode 1 âHow has research impact affected research culture?â, our guest was Professor Richard (Rick) Holliman, from the Open University, who was advertising the PhD âWhat is the imp...
2024-04-1725 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S7E7) The Research Culture Enablers Network: Building a Better Culture TogetherIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode of Season 7, our host Emma Spary is speaking to Rika Nair (LinkedIn), Elisa Clemente (LinkedIn), and Cathal Rogers (LinkedIn), members of the Research Culture Enablers Network. We discuss the origins and aspirations of the network, delve into why it's crucial for professionals to collaborate, and discuss how this can drive significant advancements in research culture. They also share personal motivations for engaging with research culture challenges and outline priorities like job security, diversity, participation, and...
2024-04-1022 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Bonus) Unveiling the Art of Podcasting with Hannah Preston and Jana JavornikIn our fortnightly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this bonus episode, Ged Hall, Academic Development Consultant for Research Impact, chats to Hannah Preston, Research Communications Manager from Leeds University Business School, and Dr Jana Javornik, Associate Professor of Work and Employment Relations, also in the Business School.Hannah has been the driving force behind the Business School's Research and Innovation podcast since 2020. She joined forces with Jana in late 2023 to launch a new podcast called The Business of Policymaking. The three key takeaways...
2024-04-0343 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S7 E6) From setback to success: supporting researchers after unsuccessful funding applications with Anna PilzIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In episode 6 of season 7, Anna Pilz (Academic Developer and Trainer at the University of Edinburgh) once again joins Taryn Bell (Researcher Development Adviser) to discuss research fellowships.This time, we're taking a slightly different tack and discussing what happens when research applications aren't successful. What can researcher developers do to provide support during such a difficult time for researchers?The main points include:Highlighting how common funding rejections areThe importance of hearing from researchers who...
2024-03-2728 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Bonus) Exploring Grimpact: The Other Side of Research Impact with Gemma DerrickIn our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this bonus episode, Ged Hall, Academic Development Consultant for Research Impact, chats to Dr Gemma Derrick about her current research project "At What Cost Societal Impact? How Research Culture and Governance Inspires Grimpact."Â Gemma is an Associate Professor in University of Bristol. Her research interests include researcher behaviour, academic practice, research evaluation, societal impact, the research workforce and its governance (e.g. peer review systems), and the politics and dynamics of knowledge production and translation. She has investigated t...
2024-03-2030 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S7E5) From Idea to Application: Supporting Research Fellowship Applicants with Anna PilzIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In episode 5 of season 7, Anna Pilz (Academic Developer and Trainer at the University of Edinburgh) joins Taryn Bell (Researcher Development Adviser) to discuss research fellowships.We discuss the added value researcher developers can bring to the application process, how Anna's own experiences applying for fellowships have shaped her practice as a researcher developer, and how we can best support researchers as they go through the practical and emotional challenges involved.The main points include:The...
2024-03-1329 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S7E4) Meet the Culturositists: Introducing Taryn Bell and careersIn our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 7, but we go back to the format we used in Season 1 where we got to meet the hosts in a bit more detail before they hosted seasons on their specialist topic. In this episode of Research Culture Uncovered, host Emma Spary introduces Dr Taryn Bell, the newest member of the podcast team. Taryn discusses her role as a researcher development advisor with a focus on career development at the University of Leeds. She...
2024-02-2816 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S7E3) Changing Behaviour with Daryl O'Connor: A Psychology Professor's Journey through Open ResearchIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In episode 3 of Season 7, Daryl O'Connor, Professor of Psychology at the University of Leeds joins Nick Sheppard, Open Research Advisor and Ruth Winden, Careers with Research Consultant, to discuss all things Open Research, Research Culture, and Careers.We delve into: Daryl's long-standing commitment to advocating for Open Research - and why Open Research plays such a key role in not just academics' careers but also in creating a collaborative, equitable and positive Research Culture as...
2024-02-1434 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S7E2) The Concordat and manager engagement: A closer look at the challengesIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode of Season 7, we explore the challenges of engaging managers of researchers in supporting their teams, especially in implementing the Researcher Development Concordat. We discuss the pressure and expectations faced by managers, the difficulties managers face in conducting career conversations and the need for researchers to prepare for, and engage in, these discussions. We also share insights from their work in implementing the Researcher Development Concordat at the University of Leeds, highlighting the importance of open...
2024-01-3126 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S7E1) The RCU Roundtable: Our Predictions and Strategies for Research Culture in 2024In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode of Season 7, we start 2024 with an episode featuring all of the hosts, discussing our predictions for how research culture may evolve as we step into 2024.Each host lays out what they think is coming, and how they might approach it, in each of their respective areas:Ged Hall highlights the importance of team perspectives in research success. What approaches do we suggest for effectively capturing and integrating these team insights within an academic setting...
2024-01-1737 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Bonus) Nick's review of the year: open research, knowledge equity and WikimediaIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered podcast we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode Nick Sheppard looks back at a year in open research, reflecting on some of the projects he has been involved with including the Knowledge Equity Network and a successful Wikimedia Champions project. Nick is Open Research Advisor based in the University of Leeds Libraries and one of the Senior Leads for the Knowledge Equity Network.Some of the topics discussed include:How open research and knowledge equity are supported by...
2024-01-0314 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Bonus) Embodying Impact: A Conversation with Early Career Impact Prize WinnersIn our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this really special bonus episode Ged Hall talks to Dr Vicki Jenneson and Dr Fran Pontin. Vicki is a Research Fellow and works in the School of Food Science and Nutrition and her research interests are focused on nutrition and lifestyle analytics. Fran is a Research Data Scientist in the Consumer Data Research Centre and part-time Lecturer in the Centre for Spatial Analysis and Policy in the School of Geography.They are both members of the C...
2023-12-1344 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S6E7) The Bee's Knees: Uncovering the Secrets of Research Culture in the HiveIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this short 10 minute episode of Season 6, Emma Spary is taking a unique approach by combining her passion for research culture with an unexpected subject: bees. As a new beekeeper, Emma has been reflecting on the similarities between the culture within a beehive and the work we do to improve research culture.What can we learn from Willow and the girls? This episode explores various aspects of the hive culture, highlighting the importance of unity, community, and support...
2023-11-2910 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S6E6) Unlocking Researchers' Career Success Through Group ProgramsIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode of Season 6, Emma Spary is joined by Ruth Winden, shedding light on the power of group dynamics in career development programmes.How do group dynamics add value to the career development process? This episode emphasises the power of group dynamics, celebrating early wins, and fostering long-term career transformation. Through our cohort-based programs, we aim not just to help individuals gain confidence and self-belief, but also to highlight the importance of shared experiences, mutual support, and...
2023-11-1533 minResearch Culture UncoveredResearch for All: The "How to Fix..." podcast offers actionable solutions.đ§ Bonus Episode! đąÂ Recently Ged Hall had the pleasure of talking to Kersti Mitchell, External Communications and Campaigns Manager, and Dr Jim McQuaid, Associate Professor of Atmospheric Composition, about the University of Leeds's new podcast âHow to fix âŠâIt was an insightful conversation that explored the importance of research culture and how to make academic content accessible to a wider audience. đ Here are 3 key takeaways from the episode: 1ïžâŁÂ Collaborative Approach: Research culture thrives on collaboration and teamwork. By bringing together academics from various disciplines, we can address complex issues like air pollution, cost of healthy food an...
2023-11-0847 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S6E5) Virtual Cafés, Real Conversations: Findings from our Research Culture CafésIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode of Season 6, Emma Spary discusses how research culture cafes can help institutions better understand their current research culture.Emma explains how we created an open and inclusive environment where people could share their lived experiences of the research culture at the University of Leeds. How this enabled us to uncover both the positives and the challenges of our culture. She shares some of the main findings, and highlights the impact of these cafes in gathering...
2023-11-0116 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Bonus) From Lay Summaries to Impactful Engagement: Uncovering the Potential of the Collaborative Libraryđ The Collaborative Library where we can all collaborate to share knowledgeđïž Are you passionate about open and impactful research? Looking for aplatform that connects researchers, students, and the broader audience? The lookno further!đą Nick Sheppard and Ged Hall, had the privilege of speaking with AnjaHarrison, the Chief Executive of the Collaborative Library, on our latestepisode of Research Culture Uncovered podcast. The Collaborative Libraryis revolutionising research communication and opening doors for studentsand researchers to publish their lay summaries, making acad...
2023-10-2241 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S6E4) Rethinking Research Spaces: Developing a Medical Humanities Lab and Redefining Research PracticesIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode of Season 6, Emma Spary chats with Dr Clare Barker and Professor Amelia DeFalco from the University of Leeds about the LivingBodiesObjects project they are working on, empowering alternative ways of conducting research. In this project funded by a Wellcome Trust Research Development Award, the team is pioneering a non-hierarchical leadership model that prioritises accessibility, care, and accountability. They emphasise the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces, challenging conventional approaches, and bridging the gap between researchers and...
2023-10-1836 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Bonus) Celebrating Research Diversity: The Hidden REF's Bid to Recognise Non-traditional OutputsIn our fortnightly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this bonus episode, Ged Hall, Academic Development Consultant for Research Impact, chats to Dr Gemma Derrick about research evaluation and the Hidden REF. Gemma is an Associate Professor in University of Bristol. Her research interests include researcher behaviour, academic practice, research evaluation, societal impact, the research workforce and its governance (e.g. peer review systems), and the politics and dynamics of knowledge production and translation. She has investigated the effects of national audit frameworks, such as the R...
2023-10-1129 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S6E2) Narrative CVs in Research: Showcasing the Value of Every ContributionIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode of Season 6, Emma Spary chats with Dr Elizabeth Adams from Scafell Coaching on the concept of Narrative CVs (or the Resume for Research and Innovation) and its significance in highlighting the holistic contributions of researchers. If you're curious about how Narrative CVs can be a game-changer in evaluating research work, this episode is a must-listen! Discover how these CVs allow researchers to showcase their hidden work, contribute to research culture, and challenge the existing approaches to evaluation.
2023-10-0419 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S6E3) Harnessing the Power of Collaboration: Writing Persuasive Team-Based Narrative CVsIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode of Season 6, Emma Spary chats with Dr Elizabeth Adams from Scafell Coaching on the concept of team-based Narrative CVs (or the Resume for Research and Innovation) and its significance in highlighting the holistic contributions of researchers. Whether you're new to narrative CVs or currently grappling with them, this episode will help you navigate the limited space and balance the expertise of multiple team members. It has practical advice on agreeing on the strengths and contributions of individuals...
2023-10-0420 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S6E1) Enhancing Research Culture: How Providing Interview Questions in Advance Levels the Playing FieldIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode of Season 6, Emma Spary shares an innovative approach to interviews that is changing the game for both candidates and interviewers. Interviews can be stressful, and often the pressure can hinder candidates from showing their true potential. So why not provide them with the interview questions in advance? We explore the benefits of this approach, including improved candidate experience, increased confidence, and better preparation. We also discuss how this method creates a level playing field and streamlines the...
2023-09-2027 minResearch Culture Uncovered(Bonus) The Research Adjacents with Sarah McLuskyIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This is bonus episode where Ruth Winden, Careers with Research Consultant, and Ged Hall, Academic Development Consultant for Research Impact chat to Sarah McLusky.  Sarah is the host of the Research Adjacent podcast. Sarah has been proudly research adjacent for over 20 years. In this episode, we find out:·       What Sarahâs career path has been ·       What research adjacent means and what Sarah is trying to achieve through the podcast. ·       The importance of proactivity and being open...
2023-09-0643 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S5E8) The Future of Research Impact CultureIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this final episode of Season 5, Ged Hall, is looking at the future for research impact and how it fits into research culture. The episode is based on the responses of the international research impact community to the following questions: What one big change would you like to see in how research impact improves research culture in your countryâs HE sector? Considering this change who are the interested / relevant parties that need to be convinced to make it hap...
2023-08-3019 minResearch Culture UncoveredIndustrial Research Fellowships and the Research Co-Culture podcastIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter?This is actually a bonus episode but it does align with the aim of Season 5, where we are investigating the impact of impact on research culture. In this episode your host Ged is joined by Dr Lorna Daniels and Dr Shilpa Nagarajan. Shilpa and Lorna are co-hosts of the Research Co-culture podcast . They are also both industry sponsored Post-doctoral Research Fellows at Oxford University. Shilpa has just finished her Fellowship and will be moving to a ro...
2023-08-2337 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S5E7) Impact strategies with Saskia GentIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 5, where we are investigating the impact of impact on research culture. In this episode your host Ged is joined by Saskia Gent. Saskia Gent is Director of Insights for Impact, which she founded in 2017. Prior to that she was Head of Research Quality and Impact at the University of Sussex, where she led the Universityâs submission to the Research Excellence Framework, the UKâs national research assessment exercise, in 2014. Her experience with...
2023-08-1627 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S5E6) Leadership for research impact culture: Top down or bottom up?In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 5, where we are investigating the impact of impact on research culture. In this episode your host, Ged Hall, is joined by Professor Mark Birkin and Dr Emily Ennis.Mark is the Director of the Consumer Data Research Centre (CDRC) and was Director of the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA) from 2014 until December 2022. Emily is the Research and Impact Manager for CDRC. LIDA and CDRC were extremely successful in the...
2023-08-0944 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S5E5) Co-production with Dr Briony Thomas: Engaged for Impact Awards 2022In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 5, where we are investigating the impact of impact on research culture. In this episode your host, Ged, is joined by Dr Briony Thomas. Briony is Associate Professor in Design Science, and her role is actually a joint appointment between the Schools of Design in the Arts and Humanities Faculty and Mechanical Engineering in the Engineering and Physical Sciences Faculty. Briony joined Leeds in 2004, initially just in the School of Design. She was...
2023-08-0223 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S5E4) Leeds Social Sciences Institute Co-production Research Toolkit with Prof Gehan SelimIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This is the fourth episode of Season 5, where we are investigating the impact of impact on research culture. In this episode your host Ged is joined by Professor Gehan Selim. Gehan is the Hoffman Wood Chair in Architecture in the School of Civil Engineering of the University of Leeds. She's also the Deputy Director of the Leeds Social Sciences Institute (LSSI) and was fellow of the Senator George Mitchell, Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice in 2017 and 2018. Gehan leads...
2023-07-2640 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S5E3) Research impact culture: the Aotearoa New Zealand experienceIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 5, where we are investigating the impact of impact on research culture. In this episode your host, Ged, is joined by Dr Faith Welch and Jaylene Wehipeihana. Faith is the inaugural Research Impact Manager at the University of Auckland where Jaylene is the inaugural Research Manager Vision MÄtauranga. Before moving to Aotearoa New Zealand Faith worked at the University of Bristol in an impact role supporting academics in the Science and Engineering f...
2023-07-1935 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S5E2) Working with policymakers with Professor Ilias TrispiotisIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This is the second episode of Season 5, where we are investigating the impact of impact on research culture. In this episode your host Ged is joined by Professor Ilias Trispiotis. Ilias is Professor in Human Rights Law from the School of Law at the University of Leeds. He is an expert in international European and comparative human rights law, discrimination law, human rights and discrimination theory, law and religion. He is also the School of Law's Co-lead for Impact and...
2023-07-1237 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S5E1) How has research impact affected research culture?In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This is the first episode of Season 5, where we are investigating the impact of impact on research culture. In this episode your host Ged is joined by Professor Richard (Rick) Holliman. Rick is Professor of Engaged Research at the Open University in the UK. In his research, Rick examines tensions between theories and practices of knowledge exchange by evaluating examples where researchers and âpublicsâ have sought to (co)produce impacts derived from research. Through this work, he developed the...
2023-07-0555 minResearch Culture UncoveredResearch Culture Uncovered are taking another breakIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? We have just finished season 4, on research careers with Ruth Winden, and were due to start Season 5 on June 21st on the effects of research impact on research culture. However, we are suspending our weekly drop of episodes until the indefinite strike action at the University of Leeds ends. Until we return we are still interested in hearing what your hopes are for the future of research impact and research culture. To find out more read this LinkedIn...
2023-06-2102 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S4E8) This is How We Do It: 3 Researchers & How They Maximise LinkedInIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 4, which focuses on Researcher Careers.Ruth Winden, the Careers with Research Consultant at the University of Leeds, is your host for this season. This episode is about LinkedIn again, but from a different angle. Episode 7 was about how to build a strong LinkedIn profile and how to avoid common mistakes when you create and populate your profile.But a strong LinkedIn profile is just the beginning....
2023-06-1432 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S4E7) LinkedIn Tips and Strategies for Researchers, from Ruth WindenIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 4, which focuses on Researcher Careers.Ruth Winden, the Careers with Research Consultant at the University of Leeds, is your host for this season. Over the years, many of our researchers at Leeds have embraced LinkedIn, with great success. From identifying key connections to building their networks, sharing their research, building communities, to landing job offers, and even getting headhunted straight off LinkedIn - there have been many breakthroughs. ...
2023-06-0724 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S4E6) From Research to Consulting: Inspiration, Strategies and Tips from Dr Simon McNairIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 4, which focuses on Researcher Careers.Ruth Winden, the Careers with Research Consultant at the University of Leeds, is your host for this season. Today, I am speaking with Dr Simon McNair, a behavioural psychologist and previous Leverhulme Fellowship holder at the University of Leeds. Simon moved into consulting in 2019, as he wanted to have an even greater, direct impact in his research area: How do consumers make financial...
2023-05-3126 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S4E5) A Career Built on Collaboration - Warren Beardall in conversation with Ruth WindenIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 4, which focuses on Researcher Careers.Ruth Winden, the Careers with Research Consultant at the University of Leeds, is your host for this season. Today, I am speaking with Warren Beardall, a researcher in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds. Warren has focused his entire career on building strong, trusted and effective collaborations to achieve successful large scale public sector infrastructure programmes, often with a 30 year lifespan.
2023-05-2436 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S4E4) From Academia to Industry and across 3 Countries - Dr Niclas West in Conversation with Ruth WindenIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 4, which focuses on Researcher Careers.Ruth Winden, the Careers with Research Consultant at the University of Leeds, is your host for this season. Today, we are meeting Dr Niclas West, a researcher and Leeds alumni who is so curious about living in different cultures, he has moved across continents to explore new challenges, new roles, new sectors and even learn new languages.Originally from the US, Niclas came...
2023-05-1727 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S5 Trailer) Season 5 - brief introduction and how to contributeIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This trailer introduces Season 5, hosted by Ged Hall (all of the season hosts were introduced in Season 1, so check out Ged's episode).But more importantly, the trailer asks for your engagement with developing content for the final episode of the season. We are all actors and change agents in the ever changing and developing world of research culture, so we really want to hear what you want it to be and how you are making that happen.
2023-05-1504 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S4E3) Becoming A Postgraduate Researcher in Mid Career - Marianne Talbot in conversation with Ruth WindenIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 4, where we are focussing on Careers with Research. In this episode your host Ruth Winden is joined by Marianne Talbot. Marianne chose to become a postgraduate researcher at the University of Leeds in mid career, whilst carrying on with her successful career in educational training and consulting. Marianne's specific area of expertise is in assessment in secondary school education and training educationalists to reach chartered status with the Chartered Institute of Assessors.
2023-05-0928 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S4E2) Research Careers: Dr James Warren and his postdoctoral career journeyIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 4, where we are focussing on Careers with Research. In this episode your host Ruth Winden is joined by Dr James Warren. James is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Leeds who works in biomaterials. He left academia after his PhD to explore a career in consulting and returned to academia to continue his research in a promising new field in tissue engineering. James is a well-known, highly engaged member of the...
2023-05-0324 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S4E1): Facilitating Researcher Careers - A Look Behind the Scenes at the University of LeedsIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is the beginning of a new season, focusing on Careers with Research. Here, Ruth Winden shares insights about the way we facilitate our researcher community's career development: our philosophy, our collaborative approach, our offering, as well as the challenges and opportunities we encounter whilst helping researchers navigate their careers. Ruth Winden is the Careers with Research Consultant at the University of Leeds, overseeing the career development of our researchers. She brings a wealth of...
2023-04-2616 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S3 E7) Octopus: a new way to open and transparent research with Dr Alexandra FreemanIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 3, hosted by Nick Sheppard, who is speaking to colleagues from both the University of Leeds and from other universities and organizations about open research, what it is, how it's practised in different disciplines, and how it relates to research culture. In this episode Nick is joined by Dr Alexandra Freeman, the creator of Octopus, an innovative new open science platform designed to replace journals and papers as the place to establish priority and record...
2023-04-1942 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S3 E6) First class research objects, FAIR data and where next for Open Science with Professor Hugh ShanahanIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 3, hosted by Nick Sheppard who will be speaking to colleagues from both the University of Leeds and from other universities and organizations about open research, what it is, how it's practiced in different disciplines, and how it relates to research culture. In this episode Nick is joined by Hugh Shanahan, Professor of Open Science at Royal Holloway University of London.Hugh has expertise in computational biology and statistics. He's co-chair of the...
2023-04-1250 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S3 E5) Wikimedia Champions at the University of LeedsIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 3, hosted by Nick Sheppard, speaking to colleagues from both the University of Leeds and from other universities and organizations about open research, what it is, how it's practiced in different disciplines, and how it relates to research culture.Episode 5 is a little different from usual, with Nick joined by a co-host, Dr Chris Hassall (Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Leeds)  and not one but two guests, Post Graduate Researchers Hir...
2023-04-0545 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S3 E4) The open knowledge revolution: contributing to the global commons with Wikimedian Dr Martin PoulterIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 3, hosted by Nick Sheppard who will be speaking to colleagues from both the University of Leeds and from other universities and organizations about open research, what it is, how it's practiced in different disciplines, and how it relates to research culture. In this episode Nick is joined by Dr Martin Poulter from the University of Bristol where he is website editor and technical developer for the School of Economics, Finance and Management. ...
2023-03-2946 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S3 E3) Open research in the curriculum with Dr Madeleine PownallIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 3, hosted by Nick Sheppard who will be speaking to colleagues from both the University of Leeds and from other universities and organizations about open research, what it is, how it's practiced in different disciplines, and how it relates to research culture. In this episode Nick is joined by Dr Madeleine (Maddi) Pownall. Maddi is a lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Leeds. She completed her PhD in 2022 in...
2023-03-1439 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S3 E2) Open research as an early career researcher and ReproducibiliTea with Kelly LloydIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 3, hosted by Nick Sheppard who will be speaking to colleagues from both the University of Leeds and from other universities and organizations about open research, what it is, how it's practiced in different disciplines, and how it relates to research culture. In this episode Nick is joined by Kelly Lloyd. Kelly has recently completed an ESRC funded PhD in the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences on the topic of investigating decision making...
2023-03-0844 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S3 Bonus 1) Research Culture Uncovered are taking a breakIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This short bonus episode with Ruth Winden is released to explain a short gap in our podcasts due to ongoing strike action in UK Higher Education institutions. As a collective we have decided not to release new episodes on strike days so we will be back shortly!In the meantime, be sure to check out the other episodes from Emma Spary, Ged Hall, Tony Bromley, Ruth Winden and Nick Sheppard with a few special guest appearances....
2023-02-1302 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S3E1) Exploring open research in different disciplines with Dr Dorka TamĂĄsIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 3, hosted by Nick Sheppard who will be speaking to colleagues from both the University of Leeds and from other universities and organizations about open research, what it is, how it's practiced in different disciplines, and how it relates to research culture. In this episode Nick is joined by Dr Dorka TamĂĄs. Funded by Research England, Dorka has been working on a series of open research case studies here at Leeds. She w...
2023-02-0830 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S1 Bonus 1) The Researcher Development Concordat - as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4.......In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This bonus episode is released as part of our Concordat Awareness Month at the University of Leeds (January 2023). In this episode your host Emma Spary takes you through an introduction to the Researcher Development Concordat, what it is and how it forms a key part of research culture. The Concordat is an agreement between universities, research institutes and funders to support the career development of researchers in the UK. In this short introduction we cover everything you need...
2023-02-0612 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S2E12) The Sisyphus metaphor: researchers in long term temporary contractsIn conversation with Dr Cecile Menard (University of Edinburgh). In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In Season 2, we are in conversation with a number of presenters from the Researcher Education and Development Scholarship International Conference of 2022. In this episode our discussion covers:A research project interviewing long term researchersThe three identities of long term researchers - 'The candidate', 'The accidental researcher', 'The career researcher'.The Sisyphus metaphor'The current academic structure is ill adapted to contemporary research'.Related links from the podcast:...
2023-02-0125 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S2E11) 'There isn't only one way to be an academic' - practice research, challenges and barriers..In conversation with Dr Sian Vaughan, Birmingham City University, UK. In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In Season 2, we are in conversation with a number of presenters from the Researcher Education and Development Scholarship International Conference of 2022. This episode is based upon the presentation, 'Supporting the jugglers: the challenges and barriers for academics in creative disciplines becoming research active' and covers topics including: Juggling identitiesJuggling timeThe practice of practice researchOtheringBe sure to check out all the episodes in this season!...
2023-01-2518 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S2E10) The leaky pipeline. Who loses out?In conversation with Dr Rachel Handforth (CRAC/Vitae). In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In Season 2, we are in conversation with a number of presenters from the Researcher Education and Development Scholarship International Conference of 2022. In this episode we cover: Leaky pipeline? What do we mean?Structural inequalitiesInequalities in entry to postgraduate research degreesInequalities in progression in research for underrepresented groupsAbleismBarriers to disclosure Related links from the podcast:Steel City VoicesProfile of a field: neuroscience; the pipeline is...
2023-01-1824 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S2E9) Women researchers, 'Screwed from the start!'In conversation with Professor Ă
sa Berggren and Associate Professor Ann Grubbström (Swedish University of Agricultural Science). In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In Season 2, we are in conversation with a number of presenters from the Researcher Education and Development Scholarship International Conference of 2022. In this episode we cover: Barriers to progressionSocially included but not intellectually includedOrganisation allocating positions to menLack of investment in womenDifferent workloads to male colleaguesRelated links from the podcast: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2022.809661/full
2023-01-1119 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S2E8) A sense of (un)belonging? doctoral researchers and research cultureIn conversation with Dr Jawiria Naseem (University of Birmingham). In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In Season 2, we are in conversation with a number of presenters from the Researcher Education and Development Scholarship International Conference of 2022. In this episode we cover: Materialised belongingConsciously deciding not to belongOpportunities to teach and belongingNeoliberal culture, 'I don't want to belong to all of that'Most positive experience of belonging in a post-92 UniversityRelated links from the podcast:Â https://educationobservatory.co.uk/academicunbelonging/B...
2023-01-0423 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S2E7) Decolonising postgraduate researchIn conversation with Professor Richard Hall (De Montfort University). In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In Season 2, we are in conversation with a number of presenters from the Researcher Education and Development Scholarship International Conference of 2022. In this episode we cover: Dimensions of decolonisation at the postgraduate research level.Self-audit guideHow to approach decolonisation at the postgraduate research levelImpact at De Montfort UniversityRelated links from the podcast:Â About Decolonising DMUDecolonising DMU: A self-auditing guide for Research Centres a...
2022-12-2823 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S2E6) Supervision practice: changing research culture in doctoral research.In conversation with Annamaria Carusi (Interchange Research). In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In Season 2, we are in conversation with a number of presenters from the Researcher Education and Development Scholarship International Conference of 2022. In this episode we cover: The 'Emerging Research Cultures' project with 23 Wellcome funded PhD programsOrigins of toxic research culture in doctoral studyGiving feedback to supervisorsWorking hours, taking leave, mental healthCommunity of practice in improving research cultureâWe consider everybody equally important in the community and everybody has their sayâRela...
2022-12-2120 minResearch Culture Uncovered'The podcast song' - The Bonus episode you never knew you wanted!Just a bit of fun. Have a listen. You know you want to...Normal service will be resumed shortly and will look like this...In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter?Be sure to check out all the episodes in our seasons!Links:Researcher Development and Culture WebsiteOur Concordat Implementation plans and progressUniversity of Leeds Research Culture StatementUniversity of Leeds Responsible Metrics StatementUniversity of Leeds Open Research StatementFollow us on twitter: @ResDevLeeds, @OpenResLeeds, @ResCultureLeeds
2022-12-1904 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S2E5) Countering Isolation and loneliness in doctoral research through writing groupsIn conversation with Paula Espeche and Laura Colombo (Centro de Investigaciones Cuyo, Argentina and Universidad de Buenos Aires, respectively). In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In Season 2, we are in conversation with a number of presenters from the Researcher Education and Development Scholarship International Conference of 2022. In this episode we cover three key questions: What are the causes of loneliness in doctoral studies? How virtual writing groups can help combat lonelinessHow virtual writing groups provide safe spaces to address wider issues of research culture.
2022-12-1419 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S2E4) No workshops!? Individualised coaching to retain talented researchers in research.In conversation with Dr Tanvir Ahmed: In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In Season 2, we are in conversation with a number of presenters from the Researcher Education and Development Scholarship International Conference of 2022. In this episode we look at changing the culture of researcher development programmes: Individualised approach to researcher developmentWorkshops and lack of learning 'sticking'Heutagogy - self determined learningNo workshops!?Be sure to check out all the episodes in this season!Links:Researcher Education and Development Scholarship ConferenceResearcher Development...
2022-12-0717 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S2E3) Retaining precariously employed research staff: a project at Edinburgh UniversityIn conversation with Dr Katie Nicoll Baines: In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In Season 2, we are in conversation with a number of presenters from the Researcher Education and Development Scholarship International Conference of 2022. In this episode we look at a University of Edinburgh project to retain precariously employed research staff. Our conversation covers topics including:Precarity of contracts Qualitative interviews with research staff identifying pinch points in research career paths with recommended interventions aroundNavigating 'mid career' in researchEquality, diversity and inclusion in Science, Technology...
2022-11-3020 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S2E2) âOur expertise is going to waste!â Reflections on dis/engagement of women and students from marginalised groups in research activityIn conversation with Professor Louise Owusu-Kwarteng (https://twitter.com/louisekwarteng): In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In Season 2, we are in conversation with a number of presenters from the Researcher Education and Development Scholarship International Conference of 2022. In this episode we cover three key questions: How do we redress the balance to ensure that there is equality in terms of opportunities for research? Do we need to re look at what counts as an âexpertâ in HE? And also re consider what is seen as âvaluabl...
2022-11-2319 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S1E7) Meet the Culturositists: Introducing Catherine (Cat) DaviesIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 1, where we get to meet the hosts in a bit more detail before they go on to host seasons on their specialist topic. In this episode we mix things up a bit and bring you the insights from one of the driving forces in the work on Research Culture across the sector. Your host Emma Spary is joined by Professor Catherine (Cat) Davies.Cat Davies is the Dean for Research Culture at t...
2022-11-1622 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S1E6) Meet the Culturositists: Introducing Elizabeth AdamsIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 1, where we get to meet the hosts in a bit more detail before they go on to host seasons on their specialist topic. In this episode we mix things up a bit and bring you the insights from one of our colleagues doing a lot of work on Research Culture across the sector. Your host Emma Spary is joined by Dr Elizabeth Adams. Elizabeth Adams was previously at the University of Glasgow w...
2022-11-0921 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S2E1) Introducing Season 2 - A brief overview of every episode.In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode introduces Season 2, where we are in conversation with a number of presenters from the Researcher Education and Development Scholarship International Conference of 2022. In this episode, your host for this season, Tony Bromley, explains the background to the conference and talks you through the 11 podcasts upcoming in the season including the main aspects of research culture that each conversation will cover. Tony will let you know the release date for each podcast in the season so hopefully you can...
2022-11-0914 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S1E2) Meet the Culturositists: Introducing Ged Hall and Research ImpactIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 1, where we get to meet the hosts in a bit more detail before they go on to host seasons on their specialist topic. In this episode your host Emma Spary is joined by Dr Ged Hall. Ged Hall is an Academic Development Consultant at the University of Leeds, leading our Research Impact provision. He is passionate about working with researchers to embed a culture of impact across the institution. He has designed...
2022-11-0220 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S1E5) Meet the Culturositists: Introducing Emma Spary and research cultureIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 1, where we get to meet the hosts in a bit more detail before they go on to host seasons on their specialist topic. In this flipped episode your host Tony Bromley is joined by Dr Emma Spary. Emma Spary is the Head of Researcher Development and Culture at the University of Leeds, providing professional and career development for all researchers and those supporting research. She is passionate about research culture and supporting...
2022-11-0220 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S1E3) Meet the Culturositists: Introducing Tony Bromley and postgraduate researchIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 1, where we get to meet the hosts in a bit more detail before they go on to host seasons on their specialist topic. In this episode your host Emma Spary is joined by Dr Tony Bromley. Tony Bromley is an Academic Development Consultant at the University of Leeds, leading our provision for Postgraduate Researchers, supporting them through their PhD and what comes next. He is passionate about dynamic development, putting the researcher...
2022-11-0220 minResearch Culture Uncovered(S1E4) Meet the Culturositists: Introducing Nick Sheppard and Open ResearchIn our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 1, where we get to meet the hosts in a bit more detail before they go on to host seasons on their specialist topic. In this episode your host Emma Spary is joined by Nick Sheppard. Nick Sheppard is an Open Research Advisor at the University of Leeds Library, supporting our researchers with Open Research. He also runs our popular Open Lunch seminar series, discussions with internal and external open research experts. You...
2022-11-0225 min