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.

❤ Exciting News from the University of Leeds, Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine (LICAMM)! We are thrilled to share our latest #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast episode 'Career Development for Everyone', hosted by Ruth Winden and featuring the inspiring Lynn Mckeown, Associate Professor in Vascular Cell Biology and the Academic Lead for the LICAMM Career Development Academies. Lynn has been pioneering a transformative approach to career development, ensuring an inclusive environment for all staff and postgraduate students at LICAMM. Her efforts emphasise the importance of equitable career support and continuous development for ALL staff, in whatever roles and contributions they make to research.  🔟 In practical terms this means that all staff members now have 10 days career development time per year - the same entitlement as postdocs have through The Researcher Development Concordat.  Key Takeaways:  ✔️ Inclusive Career Development:  Lynn’s work includes creating career development opportunities for everyone in the Institute, from technicians to postdoctoral researchers, ensuring no one is left behind. ✔️ Leadership and Impact:  Through Lynn’s initiative, the Institute has now agreed on offering 10 days per annum as ring-fenced time for career development, trailblazing this approach within the University.  ✔️ Empowering the Community:  By listening to and understanding the needs of different cohorts, Lynn and her team are driving initiatives that truly resonate with staff and postgraduate students, enhancing their job satisfaction and motivation. 🎧 Check out the full episode for an in-depth look at how Lynn and her colleagues are changing the research culture at LICAMM. 🌐 https://lnkd.in/ehcVCbQQ #ResearchCultureUncovered #CareerDevelopment #InclusiveLeadership #UniversityOfLeeds #ResearchExcellence #ProfessionalDevelopment #Podcast Feel free to drop your thoughts in the comments below! 💬 If you have enjoyed listening to this episode, please consider leaving a review on your favourite podcast app, via Podchaser, or by submitting an online review form.    ✍ Podchaser https://lnkd.in/eQYbzZ65  ✍ Online Review Form https://lnkd.in/eeXFE249 

Ged Hall giving you some hints of what might be coming in the new year on the our podcast. And a tip for another podcast to inspire you.

Hear more from Martin when Nick spoke to him on the podcast way back in March 2023 🎧 🎙️ (S3 E4) The open knowledge revolution: contributing to the global commons with Wikimedian Dr Martin Poulter - https://lnkd.in/gv_Nkh6z

🎁 New #ResearchCultureUncovered episode now available - 'Navigating Failure in Academia'. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eSmSibmi   In this week’s #ResearchCultureUncovered episode, Dr Taryn Bell takes on the tricky subject of failure. How do we talk about failure in academia? Who is given the space to fail? And what can we do to support our research communities in navigating failure?   Taryn is joined on this episode by Dr Anna Pilz, Dr Johanna Stadlbauer, Dr Darcey Gillie and Professor Leila Jancovich. They share their thoughts and their experiences of developing tools, resources and frameworks to help researchers think more deeply about failure.   Key Takeaways: 🟣 There are inequities involved in failure, and who is given the space to fail. 🟣 There is real power in talking about failure openly and honestly. 🟣 We need to deal with the emotional, as well as the practical elements of failure. 🟣 It’s important to lean away from the instinctive desire to ‘fix’ things.   🌟 Don’t forget to add your own examples of good practice to the Failures Repository! 🔗https://lnkd.in/dzVCXXj3 If you have enjoyed listening to this episode, please consider leaving a review on your favourite podcast app, via Podchaser, or by submitting an online review form.  ✍ Podchaser https://lnkd.in/eQYbzZ65 ✍ Online Review Form https://lnkd.in/eeXFE249 #ResearchCulture #ResearcherDevelopment #Failure #HigherEducation

🆕 #ResearchCultureUncovered Episode Alert: 'The White Rose University Consortium’s Vision for Research Culture with Dr Karen Hinxman'. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/esuqeKai  In this #ResearchCultureUncovered episode Dr Emma Spary talks to Dr Karen Hinxman about her new role as the Head of the White Rose University Consortium https://whiterose.ac.uk/. Karen shares her background in academia and researcher development, her transition to her current role, and the consortium's mission to enable people to thrive across the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York.     We discuss the consortium's focus areas, including career development, fostering communities, research culture, celebrating successes, and leading impactful projects. Karen outlines various initiatives like the Equity Leadership Program, the Prosper Cohort, and the Crucible Program, all designed to support diverse, interdisciplinary collaboration and career progression.  The main messages include:  🎯 Aiming for the consortium to be people focussed and community led.  🎯 The wider remit to include professional service/research professional colleagues in the community.  🎯 How the consortium adds value, delivers practical solutions, and complements existing efforts across our institutions.  🎯 How our institutions should learn from each other and share best practice. 🎯 Ways to get in touch, find out more and access the openly available resources being created. #ResearchCulture #ResearchDevelopment #ResearchCareers #AcademicPodcasting 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   

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🆕 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