By Research Culturosity, University of Leeds
The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.
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:
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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.
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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
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Leeds Research Culture links: Researcher Development and Culture Website
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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 Khokar, 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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Leeds Research Culture links: Researcher Development and Culture Website
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In 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:
🔹 **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.
🔹 **Encourage Self-Appreciation**: Help researchers recognise their own achievements and unique contributions. Encourage them to move past the fear of appearing boastful and own their successes. Remember, self-appreciation often leads to external appreciation.
🔹 **Foster Appreciation Among Peers**: Create opportunities for researchers to show appreciation for each other's work. Simple exercises, such as sharing positive feedback, can greatly enhance the sense of community and mutual respect.
🔹 **Ask for the Input and Feedback you need, from your superiors and colleagues**
Professor Brené Brown's work is helpful for this topic, especially her recent book on managing emotions. Brené Brown: Atlas of The Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience; Penguin, London, 2021
Did yo know that you can listen to topic specific playlists? Here are the links:
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 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 ‘Societal Impact of Scientific Research’ Conference in Dublin in June 2024. The conference dived deep into the impacts and future of research culture! 🌍
🔥 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 hitting the same bumps, from the UK to New Zealand and beyond.
- **Relationships are Key**: Impact happens through collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships. As highlighted, incorporating diverse perspectives, including those of next users, could significantly enrich the conversation and outcomes of research impact.
- **Evolving Dialogue**: The conversation around research impact has matured from "what is it?" to "how do we do it better?" The focus now is on doing it more equitably and efficiently, with a reduced negative toll on researchers and their communities.
Attending the conference reaffirmed how far we’ve come and motivated Ged to push for even greater progress in research impact. Excited for what's next! 🚀
In the episode, Ged or those he spoke to mentioned the following:
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Leeds Research Culture links:
If you would like to contribute to a podcast episode get in touch: [email protected]
Exciting 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:
We will let you know if we win - fingers crossed!!
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In this week's episode of Research Culture Uncovered, Nick Sheppard speaks with Marcus Munafò, 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:
Links:
The UK Reproducibility Network (website)
Science and Technology Committee Wednesday 1 December 2021 - recording of oral evidence
Reproducibility and Research Integrity - House of Commons Committee report, with recommendations to government
Ioannidis, J.P.A. (2005) ‘Why Most Published Research Findings Are False’, PLoS Medicine, 2(8). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.0020124
ReproducibiliTea
African Reproducibility Network
This episode of Research Culture Uncovered © 2024 by Research Culturosity is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0
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In 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:
Resources mentioned in this episode:
We also highly recommend signing up to Chris' own newsletter, The Week In Careers, for a regular Digest of all things careers and higher education!
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Connect to us or leave us a review on LinkedIn: @ResearchUncoveredPodcast (new episodes are announced here). You can connect with Taryn or Chris via LinkedIn, too.
In 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:
In this episode we mention several links including:
This episode of Research Culture Uncovered © 2024 by Research Culturosity is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0
All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists:
Follow us on twitter: @ResDevLeeds (new episodes are announced here), @OpenResLeeds, @ResCultureLeeds
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Leeds Research Culture links:
The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.