Research Culture Uncovered

🏆 We are thrilled and honoured to receive the Research Culture Impact through Researcher Development award. 🎧 The success of the Research Culture Uncovered podcast is a testament to the dedication and hard work of Emma Spary, Ged Hall, Ruth Winden, Taryn Bell, Tony Bromley and Katie Jones from the Researcher Development and Culture Team at the University of Leeds, and Nick Sheppard, Open Research Advisor at the University of Leeds. We are passionate about sharing best practice and encouraging productive conversations to improve research culture. ⏩ We look forward to continuing our journey and making an even greater impact in the future as we welcome two new hosts, Heledd Jarosz-Griffiths and Emily Goodall to the podcasting team.

🆕 New #ResearchCultureUncovered Episode Alert: with Professor Claire Brockett! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/etYNYvYb 🎙️ Delve into our latest podcast episode 'How to Become an Academic Leader and Stay True to Yourself', where we uncover the inspirational journey of Professor Claire Brockett. Hosted by Ruth Winden from the University of Leeds, this episode highlights Claire’s career path in biomechanics and her value-driven and person-centered approach to research and teaching in academia. "One of the things I discovered about myself was how much I appreciated developing people and how rewarding it was to see people progress."  Professor Claire Brockett 🔍 Key Takeaways:  🔸 Empowering Leadership & Authenticity: Claire emphasises the importance of staying true to oneself in academic leadership roles. She describes how she carefully balances research priorities with fostering a supportive community, valuing compassion, and individual growth in the academic space.  🔸 Supporting PhD Students: Claire's thoughtful and personalised support for PhD researchers, particularly during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic, highlights her dual role as both a research leader and a mentor who offers crucial pastoral guidance and advocacy of postgraduate researchers.  🔸 Balancing Work Priorities as an Academic: Claire shares strategies for setting personal boundaries, protecting time for her own research and teaching, fostering collaborations and guiding students towards self-reliance to enhance their learning outcomes. We're sure you'll find Claire's reflections on maintaining authenticity and building a supportive research culture both inspiring and thought-provoking.  If you have enjoyed listening to this episode, please consider leaving a review on your favourite podcast app or by submitting an online review form.    ✍ https://lnkd.in/eeXFE249  #Podcast #AcademicLeadership #PhD #Mentorship #Biomechanics  

Podcasts are the great way to get over personality suggests Hannah Preston making them a particularly engaging medium for communicating research 👇 (Episode 94) The role of podcasting in research culture and communications https://lnkd.in/e225XFwP

⏪ This week we are taking a look back at a previous episode, 'Becoming A Postgraduate Researcher in Mid-Career - Marianne Talbot in Conversation With Ruth Winden'. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/efu2vB9M   🏫 Marianne chose to become a postgraduate researcher at the University of Leeds in mid-career, whilst continuing 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. You can view Marianne's professional profile by clicking on the link. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eVUNEF4b   📊 As a self-funded, remote PhD candidate, Marianne represents researchers who are keen to do high-level research whilst using technology to maximise their PGR experience and engage with their researcher communities.   Listen to Ruth and Marianne's conversation about: ☑ The pros and cons of being a mature PGR. ☑ What you need to think about before committing to undertaking a PhD. ☑ Inductions, and why a personalised approach that recognises mature PGRs' rich and varied professional backgrounds could make a big difference to researchers feeling recognised. ☑ How universities and departments can create a stronger sense of community, belonging and engagement with their PGRs. ☑ The value of life experience in research. ☑ How to proactively seek out opportunities for research interaction and collaboration, wherever you are based. 😀 If you have enjoyed listening to this episode, please consider leaving a review on your favourite podcast app or by submitting an online review form.    ✍ https://lnkd.in/eeXFE249  

📅 As part of the 2025 #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast planning process, we'd like to hear from our listeners about the type of guests you would like to hear more from. Complete the poll below to help us produce content that will inspire and help you, and please comment if you think of a guest that we've not listed (we didn't intentionally leave anyone out).

☕ Put the kettle on and settle in for a new episode of #ResearchCultureUncovered. 🎙 We’ve gone a bit meta this week with an episode all about our favourite subject… podcasting! This podcast recording, 'The Role of Podcasting in Research Culture and Communications', took place at one of the University of Leeds Library 'Open Lunch' webinars. The panel discussion considers the challenges of preparing and recording a podcast and their value for communication and engagement. Guests Hannah Preston and Jana Javornik from the Leeds University Business School, Ged Hall, from our very own Research Culture Uncovered podcast and independent podcaster Sarah McLusky, talk with host Andy Tattersall from the University of Sheffield. Key Takeaways:  🔹 Preparation and Communication Are Key: The importance of pre-recording prep, emphasising clear communication and setting expectations with guests is underscored. A well-prepared guest can make all the difference! 🔹 Quality Over Quantity in Impact Measurement: Instead of focusing purely on listener numbers, it's important to prioritise meaningful engagement and qualitative impacts. This approach can lead to more authentic and valuable connections with your audience. 🔹 Consistency in a Crowded Space: Maintaining a regular publishing schedule is essential for audience retention. The panel discusses various strategies, from weekly to seasonal releases, highlighting the need for a sustainable and consistent approach to stay relevant. 🎧 Listen to the episode to uncover more about the interdisciplinary art of podcasting in academia. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gFt9jv2T If you have enjoyed listening to this episode, please consider leaving a review on your favourite podcast app or by submitting an online review form.    ✍ https://lnkd.in/eeXFE249  #ResearchCultureUncovered #AcademicPodcasting #PodcastPreparation #MeaningfulEngagement #ConsistencyIsKey #PodcastingTips 

🆕 In the latest episode of the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast, ‘The Power of Community: Navigating Research Impact with the Impact Clinic’, we delve into the fun and efficient Impact Clinic for solving challenges. Here's a quick peek into Ged Hall’s discussion with experts Giovanna Lima, Esther De Smet and Áine Nic Dhomhnaill-Mhic Thaidhg.   Key Takeaways: 🌍 Scaling and integrating innovative methods like the "Impact Clinic" can create a more engaging and supportive research culture. 💡 Co-production and iterative development of solutions for challenges can be fun and efficient through ideas like the ‘Impact Clinic’! 🏆 There is a really big international research impact community that you can be part of and can help you to develop your ideas and expertise. Tune in to the episode for more insights and practical strategies to enhance your research impact journey! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eerjU7WW If you have enjoyed listening to this episode, please consider leaving a review on your favourite podcast app or by submitting an online review form.  ✍ https://lnkd.in/eeXFE249 #ResearchImpact #ImpactClinic #ResearchCulture #Collaboration

What do our listeners get up to whilst they're listening to the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast? 🤸♀️🛀🐩 Do you put the podcast on when you hit the gym, whilst taking a relaxing bath, or whilst walking the dog? We're interested to find out...

🆕 Listen to the latest episode of the Research Culture Uncovered podcast, 'Kay Guccione Reflects on 10 Years of the Researcher Education and Development Scholarship (REDS) Conference'.   🔗https://lnkd.in/euTy_HnU 🥇 Heledd Jarosz-Griffiths, in her debut episode as host, met with Kay Guccione from the University of Glasgow to discover the origins, evolution, and future of the Researcher Education and Development Scholarship Conference. 🎧 If you're passionate about researcher development and research culture, this episode is a must-listen! Here are the top three takeaways:  🔎 Building a Scholarly Community from Scratch: Kay Guccione shared the inspiring story of how REDS started with the aim to provide a dedicated platform for researcher development professionals to explore, present, and publish their work. The conference has fostered a growing, inclusive community over the past decade.  🔎 Adaptation and Innovation Through Challenges: The shift to online during COVID-19 broadened REDS' reach, making it accessible to a global audience. Attendance skyrocketed from 60 to over 600 registered attendees, highlighting the power of adaptability and the benefits of virtual conferences in building a global research community.  🔎 Visioning the Future: Kay underscored the importance of formalising the REDS mission with a written document to steer its future trajectory. Exciting initiatives on the horizon include launching a dedicated blog space to nurture early-stage research ideas and securing funding for small research seed grants to propel new scholarly work. 💡 It's exciting to see where REDS will go next! If you have ideas for the future of REDS - or would like to get involved - Kay and the team at the University of Glasgow would love to hear from you. https://lnkd.in/eGZ4xpXJ #ResearchCulture #ResearchDevelopment #REDSConference #HigherEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #PodcastRecommendation 

🆕 In the latest episode of the Research Culture Uncovered podcast, host Tony Bromley dives into the subject of postgraduate researchers' wellbeing, discussing initiatives and experiences with guests from the QUT (Queensland University of Technology) in Australia. With a special focus on the Higher Degree Research (HDR) Writers Wellbeing Lounge - a creative and supportive environment for HDR students - the episode offers valuable insights into fostering a healthy research culture.  Tony is joined by Natasha Kitano, a language and learning educator at QUT, Kirsten Baird-Bate, a former PhD candidate; and Owen Forbes from Canberra, a postdoctoral researcher. Each brings unique perspectives on postgraduate research, mental health, and the role of the QUT initiative in enhancing the student experience.    Key takeaways:   💡 Natasha describes the HDR Writers Wellbeing Lounge as a space initially intended to be physical but moved online due to the pandemic. Intended to counteract isolation among HDR students, the lounge provides focused writing support and a platform for connecting on issues such as imposter syndrome and burnout prevention. The casual yet purposeful environment has fostered lasting relationships and promoted mental health discussions among researchers.   💡 The episode also highlights the unique experiences of both Kirsten and Owen during their postgraduate studies. Kirsten, a mother and external student, stresses the importance of balancing personal and academic life, while Owen discusses his lived mental health experiences and the sudden shift to remote study due to COVID-19.   💡 Kirsten and Owen underscore the positive impact of the lounge on their research journeys, emphasising its critical role in creating a supportive community.   💡 The discussion asks if universities can better support research students by integrating wellbeing into the academic culture, much like QUT's holistic approach. Ensuring a proactive, rather than reactive, strategy could enhance resilience and foster a more connected academic environment.   💡 Natasha shares plans to extend the lounge concept into a hybrid model, allowing face-to-face interactions complemented by online access.     🎧 You can listen to the full episode here:  https://lnkd.in/eD2-TSv7    If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please consider leaving a review on your favourite podcast app or by submitting an online review form. 🔗https://lnkd.in/eeXFE249 #PhDLife #WellbeingInAcademia #PostgradSupport #ResearchCulture