Dr William Tayler reflects on how SIME became a vital springboard for his scholarship, giving him the confidence to present his early ideas in a supportive space.

He discusses how a project first shared in a SIME seminar — exploring the role of Instagram in teaching — has since developed into a paper now under revision, and has been showcased at major conferences in the UK and US.

William highlights the importance of collegiality and encouragement, showing how SIME has helped him connect with colleagues at Lancaster while also opening doors to international networks. His episode illustrates the ripple effect of supportive academic communities.