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Research Adjacent is a podcast that shines a light on everything that goes into making research successful, except the research. I’m talking about public engagement, knowledge exchange, outreach, project management, research communications, publishing, funding, events, training, partnerships, facilitation, and the rest. Too often, all we hear about are the researchers and the research outputs. Well, not here! In the podcast Sarah McLusky talks to amazing research-adjacent professionals about ...
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How can we communicate research in science, the social sciences and humanities to ensure it has positive, real-world impact? That's the question being explored in this podcast, presented by Peter Barker, the director of research communications agency, Orinoco Communications. In each episode Peter chats to someone who's doing particularly interesting and inspiring work to engage the public with research.
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Helen and Danni are using their experiences to help improve womb cancer research. Helen and Danni are both volunteers for the Peaches Womb Cancer Trust Patient Voices group. Sarah, Helen and Danni talk about How the group grew from one voice to Patient Voices The difference they have made to research especially around language and ethics Why contri…
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Christian unites industry and academia to tackle big health challenges Christian is the founder and Managing Director of the BioMed X Institute in Heidelberg, Germany. Sarah and Christian talk about Why he jumped straight into entrepreneurship after his PhD The biggest lessons he’s learned from multiple ventures His current role as a ‘guardian of t…
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It's the final episode of Research Comms! To mark this momentous moment, Peter takes a trip through six years of archives to explore a topic that has featured prominently throughout the series: Storytelling. With insights from past guests, including Dame Uta Frith, Kat Arney, Will Storr and Jessica Fox, the podcast unpacks why stories have such a h…
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Jade is bridging the gap between science and marketing Jade is Senior Science and Health Press Officer at The Brain Tumour Charity. Sarah and Jade talk about How a chemistry teacher crushed her dreams of becoming a vet Transferable skills and learning on the job Prioritising human connection over science Why good research communication is essential…
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Claire Toogood, Research & Insights Manager (Episode 45) Claire is developing HE careers advisors and careers advice through research Claire Toogood is Research & Insights Manager for AGCAS, the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services. Sarah and Claire talk about Why research is valuable currency in universities Her squiggly career journe…
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Despite the alarming statistic that 1 in 3 people born today will develop dementia in their lifetime, research into the neurodegenerative disease has historically been underfunded compared with other areas of medical research such as cancer. In this episode of Research Comms, host Peter Barker explores the reasons behind that with Lucy Wilson, Dire…
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Anthony helps researchers profit from their intellectual property Anthony Kavanagh is currently Senior Patent Counsel at Key Patent Innovations Ltd in Dublin, Ireland. Sarah and Anthony talk about Why patents are important for anyone developing new technologies – including researcher His transition from medical physics to patent law Getting through…
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Sam is helping researchers tell stories which create change Sam Andrews is a marine science writer, research consultant, and director of ocean-focused communications agency Ocean Oculus. Sarah and Sam talk about How a student blog turned into a writing career The importance of adapting solutions and messages for different contexts Why she wants res…
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Sensemaking is a powerful communications tool that provides a framework for understanding the world in which we live and shaping the stories that we tell. In this episode of Research Comms, Peter is joined by Liz Neeley and Ambika Kamath, the founding members of science communications collective Liminal, to unpack sensemaking and its potential for …
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Updates, guests and podcast recommendations with Sarah Sarah shares An update on where you can listen to and follow Research Adjacent Upcoming guest appearance, special episodes and Sarah’s new project Your opportunity to suggest podcast guests via this form A podcast recommendation – check out The Academic Adventures Podcast What else she is up to…
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Susan and Alice are cataloguing the past for the researchers of the future Susan Shanks and Alice Millard are archivists working on the New Jerusalems new towns archive project. Susan is based at County Durham Records Office while Alice is based at West Sussex record Office. Sarah, Alice and Susan talk about How they took different routes to the sa…
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It's no secret that video can be one of the most powerful ways of sharing research with audiences online. But creating a successful strategy that will get your videos seen by the right people isn't always so straightforward. One research organisation that has achieved huge levels of public engagement with its own video content is the Institute for …
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Kath is growing connections in humanities publishing Kath Burton works in humanities development at the academic publisher Routledge Taylor and Francis. She is also a community gardening enthusiast with Incredible Edible Reading. Sarah and Kath talk about Exploring new ways of sharing scholarly knowledge The surprisingly pragmatic reason for her mo…
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Naomi has found freedom and fulfilment in an Alt Ac career Naomi Tyrrell is director of research consultancy business Research Your Way and founder of the Alt Ac Careers Facebook group. Sarah and Naomi talk about How coaching and thinking like a researcher helped her step into self-employment Finding community on social media Why she values the fre…
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Over the past few decades, the evidence to show that climate change is happening, that it’s caused by human activities, and that we need to take urgent action to limit its impact, has gathered at an overhelming rate. But research into the best way to communicate that message has lagged behind. That’s changing, thanks in large part to the work of or…
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Nick Sheppard is an Open Research Advisor at the University of Leeds and UK Wikimedian of the Year 2023. Sarah and Nick talk about How the conversation, and his career, has moved from open access to open research Why Wikipedia is a great tool for sharing research and democratising knowledge The different challenges for open research in different di…
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Sam is at the cutting edge of the cultural conversation. Sam Steele is Managing Director of the Centre for Creativity Enabled by AI at Bayes Business School. Sarah and Sam talk about Sam’s meandering career from music journalist to research adjacent Why embracing our human weirdness is key to using AI effectively Differences between the worlds of m…
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Generative-AI tools, like ChatGPT, are increasingly embedded in the day-to-day work of research communicators. At the University of Cambridge the senior comms team has published a set of AI guidelines, created in consultation with staff across the university. In this episode of Research Comms, members of the working group that put the guidelines to…
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Sarah is helping researchers reimagine their future Sarah is a Researcher Developer at University of Manchester and an independent Careers Consultant. Sarah and Sarah talk about the 'planned happenstance' that took her from microbiology to careers why every day is a learning day and how that has boosted her career how her own journey helps her supp…
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John is advocating for applied science John Elvin is Industry Programme Manager at The Royal Society. Sarah and John talk about His career in the biotech industry The mechanical balance that led to an outreach project for 3500 children How much industry contributes to research and development Why every undergraduate student should do an industry pl…
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Happy New Year! In this solo episode Sarah invites you to start the year by looking back before you look forwards. Sarah talks about Why, controversially, she likes New Year more than Christmas How to write a 'ta-da' list rather than a to-do list Why taking time to reflect on what felt good in 2023 can help you follow through on your goals for 2024…
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The Research Adjacent podcast is one year old! In this episode Sarah reflects on 2023 talking about Why she started the podcast How the podcast has grown over the year What it has been like to step into the role of podcast host Reactions to the term 'research-adjacent' Her most memorable moments If you have feedback, questions or topics you'd like …
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In this episode, host Peter Barker reflects on the unique archive of over fifty Research Comms episodes to bring together insights from those conversations around the theme of trust. Whether we’re discussing vaccine hesitancy, climate scepticism, young people’s engagement with science and scientists or the rise of conspiracy theorists, all of these…
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Charlotte is a 'human signpost' for researchers Sarah's guest for this episode is Charlotte Stephenson, a Research Facilitator at Leeds University Business School. Sarah and Charlotte talk about Why she tries to be the friendly face of research development How she transferred her research communications skills to grant writing The work she is doing…
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For this episode Sarah is talking to entrepreneur turned business development manager Emma Perfect. Emma talks about How her career started with glowing fungi The ups and downs of life in a small business The way her current role is feeding her curiosity Why start-ups need strong business skills as well as a great product idea Read the full show no…
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Sarah offers a framework for thinking about and building resilience Sarah talks about What resilience means to her The inevitability of change Why resilience is such a key skill in research environments How to strengthen resilience by building skills, drawing on practical tools and managing our mindset Read the full show notes on the podcast webpag…
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Saneeya, Ipshita and Jennifer are making an outstanding contribution Recorded live at the Vitae Researcher Developer Conference in September 2023, Sarah interviews the nominees for the Vitae Outstanding Contribution Award. The guests are Saneeya Qureshi is the Head of Researcher Development and Culture at the University of Liverpool Ipshita Ghosh i…
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Hamish is facilitating ‘impact at scale’ Sarah talks to Hamish McAlpine, Director of Policy and Engagement at innovation consultancy Oxentia. Hamish talks about The thread of knowledge exchange running through his career Why talking about pathways to impact can be less intimidating and more inclusive than commercialisation What universities and ele…
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Vicki wants us to be more career curious. Sarah talks to Vicki Aldmington, a Careers Consultant at the University of Reading. Vicki talks about Her meandering career path How she draws on her experience to support students and alumni Why one-to-one consultations can be more satisfying than big projects What being career curious means to her Read th…
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Steph is sharing research to help tackle cancer. Sarah talks to Steph Sinclair, Science Communications Manager at Worldwide Cancer Research. Steph's insights include; Transitioning from a university to a charity Feeling more connected to the research Creative collaborations Making things better for women in science Complete the podcast survey Read …
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Sarah reflects on what she has learned about being research-adjacent This is a solo episode with Sarah McLusky discussing some of her key takeaways so far, including these nuggets... No-one has a straightforward career path Opportunities can come from unexpected places Being research-adjacent is all about people and transferable skills Having a res…
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Lorna is leading research development and research developers For this episode Sarah is talking to Lorna Wilson, Director of Research Development and Operations at Durham University, and chair of ARMA. Lorna talks about Her journey from temp to the top The added value that research development experts can bring Why ARMA has been a huge support thro…
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Sam uses her own experiences to help improve research involvement For this episode Sarah is joined by Sam Alexandra Rose, a Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Manager at Bowel Research UK. Sam talks about Why patients are the most important people in health research Her journey from bowel cancer patient to PPI manager Breaking down stigma and ‘ge…
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Athena Dinar is Deputy Head of Communications at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) where she’s spent over two decades conveying the captivating magic of Antarctica and the vital research scientists carry out there. In this episode of Research Comms, Athena speaks with us about the shifting narratives surrounding the climate crisis and how digital …
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Simon is making friends and sparking opportunities Sarah is joined by Simon Cutler, a Business Relationship Manager at the University of Reading. Simon talks about How he turned from 'poacher to gamekeeper' and back again Why he loves meeting new people, making connections and sees everyone as a potential friend The satisfaction he gets from suppor…
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Alice is helping find the right resources to enable research For this week’s episode Sarah is joined by Alice Cann an academic Liaison Librarian at Brunel University London. Alice talks about How academic librarians can make a big difference to research Why her role is constantly changing and evolving The confidence she gained from being part of th…
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Professor Mark Reed is a Professor and Research Centre Director at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) as well as the founder and Chief Executive of Fast Track Impact, an organisation that provides researchers with evidence-based tools and training to empower them to use their work to change the world for good. In this episode of Research Comms, Mark h…
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Peter is boosting research impact through creative communication. For this week’s episode Sarah is joined by Peter Barker, audiovisual content creator, founder of Orinoco Communications, and host of the Research Comms podcast. Peter talks about How his career evolved via documentary-making and public engagement The satisfaction of creating impactfu…
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Ged wants to shape the future of research impact culture For this episode Sarah chats to research impact specialist Ged Hall. Ged talks about Being a career magpie The differences between R&D in industry and academia Why we all need to be part of the research culture conversation Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect to Ged on Lin…
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Sarah McLusky is a Research-Adjacent Trainer and Consultant who works with universities in communications and engagement, education and curriculum enhancement, training STEM ambassadors and organising large scale outreach events, as well as hosting the recently-launched Research Adjacent podcast, among others. In this episode of Research Comms, we …
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Anja is co-creating research environments and gathering odd socks. For this week’s episode Sarah is joined by Anja Roeding, research manager and founder of the PRISM Network. Anja talks about Her 'wiggly, winding path' from research to research-adjacent How frustration led her to gather up all the other 'odd socks' and create the PRISM Network Why …
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Edwin is joining the dots between communications, engagement and impact. Sarah's guest for this episode is Edwin Colyer, founder of the research communications and engagement agency, Scientia Scripta. Edwin talks about Copyediting for David Attenborough, writing for New Scientist and painting pictures with words The joys of having colleagues and be…
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Celestine Cheong is Head of External Communications at the UK Atomic Energy Authority. In this episode of Research Comms she talks about the work of UKAEA to push for the delivery of sustainable fusion energy, about the challenges of communicating science that is at times, very complex, and about managing public expectations around the development …
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Jenny wants to give researchers permission to show up authentically. For this week’s episode Sarah is joined by researcher developer and business coach Jenny Brady. Jenny talks about The joy and challenges of being research-adjacent when you were never a researcher The importance of playfulness and curiosity Why she wants researchers to show up aut…
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Matthew Partridge, Cartoonist (Episode 15) | Matthew wants to help us see the funny side of science For this week’s episode Sarah is joined by Matthew Partridge, cartoonist and founder of ErrantScience.com. Matthew talks about His journey from biochemistry to research-adjacent cartooning Why he is motivated to share the realities of life in the lab…
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Boundaries (Episode 14) | Sarah is out of the office, and she means it this time! This week’s episode is a holiday special all about boundaries and why it can be so hard for research-adjacent folks to really take time off. Sarah addresses Why setting and holding boundaries can be particularly challenging in the research-adjacent world Setting bound…
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Melissa Hobson, Science Writer (Episode 13) | Melissa just wants to write stories about cool fish For this week’s episode Sarah is joined by freelance science writer Melissa Hobson who specialises in marine science and conservation. Melissa talks about How learning to scuba dive prompted a career change What it’s like to be a science writer without…
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Sophie McIvor is the Director of Communications and Engagement at the Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. She has been in the role since the Institute opened in 2015 and is spearheading its new strategy focused on public engagement with AI. In this episode of Research Comms we discuss why…
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Lorraine Coghill, Science Outreach Specialist (Episode 12) | Lorraine wants to give people permission to be curious This week Sarah is talking to science outreach specialist Lorraine Coghill, currently Deputy Director of Science Outreach and Engagement at Durham University. Lorraine talks about Why her work is really about people rather than scienc…
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Good Work, Precarity and Contracts (Episode 11) | Sarah explores the good, the bad, and the ugly of research-adjacent job contracts This week's Research Adjacent podcast is another solo episode. Host Sarah McLusky explores some common issues around contracts in the research-adjacent sector. Sarah explores What characterises ‘good work’ Jargon busti…
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