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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The Innovators Podcast was started in 2020 to highlight some of the incredible people in Ames, at Iowa State, and in the Research Park. Hosted by Research Park staff, the Podcast aims to share the stories of innovation and entrepreneurship that often go unseen in our communities.
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Katrina Roberts, Researcher Placement Manager (Episode 49)
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Katrina is helping researchers inspire and educate the next generation Katrina is Head of Tutor Engagement at The Brilliant Club, a charity which places PhD students in schools to support less advantaged pupils. Sarah and Katrina talk about Why teaching research to school pupils is amazing for skills development How the instability of early career …
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Helen White & Danni Elster, Experts by Experience (Episode 48)
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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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Podcast 48 - Nigel Reuel, Founder of Skroot Laboratory Inc.
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On episode 48 of the Innovators Podcast, Alison Doyle, Associate Director of the Iowa State University Research Park, interviews Nigel Reuel, Founder of Skroot Laboratory Inc. Nigel discusses Skroots' focus on personalized cell therapy and Skroots' plans for the future. Thank you for listening!By ISU Research Park
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Christian Tidona, Biotech Entrepreneur (Episode 47)
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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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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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Podcast 47 - Brent Shanks, Co-Founder of Pyrone Systems
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On episode 47 of the Innovators Podcast, Alison Doyle, Associate Director of the Iowa State University Research Park, interviews Brent Shanks, Co-Founder of Pyrone Systems. Alison and Brent discuss the how Pyrone Systems was developed and their upcoming future goals. Thank you for listening!By ISU Research Park
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Claire Toogood, Research & Insights Manager (Episode 45)
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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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Podcast 46 - Student Innovators Mia Nichols, Founder and CEO of C'est La Crêpe
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In episode 46, Riley Hiscocks, a marketing and communications intern at Iowa State University, is joined by Mia Nichols as a part of the Young Innovators Series. Mia shares her story on her experience as well as her business goals for the future.Thank you for listening!By ISU Research Park
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Anthony Kavanagh, Patent Attorney (Episode 44)
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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 Andrews, Consultant/Communicator (Episode 43)
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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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Podcast 45 - Student Innovators Thomas Collins and Michael Joensen, Founders of Tom Collins Soap Co.
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In episode 45, Riley Hiscocks, a marketing and communications intern at the Iowa State University Research Park, is joined by Tommy and Michael as part of the Young Innovators Series. Riley sits down with Tommy and Michael, Founders and CEOs of Tom Collins Soap Co. to discuss their story, CYstarters experience, future business goals, and all things…
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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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Podcast 44 - Blake Price, Founder and CEO of Plant Nannies
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In episode 44, Riley Hiscocks, a marketing and communications intern at the Iowa State University Research Park, is joined by Blake as part of the Young Innovators Series. Riley sits down with Blake, Founder and CEO of Plant Nannies to discuss her story, CYstaters, future business goals, and all things green. If you need a plant sitter, this is the…
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Susan Shanks & Alice Millard, Archivists (Episode 41)
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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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Podcast 43 - Andrew Nguyen, Founder and CEO of Chingu BBQ
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In episode 43, Riley Hiscocks, a marketing and communications intern at the Iowa State University Research Park, introduces the new mini-series called Young Innovators. Riley sits down with Andrew Nguyen, Founder and CEO of Chingu BBQ to discuss his story, CYstarters, and future goals for the business. In addition, Andrew talks about authentic Kore…
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Kath Burton, Publishing Professional (Episode 40)
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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 Tyrrell, Research Consultant (Episode 39)
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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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Podcast 42 - Rebekah Sletten, Public Affairs Manager for Cultivation Corridor; Lex Kassel and Olivia Staudt, NextGen Innovation Interns
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On this special edition episode of the Innovators Podcast, Rebekah Sletten, Public Affairs Manager for Cultivation Corridor, interviews Lex Kassel and Olivia Staudt, interns in the NextGen Innovation Impact Study. In this episode, Rebekah and Lex and Olivia discuss their semester-long projects that dig into innovations that are driving sustainabili…
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Nick Sheppard, Open Research Advisor (Episode 38)
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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 Steele, Research Centre Managing Director (Episode 37)
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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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Podcast 41 - Chris James, Founder and CEO of True360
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On episode 41 of the Innovators Podcast, Alison Doyle, Associate Director of the Iowa State University Research Park, interviews Chris James, Founder and CEO of True360. In this episode, Alison and Chris discuss the entrepreneurial resources Chris utilized during his time at Iowa State University, and how this has grown into his own company that Cy…
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Sarah Ashworth, Research Careers Consultant (Episode 36)
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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 Elvin, Industry Programme Manager (Episode 35)
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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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Podcast 40- Patrick Schnable, Co-Founder and CEO of Dryland Genetics
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On episode 40 of the Innovators Podcast, Alison Doyle, Associate Director of the Iowa State University Research Park, interviews Patrick Schnable, Co-Founder and CEO of Dryland Genetics. In this episode, Alison and Patrick discuss entrepreneurship, water efficacy in crops, and the impact proso millet could have on the environment and agriculture in…
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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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Charlotte Stephenson, Research Facilitator (Episode 32)
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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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Emma Perfect, Business Development Manager (Episode 31)
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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 Qureshi, Ipshita Ghose & Jennifer Leigh, Researcher Developers & Vitae Award Nominees (Episode 29)
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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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Podcast 39- Clayton Mooney, Co-Founder & CEO of Clayton Farms
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On episode 39 of The Innovators Podcast, Alison Doyle, Associate Director of Iowa State University Research Park, interviewed Clayton Mooney, Co-Founder & CEO of Clayton Farms. In this episode, they discuss Mooney’s entrepreneurial journey, resources utilized by Mooney, and his company located in the Iowa State University Research Park. Thank you f…
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Hamish McAlpine, Innovation Consultancy Director (Episode 28)
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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 Aldmington, Careers Consultant (Episode 27)
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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 Sinclair, Science Communications Manager (Episode 26)
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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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Lessons from the first 25 episodes (Episode 25)
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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 Wilson, Research Development and Operations (Episode 24)
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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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On episode 38 of the Innovators Podcast, Alison Doyle, Associate Director of Iowa State University Research Park, interviewed Daniel Oh, President & CEO of AgCertain. Throughout the podcast they discuss AgCertain development, resources for companies in Central Iowa, and placemaking. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy!…
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Sam Alexandra Rose, Patient and Public Involvement Manager (Episode 23)
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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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Simon Cutler, Business Relationship Manager (Episode 22)
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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 Cann, Research Librarian (Episode 21)
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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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Peter Barker, Audiovisual Content Creator (Episode 20)
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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 Hall, Research Impact Specialist (Episode 19)
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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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Anja Roeding, PRISM Network Founder (Episode 18)
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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 Colyer, Agency Founder (Episode 17)
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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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On episode 37 of The Innovators Podcast, Alison Doyle, Associate Director of the Iowa State University Research Park, interviewed Craig Rupp, the CEO of Sabanto. Throughout the podcast, they discuss Rupp's electrical engineering career, autonomous agriculture, and much more. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy.…
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Jenny Brady, Coach & Facilitator (Episode 16)
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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)
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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)
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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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Lorraine Coghill, Science Outreach Specialist (Episode 12)
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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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