By Research Culturosity, University of Leeds
The podcast currently has 93 episodes available.
As 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:
The event was chaired by Andy Tattersall, Information Specialist in the School of Medicine and Population Health at the University of Sheffield. An experienced research communication professional, Andy hosts the SCHARR Communicable Research Podcast and offers training on how to create a successful podcast.
In addition to this podcast you can read a blog about the event over on the Library blog (along with an archive of previous talks in the Open Lunch series).
Other podcasts mentioned in this episode:
All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists:
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Leeds Research Culture links:
If you would like to contribute to a podcast episode get in touch: [email protected]
In 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 “Impact Clinic” with experts Giovanna Lima, Esther De Smet and Áine 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.
You can connect with Giovanna via LinkedIn, Esther via LinkedIn and Áine via LinkedIn
Links and initiatives mentioned in the episode:
All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists:
Follow us on X: @ResDevLeeds (new episodes are announced here), @OpenResLeeds, @ResCultureLeeds
Connect to us on LinkedIn: @ResearchUncoveredPodcast (new episodes are announced here)
Leeds Research Culture links:
If you would like to contribute to a podcast episode get in touch: [email protected]
This 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:
Links, resources and initiatives mentioned in the episode:
All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists:
Follow us on twitter: @ResDevLeeds, @OpenResLeeds, @ResCultureLeeds
Connect to us or leave us a review on LinkedIn: @ResearchUncoveredPodcast (new episodes are announced here)
Leeds Research Culture links:
In 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:
The guests share personal experiences of balancing PhD studies and family life, the benefits of communal writing spaces, and the importance of proactive wellbeing measures. The discussion shows the role of universities in enabling student-driven mental health advocacy and their plans to expand the initiative with hybrid models.
All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists:
Follow us on twitter: @ResDevLeeds (new episodes are announced here), @OpenResLeeds, @ResCultureLeeds
Connect to us or leave us a review on LinkedIn: @ResearchUncoveredPodcast (new episodes are announced here)
Leeds Research Culture links:
This 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:
Links, resources and initiatives mentioned in the episode:
All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists:
Follow us on twitter: @ResDevLeeds, @OpenResLeeds, @ResCultureLeeds
Connect to us or leave us a review on LinkedIn: @ResearchUncoveredPodcast (new episodes are announced here)
Leeds Research Culture links:
In 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 her experience in PGR development and research leadership. Both share their personal interests, including Emily's hobby as an amateur genealogist and Heledd's pride in her Welsh heritage, and what they hope to bring to their podcast episodes.
I ask them what they think the biggest challenges are for researchers, what we do well at Leeds, where they think things can improve. The main messages include:
What will Emily be covering in her upcoming episodes:
What will Heledd be covering in her upcoming episodes:
Be sure to check out the other episodes in Season 1 to find out more about the hosts Emma Spary, Ged Hall, Tony Bromley and Nick Sheppard with a few special guest appearances.
All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists:
Follow us on twitter: @ResDevLeeds (new episodes are announced here), @OpenResLeeds, @ResCultureLeeds
Connect to us or leave us a review on LinkedIn: @ResearchUncoveredPodcast (new episodes are announced here)
Leeds Research Culture links:
In 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 ‘Profit with Purpose’.
🔑 Key takeaways:
1. Creating science or technology spin-outs through academic inventions is not ‘just’ about the science or technology; it's about validated value propositions, teams and a support ‘infrastructure’
2. Developing a successful ecosystem for spin-out companies requires collaboration among universities, investors, and other stakeholders, as well as a focus on talent development and early successes.
3. Programs like NG Studios play a vital role in accelerating the development of academic founders and preparing early-stage businesses for success in the market.
Links and initiatives mentioned in the episode:
You can find out more about Northern Gritstone via its website and LinkedIn page:
All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists:
Follow us on twitter: @ResDevLeeds (new episodes are announced here), @OpenResLeeds, @ResCultureLeeds
Connect to us on LinkedIn: @ResearchUncoveredPodcast (new episodes are announced here)
Leeds Research Culture links:
If you would like to contribute to a podcast episode get in touch: [email protected]
In 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.
📌 **Key Takeaways:**
- **Equity-Oriented Governance:** SPRE is deeply committed to equity and justice in its governance and is committed to helping inclusive decision-making processes that reflect a diverse range of perspectives and values across Scottish policy.
- **Innovative Recruitment Practices:** The organisation’s recruitment process stands out for its transparency, accountability, and commitment to diversity. It seeks engagement and feedback from stakeholders, aiming for a mutual matching process.
- **Holistic Capacity Building:** Beyond traditional training, SPRE emphasizes building relationships, understanding context, and facilitating conversations to enhance learning experiences and leverage the strengths of individuals and communities involved in their sessions.
Links and initiatives mentioned in the episode:
Consultants supporting SPRE’s development:
Paper on knowledge mobilisers’ competencies:
You can connect with SPRE on LinkedIn and their website (https://spre.scot/) where you can find information relating to the recruitment of the Co-director. SPRE is also on Twitter/X.
All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists:
Follow us on twitter: @ResDevLeeds (new episodes are announced here), @OpenResLeeds, @ResCultureLeeds
Connect to us on LinkedIn: @ResearchUncoveredPodcast (new episodes are announced here)
Leeds Research Culture links:
If you would like to contribute to a podcast episode get in touch: [email protected]
In 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 – 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 postdocs, for postdocs.
This time, our role as researcher developers and research professionals from across the University is to contribute, consult and support to help these postdocs fulfil their vision.
Learn more about the thinking behind this project, the deliverables and especially the postdocs' motivation. What made this group take the lead in changing research culture?
Key Aims of the Project:
- Signposting Career Development Resources: make the wide-ranging career development information and opportunities more accessible through centralised resource, in one easily navigable location. The emphasis is on helping postdocs, whatever their career stage, engage earlier, more easily and more consistently with their professional development when they have all the information they need at their fingertips.
- Opening Doors for Professional Accreditations: facilitate access to professional bodies and certification courses, so postdocs gain recognition for their expertise – and the relevant qualifications to prove it. Examples will be gaining chartered status or project management qualifications, which are a career development asset for any researcher career path.
- Empowerment Through Collaboration: demonstrate the power of postdocs collaborating across faculties, engaging with university support systems, and taking the lead in their career development. For this group of postdocs, the project is a prime example of how their leadership can change the status quo for the better.
Be inspired by our postdocs’ tenacity and motivation to make a difference.
We can't wait to see the positive impact this project will have on our research community over the next 12 months. And in summer 2025, we will come back onto the podcast and review the project outcomes, lessons learnt and future plans.
If you want to learn more about our guests, please visit their LinkedIn profiles:
Dr James Warren | Dr Jessica Swanson | Dr Laurin McDowall
Follow us on X: @ResDevLeeds (new episodes are announced here), @OpenResLeeds, @ResCultureLeeds
Connect to us on LinkedIn: @ResearchUncoveredPodcast (new episodes are announced here)
Leeds Research Culture links: Researcher Development and Culture Website
If you would like to contribute to a podcast episode get in touch: [email protected]
In 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 on a panel at the conference, proposed by Iain and entitled "New approaches to measuring prevalence and impact of Open Science".
The panel was moderated by Masud Khokhar, Librarian and Keeper of the Brotherton Collection at the University of Leeds. A full recording is available on YouTube.
Pedro Principe is also working on monitoring Open Science through the PathOS project and ran a conference workshop that gave delegates the opportunity to provide feedback on the Handbook of Open Science Indicators proposed within PathOS project
Other links mentioned include:
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Follow us on X: @ResDevLeeds (new episodes are announced here), @OpenResLeeds, @ResCultureLeeds
Connect to us on LinkedIn: @ResearchUncoveredPodcast (new episodes are announced here)
Leeds Research Culture links: Researcher Development and Culture Website
If you would like to contribute to a podcast episode get in touch: [email protected]
The podcast currently has 93 episodes available.