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Research Culture Uncovered

Research Culturosity, University of Leeds

At the University of Leeds, we believe that all members of our research community play a crucial role in developing and promoting a positive and inclusive research culture. Across the globe, the urgent need for a better Research Culture in Higher Education is widely accepted – but how do you make it happen? This weekly podcast focuses on our ideas, approaches and learning as we contribute to the University"s attempt to create a Research Culture in which everyone can thrive. Whether you undertake,

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(Episode 132) Sparking Impact: The People, Values,...

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2025/10/01

In this episode ‘Sparking Impact: The People, Values, and Vibe of the UK Knowledge Mobilisation Forum with Dr Vicky Ward’ Ged Hall talks to Dr. Vicky Ward (Reader in Management at the University of St. Andrews) about the UK Knowledge Mobilisation Forum and her period as its Chair. They discuss the unique world of knowledge mobilisation and what makes the UK Knowledge Mobilisation Forum so special, including its aims and format.The key takeaways from the discussion are:🔹 Discover Vicky’s fascinating

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(Episode 131) The Art of Failing Well, with Ireen...

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2025/09/24

It's time to talk about failure again! In this episode, Taryn Bell chats with Ireen Litvak-Zur, Senior Consultant at Advance HE. Ireen discusses her experiences of failure both in and out of academia, and shares her thoughts on how to fail well.Key takeaways:"Failure now is a step in a process, rather than an outcome": there's still an ingrained stigma against failure in academia, but Ireen's own views on failure changed dramatically after she left academiaHow we deal with failure can make those

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(Episode 130): Postdocs Leading Research Culture...

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2025/09/17

What started as a bold idea has made a real, lasting impact on supporting Early Career Researchers (ECRs) at the University of Leeds.A team of exceptional postdocs, Jessica Swanson, Laurin McDowall and James Warren led a collaborative project that tackled some of the biggest challenges ECRs face: fragmented information on professional development, the need for greater awareness of opportunities, a route to gain formal project management qualifications and/or become chartered. With professional

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29:51

(Episode 129) UKRN Train the Trainer: accelerating...

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2025/09/10

This week Nick speaks with his Library colleague Kikachukwu Oluonye about the UKRN Train the Trainer programme.Like Nick, Kikachukwu is an Open Research Adviser based in the Library and also has a role with the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN) as Open Research Coordinators and Administrator (ORCA).As a member institution ofUKRN, Kikachukwu would like to invite University of Leeds colleagues to apply to be part of the second cohort of the UKRNTrain the Trainer programme. You'll need to be quick

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(Episode 128) Building a Vibrant Research Technical...

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2025/09/03

🎙️ Dive into the world of research technical professionals, or RTPs, in our latest episode on the Research Culture Uncovered podcast. Join Ged Hall as he welcomes Marie Daniels, Programme Manager of the UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems Strategic Technical Platform or UK RAS STEPS, to discuss how they are working with Research Technical Professionals to cultivate a thriving, dynamic and vibrant community.Here’s what you’ll discover:🔍 Empowering Careers: Explore how UK RAS STEPS and 10 other

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(Episode 127) Turning Barriers Into Enablers:...

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2025/08/27

In this episode, Taryn Bell speaks to Dr Ireen Litvak-Zur about her reflections on the June 2025 AdvanceHE symposium, 'Barriers and Enablers to Thriving Research Cultures'.Ireen discusses her role at Advance HE, their programs aimed at fostering a sustainable research ecosystem, and the impact of limited resources on research culture.Key takeaways:The incentive to shift from focusing on barriers, to identifying enablersThe value of the symposium in providing practical toolkits and advice, to help

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(Episode 126) Research Impact Heroes: Dr Julie Bayley...

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2025/08/13

Research Culture Uncovered are excited to share the second in a new series of podcast episodes called Research Impact Heroes. In this series Ged Hall will be talking to people who have inspired him and helped him in his research impact journey. In this episode Ged gets to sit down with the brilliant Dr. Julie Bayley—Director of Research Impact and Culture and Associate Professor at Northeastern University, London.Julie brings a unique blend of experience as an academic, impact professional, and

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(Episode 125) Beyond the hurdle: The hidden work of...

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2025/08/06

In this episode, host Dr Emily Goodall welcomes Professor Judith Hanks, Professor of Applied Linguistics in the School of Education at the University of Leeds and Chair of the cross-faculty research ethics committee. They delved into the essential, yet often overlooked, role of research ethics review in shaping positive culture. 🔑 Key Takeaways:🧱 Ethics as integral to research Culture, not just a hurdle: Many researchers approach the ethics review process with the expectation of quick approvals,

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(Episode 124) Research Culture 1.0: Reflections from...

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2025/07/30

In this episode of the 'Research Culture Uncovered' podcast, Emma Spary, now the Associate Director for Researcher Development and Research Culture at the University of Leeds, hosts a reflective conversation with Professor Cat Davies. As Cat steps down from her groundbreaking role as Dean for Research Culture at Leeds, they discuss her achievements, challenges and contributions over the past four years.They explore the challenges in shaping research culture, the inception of the role, the strategic

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(Episode 123) Valuing Diverse Research Outputs: The...

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2025/07/23

This week Nick talks to Simon Hettrick about the importance of recognising research outputs beyond the traditional academic publications of journal articles and books. These include software, data, exhibitions, compositions, performances...the diverse range of research materials across different disciplines.Simon is Director of Strategy at the Software Sustainability Institute. He led a campaign to gain recognition for Research Software Engineers – a new role in research – and is now the Chair of

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(Episode 122) From academia to industry and back...

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2025/07/16

Career mobility in academia has traditionally been seen as a one-way street. You're either in academia, or you leave - never to return! But is this true?In this episode of the Research Culture Uncovered podcast, hosts Taryn Bell and Ruth Winden discuss career mobility with Danni Croucher, Policy Lead at the National Centre for Universities and Businesses (NCUB). We also hear from researchers at Leeds with experience moving between academia and other sectors.Key takeaways:✅ Career mobility has huge

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(Episode 121) Coaching in Academia – Part 2 – Real...

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2025/07/09

📋 Content Note In this episode, we explore the practice of coaching in academia, including how it can support leadership, career development, and wellbeing. The conversation touches on emotionally sensitive topics such as personal and professional transitions, experiences of low confidence, navigating vulnerability, neurodiversity, and challenges related to academic culture and job security. While these topics are discussed in a supportive and professional context, we acknowledge that some

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(Episode 120) A Careers Day for Research...

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2025/07/02

Shownotes: Further Together (as mentioned by Nick Plant)Further Together Ged Hall: LinkedIn link Ged Hall Ruth Winden: LinkedIn link Ruth Winden

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(Episode 119) The Pathfinder Project - Giving...

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2025/06/18

Content note: In this episode we focus on a new project to engage and celebrate postdocs at the University of Leeds: Pathfinder🚩 What Is Pathfinder?Pathfinder isn’t just an email in your inbox – it’s a project built on co-creation. Produced by Ruth Winden (Careers with Research Consultant) and Dr. Susan Donkin (Project Officer) from the Researcher Development and Research Culture Team in (OD&PL), alongside your invaluable feedback, Pathfinder aims to be more than an information portal. It’s a

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(Episode 118) Coaching in Academia - Part 1: What Is...

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2025/06/11

Content note: In this episode we will explore the practice of coaching in academia, including how we can support leadership, career development and wellbeing. The conversation touches on emotionally sensitive topics such as personal barriers, distress in coaching sessions, and challenges related to job insecurity and academic culture. While these are discussed in a supportive and professional context, we acknowledge that some listeners may find aspects of the discussion personally resonant or

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(Episode 117) Navigating the Academic and...

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2025/06/04

In our latest episode on the Research Culture Uncovered podcast Ged Hall talks to Dr. Wade Kelly, who has moved between professional staff roles and academic roles a number of times in his career. This episode dives deep into Wade’s career journey, spanning continents and sectors and how he has embraced change and stayed open to new identities and possibilities.Here are the top 3 takeaways:Don’t Close Doors on Yourself: Wade highlights the importance of continually building your skillset—whether in

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(Episode 116) Knowledge, power, and partnership:...

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2025/05/14

🎙️ Episode 116: Knowledge, Power, and Partnership – Research Culture Beyond AcademiaGuest: Christine Wilson, Director of Research and Insight at the British CouncilIn this thought-provoking episode of Research Culture Uncovered, Emily Goodall speaks with Christine Wilson about how we can expand our understanding of research culture beyond the academic sphere. Together, they explore the power of curiosity, lived experience, and collaboration across sectors in creating more inclusive, ethical, and

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(Episode 115) The Diverse World of Research...

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2025/05/07

Discovering the ins and outs of Research Management and Administration (RMA) can be as exhilarating as it is complex! 🎙️ In this episode of the Research Culture Uncovered podcast, Ged Hall and Simon Kerridge dive deep into the intricacies of RMA and share insights that can reshape the industry. Check out some key takeaways:🔍 Broad Scope of RMA: The profession encompasses everything from pre-award, post-award, research impacts and outputs and integrates various roles like researcher development and

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(Episode 114) How to Handle Professional Failure

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2025/04/30

Content note: this episode includes discussion of sensitive topics, including depression and suicidal thoughts. While the conversation is not graphic or detailed, these themes are addressed openly. You may wish to skip from 15 to 23 minutes if you'd prefer not to listen to that part of the episode. If the issues raised in this episode concern you, you can access support and resources in the show notes.***What happens when your dream job slips through your fingers? In this episode of Research Culture

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(Episode 113) Creating Space for Researchers to Be Heard

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2025/04/23

In this episode, Host Heledd Jarosz-Griffiths and her co-host Ruth, a Careers with Research consultant at the University of Leeds, delve into the vital topic of making space for researchers to feel valued and heard. Here's what you'll find in this episode:Reflecting on Change: Heledd and Ruth discuss the ongoing shift in research culture that is increasingly giving researchers the opportunity to express themselves and feel acknowledged for more than just their outputs.Personal Experience: Heledd

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