Sarah and Tamara talk about

1. Why representation and inclusion in science communication matters
2. Sharing science and building community through unconventional formats including the Scirens drag and burlesque show and adults-only ‘Uncensored Science’
3. Helping researchers connect to audiences through their own personal story, not just their science
4. Navigating funding cuts and the anti-science narrative in current US politics

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2. Connect with Tamara on LinkedIn
3. Find out more about Universal SciCom via their website, Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn pages
4. Sign up for the Universal SciCom newsletter
5. This episode was first released in February 2026 which was both LGBT+ History Month in the UK, and Black History Month in the USA.

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Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they]]>Tamara Poles is the founder and CEO of Universal SciCom based in North Carolina, USA, and working remotely across the world.

Sarah and Tamara talk about

1. Why representation and inclusion in science communication matters
2. Sharing science and building community through unconventional formats including the Scirens drag and burlesque show and adults-only ‘Uncensored Science’
3. Helping researchers connect to audiences through their own personal story, not just their science
4. Navigating funding cuts and the anti-science narrative in current US politics

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2. Connect with Tamara on LinkedIn
3. Find out more about Universal SciCom via their website, Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn pages
4. Sign up for the Universal SciCom newsletter
5. This episode was first released in February 2026 which was both LGBT+ History Month in the UK, and Black History Month in the USA.

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1. Leading the way in impact and knowledge exchange (before they were even a thing)
2. Falling through the cracks between research and administrative roles
3. Escaping university bureaucracy to become an accidental tech entrepreneur
4. Why knowledge exchange and impact work is all about relationships and making a difference

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2. Get Sarah's co-authored book 'How do you know if you’re making a difference?'
3. Read Sarah's highly-cited article on research impact assessment

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1. Leading the way in impact and knowledge exchange (before they were even a thing)
2. Falling through the cracks between research and administrative roles
3. Escaping university bureaucracy to become an accidental tech entrepreneur
4. Why knowledge exchange and impact work is all about relationships and making a difference

Find out more

1. Connect with Sarah Morton via LinkedIn or the Capture Impact website
2. Get Sarah's co-authored book 'How do you know if you’re making a difference?'
3. Read Sarah's highly-cited article on research impact assessment

Events Mentioned

1. Getting Started as a Research-Adjacent Freelancer (Online) Mon 23 Feb 2026, 4.30pm UK time. Find out more and sign up https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/getting-started-as-a-research-adjacent-freelancer
2. Research Adjacent Community Networking (Manchester) Thu 12 March 2026, 5.30pm UK time. Find out more and sign up https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

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Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

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Sarah and Russell talk about

1. Why traditional academic conferences are failing everyone - attendees, presenters, organisers and the wider world
2. Prioritising people, connection and collaboration over PowerPoint and information overload
3. The small changes that can make a big difference
4. How Russell, Sarah and Re:Conference can help reinvent conferences for good

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1. Check out the Re:Conference website
2. Connect with Russell on LinkedIn or visit the Incredible Oceans website
3. Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn or sign up for her newsletter Gathering with Purpose

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This episode was recorded live at the Impact Ignite 2025 conference, an event dedicated to sharing best practices and sparking new ideas among research impact professionals.

Sarah, Kirsty, and Sean talk about

1. How supporting impact in a university compares to an independent research institute
2. The power of embedding impact rather than seeing it as the ‘icing on the cake’
3. Why trust and long-term relationships with researchers are key
4. Practical ways to spark impact including seed funding and cross-disciplinary peer learning

Find out more

1. Get the transcript and timestamps on the episode webpage
2. Connect with Kirsty on LinkedIn
3. Connect with Sean on LinkedIn
4. Find out more about the Impact Ignite event, the Research Impact Academy and listen to Tamika Heiden’s podcast episode
5. Listen to the Hidden REF podcast episode
6. Thanks to All Parties and Events for recording this episode

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5. Sign up to the Kirsty High is Research Impact Manager at the independent research institution, the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Sean McCaul is a faculty impact officer at Ulster University. Both are responsible for overseeing and supporting impact, but with different drivers and priorities.

   This episode was recorded live at the Impact Ignite 2025 conference, an event dedicated to sharing best practices and sparking new ideas among research impact professionals.

   Sarah, Kirsty, and Sean talk about

   1. How supporting impact in a university compares to an independent research institute
   2. The power of embedding impact rather than seeing it as the ‘icing on the cake’
   3. Why trust and long-term relationships with researchers are key
   4. Practical ways to spark impact including seed funding and cross-disciplinary peer learning
   
   

   Find out more

   1. Get the transcript and timestamps on the episode webpage
   2. Connect with Kirsty on LinkedIn
   3. Connect with Sean on LinkedIn
   4. Find out more about the Impact Ignite event, the Research Impact Academy and listen to Tamika Heiden’s podcast episode
   5. Listen to the Hidden REF podcast episode
   6. Thanks to All Parties and Events for recording this episode
   
   

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   Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

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   Come along to our Manchester networking event

   Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

   ]]>c571dc15-c0a6-4211-a777-2de8b4087f1aTue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +000051:28falsefull84842025 in Research Adjacent Land (Episode 83)As the Research Adjacent podcast approaches its 3rd birthday, Sarah looks back on the past year and looks forward to 2026

   Sarah talks about

   1. What she does when she isn’t making the podcast
   2. Top episodes and notable moments from 2025
   3. Things she said she would do in 2025 vs what she actually did
   4. Coming in 2026 – including live events and sponsorship opportunities
   
   

   All the links Sarah mentions

   1. Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn or sign up for her events newsletter, Gathering with Purpose
   2. Listen to Sarah’s personal playlist of new music in 2025
   3. Check out the Challenges mini-series
   4. Top episodes of the year – Policy Director Rosalind Gill and Influencing Others with Orla Kelly and Joanna Royle
   5. Hear Sarah’s story on the Papa PhD collaboration episode
   6. Live event episodes – at the IRCC25 Conference, Festival of Hidden REF and the Academic Adventures podcast
   7. Working with freelancers episode and the Research Adjacent Directory
   8. Complete this form to suggest a podcast guest
   9. Browse the podcast back catalogue and take the quiz for personalised suggestions
   10. As the Research Adjacent podcast approaches its 3rd birthday, Sarah looks back on the past year and looks forward to 2026

       Sarah talks about

       1. What she does when she isn’t making the podcast
       2. Top episodes and notable moments from 2025
       3. Things she said she would do in 2025 vs what she actually did
       4. Coming in 2026 – including live events and sponsorship opportunities
       
       

       All the links Sarah mentions

       1. Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn or sign up for her events newsletter, Gathering with Purpose
       2. Listen to Sarah’s personal playlist of new music in 2025
       3. Check out the Challenges mini-series
       4. Top episodes of the year – Policy Director Rosalind Gill and Influencing Others with Orla Kelly and Joanna Royle
       5. Hear Sarah’s story on the Papa PhD collaboration episode
       6. Live event episodes – at the IRCC25 Conference, Festival of Hidden REF and the Academic Adventures podcast
       7. Working with freelancers episode and the Research Adjacent Directory
       8. Complete this form to suggest a podcast guest
       9. Browse the podcast back catalogue and take the quiz for personalised suggestions
       10. Get in touch if you are interested in sponsoring or advertising on the podcast
       
       

       Did you know Sarah donates a tree for every episode published? This year we have planted 24 trees with rewilding charity Trees for Life. Visit the Research Adjacent virtual grove here

       Mentioned in this episode:

       Come along to our Manchester networking event

       Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

       Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

       Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

       ]]>researchadjacent.podbean.com/d13dcee6-161e-3abb-b05d-19f486163c07Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +000026:25falsefull8383As the Research Adjacent podcast approaches its 3rd birthday, Sarah looks back on the past year and looks forward to 2026 Sarah talks about What she does when she isn’t making the podcast Top episodes and notable moments from 2025 Things she said she would do in 2025 vs what she actually did Coming in 2026 – including live events and sponsorship opportunities All the links Sarah mentions Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn or sign up for her events newsletter, Gathering with Purpose Listen to Sarah’s personal playlist of new music in 2025 Check out the Challenges mini-series Top episodes of the year – Policy Director Rosalind Gill and Influencing Others with Orla Kelly and Joanna Royle Hear Sarah’s story on the Papa PhD collaboration episode Live event episodes – at the IRCC25 Conference, Festival of Hidden REF and the Academic Adventures podcast Working with freelancers episode and the Research Adjacent Directory Complete this form to suggest a podcast guest Browse the podcast back catalogue and take the quiz for personalised suggestions Get in touch if you are interested in sponsoring or advertising on the podcast Did you know Sarah donates a tree for every episode published? This year we have planted 24 trees with rewilding charity Trees for Life. Visit the Research Adjacent virtual grove hereMaking space for awe and wonder with Katherine Mathieson (Episode 82)Katherine is championing science communication for its own sake as Director of the historic Royal Institution

       Katherine is the Director of The Royal Institution in London. The Royal Institution is the birthplace of science communication, having been founded in 1799 to 'introduce new technologies and teach science to the general public through lectures and demonstrations'. It is home to the iconic Christmas Lectures which celebrate their 200th year in 2025.

       Sarah and Katherine talk about

       1. Why The Royal Institution means different things to different people
       2. The iconic Christmas Lectures
       3. How a phone-in science hotline kick-started her career in science communication
       4. Making space for awe and wonder, and why that might help tackle the anti-science narrative
       
       

       Find out more

       1. Read the show notes on the Research Adjacent website
       2. Connect with Kathrine on LinkedIn or BlueSky
       3. Find out more about The Royal Institution and its history
       4. Check if you can watch the Christmas Lectures recording livestream near you
       
       

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       Katherine is the Director of The Royal Institution in London. The Royal Institution is the birthplace of science communication, having been founded in 1799 to 'introduce new technologies and teach science to the general public through lectures and demonstrations'. It is home to the iconic Christmas Lectures which celebrate their 200th year in 2025.

       Sarah and Katherine talk about

       1. Why The Royal Institution means different things to different people
       2. The iconic Christmas Lectures
       3. How a phone-in science hotline kick-started her career in science communication
       4. Making space for awe and wonder, and why that might help tackle the anti-science narrative
       
       

       Find out more

       1. Read the show notes on the Research Adjacent website
       2. Connect with Kathrine on LinkedIn or BlueSky
       3. Find out more about The Royal Institution and its history
       4. Check if you can watch the Christmas Lectures recording livestream near you
       
       

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       Come along to our Manchester networking event

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       ]]>researchadjacent.podbean.com/3f1ac0b9-c97f-304c-a691-021a3e0ddbefTue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +000037:19falsefull8282Katherine is championing science communication for its own sake as Director of the historic Royal Institution Katherine is the Director of The Royal Institution in London. The Royal Institution is the birthplace of science communication, having been founded in 1799 to 'introduce new technologies and teach science to the general public through lectures and demonstrations'. It is home to the iconic Christmas Lectures which celebrate their 200th year in 2025. Sarah and Katherine talk about Why The Royal Institution means different things to different people The iconic Christmas Lectures How a phone-in science hotline kick-started her career in science communication Making space for awe and wonder, and why that might help tackle the anti-science narrative Find out more Read the show notes on the Research Adjacent website Connect with Kathrine on LinkedIn or BlueSky Find out more about The Royal Institution and its history Check if you can watch the Christmas Lectures recording livestream near you About Research Adjacent Where are you listening from? Share a pic and tag @ResearchAdjacent on LinkedIn, Instagram or BlueSky Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageOne university thinking with Laura Breen (Episode 81)Laura is prioritising collaboration over competition to help develop impactful research projects.

       Laura Breen is Research Development and Impact Manager at the University of Manchester where she helps bring together diverse, multi-partner research teams to tackle big challenges.

       Sarah and Laura talk about

       1. Prioritising collaboration over competition and convening creative relational spaces
       2. Her journey from museums and ceramics to universities and impact
       3. How the impact agenda and REF are shaping research culture and even artistic practice
       4. The importance of empathy and intuition in how she works
       
       

       Find out more

       1. Connect with Laura on LinkedIn
       2. Laura is leading on Engaged Research at the University of Manchester - you can see what this looks like via some case studies and videos on participatory research. The University of Manchester has also just released their strategy for 2025-35 which includes research impact as one of it's 5 main themes.
       3. Find out more about the Impact Ignite Conference that Laura is speaking at in late November 2025
       
       

       
       

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       Member of the...]]>Laura is prioritising collaboration over competition to help develop impactful research projects.

       Laura Breen is Research Development and Impact Manager at the University of Manchester where she helps bring together diverse, multi-partner research teams to tackle big challenges.

       Sarah and Laura talk about

       1. Prioritising collaboration over competition and convening creative relational spaces
       2. Her journey from museums and ceramics to universities and impact
       3. How the impact agenda and REF are shaping research culture and even artistic practice
       4. The importance of empathy and intuition in how she works
       
       

       Find out more

       1. Connect with Laura on LinkedIn
       2. Laura is leading on Engaged Research at the University of Manchester - you can see what this looks like via some case studies and videos on participatory research. The University of Manchester has also just released their strategy for 2025-35 which includes research impact as one of it's 5 main themes.
       3. Find out more about the Impact Ignite Conference that Laura is speaking at in late November 2025
       
       

       
       

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       Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

       Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

       ]]>researchadjacent.podbean.com/57bf1e0d-06b1-3cfa-96b5-9ddaa443ca5bTue, 18 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +000031:31falsefull8181Laura is prioritising collaboration over competition to help develop impactful research projects. Laura Breen is Research Development and Impact Manager at the University of Manchester where she helps bring together diverse, multi-partner research teams to tackle big challenges. Sarah and Laura talk about Prioritising collaboration over competition and convening creative relational spaces Her journey from museums and ceramics to universities and impact How the impact agenda and REF are shaping research culture and even artistic practice The importance of empathy and intuition in how she works Find out more Connect with Laura on LinkedIn Laura is leading on Engaged Research at the University of Manchester - you can see what this looks like via some case studies and videos on participatory research. The University of Manchester has also just released their strategy for 2025-35 which includes research impact as one of it's 5 main themes. Find out more about the Impact Ignite Conference that Laura is speaking at in late November 2025 About Research Adjacent Where are you listening from? Share a pic and tag @ResearchAdjacent on LinkedIn, Instagram or BlueSky Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageRecognising hidden roles in research with Hidden REF (Episode 80)Sarah reports from the Festival of Hidden REF held in Birmingham on 8 October 2025. This episode features contributions from organisers, speakers and participants including
       1. Hidden REF committee members Simon Hettrick and James Baker sharing the story behind the event
       2. Previous Hidden REF competition winners Laura Henderson and Lorraine van Blerk highlighting hidden roles in research
       3. Speaker Elisa Collado and participants Emily Ennis, Jo Williams and Alix Brodie-Wray and Nick Sheppard sharing their takeaways and what still might be missing from the conversation
       
       

       Find out more

       1. Read the full show notes and transcript on the podcast website
       2. Connect with guests Simon Hettrick, James Baker, Laura Henderson, Lorraine van Blerk, Elisa Collado, Emily Ennis, Jo Williams and Alix Brodie-Wray or Nick Sheppard
       3. Find out more about Hidden REF on their website or follow them on LinkedIn. You can find the list of hidden roles that Simon mentions here.
       4. Listen to the What the REF?! podcast
       
       

       
       

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          1. Hidden REF committee members Simon Hettrick and James Baker sharing the story behind the event
          2. Previous Hidden REF competition winners Laura Henderson and Lorraine van Blerk highlighting hidden roles in research
          3. Speaker Elisa Collado and participants Emily Ennis, Jo Williams and Alix Brodie-Wray and Nick Sheppard sharing their takeaways and what still might be missing from the conversation
          
          

          Find out more

          1. Read the full show notes and transcript on the podcast website
          2. Connect with guests Simon Hettrick, James Baker, Laura Henderson, Lorraine van Blerk, Elisa Collado, Emily Ennis, Jo Williams and Alix Brodie-Wray or Nick Sheppard
          3. Find out more about Hidden REF on their website or follow them on LinkedIn. You can find the list of hidden roles that Simon mentions here.
          4. Listen to the What the REF?! podcast
          
          

          
          

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          ]]>researchadjacent.podbean.com/a9f0cd00-4d79-33de-b005-938b3f616d62Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +000029:50falsefull8080Sarah reports from the Festival of Hidden REF held in Birmingham on 8 October 2025. This episode features contributions from organisers, speakers and participants including Hidden REF committee members Simon Hettrick and James Baker sharing the story behind the event Previous Hidden REF competition winners Laura Henderson and Lorraine van Blerk highlighting hidden roles in research Speaker Elisa Collado and participants Emily Ennis, Jo Williams and Alix Brodie-Wray and Nick Sheppard sharing their takeaways and what still might be missing from the conversation Find out more Read the full show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with guests Simon Hettrick, James Baker, Laura Henderson, Lorraine van Blerk, Elisa Collado, Emily Ennis, Jo Williams and Alix Brodie-Wray or Nick Sheppard Find out more about Hidden REF on their website or follow them on LinkedIn. You can find the list of hidden roles that Simon mentions here. Listen to the What the REF?! podcast About Research Adjacent Where are you listening from? Share a pic and tag @ResearchAdjacent on LinkedIn, Instagram or BlueSky Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageA more fun and kind academia with Johanna Stadlbauer (Episode 79)Johanna is a researcher developer on a mission.

          Johanna Stadlbauer is Head of the Research Careers Campus at the University of Graz in Austria, offering development and support for early to mid-career researchers.

          Sarah and Johanna talk about

          1. Why she wants to make academia kinder and more fun, and what that looks like in practice
          2. How being proactive helped her progress from a maternity cover contract to essentially creating her own job
          3. The anthropology research and activism that underpins her approach
          4. The importance of helping people feel seen, and free pizza!
          
          

          Find out more

          1. Read the full show notes and transcript on the podcast website
          2. Connect with Johanna on LinkedIn
          3. Find out more about the Research Careers Campus and Post-Doc Office including the Communities of Curiosity Festival in April 2026
          
          

          
          

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          Johanna Stadlbauer is Head of the Research Careers Campus at the University of Graz in Austria, offering development and support for early to mid-career researchers.

          Sarah and Johanna talk about

          1. Why she wants to make academia kinder and more fun, and what that looks like in practice
          2. How being proactive helped her progress from a maternity cover contract to essentially creating her own job
          3. The anthropology research and activism that underpins her approach
          4. The importance of helping people feel seen, and free pizza!
          
          

          Find out more

          1. Read the full show notes and transcript on the podcast website
          2. Connect with Johanna on LinkedIn
          3. Find out more about the Research Careers Campus and Post-Doc Office including the Communities of Curiosity Festival in April 2026
          
          

          
          

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          Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

          Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

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          ]]>5998038e-0e29-4010-adc4-dbf81762dbcdTue, 21 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +000037:59falsefull7979Johanna is on a mission to create a more fun and kind academia. Johanna Stadlbauer is Head of the Research Careers Campus at the University of Graz in Austria, offering development and support for early to mid-career researchers. Sarah and Johanna talk about Why she wants to make academia kinder and more fun, and what that looks like in practice How being proactive helped her progress from a maternity cover contract to essentially creating her own job The anthropology research and activism that underpins her approach The importance of helping people feel seen, and free pizza! Find out more Read the full show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Johanna on LinkedIn Find out more about the Research Careers Campus and Post-Doc Office including the Communities of Curiosity Festival in April 2026 About Research Adjacent Where are you listening from? Share a pic and tag @ResearchAdjacent on LinkedIn, Instagram or BlueSky Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageWorking with research-adjacent freelancers (Episode 78)This episode is a must listen for anyone who hires freelancers to support research projects or who is a freelancer themselves. It is packed with advice for making things run more smoothly – from contracts to cold-hard cash. We are also launching the Research Adjacent Directory listing service.

          Sarah is joined by fellow freelancers from the Research Adjacent Community including Limor Zwi-Dantsis, Russell Arnott, Sophie Morris, Naomi Tyrrell and Vittoria Danino, to talk about…

          • Why hiring a freelancer can be a great decision
          • Tips for working effectively with research-adjacent freelancers
          • How much excellent specialists actually cost
          • Where to find quality contractors
          
          

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          • Read Top 5 reasons to hire an independent research-adjacent professional
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          • Read How much do research-adjacent freelancers cost?
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          Sarah is joined by fellow freelancers from the Research Adjacent Community including Limor Zwi-Dantsis, Russell Arnott, Sophie Morris, Naomi Tyrrell and Vittoria Danino, to talk about…

          • Why hiring a freelancer can be a great decision
          • Tips for working effectively with research-adjacent freelancers
          • How much excellent specialists actually cost
          • Where to find quality contractors
          
          

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          • Check out the Research Adjacent Directory
          • Find out if the Research Adjacent Community is right for you
          • Read Top 5 reasons to hire an independent research-adjacent professional
          • Read Working effectively with research-adjacent freelancers
          • Read How much do research-adjacent freelancers cost?
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          ]]>45599b9c-3065-4b4f-8fad-4f87478c6bdcTue, 07 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +000034:57falsefull7878This episode is a must listen for anyone who hires freelancers to support research projects or who is a freelancer themselves. It is packed with advice for making things run more smoothly – from contracts to cold-hard cash. We are also launching the Research Adjacent Directory listing service. Sarah is joined by fellow freelancers from the Research Adjacent Community including Limor Zwi-Dantsis, Russell Arnott, Sophie Morris, Naomi Tyrrell and Vittoria Danino, to talk about… Why hiring a freelancer can be a great decision Tips for working effectively with research-adjacent freelancers How much excellent specialists actually cost Where to find quality contractors Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Check out the Research Adjacent Directory Find out if the Research Adjacent Community is right for you Read Top 5 reasons to hire an independent research-adjacent professional Read Working effectively with research-adjacent freelancers Read How much do research-adjacent freelancers cost? Connect with Limor Zwi-Dantsis, Russell Arnott, Sophie Morris, Naomi Tyrrell and Vittoria Danino on LinkedIn About Research Adjacent What do you think of this episode? Share a screenshot with your thoughts and tag @ResearchAdjacent on LinkedIn, Instagram or BlueSky Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message Hidden labour and research culture: IRCC25 (Episode 77)Sarah reports from the International Research Culture Conference #IRCC25 which was held at the University of Warwick on 17 September 2025. It features contributions from Rika Nair, Alys Kay and Dolly Coates, as well as excerpts from Sarah's talk on professional development for research enablers.

          Sarah and her guests talk about

          • Why the recognising the contributions of research-adjacent roles is a key research culture issue
          • Challenges research-adjacent professionals can face when trying to make progress in their careers
          • The System Shuffle game which aims to make the hidden labour in research teams more visible
          • How the language used to describe research-adjacent roles influences how they are perceived
          
          

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          • Read the Wellcome report 'What researcher's think about the culture they work in'
          
          

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          ]]>Sarah reports from the International Research Culture Conference #IRCC25 which was held at the University of Warwick on 17 September 2025. It features contributions from Rika Nair, Alys Kay and Dolly Coates, as well as excerpts from Sarah's talk on professional development for research enablers.

          Sarah and her guests talk about

          • Why the recognising the contributions of research-adjacent roles is a key research culture issue
          • Challenges research-adjacent professionals can face when trying to make progress in their careers
          • The System Shuffle game which aims to make the hidden labour in research teams more visible
          • How the language used to describe research-adjacent roles influences how they are perceived
          
          

          Find out more

          • Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website
          • Connect with Rika Nair, Alys Kay or Dolly Coates on LinkedIn
          • Read Alys's LinkedIn post about the System Shuffle game
          • Find out more about Research Culture Knowledge Exchange, IRCC25 and the work of the National Centre for Research Culture
          • Read the Wellcome report 'What researcher's think about the culture they work in'
          
          

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          ]]>82ba287c-0205-4b4c-9889-ee1766ce8a7dTue, 23 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +000023:09falsefull7777Sarah reports from the International Research Culture Conference #IRCC25 which was held at the University of Warwick on 17 September 2025. It features contributions from Rika Nair, Alys Kay and Dolly Coates, as well as excerpts from Sarah's talk on professional development for research enablers. Sarah and her guests talk about Why the recognising the contributions of research-adjacent roles is a key research culture issue Challenges research-adjacent professionals can face when trying to make progress in their careers The System Shuffle game which aims to make the hidden labour in research teams more visible How the language used to describe research-adjacent roles influences how they are perceived Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Rika Nair, Alys Kay or Dolly Coates on LinkedIn Read Alys's LinkedIn post about the System Shuffle game Find out more about Research Culture Knowledge Exchange, IRCC25 and the work of the National Centre for Research Culture Read the Wellcome report 'What researcher's think about the culture they work in' About Research Adjacent Where are you listening from? Share a pic and tag @ResearchAdjacent on LinkedIn, Instagram or BlueSky Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message Storytelling for research engagement with Esther Lisk-Carew (Episode 76)Esther Lisk-Carew is engagement coordinator for a programme called AHEAD (Arts and Humanities Engagement and Dialogue) at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is also a freelance consultant, trustee of Manchester's Portico Library and founder of the Black and Global Majority Cultural Creative Network.

          Sarah and Esther talk about

          1. How she combines a love of storytelling and the arts with a talent for managing events and operations
          2. Why engagement is often baked into the methods and outputs of arts and humanities
          3. Building a career in the cultural sector (despite a detour into French law)
          4. Why academia needs more diverse voices, and high-profile cultural icons
          
          

          Find out more

          1. Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website
          2. Find out about everything Esther is working on via her Linktree
          3. Find AHEAD at MMU on the web, Linktree, LinkedIn and Instagram
          
          

          
          

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          Sarah and Esther talk about

          1. How she combines a love of storytelling and the arts with a talent for managing events and operations
          2. Why engagement is often baked into the methods and outputs of arts and humanities
          3. Building a career in the cultural sector (despite a detour into French law)
          4. Why academia needs more diverse voices, and high-profile cultural icons
          
          

          Find out more

          1. Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website
          2. Find out about everything Esther is working on via her Linktree
          3. Find AHEAD at MMU on the web, Linktree, LinkedIn and Instagram
          
          

          
          

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          ]]>bdbfcf73-c419-4533-8f43-a70f44ede577Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +000033:33falsefull7676Esther Lisk-Carew is engagement coordinator for a programme called AHEAD (Arts and Humanities Engagement and Dialogue) at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is also a freelance consultant, trustee of Manchester's Portico Library and founder of the Black and Global Majority Cultural Creative Network. Sarah and Esther talk about How she combines a love of storytelling and the arts with a talent for managing events and operations Why engagement is often baked into the methods and outputs of arts and humanities Building a career in the cultural sector (despite a detour into French law) Why academia needs more diverse voices, and high-profile cultural icons Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Find out about everything Esther is working on via her Linktree Find AHEAD at MMU on the web, Linktree, LinkedIn and Instagram About Research Adjacent Where are you listening from? Share a pic and tag @ResearchAdjacent on LinkedIn, Instagram or BlueSky Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageWhy impact matters more than labels with Tamika Heiden (Episode 75)Tamika Heiden is the founder and director of impact consultancy Research Impact Academy. Her company works with researchers around the globe and also runs the Research Impact Summit.

          Sarah and Tamika talk about

          1. How her career and business evolved from research to knowledge translation to impact
          2. The language and practice of impact around the world
          3. Overcoming the mindset challenges that came with starting her own business
          4. How the current funding systems are holding back progress
          
          

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          Sarah and Tamika talk about

          1. How her career and business evolved from research to knowledge translation to impact
          2. The language and practice of impact around the world
          3. Overcoming the mindset challenges that came with starting her own business
          4. How the current funding systems are holding back progress
          
          

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          ]]>c539c753-a5b3-4e54-8663-88736a3e8f83Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +000035:40falsefull7575Tamika Heiden is the founder and director of impact consultancy Research Impact Academy. Her company works with researchers around the globe and also runs the Research Impact Summit. Sarah and Tamika talk about How her career and business evolved from research to knowledge translation to impact The language and practice of impact around the world Overcoming the mindset challenges that came with starting her own business How the current funding systems are holding back progress Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Tamika on LinkedIn Sign up for the Research Impact Summit Find Research Impact Academy on the web, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, BlueSky, YouTube and Instagram About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageTaking research from bench to bedside with Anji Miller (Episode 74)Anji Miller is Senior Partner for Academic Engagement at healthcare charity LifeArc. LifeArc help turn great research into real-world healthcare products – from bench to bedside.

          Sarah and Anji talk about

          1. Trusting her instincts, even when others didn't understand her career choice
          2. Embracing opportunities and making the next best move
          3. Why she is a passionate advocate for mentoring, EDI and STEM initiatives
          4. Seeing the impact of her work on patients and the people she has supported
          
          

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          ]]>Anji Miller is Senior Partner for Academic Engagement at healthcare charity LifeArc. LifeArc help turn great research into real-world healthcare products – from bench to bedside.

          Sarah and Anji talk about

          1. Trusting her instincts, even when others didn't understand her career choice
          2. Embracing opportunities and making the next best move
          3. Why she is a passionate advocate for mentoring, EDI and STEM initiatives
          4. Seeing the impact of her work on patients and the people she has supported
          
          

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          ]]>2d72f6a6-9753-4751-b60c-9a901d4948e9Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +000037:39falsefull7474Anji Miller is Senior Partner for Academic Engagement at healthcare charity LifeArc. LifeArc help turn great research into real-world healthcare products – from bench to bedside. Sarah and Anji talk about Trusting her instincts, even when others didn't understand her career choice Embracing opportunities and making the next best move Why she is a passionate advocate for mentoring, EDI and STEM initiatives Seeing the impact of her work on patients and the people she has supported Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Anji on LinkedIn Find out about LifeArc About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageBuilding relationships to amplify research with Chris Pahlow (Episode 73)Sarah's guest is impact consultant, Chris Pahlow. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Chris runs the consultancy business Amplifying Research and hosts the podcast of the same name.

          Sarah and Chris talk about

          1. Blagging his way into a university teaching position whilst an indie filmmaker
          2. Why impact is really all about relationships
          3. Being honest – even when it's not what people want to hear
          4. The often-invisible work of research professional staff
          
          

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          ]]>Sarah's guest is impact consultant, Chris Pahlow. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Chris runs the consultancy business Amplifying Research and hosts the podcast of the same name.

          Sarah and Chris talk about

          1. Blagging his way into a university teaching position whilst an indie filmmaker
          2. Why impact is really all about relationships
          3. Being honest – even when it's not what people want to hear
          4. The often-invisible work of research professional staff
          
          

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          ]]>589e9654-582d-46fd-87bf-bd89abf6a9f0Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +000032:06falsefull7373Sarah's guest is impact consultant, Chris Pahlow. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Chris runs the consultancy business Amplifying Research and hosts the podcast of the same name. Sarah and Chris talk about Blagging his way into a university teaching position whilst an indie filmmaker Why impact is really all about relationships Being honest – even when it's not what people want to hear The often-invisible work of research professional staff Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Chris on LinkedIn Listen to the Amplifying Research podcast Find out about Chris's business Amplifying Research About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageHelping bioscience companies thrive with Louise Jopling (Episode 72)Louise Jopling is the Chief Scientific and Innovation Officer at the Babraham Research Campus and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Babraham Institute.

          Sarah and Louise talk about

          1. Her career journey from immunology research to business leader and mentor
          2. Why hearing about the real-world impact of health innovations still gives her goosebumps
          3. The Babraham Research Campus 'melting pot' which creates a unique environment for research commercialisation and collaboration
          
          

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          ]]>Louise Jopling is the Chief Scientific and Innovation Officer at the Babraham Research Campus and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Babraham Institute.

          Sarah and Louise talk about

          1. Her career journey from immunology research to business leader and mentor
          2. Why hearing about the real-world impact of health innovations still gives her goosebumps
          3. The Babraham Research Campus 'melting pot' which creates a unique environment for research commercialisation and collaboration
          
          

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          ]]>5244efd0-e5f9-402f-b8f0-3a6587ea6b46Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +000034:33falsefull7272Louise Jopling is the Chief Scientific and Innovation Officer at the Babraham Research Campus and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Babraham Institute. Sarah and Louise talk about Her career journey from immunology research to business leader and mentor Why hearing about the real-world impact of health innovations still gives her goosebumps The Babraham Research Campus 'melting pot' which creates a unique environment for research commercialisation and collaboration Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect to Louise on LinkedIn Find out about the Babraham Research Campus and Babraham Institute About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageEmbracing new technologies with Andy Tattersall (Episode 71)Andy is a communications specialist who embraces using technology to help share research.

          Sarah and Andy talk about

          1. Making himself so useful that a job was created especially for him
          2. Using technology to solve problems and always trying to make things better
          3. How he evolved from bedroom radio host to pirate station DJ to podcaster
          4. Being a lifelong learner and why more CPD time would benefit everyone
          
          

          Find out more

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          ]]>Andy is a communications specialist who embraces using technology to help share research.

          Sarah and Andy talk about

          1. Making himself so useful that a job was created especially for him
          2. Using technology to solve problems and always trying to make things better
          3. How he evolved from bedroom radio host to pirate station DJ to podcaster
          4. Being a lifelong learner and why more CPD time would benefit everyone
          
          

          Find out more

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          2. Check out Andy's Linktree for all his podcasts and articles
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          ]]>350c04cd-2165-4bdd-9ec5-cd0b58dda01dTue, 17 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +000038:45falsefull7171Sarah's guest for this episode is Andy Tattersall. Andy is a communications specialist who embraces using technology to help share research. Sarah and Andy talk about Making himself so useful that a job was created especially for him Using technology to solve problems and always trying to make things better How he evolved from bedroom radio host to pirate station DJ to podcaster Being a lifelong learner and why more CPD time would benefit everyone Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Check out Andy's Linktree for all his podcasts and articles Connect to Andy on BlueSky Visit Andy's website About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageThink twice and stay safe with Stephen Britton (Episode 70)Stephen Britton, Health & Safety Officer (Episode 70)

          Sarah's guest for this episode is Stephen Britton. Stephen is currently a Biological Safety Officer at Durham University. Prior to that he spent over 20 years working for the UK Government's Health & Safety Executive.

          Sarah and Stephen talk about

          1. Our changing appetite for risk and what life might be like without health and safety regulations
          2. Some of the major incidents he has investigated
          3. Why the constant churn of university research projects creates safety challenges
          4. The far-reaching impact of his chosen career compared to staying in research
          
          

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          ]]>Stephen Britton, Health & Safety Officer (Episode 70)

          Sarah's guest for this episode is Stephen Britton. Stephen is currently a Biological Safety Officer at Durham University. Prior to that he spent over 20 years working for the UK Government's Health & Safety Executive.

          Sarah and Stephen talk about

          1. Our changing appetite for risk and what life might be like without health and safety regulations
          2. Some of the major incidents he has investigated
          3. Why the constant churn of university research projects creates safety challenges
          4. The far-reaching impact of his chosen career compared to staying in research
          
          

          Find out more

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          ]]>5bc54420-8a80-48ed-9641-c26f3b0cdfb3Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +000035:16falsefull7070Stephen Britton, Health and Safety Officer (Episode 70) Sarah's guest for this episode is Stephen Britton. Stephen is currently a Biological Safety Officer at Durham University. Prior to that he spent over 20 years working for the UK Government's Health and Safety Executive. Sarah and Stephen talk about Our changing appetite for risk and what life might be like without health and safety regulations Some of the major incidents he has investigated Why the constant churn of university research projects creates safety challenges The far-reaching impact of his chosen career compared to staying in research Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect to Stephen on LinkedIn About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageTurning illustrations into impact with Laura Evans-Hill (Episode 69)Laura Evans-Hill, Visual Storyteller (Episode 69)

          Sarah's guest for this episode is Laura Evans-Hill. Laura is a visual storyteller and director of research communications agency Nifty-Fox Creative.

          Sarah and Laura talk about

          1. Why combining visuals and storytelling can be such a powerful communication tool
          2. How she works with researchers to turn illustrations into impact
          3. Her journey from accidental freelancer to agency director
          4. What AI might mean for the future of research communication
          
          

          Find out more

          1. Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website
          2. Connect to Laura on LinkedIn
          3. Find out more about Nifty Fox Creative on their website, LinkedIn or BlueSky
          4. Check out the More Than Medals online exhibition
          
          

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          Sarah's guest for this episode is Laura Evans-Hill. Laura is a visual storyteller and director of research communications agency Nifty-Fox Creative.

          Sarah and Laura talk about

          1. Why combining visuals and storytelling can be such a powerful communication tool
          2. How she works with researchers to turn illustrations into impact
          3. Her journey from accidental freelancer to agency director
          4. What AI might mean for the future of research communication
          
          

          Find out more

          1. Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website
          2. Connect to Laura on LinkedIn
          3. Find out more about Nifty Fox Creative on their website, LinkedIn or BlueSky
          4. Check out the More Than Medals online exhibition
          
          

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          ]]>bd2375ed-52e2-456e-8f72-050e5c70000dTue, 20 May 2025 06:00:00 +000041:26falsefull6969Laura Evans-Hill, Visual Storyteller (Episode 69) Sarah's guest for this episode is Laura Evans-Hill. Laura is a visual storyteller and director of research communications agency Nifty-Fox Creative. Sarah and Laura talk about Why combining visuals and storytelling can be such a powerful communication tool How she works with researchers to turn illustrations into impact Her journey from accidental freelancer to agency director What AI might mean for the future of research communication Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect to Laura on LinkedIn Find out more about Nifty Fox Creative on their website, LinkedIn or BlueSky Check out the More Than Medals online exhibition About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageResearch Adjacent meets Papa PhD (Episode 68) This is a special double episode. First up Sarah meets David Mendes, aka Papa PhD, medical writer/translator and host of the Beyond the Thesis podcast. Then the tables are turned and David interviews Sarah for the Beyond the Thesis podcast.

          Sarah and David talk about

          • How networking led to both the career and podcast he has now
          • The origin story of the Papa PhD podcast
          • Why creating the podcast has helped him feel more confident
          • The emotional and practical challenges of the post-PhD journey
          
          

          Then David and Sarah have a conversation about

          • How Sarah transitioned from research to research-adjacent post-PhD
          • Advocating for research-adjacent professionals
          • Research-adjacent jobs and where to find them
          • Why PhD graduates who want to become research-adjacent need to reframe both their skills and their expectations
          
          

          Find out more

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          • This is a special double episode. First up Sarah meets David Mendes, aka Papa PhD, medical writer/translator and host of the Beyond the Thesis podcast. Then the tables are turned and David interviews Sarah for the Beyond the Thesis podcast.

            Sarah and David talk about

            • How networking led to both the career and podcast he has now
            • The origin story of the Papa PhD podcast
            • Why creating the podcast has helped him feel more confident
            • The emotional and practical challenges of the post-PhD journey
            
            

            Then David and Sarah have a conversation about

            • How Sarah transitioned from research to research-adjacent post-PhD
            • Advocating for research-adjacent professionals
            • Research-adjacent jobs and where to find them
            • Why PhD graduates who want to become research-adjacent need to reframe both their skills and their expectations
            
            

            Find out more

            • Read the transcript on the podcast website
            • Connect to David on LinkedIn
            • Visit the Papa PhD podcast website
            • Follow the Papa PhD podcast on Instagram or X
            • Connect to Sarah on LinkedIn
            
            

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            ]]>f9742f4e-8c95-4e50-b428-83e6af73d57bTue, 06 May 2025 06:00:00 +000058:51falsefull6868 This is a special double episode. First up Sarah meets David Mendes, aka Papa PhD, medical writer/translator and host of the Beyond the Thesis podcast. Then the tables are turned and David interviews Sarah for the Beyond the Thesis podcast. Sarah and David talk about How networking led to both the career and podcast he has now The origin story of the Papa PhD podcast Why creating the podcast has helped him feel more confident The emotional and practical challenges of the post-PhD journey Then David and Sarah have a conversation about How Sarah transitioned from research to research-adjacent post-PhD Advocating for research-adjacent professionals Research-adjacent jobs and where to find them Why PhD graduates who want to become research-adjacent need to reframe both their skills and their expectations Find out more Read the transcript on the podcast website Connect to David on LinkedIn Visit the Papa PhD podcast website Follow the Papa PhD podcast on Instagram or X Connect to Sarah on LinkedIn About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message Holiday Edition with Sarah McLusky (Episode 67) It's the Easter holidays in the UK so this is a behind the scenes update with just Sarah.

            Sarah talks about

            • The recent Challenges miniseries
            • Upcoming episodes and future guests, including a special collaboration with Papa PhD
            • The Research Adjacent Community for freelancers and the Research Adjacent Directory
            • What she does when she's not podcasting and her Gathering with Purpose research events newsletter
            
            

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            Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

            ]]> It's the Easter holidays in the UK so this is a behind the scenes update with just Sarah.

            Sarah talks about

            • The recent Challenges miniseries
            • Upcoming episodes and future guests, including a special collaboration with Papa PhD
            • The Research Adjacent Community for freelancers and the Research Adjacent Directory
            • What she does when she's not podcasting and her Gathering with Purpose research events newsletter
            
            

            Find out more

            • Read the transcript on the podcast website
            • Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn
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            Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

            Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

            ]]>85f93304-a5d2-44dc-a0b3-b331cb661539Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +000018:12falsefull6767 It's the Easter holidays in the UK so this is a behind the scenes update with just Sarah. Sarah talks about The recent Challenges miniseries Upcoming episodes and future guests, including a special collaboration with Papa PhD The Research Adjacent Community for freelancers and the Research Adjacent Directory What she does when she's not podcasting and her Gathering with Purpose research events newsletter Find out more Read the transcript on the podcast website Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn Find out more about the Research Adjacent Community Sign up for Gathering with Purpose, Sarah's research events newsletter About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message Shaping policy by changing minds with Rosalind Gill (Episode 66)Rosalind Gill is Head of Policy and Engagement at the National Centre for Universities and Businesses (NCUB).

            Sarah and Rosalind talk about

            1. bringing people together to respond to big sector challenges
            2. the realities of working in the sometimes-volatile political realm
            3. the huge contribution universities make to the UK economy
            4. why changing how people think often has more impact than any individual policy
            
            

            Find out more

            1. Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website
            2. Connect to Rosalind on LinkedIn or X
            3. Find out more about NCUB their website or LinkedIn or X
            
            

            
            

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            ]]>Rosalind Gill is Head of Policy and Engagement at the National Centre for Universities and Businesses (NCUB).

            Sarah and Rosalind talk about

            1. bringing people together to respond to big sector challenges
            2. the realities of working in the sometimes-volatile political realm
            3. the huge contribution universities make to the UK economy
            4. why changing how people think often has more impact than any individual policy
            
            

            Find out more

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            2. Connect to Rosalind on LinkedIn or X
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            ]]>d75556f9-df1a-49f2-894c-8cba76772a65Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +000032:08falsefull6666Rosalind Gill is Head of Policy and Engagement at the National Centre for Universities and Businesses (NCUB). Sarah and Rosalind talk about bringing people together to respond to big sector challenges the realities of working in the sometimes-volatile political realm the huge contribution universities make to the UK economy why changing how people think often has more impact than any individual policy Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect to Rosalind on LinkedIn or X Find out more about NCUB their website or LinkedIn or X About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message IsGqsQ99nci7ahvx91VeInfluencing Others with Orla Kelly and Joanna Royle (Episode 65) This episode is about influencing others at work with Joanna Royle and Orla Kelly. Joanna is a Researcher Development Manager at the University of Glasgow. Orla is Scotland's Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Collaboration Manager based at the University of the West of Scotland.

            Sarah, Joanna and Orla talk about

            • What the term influence means to them
            • How the need to influence others shows up for research-adjacent professionals
            • Examples of how they have used their influence at work
            • Tips for influencing others, including more senior people
            
            

            Find out more

            • Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website
            • Connect to Orla on LinkedIn
            • Connect to Joanna on LinkedIn or via the University of Glasgow website
            • Visit the University of Glasgow's Research Culture and Researcher Development team blog
            • Listen to Orla's first appearance on Research Adjacent
            
            

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            ]]> This episode is about influencing others at work with Joanna Royle and Orla Kelly. Joanna is a Researcher Development Manager at the University of Glasgow. Orla is Scotland's Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Collaboration Manager based at the University of the West of Scotland.

            Sarah, Joanna and Orla talk about

            • What the term influence means to them
            • How the need to influence others shows up for research-adjacent professionals
            • Examples of how they have used their influence at work
            • Tips for influencing others, including more senior people
            
            

            Find out more

            • Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website
            • Connect to Orla on LinkedIn
            • Connect to Joanna on LinkedIn or via the University of Glasgow website
            • Visit the University of Glasgow's Research Culture and Researcher Development team blog
            • Listen to Orla's first appearance on Research Adjacent
            
            

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            Come along to our Manchester networking event

            Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

            ]]>b86556af-a67b-4574-a5d5-818acc8dd5f3Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +000046:34falsefull6565 This episode is about influencing others at work with Joanna Royle and Orla Kelly. Joanna is a Researcher Development Manager at the University of Glasgow. Orla is Scotland's Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Collaboration Manager based at the University of the West of Scotland. Sarah, Joanna and Orla talk about What the term influence means to them How the need to influence others shows up for research-adjacent professionals Examples of how they have used their influence at work Tips for influencing others, including more senior people Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect to Orla on LinkedIn Connect to Joanna on LinkedIn or via the University of Glasgow website Visit the University of Glasgow's Research Culture and Researcher Development team blog Listen to Orla's first appearance on Research Adjacent About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message Finding Community with Jeni Smith (Episode 64) This episode is all about finding and building your community with networking expert Jeni Smith.

            Sarah and Jeni talk about

            • Why everyone is feeling isolated and craving human connection
            • How self-awareness can help you figure out what kind of community you want
            • Where to look for people like you
            • Ideas for nurturing and growing relationships
            
            

            Find out more

            • Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website
            • Listen to Jeni's first appearance on Research Adjacent
            • Connect to Jeni on LinkedIn
            • Find networking events on NetworkWhere.com
            
            

            Check out the Research Adjacent Community for freelancers and small business owners

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            ]]> This episode is all about finding and building your community with networking expert Jeni Smith.

            Sarah and Jeni talk about

            • Why everyone is feeling isolated and craving human connection
            • How self-awareness can help you figure out what kind of community you want
            • Where to look for people like you
            • Ideas for nurturing and growing relationships
            
            

            Find out more

            • Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website
            • Listen to Jeni's first appearance on Research Adjacent
            • Connect to Jeni on LinkedIn
            • Find networking events on NetworkWhere.com
            
            

            Check out the Research Adjacent Community for freelancers and small business owners

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            ]]>c9e1cf25-1c49-4f7a-994d-a3dc5247baebTue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +000039:29falsefull6464 This episode is all about finding and building your community with networking expert Jeni Smith. Sarah and Jeni talk about Why everyone is feeling isolated and craving human connection How self-awareness can help you figure out what kind of community you want Where to look for people like you Ideas for nurturing and growing relationships Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Listen to Jeni's first appearance on Research Adjacent Connect to Jeni on LinkedIn Find networking events on NetworkWhere.com Check out the Research Adjacent Community for freelancers and small business owners About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message Navigating Change with Andrew Millar (Episode 63) This episode is all about navigating change in the research and higher education world. Sarah's guest is Andrew Millar, Head of Web Services at the University of Dundee.

            Sarah and Andrew talk about

            • Seeing change as an evolution not a revolution
            • Why open communication is essential for anyone managing change
            • The importance of finding a sense of control amid change
            • What changes are coming for higher education in 2025 and beyond
            
            

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            ]]> This episode is all about navigating change in the research and higher education world. Sarah's guest is Andrew Millar, Head of Web Services at the University of Dundee.

            Sarah and Andrew talk about

            • Seeing change as an evolution not a revolution
            • Why open communication is essential for anyone managing change
            • The importance of finding a sense of control amid change
            • What changes are coming for higher education in 2025 and beyond
            
            

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            • Andrew's Predictions for 2025 LinkedIn article
            
            

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            ]]>e0d06a83-571f-47f0-ac2e-60c74a60ef65Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +000037:24falsefull6363 This episode is all about navigating change in the research and higher education world. Sarah's guest is Andrew Millar, Head of Web Services at the University of Dundee. Sarah and Andrew talk about Seeing change as an evolution not a revolution Why open communication is essential for anyone managing change The importance of finding a sense of control amid change What changes are coming for higher education in 2025 and beyond Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn Andrew's Predictions for 2025 LinkedIn article Download the Career Compass worksheet About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message Imposter Syndrome with Jenny Brady (Episode 62) This episode is all about imposter syndrome and how it shows up for research-adjacent professionals. Sarah's guest Jenny Brady is a coach and facilitator who previously featured in episode 16.

            Sarah and Jenny talk about

            • Why Imposter moments are part of being human
            • When working with researchers can trigger confidence issues
            • Techniques for managing imposter moments including evidence-based reflection, reframing and focusing on strengths
            
            

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            ]]> This episode is all about imposter syndrome and how it shows up for research-adjacent professionals. Sarah's guest Jenny Brady is a coach and facilitator who previously featured in episode 16.

            Sarah and Jenny talk about

            • Why Imposter moments are part of being human
            • When working with researchers can trigger confidence issues
            • Techniques for managing imposter moments including evidence-based reflection, reframing and focusing on strengths
            
            

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            ]]>1e629ecb-c9e7-4e6e-9669-fa3fe57bba1aTue, 11 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +000039:32falsefull6262 This episode is all about imposter syndrome and how it shows up for research-adjacent professionals. Sarah's guest Jenny Brady is a coach and facilitator who previously featured in episode 16. Sarah and Jenny talk about Why Imposter moments are part of being human When working with researchers can trigger confidence issues Techniques for managing imposter moments including evidence-based reflection, reframing and focusing on strengths Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn Listen to Jenny's previous appearance on the podcast Download the Career Compass worksheet About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message A post-gradual approach to PhD careers with Holly Prescott (Episode 61)Holly helps PhD researchers navigate careers beyond academia.

            She is a PhD Careers Specialist at the University of Birmingham and creator of Post-Gradual: The PhD Careers Blog.

            Sarah and Holly talk about

            1. How a nudge from a friend kick-started her career
            2. The shortage of research-specialist careers advisers
            3. Navigating life and work with a disability
            4. Why we need better language to define roles in research and higher education
            
            

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            ]]>Holly helps PhD researchers navigate careers beyond academia.

            She is a PhD Careers Specialist at the University of Birmingham and creator of Post-Gradual: The PhD Careers Blog.

            Sarah and Holly talk about

            1. How a nudge from a friend kick-started her career
            2. The shortage of research-specialist careers advisers
            3. Navigating life and work with a disability
            4. Why we need better language to define roles in research and higher education
            
            

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            ]]>1f8ad952-4b25-47e1-b72b-57f30e310679Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +000037:16falsefull6161Holly is a PhD Careers Specialist at the University of Birmingham and creator of Post-Gradual: The PhD Careers Blog. Sarah and Holly talk about How a nudge from a friend kick-started her career The shortage of research-specialist careers advisers Navigating life and work with a disability Why we need better language to define roles in research and higher education Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Holly on LinkedIn or BlueSky Visit Post-Gradual: The PhD Careers Blog About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageSurviving and thriving in HE professional services with Rachel Reeds (Episode 60)Rachel is the author of Surviving and Thriving in Higher Education Professional Services, founder of The Bold Collective, and Senior Admissions Manager at Anglia Ruskin University.

            Sarah and Rachel talk about

            1. Being a positive disruptor in higher education
            2. Why HE professional roles are invisible by design
            3. The disparities between professional and academic contracts
            4. Her wish for HE professionals to speak up and speak out
            
            

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            ]]>Rachel is the author of Surviving and Thriving in Higher Education Professional Services, founder of The Bold Collective, and Senior Admissions Manager at Anglia Ruskin University.

            Sarah and Rachel talk about

            1. Being a positive disruptor in higher education
            2. Why HE professional roles are invisible by design
            3. The disparities between professional and academic contracts
            4. Her wish for HE professionals to speak up and speak out
            
            

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            ]]>cbaaa81b-0022-49a5-91d8-3cf2f869d94fTue, 14 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +000040:18falsefull6060Rachel is the author of Surviving and Thriving in Higher Education Professional Services, founder of The Bold Collective, and Senior Admissions Manager at Anglia Ruskin University. Sarah and Rachel talk about Being a positive disruptor in higher education Why HE professional roles are invisible by design The disparities between professional and academic contracts Her wish for HE professionals to speak up and speak out Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn or via her website Read Rachel's book Surviving and Thriving in Higher Education Professional Services Join one of Rachel's monthly workshops About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageLooking forward to 2025 (Episode 59) For the last episode of 2024, Sarah is looking ahead to 2025 and sharing a sneak peek into what lies ahead.

            Sarah talks about

            • A preview of upcoming episodes and a special mini-series
            • The new research-adjacent careers quiz and making the podcast back catalogue more accessible
            • Her half-written book on research adjacent careers
            • New workshops and support for research-adjacent professionals
            • Launching the Research Adjacent Community for self-employed folks
            
            

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            Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

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            ]]> For the last episode of 2024, Sarah is looking ahead to 2025 and sharing a sneak peek into what lies ahead.

            Sarah talks about

            • A preview of upcoming episodes and a special mini-series
            • The new research-adjacent careers quiz and making the podcast back catalogue more accessible
            • Her half-written book on research adjacent careers
            • New workshops and support for research-adjacent professionals
            • Launching the Research Adjacent Community for self-employed folks
            
            

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            Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

            ]]>71c2ce1c-50d2-4d76-a9c0-6d2194224e52Tue, 31 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +000026:54falsefull5959 For the last episode of 2024, Sarah is looking ahead to 2025 and sharing a sneak peek into what lies ahead. Sarah talks about A preview of upcoming episodes and a special mini-series The new research-adjacent careers quiz and making the podcast back catalogue more accessible Her half-written book on research adjacent careers New workshops and support for research-adjacent professionals Launching the Research Adjacent Community for self-employed folks Find out more Suggest a guest via this form Try out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and now BlueSky See the list of workshops and training Sarah offers Come and join the Research Adjacent Community for freelancers Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message Theme music by Lemon Music Studios from PixabayReview of 2024 (Episode 58)Sarah looks back on memorable podcast moments from 2024

            Sarah talks about

            • How the second year of the podcast has been different from the first
            • How the podcast has grown and evolved in 2024
            • What she has learned from Spotify Wrapped (yacht rock anyone?) and other podcast stats
            • Most listened to episodes and memorable moments
            
            Episodes and links mentioned
            • Suggest a guest via this form
            • Research Adjacent at 50 celebration episode
            • Most listened to episode of 2024 - Anthony Kavanagh, Patent Attorney
            • Other popular and memorable episodes
              • John Elvin, Industry Programme Manager
              • Naomi Tyrrell, Research Consultant
              • Kath Burton, Publishing Professional
              • Helen White & Danni Elster, Experts by Experience
              • Susan Shanks and Alice Millard, Archivists
              • Sam Steele, Research Centre Managing Director
              • David Wright, Exhibition Curator
              • Helen Riding, NHS Research Manager
              
              
            • For my podcast artwork of the year see Networking Expert, Jeni Smith's episode
            • The Academic Adventures podcast
            • Diversity in Research podcast - How being research adjacent can influence diversity in research
            • Research Culture Uncovered (Episode 94) The role of podcasting in research culture and communications
            • Find out what a 'ta-da' list is
            
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            Join...]]>Sarah looks back on memorable podcast moments from 2024

            Sarah talks about

            • How the second year of the podcast has been different from the first
            • How the podcast has grown and evolved in 2024
            • What she has learned from Spotify Wrapped (yacht rock anyone?) and other podcast stats
            • Most listened to episodes and memorable moments
            
            Episodes and links mentioned
            • Suggest a guest via this form
            • Research Adjacent at 50 celebration episode
            • Most listened to episode of 2024 - Anthony Kavanagh, Patent Attorney
            • Other popular and memorable episodes
              • John Elvin, Industry Programme Manager
              • Naomi Tyrrell, Research Consultant
              • Kath Burton, Publishing Professional
              • Helen White & Danni Elster, Experts by Experience
              • Susan Shanks and Alice Millard, Archivists
              • Sam Steele, Research Centre Managing Director
              • David Wright, Exhibition Curator
              • Helen Riding, NHS Research Manager
              
              
            • For my podcast artwork of the year see Networking Expert, Jeni Smith's episode
            • The Academic Adventures podcast
            • Diversity in Research podcast - How being research adjacent can influence diversity in research
            • Research Culture Uncovered (Episode 94) The role of podcasting in research culture and communications
            • Find out what a 'ta-da' list is
            
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            Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

            Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

            ]]>de4d0a8d-2a45-41dc-8524-af9bfdba8588Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +000025:41falsefull5858Sarah looks back on memorable podcast moments from 2024 Sarah talks about How the second year of the podcast has been different from the first How the podcast has grown and evolved in 2024 What she has learned from Spotify Wrapped (yacht rock anyone?) and other podcast stats Most listened to episodes and memorable moments Episodes and links mentioned Suggest a guest via this form Research Adjacent at 50 celebration episode Most listened to episode of 2024 - Anthony Kavanagh, Patent Attorney Other popular and memorable episodes John Elvin, Industry Programme Manager Naomi Tyrrell, Research Consultant Kath Burton, Publishing Professional Helen White & Danni Elster, Experts by Experience Susan Shanks and Alice Millard, Archivists Sam Steele, Research Centre Managing Director David Wright, Exhibition Curator Helen Riding, NHS Research Manager For my podcast artwork of the year see Networking Expert, Jeni Smith's episode The Academic Adventures podcast Diversity in Research podcast - How being research adjacent can influence diversity in research Research Culture Uncovered (Episode 94) The role of podcasting in research culture and communications Find out what a 'ta-da' list is Find out more Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message Theme music by Lemon Music Studios from Pixabay The glue that holds the NHS research world together with Helen Riding (Episode 57)Helen Riding is a research manager for the North of England Commissioning Support Unit and coordinator for the Research and Development Forum. She helps make primary care research easier so that more patients can benefit

            Sarah and Helen talk about

            1. Being the glue that holds the primary care research world together
            2. How she went from graphic designer to research manager (via midwifery)
            3. Navigating redundancy and becoming a mature student
            4. Why she keeps the patient at the heart of everything she does
            
            

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            1. Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website
            2. Connect with Helen on LinkedIn, X or ResearchGate
            3. Find out about the NECS and the Research and Development Forum
            4. Read a recent paper on how being research-active improves healthcare
            
            

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            ]]>Helen Riding is a research manager for the North of England Commissioning Support Unit and coordinator for the Research and Development Forum. She helps make primary care research easier so that more patients can benefit

            Sarah and Helen talk about

            1. Being the glue that holds the primary care research world together
            2. How she went from graphic designer to research manager (via midwifery)
            3. Navigating redundancy and becoming a mature student
            4. Why she keeps the patient at the heart of everything she does
            
            

            Find out more

            1. Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website
            2. Connect with Helen on LinkedIn, X or ResearchGate
            3. Find out about the NECS and the Research and Development Forum
            4. Read a recent paper on how being research-active improves healthcare
            
            

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            ]]>fb3c7e01-5776-4101-9865-fe49a7124b4dTue, 03 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +000036:06falsefull5757Helen Riding, NHS Research Manager (Episode 57) Helen is a research manager for the North of England Commissioning Support Unit and coordinator for the Research and Development Forum. Sarah and Helen talk about Being the glue that holds the primary care research world together How she went from graphic designer to research manager (via midwifery) Navigating redundancy and becoming a mature student Why she keeps the patient at the heart of everything she does Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Helen on LinkedIn, X or ResearchGate Find out about the NECS and the Research and Development Forum Read a recent paper on how being research-active improves healthcare About Research Adjacent Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageTaking networking seriously (but not too seriously) with Jeni Smith (Episode 56)Jeni Smith is an academic networking expert and founder of NetKno.

            Sarah and Jeni talk about

            1. How she turned her natural ability for connecting people into a career
            2. Why businesses and academics network for different reasons
            3. What networking is really about – and it's not what most people think
            4. Finally finding the language to describe what she has been seeing in real life for 20 years
            
            

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            ]]>Jeni Smith is an academic networking expert and founder of NetKno.

            Sarah and Jeni talk about

            1. How she turned her natural ability for connecting people into a career
            2. Why businesses and academics network for different reasons
            3. What networking is really about – and it's not what most people think
            4. Finally finding the language to describe what she has been seeing in real life for 20 years
            
            

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            ]]>3d628b3a-5115-41af-866e-ac26f2454f88Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +000037:38falsefull5656Jeni Smith is an academic networking expert and founder of NetKno. Sarah and Jeni talk about How she turned her natural ability for connecting people into a career Why businesses and academics network for different reasons What networking is really about – and it's not what most people think Finally finding the language to describe what she has been seeing in real life for 20 years Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Jeni on LinkedIn Follow NetKno on the web, LinkedIn and Instagram About Research Adjacent Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageFacilitating life-changing genetic research with Deb Lancaster (Episode 55)Deb Lancaster is 'kind of a head of department' and leads research-facing teams at Genomics England. Genomics England provides genome sequencing for the NHS and maintains DNA databases for research.

            Sarah and Deb talk about

            1. Why making a difference in the world has motivated her entire career
            2. The impact her teams and the data they manage is having
            3. That you never stop learning, or being scared sometimes, even after 30-years in work
            
            

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            ]]>Deb Lancaster is 'kind of a head of department' and leads research-facing teams at Genomics England. Genomics England provides genome sequencing for the NHS and maintains DNA databases for research.

            Sarah and Deb talk about

            1. Why making a difference in the world has motivated her entire career
            2. The impact her teams and the data they manage is having
            3. That you never stop learning, or being scared sometimes, even after 30-years in work
            
            

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            ]]>ed8b69bd-7a56-4ba0-a5ac-e7c1dbccea43Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +000033:02falsefull5555Deb Lancaster leads research-facing teams at Genomics England. Sarah and Deb talk about Why making a difference in the world has motivated her entire career The impact her teams and the data they manage is having That you never stop learning, or being scared sometimes, even after 30-years in work Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Listen to the Behind the Genes podcast Find out more about Genomics England on their website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube About Research Adjacent Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to the podcast newsletter Email Sarah a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageBringing research to life through exhibitions with David Wright (Episode 54)David Wright is an Assistant Curator at Durham University where he creates research-based exhibitions for university-owned museums and galleries.

            Sarah and David talk about

            1. Finding the stories, objects and experiences to hook visitors
            2. Why endless hours of people-watching were perfect preparation for being a curator
            3. The challenges of building a steady career in the museums sector
            4. His vision for more creative and radical exhibitions
            
            

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            ]]>David Wright is an Assistant Curator at Durham University where he creates research-based exhibitions for university-owned museums and galleries.

            Sarah and David talk about

            1. Finding the stories, objects and experiences to hook visitors
            2. Why endless hours of people-watching were perfect preparation for being a curator
            3. The challenges of building a steady career in the museums sector
            4. His vision for more creative and radical exhibitions
            
            

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            ]]>4a4bbd83-592d-4bd6-892c-fd6410f35f83Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +000036:06falsefull5454David brings research to life through exhibitions David Wright is an Assistant Curator at Durham University where he creates research-based exhibitions for university-owned galleries. Sarah and David talk about Finding the stories, objects and experiences to hook visitors Why endless hours of people-watching were perfect preparation for being a curator The challenges of building a steady career in the museums sector His vision for more creative and radical exhibitions Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with David via LinkedIn or the Durham University website Explore his online exhibitions including Catch Your Breath, Tunstall and the Tudors and Between Worlds. About Research Adjacent Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to the podcast newsletter Email Sarah a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageChanging academia from the inside with Kasia Kuzmicz-Kowalska (Episode 53)Kasia is project manager for the IgG4-TREAT Consortium at the Medical University of Vienna in Austria. She also created the podcast Science on Trial and Error.

            Sarah and Kasia talk about

            1. Her transition from researcher to research manager
            2. How her podcast grew out of disillusionment with academia
            3. Why stepping away from research has made her feel more hopeful
            4. The contribution research-adjacent roles can make to culture change
            
            

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            Sarah and Kasia talk about

            1. Her transition from researcher to research manager
            2. How her podcast grew out of disillusionment with academia
            3. Why stepping away from research has made her feel more hopeful
            4. The contribution research-adjacent roles can make to culture change
            
            

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            ]]>8bac6da1-7b1c-4700-8032-52343ffd1536Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +000031:06falsefull5353Kasia wants to change academia from the inside Kasia is project manager for the IgG4-TREAT Consortium at the Medical University of Vienna in Austria. She also created the podcast Science on Trial and Error. Sarah and Kasia talk about Her transition from researcher to research manager How her podcast grew out of disillusionment with academia Why stepping away from research has made her feel more hopeful The contribution research-adjacent roles can make to culture change Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Kasia on LinkedIn Listen to the Science on Trial and Error podcast on LinkedIn, Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts Find out more about the IgG4-TREAT Consortium on their website or LinkedIn About Research Adjacent Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to the podcast newsletter Email Sarah a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageMaking medical research more accessible with Maria Cohut (Episode 52)Maria uses her literary skills to communicate medical research

            Maria Cohut is Feature Editor for the website Medical News Today and host of the In Conversation podcast.

            Sarah and Maria talk about:

            1. Finding good stories and why press releases are still important
            2. How she pivoted from English literature to medical journalism
            3. Transferable skills and redefining her identity
            4. Why we all need to be more open-minded about career paths
            
            

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            ]]>Maria uses her literary skills to communicate medical research

            Maria Cohut is Feature Editor for the website Medical News Today and host of the In Conversation podcast.

            Sarah and Maria talk about:

            1. Finding good stories and why press releases are still important
            2. How she pivoted from English literature to medical journalism
            3. Transferable skills and redefining her identity
            4. Why we all need to be more open-minded about career paths
            
            

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            ]]>d0978eca-b89e-40cb-867d-4b6b15506a62Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +000034:21falsefull5252Maria uses her literary skills to communicate medical research Maria Cohut is Feature Editor for the website Medical News Today and host of the In Conversation podcast. Sarah and Maria talk about: Finding good stories and why press releases are still important How she pivoted from English literature to medical journalism Transferable skills and redefining her identity Why we all need to be more open-minded about career paths Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Maria on LinkedIn Read Maria's articles on Medical News Today including Lucid dreaming: Controlling the stories of sleep and The science behind lucid dreaming Listen to the In Conversation podcast About Research Adjacent Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to the podcast newsletter Email Sarah a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageFostering partnerships across the life sciences research community with Ally Hughes (Episode 51)Ally Hughes is Project Manager for the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance, also known as SULSA. SULSA fosters research collaborations between different organisations, different disciplines and even different countries.

            Sarah and Ally talk about:

            1. Her current role which keeps her connected to research with lots of variety and learning opportunities
            2. Brokering research collaborations between Scotland and Germany and tackling diversity in STEM
            3. How an industrial placement and being a student rep for SULSA opened her eyes to the job possibilities beyond academia
            4. Mental health challenges, especially during her PhD, and the professional and personal support that pulled her through
            5. Why greater cooperation and collaboration are key to tackling massive global challenges
            
            

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            ]]>Ally Hughes is Project Manager for the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance, also known as SULSA. SULSA fosters research collaborations between different organisations, different disciplines and even different countries.

            Sarah and Ally talk about:

            1. Her current role which keeps her connected to research with lots of variety and learning opportunities
            2. Brokering research collaborations between Scotland and Germany and tackling diversity in STEM
            3. How an industrial placement and being a student rep for SULSA opened her eyes to the job possibilities beyond academia
            4. Mental health challenges, especially during her PhD, and the professional and personal support that pulled her through
            5. Why greater cooperation and collaboration are key to tackling massive global challenges
            
            

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            ]]>02629e86-a20c-4042-ab2a-353e569595b1Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +000034:05falsefull5151Ally is building partnerships across the life sciences research community Ally Hughes is Project Manager for the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance, also known as SULSA. SULSA fosters research collaborations between different organisations, different disciplines and even different countries. Sarah and Ally talk about: Her current role which keeps her connected to research with lots of variety and learning opportunities Brokering research collaborations between Scotland and Germany and tackling diversity in STEM How an industrial placement and being a student rep for SULSA opened her eyes to the job possibilities beyond academia Mental health challenges, especially during her PhD, and the professional and personal support that pulled her through Why greater cooperation and collaboration are key to tackling massive global challenges Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Ally on LinkedIn Find out about SULSA on their website, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram About Research Adjacent Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to the podcast newsletter Email Sarah a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message[Replay with new intro] Boundaries (Episode 14)Sarah is on holiday so we are revisiting an episode from April 2023 all about boundaries and work-life balance.

            Sarah talks about

            • Why setting and holding boundaries can be particularly challenging in the research-adjacent world
            • Setting boundaries and taking leave as a form of quiet activism
            • Managing expectations and managing our own behaviour
            • Why we are all, always, a work in progress
            
            

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            ]]>Sarah is on holiday so we are revisiting an episode from April 2023 all about boundaries and work-life balance.

            Sarah talks about

            • Why setting and holding boundaries can be particularly challenging in the research-adjacent world
            • Setting boundaries and taking leave as a form of quiet activism
            • Managing expectations and managing our own behaviour
            • Why we are all, always, a work in progress
            
            

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            ]]>824acbdc-25ae-4eb2-b25d-fbc83448f77eTue, 27 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +000013:44falsefullSarah is on holiday so we are revisiting an episode from April 2023 all about boundaries and work-life balance. Sarah talks about Why setting and holding boundaries can be particularly challenging in the research-adjacent world Setting boundaries and taking leave as a form of quiet activism Managing expectations and managing our own behaviour Why we are all, always, a work in progress Find out more Read the original show notes Follow the podcast on LinkedIn Send Sarah an email Leave Sarah a voice message Celebrating 50 Episodes (Episode 50) Sarah looks back on the first 50 episodes of Research Adjacent.

            Sarah invites a number of past guests to reflect on what being part of the podcast has mean to them. This includes

            • Connecting with new people
            • Self-reflection
            • Embracing the term research-adjacent
            • Boosting confidence
            • Feeling like part of a community
            • Giving something back
            
            

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            Catch up on the guests featured in this episode

            • Kirsty Ross, Public Engagement Professional (Episode 2)
            • Orla Kelly, Knowledge Exchange Manager (Episode 9)
            • Lorraine Coghill, Science Outreach Specialist (Episode 12)
            • Jenny Brady, Coach & Facilitator (Episode 16)
            • Ged Hall, Research Impact Specialist (Episode 19)
            • Peter Barker, Audiovisual Content Creator (Episode 20)
            • Alice Cann, Research Librarian (Episode 21)
            • Simon Cutler, Business Relationship Manager (Episode 22)
            • Steph Sinclair, Science Communications Manager (Episode 26)
            • Sarah looks back on the first 50 episodes of Research Adjacent.

              Sarah invites a number of past guests to reflect on what being part of the podcast has mean to them. This includes

              • Connecting with new people
              • Self-reflection
              • Embracing the term research-adjacent
              • Boosting confidence
              • Feeling like part of a community
              • Giving something back
              
              

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              Catch up on the guests featured in this episode

              • Kirsty Ross, Public Engagement Professional (Episode 2)
              • Orla Kelly, Knowledge Exchange Manager (Episode 9)
              • Lorraine Coghill, Science Outreach Specialist (Episode 12)
              • Jenny Brady, Coach & Facilitator (Episode 16)
              • Ged Hall, Research Impact Specialist (Episode 19)
              • Peter Barker, Audiovisual Content Creator (Episode 20)
              • Alice Cann, Research Librarian (Episode 21)
              • Simon Cutler, Business Relationship Manager (Episode 22)
              • Steph Sinclair, Science Communications Manager (Episode 26)
              • Saneeya Qureshi, Ipshita Ghose & Jennifer Leigh, Researcher Developers & Vitae Award Nominees (Episode 29)
              • John Elvin, Industry Programme Manager (Episode 35)
              • Sam Andrews, Consultant/Communicator (Episode 43)
              • Claire Toogood, Research & Insights Manager (Episode 45)
              • The Academic Adventures podcast
              
              

              Theme music by Lemon Music Studios from Pixabay

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              ]]>04adf7f8-c216-4e21-9438-c4996dfca105Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +000023:10falsefull5050 Sarah looks back on the first 50 episodes of Research Adjacent. Sarah invites a number of past guests to reflect on what being part of the podcast has mean to them. This includes Connecting with new people Self-reflection Embracing the term research-adjacent Boosting confidence Feeling like part of a community Giving something back What has Research Adjacent meant to you? Please let Sarah know! Comment on LinkedIn Send an email Leave a voice message Catch up on the guests featured in this episode Kirsty Ross, Public Engagement Professional (Episode 2) Orla Kelly, Knowledge Exchange Manager (Episode 9) Lorraine Coghill, Science Outreach Specialist (Episode 12) Jenny Brady, Coach & Facilitator (Episode 16) Ged Hall, Research Impact Specialist (Episode 19) Peter Barker, Audiovisual Content Creator (Episode 20) Alice Cann, Research Librarian (Episode 21) Simon Cutler, Business Relationship Manager (Episode 22) Steph Sinclair, Science Communications Manager (Episode 26) Saneeya Qureshi, Ipshita Ghose & Jennifer Leigh, Researcher Developers & Vitae Award Nominees (Episode 29) John Elvin, Industry Programme Manager (Episode 35) Sam Andrews, Consultant/Communicator (Episode 43) Claire Toogood, Research & Insights Manager (Episode 45) The Academic Adventures podcast Theme music by Lemon Music Studios from PixabayHelping researchers inspire and educate the next generation with Katrina Roberts (Episode 49)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

              1. Why teaching research to school pupils is amazing for skills development
              2. How the instability of early career academia led her to a research-adjacent path
              3. The Brilliant Club's mission to tackle inequality through education
              4. Embracing the responsibilities of being a people manager
              
              

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              ]]>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

              1. Why teaching research to school pupils is amazing for skills development
              2. How the instability of early career academia led her to a research-adjacent path
              3. The Brilliant Club's mission to tackle inequality through education
              4. Embracing the responsibilities of being a people manager
              
              

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              ]]>de9f00e5-9e66-4df9-9ced-1f3c566543ccTue, 30 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +000029:41falsefull4949Katrina 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 academia led her to a research-adjacent path The Brilliant Club's mission to tackle inequality through education Embracing the responsibilities of being a people manager Find out more Read the full show notes on the podcast website Connect with Katrina on LinkedIn or X (Twitter) Find out about The Brilliant Club on their website, LinkedIn or X/Twitter About Research Adjacent Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to the podcast newsletter Email Sarah a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice messageRaising the voices of lived experience in cancer research with Helen White and Danni Elster (Episode 48)Helen White and Danni Elster are both volunteers for the Peaches Womb Cancer Trust Patient Voices group and are using their own experiences to help improve womb cancer research.

              Sarah, Helen and Danni talk about

              1. How the group grew from one voice to Patient Voices
              2. The difference they have made to research especially around language and ethics
              3. Why contributing to research can help bring meaning and comfort following a cancer diagnosis
              4. What research teams could be doing to work more effectively with patients
              
              

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              Sarah and Christian talk about

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              ]]>Christian is the founder and Managing Director of the BioMed X Institute in Heidelberg, Germany. BioMedX recruits early career researchers to work on big future health challenges.

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              Sarah and Jade talk about

              1. How a chemistry teacher crushed her dreams of becoming a vet
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              ]]>Jade is Senior Science and Health Press Officer at The Brain Tumour Charity. Jade keeps people affected by brain tumours, supporters, researchers and other partners informed about the latest charity-funded research.

              Sarah and Jade talk about

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              ]]>22011cd0-5528-44ab-983b-59595d935380Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +000033:51falsefull4646Jade 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 for charities that rely on donations and fundraising Find out more Read the full show notes and transcript on the podcast webpage Connect with Jade on Twitter or LinkedIn Find out about The Brain Tumour Charity About Research Adjacent Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to the podcast newsletter Suggest guests or topics for the podcast on this form Email Sarah with a comment or question Record a voice message for Sarah Theme music by Lemon Music Studios from PixabayThe squiggly line between research and research adjacent with Claire Toogood (Episode 45)Claire Toogood is Research & Insights Manager for AGCAS, the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services. She develops HE careers advisors and careers advice through research.

              Sarah and Claire talk about

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              ]]>Claire Toogood is Research & Insights Manager for AGCAS, the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services. She develops HE careers advisors and careers advice through research.

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              ]]>1cb91dd8-fcc9-455d-9be8-65ec01c01371Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +000027:56falsefull4545Claire Toogood, Research and Insights Manager (Episode 45) Claire is developing HE careers advisors and careers advice through research Claire Toogood is Research and 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 journey through both research and research-adjacent worlds Thriving in varied roles and small organisations Why everyone needs more time to think Find out more Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Claire on LinkedIn Find out more about Claire's case study training on 3 July 2024 Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Suggest guests or topics for the podcast on this form Theme music by Lemon Music Studios from PixabayTurning intellectual property into profit with Anthony Kavanagh (Episode 44)Anthony Kavanagh is currently Senior Patent Counsel at Key Patent Innovations Ltd in Dublin, Ireland. He helps researchers to monetise innovation including applying for patents and brokering licensing deals.

              Sarah and Anthony talk about

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              Sarah and Anthony talk about

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              ]]>122b9a65-2f86-460c-8def-964fce6858b7Tue, 21 May 2024 06:00:00 +000029:27falsefull4444Anthony 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 the famously hard patent attorney exams Why he got slightly obsessed with medical staplers Find out more Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Anthony via his company profile or LinkedIn Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Suggest guests or topics for the podcast on this form Theme music by Lemon Music Studios from PixabayCommunication that creates ripples of change with Sam Andrews (Episode 43)Sam Andrews is a marine science writer, research consultant, and director of ocean-focused communications agency Ocean Oculus.

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              ]]>Sam Andrews is a marine science writer, research consultant, and director of ocean-focused communications agency Ocean Oculus.

              Sarah and Sam talk about

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              ]]>cdb43fe6-82b5-4726-bb52-bd0163518c84Tue, 07 May 2024 06:00:00 +000031:32falsefull4343Sam 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 researchers and research communicators to work more closely together Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Sam on LinkedIn, X, BlueSky or via her website Find out about Sam's communications agency Ocean Oculus Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Suggest guests or topics for the podcast on this form Theme music by Lemon Music Studios from PixabayAll the things (Episode 42) Updates, guests and podcast recommendations with Sarah

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              ]]>6f1dd7ca-4225-407f-983d-e61b7d4940c5Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +000018:49falsefull4242 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 Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Suggest guests or topics for the podcast on this form Theme music by Lemon Music Studios on PixabayCataloguing the past for the researchers of the future with Susan Shanks and Alice Millard (Episode 41)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

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              ]]>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

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              ]]>7cc1c8b2-8599-4847-8212-77835de49115Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +000031:17falsefull4141Susan 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 same job Finding satisfaction in uncovering forgotten stories and putting things in order Balancing access and preservation for archival materials The headaches caused by constant digital progress Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage https://sarahmclusky.com/susan-shanks-alice-millard-archivists-episode-41 Connect with Susan on LinkedIn Connect with Alice on LinkedIn or via her website Find out about the New Jerusalems project Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Join the Research Adjacent Substack Suggest guests or topics for the podcast on this formGrowing connections in humanities publishing with Kath Burton (Episode 40)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

              1. Exploring new ways of sharing scholarly knowledge
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              Sarah and Kath talk about

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              ]]>26287e33-e23a-4e94-92a5-7ff60464551aTue, 26 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +000037:08falsefull4040Kath 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 move into academic publishing Why she feels privileged to be part of the research conversation Activism and launching the journal Porn Studies Her passion for connecting communities through gardening Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage https://sarahmclusky.com/kath-burton-publishing-professional-episode-40 Connect with Kath on LinkedIn Find out about all of her projects including community gardening via her Linktr.ee Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Join the Research Adjacent Substack Suggest guests or topics for the podcast on this formChampioning alternative academic careers with Naomi Tyrrell (Episode 39)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

              1. How coaching and thinking like a researcher helped her step into self-employment
              2. Finding community on social media
              3. Why she values the freedom of freelance life
              4. The satisfaction she gets from helping charities and social enterprises
              
              

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              ]]>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

              1. How coaching and thinking like a researcher helped her step into self-employment
              2. Finding community on social media
              3. Why she values the freedom of freelance life
              4. The satisfaction she gets from helping charities and social enterprises
              
              

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              ]]>8b21069a-4adf-40ed-98df-8da873ae0ec8Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +000033:42falsefull3939Naomi 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 freedom of freelance life The satisfaction she gets from helping charities and social enterprises Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage https://sarahmclusky.com/naomi-tyrrell-research-consultant-episode-39 Connect with Naomi on LinkedIn or visit the Research Your Way website Join the Alt Ac Careers Facebook Group Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Join the Research Adjacent Substack Suggest guests or topics for the podcast on this formDemocratising knowledge through open research with Nick Sheppard (Episode 38)Nick Sheppard is an Open Research Advisor at the University of Leeds and UK Wikimedian of the Year 2023.

              Sarah and Nick talk about

              1. How the conversation, and his career, has moved from open access to open research
              2. Why Wikipedia is a great tool for sharing research and democratising knowledge
              3. The different challenges for open research in different disciplines
              4. Resources for anyone interested in a career in open research
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              1. Connect with Nick on LinkedIn, X or Wikipedia
              2. Read Nick's pet Wikipedia page about abolitionist Wilson Armistead
              3. Listen to Nick's favourite episode of the Research Culture Uncovered Podcast
              
              

              
              

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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

              1. How the conversation, and his career, has moved from open access to open research
              2. Why Wikipedia is a great tool for sharing research and democratising knowledge
              3. The different challenges for open research in different disciplines
              4. Resources for anyone interested in a career in open research
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              1. Connect with Nick on LinkedIn, X or Wikipedia
              2. Read Nick's pet Wikipedia page about abolitionist Wilson Armistead
              3. Listen to Nick's favourite episode of the Research Culture Uncovered Podcast
              
              

              
              

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              ]]>501b5bf8-d3a2-4fa2-9bb5-f07c38f371a2Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +000031:32falsefull3838Nick 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 disciplines Resources for anyone interested in a career in open research Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Nick on LinkedIn, X or Wikipedia Read Nick's pet Wikipedia page about abolitionist Wilson Armistead Listen to Nick's favourite episode of the Research Culture Uncovered Podcast Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Join the Research Adjacent Substack Suggest guests or topics for the podcast on this form Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayAI can't replace human weirdness with Sam Steele (Episode 37)Sam Steele is Managing Director of the Centre for Creativity Enabled by AI at Bayes Business School.

              Sarah and Sam talk about

              1. Sam's meandering career from music journalist to research adjacent
              2. Why embracing our human weirdness is key to using AI effectively
              3. Differences between the worlds of music, catering, and academia
              4. The importance of encouraging creativity in schools
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              1. Connect with Sam on LinkedIn
              2. Have a play with the Centre for Creativity Enabled by AI's free AI creativity tools Business Sparks and Design Sparks
              
              

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              ]]>Sam Steele is Managing Director of the Centre for Creativity Enabled by AI at Bayes Business School.

              Sarah and Sam talk about

              1. Sam's meandering career from music journalist to research adjacent
              2. Why embracing our human weirdness is key to using AI effectively
              3. Differences between the worlds of music, catering, and academia
              4. The importance of encouraging creativity in schools
              
              

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              2. Have a play with the Centre for Creativity Enabled by AI's free AI creativity tools Business Sparks and Design Sparks
              
              

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              ]]>f7ba37bc-78b2-4cb8-bae1-2f0009d06f5dTue, 13 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +000040:31falsefull3737Sam 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 music, catering, and academia The importance of encouraging creativity in schools Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Sam on LinkedIn Have a play with the Centre for Creativity Enabled by AI's free AI creativity tools Business Sparks and Design Sparks Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Join the Research Adjacent Substack Suggest guests or topics for the podcast on this form Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayHelping researchers reimagine their future with Sarah Ashworth (Episode 36)Sarah is a Researcher Developer at University of Manchester and an independent Careers Consultant.

              Sarah and Sarah talk about

              1. the 'planned happenstance' that took her from microbiology to careers
              2. why every day is a learning day and how that has boosted her career
              3. how her own journey helps her support researchers struggling to make a career change
              
              

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              ]]>Sarah is a Researcher Developer at University of Manchester and an independent Careers Consultant.

              Sarah and Sarah talk about

              1. the 'planned happenstance' that took her from microbiology to careers
              2. why every day is a learning day and how that has boosted her career
              3. how her own journey helps her support researchers struggling to make a career change
              
              

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              ]]>3ff00147-a3a6-438b-97b0-0394270328bbTue, 30 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +000025:32falsefull3636Sarah 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 support researchers struggling to make a career change Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn Find out more about the University of Manchester's Researcher Development service Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Join the Research Adjacent Substack Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayAdvocating for applied science with John Elvin (Episode 35)John Elvin is Industry Programme Manager at The Royal Society. He helps facilitate collaboration and innovation via schemes like Entrepreneur in Residence, Industry Fellowships and Partnership Grants.

              Sarah and John talk about

              1. His career in the biotech industry
              2. The mechanical balance that led to an outreach project for 3500 children
              3. How much industry contributes to research and development
              4. Why every undergraduate student should do an industry placement
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              1. Connect with John on LinkedIn to find out about an event his team are running in Liverpool on 14 February
              2. Find out about some of the schemes John's team run including Entrepreneur in Residence, Industry Fellowships and Partnership Grants
              
              

              
              

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              ]]>John Elvin is Industry Programme Manager at The Royal Society. He helps facilitate collaboration and innovation via schemes like Entrepreneur in Residence, Industry Fellowships and Partnership Grants.

              Sarah and John talk about

              1. His career in the biotech industry
              2. The mechanical balance that led to an outreach project for 3500 children
              3. How much industry contributes to research and development
              4. Why every undergraduate student should do an industry placement
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              1. Connect with John on LinkedIn to find out about an event his team are running in Liverpool on 14 February
              2. Find out about some of the schemes John's team run including Entrepreneur in Residence, Industry Fellowships and Partnership Grants
              
              

              
              

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              ]]>78b37a55-7b7c-4e92-a543-f8614f7e3312Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +000036:11falsefull3535John 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 placement Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with John on LinkedIn to find out about an event his team are running in Liverpool on 14 February Find out about some of the schemes John's team run including Entrepreneur in Residence, Industry Fellowships and Partnership Grants Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Join the Research Adjacent Substack Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayWrite a ta-da list (Episode 34)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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              ]]>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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              ]]>cf09c1dd-053b-47d5-8493-fb59d3e34f50Tue, 02 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +000007:55falsefull3434Happy 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 If you have feedback, questions or topics you'd like the podcast to cover, or suggestions for guests please submit them here. Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Join the Research Adjacent Substack Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay Review of 2023 (Episode 33) 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
              
              

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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 the podcast to cover, or suggestions for guests please submit them here.

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              Come along to our Manchester networking event

              Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

              ]]>194b529b-e331-489d-b834-08ca9a9b4032Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +000022:14falsefull3333 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 the podcast to cover, or suggestions for guests please submit them here. Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Join the Research Adjacent Substack Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayBeing a 'human signpost' for researchers with Charlotte Stephenson (Episode 32)Charlotte Stephenson, a Research Facilitator at Leeds University Business School. She demystifies the process of applying for research funding.

              Sarah and Charlotte talk about

              1. Why she tries to be the friendly face of research development
              2. How she transferred her research communications skills to grant writing
              3. The work she is doing to uncover and address inequalities in who gets research funding
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              1. Connect with Charlotte on LinkedIn
              2. Download the funding proposal roadmap that Charlotte and her team developed From ideas to action: Leeds University Business School's roadmap for developing a research funding proposal
              
              

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              ]]>Charlotte Stephenson, a Research Facilitator at Leeds University Business School. She demystifies the process of applying for research funding.

              Sarah and Charlotte talk about

              1. Why she tries to be the friendly face of research development
              2. How she transferred her research communications skills to grant writing
              3. The work she is doing to uncover and address inequalities in who gets research funding
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              1. Connect with Charlotte on LinkedIn
              2. Download the funding proposal roadmap that Charlotte and her team developed From ideas to action: Leeds University Business School's roadmap for developing a research funding proposal
              
              

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              ]]>8c41b1a5-4c64-4dc6-85c0-ae4d6f8ee52fTue, 05 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +000036:52falsefull3232Charlotte 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 to uncover and address inequalities in who gets research funding Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Charlotte on LinkedIn Download the funding proposal roadmap that Charlotte and her team developed From ideas to action: Leeds University Business School's roadmap for developing a research funding proposal Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Join the Research Adjacent Substack Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayBringing a start-up mindset to the research world with Emma Perfect (Episode 31)For this episode Sarah is talking to entrepreneur turned business development manager Emma Perfect who is currently based at Heriot Watt University.

              Emma talks about

              1. How her career started with glowing fungi
              2. The ups and downs of life in a small business
              3. The way her current role is feeding her curiosity
              4. Why start-ups need strong business skills as well as a great product idea
              
              

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              ]]>For this episode Sarah is talking to entrepreneur turned business development manager Emma Perfect who is currently based at Heriot Watt University.

              Emma talks about

              1. How her career started with glowing fungi
              2. The ups and downs of life in a small business
              3. The way her current role is feeding her curiosity
              4. Why start-ups need strong business skills as well as a great product idea
              
              

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              1. Connect with Emma on LinkedIn
              
              

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              ]]>93aefc70-f29d-48b4-ac6b-50a06432140dTue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +000032:11falsefull3131For 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 notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Emma on LinkedIn Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Join the Research Adjacent Substack Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayResilience (episode 30) 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 webpage

              • Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn
              • Listen to Lorna Wilson speaking on this podcast and on the Nature Careers podcast
              • Listen to the Boundaries podcast episode
              • Listen to Brene Brown talking about FFTs
              • Check out the Rebel Finance School on YouTube
              
              

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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 webpage

              • Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn
              • Listen to Lorna Wilson speaking on this podcast and on the Nature Careers podcast
              • Listen to the Boundaries podcast episode
              • Listen to Brene Brown talking about FFTs
              • Check out the Rebel Finance School on YouTube
              
              

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              ]]>8717ff84-1687-468e-b5e3-2ce038fd52f1Tue, 07 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +000031:53falsefull3030 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 webpage Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn Listen to Lorna Wilson speaking on this podcast and on the Nature Careers podcast Listen to the Boundaries podcast episode Listen to Brene Brown talking about FFTs Check out the Rebel Finance School on YouTube Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Join the Research Adjacent Substack Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayCalling in rather than calling out with Saneeya Qureshi, Ipshita Ghose and Jennifer Leigh (Recorded live at Vitae 2023) (Episode 29)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

              1. Saneeya Qureshi is the Head of Researcher Development and Culture at the University of Liverpool
              2. Ipshita Ghosh is Head of Research Strategy and Development, Social Sciences, at the University of Birmingham
              3. Jennifer Leigh is Reader in Creative Practices for Social Justice, at the University of Kent
              
              

              Saneeya, Ipshita and Jennifer talk about

              1. Squiggly careers and following their curiosity
              2. Creating culture change
              3. Collaboration over competition
              4. Equity and inclusion
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage https://sarahmclusky.com/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

              1. Saneeya Qureshi is the Head of Researcher Development and Culture at the University of Liverpool
              2. Ipshita Ghosh is Head of Research Strategy and Development, Social Sciences, at the University of Birmingham
              3. Jennifer Leigh is Reader in Creative Practices for Social Justice, at the University of Kent
              
              

              Saneeya, Ipshita and Jennifer talk about

              1. Squiggly careers and following their curiosity
              2. Creating culture change
              3. Collaboration over competition
              4. Equity and inclusion
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage https://sarahmclusky.com/saneeya-qureshi-ipshita-ghose-jennifer-leigh-researcher-developers-vitae-award-nominees-episode-29

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              ]]>da3c3fd4-1545-4a5e-8ecb-0d101687d60aTue, 24 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +000058:27falsefull2929Saneeya, 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 is Head of Research Strategy and Development, Social Sciences, at the University of Birmingham Jennifer Leigh is Reader in Creative Practices for Social Justice, at the University of Kent Saneeya, Ipshita and Jennifer talk about Squiggly careers and following their curiosity Creating culture change Collaboration over competition Equity and inclusion Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage https://sarahmclusky.com/saneeya-qureshi-ipshita-ghose-jennifer-leigh-researcher-developers-vitae-award-nominees-episode-29 Connect with Saneeya on LinkedIn or Twitter Connect with Ipshita on LinkedIn Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn or Twitter Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up for Research Adjacent Round-Up monthly newsletter https://researchadjacent.substack.com/Facilitating 'impact at scale' with Hamish McAlpine (Episode 28)Sarah talks to Hamish McAlpine, Director of Policy and Engagement at innovation consultancy Oxentia. Hamish works with organisations like universities to help them turn research into real world innovations.

              Hamish talks about

              1. The thread of knowledge exchange running through his career
              2. Why talking about pathways to impact can be less intimidating and more inclusive than commercialisation
              3. What universities and elephants can have in common
              4. The importance of good data for making sound decisions
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage https://sarahmclusky.com/hamish-mcalpine-innovation-consultancy-director-episode-28

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              ]]>Sarah talks to Hamish McAlpine, Director of Policy and Engagement at innovation consultancy Oxentia. Hamish works with organisations like universities to help them turn research into real world innovations.

              Hamish talks about

              1. The thread of knowledge exchange running through his career
              2. Why talking about pathways to impact can be less intimidating and more inclusive than commercialisation
              3. What universities and elephants can have in common
              4. The importance of good data for making sound decisions
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage https://sarahmclusky.com/hamish-mcalpine-innovation-consultancy-director-episode-28

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              ]]>71b09f5a-e4cd-4645-a0e7-bc38fde95d0bTue, 10 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +000031:02falsefull2828Hamish 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 elephants can have in common The importance of good data for making sound decisions Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage https://sarahmclusky.com/hamish-mcalpine-innovation-consultancy-director-episode-28 Connect with Hamish on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamish-mcalpine-a1400417/ Complete the podcast survey Follow the podcast on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/resadjacent/ or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/resadjacent/ Sign up for Research Adjacent Round-Up monthly newsletter https://subscribepage.io/subscribeSMcLBeing more career curious with Vicki Aldmington (Episode 27)Sarah talks to Vicki Aldmington, a Careers Consultant at the University of Reading. Vicki supports students to consider their career options, find jobs, and get work experience.

              Vicki talks about

              1. Her meandering career path
              2. How she draws on her experience to support students and alumni
              3. Why one-to-one consultations can be more satisfying than big projects
              4. What being career curious means to her
              
              

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              ]]>Sarah talks to Vicki Aldmington, a Careers Consultant at the University of Reading. Vicki supports students to consider their career options, find jobs, and get work experience.

              Vicki talks about

              1. Her meandering career path
              2. How she draws on her experience to support students and alumni
              3. Why one-to-one consultations can be more satisfying than big projects
              4. What being career curious means to her
              
              

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              ]]>5f4bad4b-4790-409b-8bda-d5002196dcb1Tue, 26 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +000024:38falsefull2727Vicki 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 the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Vicki on LinkedIn Complete the podcast survey Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up for Research Adjacent Round-Up monthly newsletter Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayCommunicating cancer research with Steph Sinclair (Episode 26)Sarah talks to Steph Sinclair, Science Communications Manager at Worldwide Cancer Research.

              Steph's insights include;

              1. Transitioning from a university to a charity
              2. Feeling more connected to the research
              3. Creative collaborations
              4. Making things better for women in science
              
              

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              ]]>Sarah talks to Steph Sinclair, Science Communications Manager at Worldwide Cancer Research.

              Steph's insights include;

              1. Transitioning from a university to a charity
              2. Feeling more connected to the research
              3. Creative collaborations
              4. Making things better for women in science
              
              

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              ]]>6d121262-6268-4ae5-a590-abad0964de88Tue, 12 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +000028:40falsefull2626Steph 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 the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Steph on Twitter and LinkedIn Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up for Research Adjacent Round-Up monthly newsletter Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayLessons from the first 25 episodes (Episode 25) 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 research background can be helpful, but it's definitely not essential
              
              

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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 research background can be helpful, but it's definitely not essential
              
              

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              ]]>abe0f11a-ad9c-4523-9786-e7685766c8acTue, 29 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +000013:01falsefull2525 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 research background can be helpful, but it's definitely not essential Complete the podcast survey Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up for Research Adjacent Round-Up monthly newsletter Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayFrom random thoughts to £million research contracts with Lorna Wilson (Episode 24)Lorna Wilson is Director of Research Development and Operations at Durham University, and chair of ARMA. Lorna leads on teams of research development and research developers.

              Lorna talks about

              1. Her journey from temp to the top
              2. The added value that research development experts can bring
              3. Why ARMA has been a huge support throughout her career
              
              

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              ]]>Lorna Wilson is Director of Research Development and Operations at Durham University, and chair of ARMA. Lorna leads on teams of research development and research developers.

              Lorna talks about

              1. Her journey from temp to the top
              2. The added value that research development experts can bring
              3. Why ARMA has been a huge support throughout her career
              
              

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              ]]>491e35a7-b7bd-49fd-a497-b3f60642f638Tue, 15 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +000026:06falsefull2424Lorna 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 throughout her career Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Lorna on Twitter or LinkedIn Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up for Research Adjacent Round-Up monthly newsletter Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayGetting comfortable sharing the uncomfortable with Sam Alexandra Rose (Episode 23)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

              1. Why patients are the most important people in health research
              2. Her journey from bowel cancer patient to PPI manager
              3. Breaking down stigma and 'getting comfortable being uncomfortable'
              
              

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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

              1. Why patients are the most important people in health research
              2. Her journey from bowel cancer patient to PPI manager
              3. Breaking down stigma and 'getting comfortable being uncomfortable'
              
              

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              ]]>ef4fc7d2-4bd1-4b57-87b7-dcd33d827957Tue, 01 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +000028:12falsefull2323Sam 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 'getting comfortable being uncomfortable' Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Sam on Twitter, Instagram or visit her personal website Follow the podcast on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram Sign up for Research Adjacent Round-Up monthly newsletter Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayMaking friends and sparking opportunities with Simon Cutler (Episode 22)Simon Cutler is a Business Relationship Manager at the University of Reading.

              Simon talks about

              1. How he turned from 'poacher to gamekeeper' and back again
              2. Why he loves meeting new people, making connections and sees everyone as a potential friend
              3. The satisfaction he gets from supporting young researchers in particular
              
              

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              ]]>Simon Cutler is a Business Relationship Manager at the University of Reading.

              Simon talks about

              1. How he turned from 'poacher to gamekeeper' and back again
              2. Why he loves meeting new people, making connections and sees everyone as a potential friend
              3. The satisfaction he gets from supporting young researchers in particular
              
              

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              ]]>5e883794-7df2-4855-a04a-851d70c1744dTue, 18 Jul 2023 06:00:00 +000033:04falsefull2222Simon 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 supporting young researchers in particular Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow the podcast on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram Sign up for Research Adjacent Round-Up monthly newsletter Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayFinding the right resources to enable research with Alice Cann (Episode 21)Alice Cann is an academic Liaison Librarian at Brunel University London.

              Alice talks about

              1. How academic librarians can make a big difference to research
              2. Why her role is constantly changing and evolving
              3. The confidence she gained from being part of the Research Catalyst Cohort
              
              

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              ]]>Alice Cann is an academic Liaison Librarian at Brunel University London.

              Alice talks about

              1. How academic librarians can make a big difference to research
              2. Why her role is constantly changing and evolving
              3. The confidence she gained from being part of the Research Catalyst Cohort
              
              

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              ]]>f5f077ec-a3ae-4ace-a657-199df9e9e948Tue, 04 Jul 2023 06:00:00 +000024:54falsefull2121Alice 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 the Research Catalyst Cohort Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect to Alice on LinkedIn and Twitter Find out applying to join the Research Catalyst Cohort in 2023/24 Follow the podcast on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram Sign up for Research Adjacent Round-Up monthly newsletter Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayThe power of video and animation with Peter Barker (Episode 20)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

              1. How his career evolved via documentary-making and public engagement
              2. The satisfaction of creating impactful and boundary-pushing videos and animations
              3. Why his podcast is all about building community amongst research communicators
              
              

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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

              1. How his career evolved via documentary-making and public engagement
              2. The satisfaction of creating impactful and boundary-pushing videos and animations
              3. Why his podcast is all about building community amongst research communicators
              
              

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              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>d0cdb75d-7ca1-45d7-9352-ee68ecbd8b7aTue, 20 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +000031:38falsefull2020Peter 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 impactful and boundary-pushing videos and animations Why his podcast is all about building community amongst research communicators Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect to Peter on LinkedIn Follow the podcast on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram Sign up for Research Adjacent Round-Up monthly newsletter Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayResearch impact culture uncovered with Ged Hall (Episode 19)For this episode Sarah chats to Ged Hall, research impact specialist at the University of Leeds and one of the hosts of the Research Culture Uncovered podcast.

              Ged talks about

              1. Being a career magpie
              2. The differences between R&D in industry and academia
              3. Why we all need to be part of the research culture conversation
              
              

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              ]]>For this episode Sarah chats to Ged Hall, research impact specialist at the University of Leeds and one of the hosts of the Research Culture Uncovered podcast.

              Ged talks about

              1. Being a career magpie
              2. The differences between R&D in industry and academia
              3. 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 LinkedIn and Twitter

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              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>21262962-a66a-47a5-bf68-acddffefe8e4Tue, 06 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +000036:46falsefull1919Ged 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 RandD 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 LinkedIn and Twitter Listen to the Research Culture Uncovered podcast Follow the podcast on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram Sign up for Research Adjacent Round-Up monthly newsletter Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayGathering odd socks with Anja Roeding (Episode 18)For this week's episode Sarah is joined by Anja Roeding, research manager and founder of the PRISM Network.

              Anja talks about

              1. Her 'wiggly, winding path' from research to research-adjacent
              2. How frustration led her to gather up all the other 'odd socks' and create the PRISM Network
              3. Why the system needs to better recognise all the people who contribute to co-creating research environments
              
              

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              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>For this week's episode Sarah is joined by Anja Roeding, research manager and founder of the PRISM Network.

              Anja talks about

              1. Her 'wiggly, winding path' from research to research-adjacent
              2. How frustration led her to gather up all the other 'odd socks' and create the PRISM Network
              3. Why the system needs to better recognise all the people who contribute to co-creating research environments
              
              

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              Connect to Anja on LinkedIn and the find out more about the PRISM Network

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              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>ce8ce06a-9eff-4d51-928d-8336948f97dbTue, 23 May 2023 06:00:00 +000034:06falsefull1818Anja 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 the system needs to better recognise all the people who contribute to co-creating research environments Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect to Anja on LinkedIn and the find out more about the PRISM Network Follow the podcast on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram Sign up for Research Adjacent Round-Up monthly newsletter Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayJoining the dots between research and impact with Edwin Colyer (Episode 17)Sarah's guest for this episode is Edwin Colyer, founder of the research communications and engagement agency, Scientia Scripta.

              Edwin talks about

              1. Copyediting for David Attenborough, writing for New Scientist and painting pictures with words
              2. The joys of having colleagues and being able to create your own workplace culture
              3. Moving from just telling impact stories to helping create them
              4. Building a business that connects the dots between communication, engagement and impact
              
              

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              ]]>Sarah's guest for this episode is Edwin Colyer, founder of the research communications and engagement agency, Scientia Scripta.

              Edwin talks about

              1. Copyediting for David Attenborough, writing for New Scientist and painting pictures with words
              2. The joys of having colleagues and being able to create your own workplace culture
              3. Moving from just telling impact stories to helping create them
              4. Building a business that connects the dots between communication, engagement and impact
              
              

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              Connect to Edwin on LinkedIn

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              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

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              ]]>92226d5b-ebd2-49ec-b6fe-d43df1d80752Tue, 09 May 2023 06:00:00 +000031:06falsefull1717Edwin 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 being able to create your own workplace culture Moving from just telling impact stories to helping create them Building a business that connects the dots between communication, engagement and impact Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect to Edwin on LinkedIn Follow the podcast on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram Sign up for Research Adjacent Round-Up monthly newsletter Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayPermission to show up authentically with Jenny Brady (Episode 16)For this week's episode Sarah is joined by freelance researcher developer and business coach Jenny Brady.

              Jenny talks about

              1. The joy and challenges of being research-adjacent when you were never a researcher
              2. The importance of playfulness and curiosity
              3. Why she wants researchers to show up authentically and connect to the value of their work
              
              

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              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

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              ]]>For this week's episode Sarah is joined by freelance researcher developer and business coach Jenny Brady.

              Jenny talks about

              1. The joy and challenges of being research-adjacent when you were never a researcher
              2. The importance of playfulness and curiosity
              3. Why she wants researchers to show up authentically and connect to the value of their work
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              Connect to Jenny on LinkedIn and Twitter

              Follow the podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram

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              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

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              ]]>dd587323-fd7c-4cdd-a050-fbf77c1edd3fTue, 25 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +000036:50falsefull1616Jenny 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 authentically and connect to the value of their work Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect to Jenny on LinkedIn and Twitter Follow the podcast on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram Sign up for Research Adjacent Round-Up monthly newsletter Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabaySeeing the funny side of science with Matthew Partridge (Episode 15)For this week's episode Sarah is joined by Matthew Partridge, cartoonist and founder of ErrantScience.com.

              Matthew talks about

              1. His journey from biochemistry to research-adjacent cartooning
              2. Why he is motivated to share the realities of life in the lab
              3. Why being 'terrible at art' is no barrier to creating cartoons
              4. What goes into live cartooning a 24h online chemistry poster session
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              Visit the ErrantScience website or connect with Matthew on Discord, Mastadon or Instagram

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              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>For this week's episode Sarah is joined by Matthew Partridge, cartoonist and founder of ErrantScience.com.

              Matthew talks about

              1. His journey from biochemistry to research-adjacent cartooning
              2. Why he is motivated to share the realities of life in the lab
              3. Why being 'terrible at art' is no barrier to creating cartoons
              4. What goes into live cartooning a 24h online chemistry poster session
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              Visit the ErrantScience website or connect with Matthew on Discord, Mastadon or Instagram

              What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent

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              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>c049eb84-6485-451d-82d7-61ee5e9ca537Tue, 18 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +000033:14falsefull1515Matthew 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 Why being 'terrible at art' is no barrier to creating cartoons What goes into live cartooning a 24h online chemistry poster session Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Visit the ErrantScience website or connect with Matthew on Discord, Mastadon or Instagram What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayBoundaries (Episode 14) 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 boundaries and taking leave as a form of quiet activism
              • Managing expectations and managing our own behaviour
              • Why we are all, always, a work in progress
              
              

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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 boundaries and taking leave as a form of quiet activism
              • Managing expectations and managing our own behaviour
              • Why we are all, always, a work in progress
              
              

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              Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn and Twitter

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              ]]>bee164f2-6b13-4670-80cf-f17ad3b5c8ecTue, 11 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +000013:01falsefull1414 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 boundaries and taking leave as a form of quiet activism Managing expectations and managing our own behaviour Why we are all, always, a work in progress Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn and Twitter What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayWriting stories about cool fish with Melissa Hobson (Episode 13)For this week's episode Sarah is joined by freelance science writer Melissa Hobson who specialises in marine science and conservation.

              Melissa talks about

              1. How learning to scuba dive prompted a career change
              2. What it's like to be a science writer without a science background
              3. Why she celebrates getting rejected
              4. Her top tips for success, which include reading and eating cake!
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              Visit Melissa's website or connect on LinkedIn

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              ]]>For this week's episode Sarah is joined by freelance science writer Melissa Hobson who specialises in marine science and conservation.

              Melissa talks about

              1. How learning to scuba dive prompted a career change
              2. What it's like to be a science writer without a science background
              3. Why she celebrates getting rejected
              4. Her top tips for success, which include reading and eating cake!
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              Visit Melissa's website or connect on LinkedIn

              What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent

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              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

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              Come along to our Manchester networking event

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              ]]>e1615e79-7ea8-4b9b-8123-7233e833b9efTue, 04 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +000033:34falsefull1313Melissa 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 a science background Why she celebrates getting rejected Her top tips for success, which include reading and eating cake! Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Visit Melissa's website or connect on LinkedIn What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayCelebrating curiosity and creativity in science with Lorraine Coghill (Episode 12)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

              1. Why her work is really about people rather than science
              2. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and problem solving
              3. What can happen when you put young people in charge
              4. Tackling the invisibility of public engagement professionals
              
              

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              Connect with Lorraine on LinkedIn

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              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>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

              1. Why her work is really about people rather than science
              2. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and problem solving
              3. What can happen when you put young people in charge
              4. Tackling the invisibility of public engagement professionals
              
              

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              Connect with Lorraine on LinkedIn

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              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>1241b626-66b5-4c0e-b612-cecf124901e0Tue, 28 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +000020:04falsefull1212Lorraine 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 science Encouraging curiosity, creativity and problem solving What can happen when you put young people in charge Tackling the invisibility of public engagement professionals Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Lorraine on LinkedIn What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacentGood Work, Precarity and Contracts (Episode 11) 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 busting - the difference between fixed term, open-ended and fractional contracts
              • Why open-ended isn't always better
              • Toxic practice to watch out for
              • When short contracts might be the right thing for you
              • Making the most of a fixed term contract
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn and Twitter

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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 busting - the difference between fixed term, open-ended and fractional contracts
              • Why open-ended isn't always better
              • Toxic practice to watch out for
              • When short contracts might be the right thing for you
              • Making the most of a fixed term contract
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn and Twitter

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              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              Come along to our Manchester networking event

              Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

              ]]>028a0059-3477-408a-9242-f1acf06ec8f5Tue, 21 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +000020:03falsefull1111 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 busting - the difference between fixed term, open-ended and fractional contracts Why open-ended isn't always better Toxic practice to watch out for When short contracts might be the right thing for you Making the most of a fixed term contract Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn and Twitter What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayCommunication only works if you understand the context with Abraham Mamela (Episode 10)This week's guest is Abraham Mamela. Based in Botswana, Abraham is a communications and engagement practitioner currently working at the Alliance for African Partnership.

              We talk about

              1. How Abraham learned the importance of connecting communication and engagement
              2. His time as an intern and engagement fellow at Wellcome
              3. Communicating genome research through comics
              4. Why the research ecosystem in Africa needs to focus more on engagement
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn and Twitter

              Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay

              Mentioned in this episode:

              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              Come along to our Manchester networking event

              Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

              ]]>This week's guest is Abraham Mamela. Based in Botswana, Abraham is a communications and engagement practitioner currently working at the Alliance for African Partnership.

              We talk about

              1. How Abraham learned the importance of connecting communication and engagement
              2. His time as an intern and engagement fellow at Wellcome
              3. Communicating genome research through comics
              4. Why the research ecosystem in Africa needs to focus more on engagement
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn and Twitter

              Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay

              Mentioned in this episode:

              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              Come along to our Manchester networking event

              Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

              ]]>4e2cbace-4bd3-4abe-9b82-7367893526ebTue, 14 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +000035:07falsefull1010Abraham Mamela, Communications and Engagment Specialist (Episode 10) | Abraham explains why communication only works if you understand the context What do you think of Research Adjacent so far? If you have any feedback or suggestions for guests or topics please contact Sarah via the podcast website www.researchadjacent.com via Twitter @ResAdjacent or connect on LinkedIn. This week's guest is Abraham Mamela. Based in Botswana, Abraham is a communications and engagement practitioner currently working at the Alliance for African Partnership. We talk about How Abraham learned the importance of connecting communication and engagement His time as an intern and engagement fellow at Wellcome Communicating genome research through comics Why the research ecosystem in Africa needs to focus more on engagement Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn and Twitter Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayCreating networks that support research commercialisation with Orla Kelly (Episode 9)This week's guest is Orla Kelly, Knowledge Exchange and Innovation (KE&I) Collaboration Manager She is based at University of the West of Scotland but works across all 19 of Scotland's higher education institutions.

              We talk about

              1. What it means to have an entrepreneurial mindset
              2. How she moved from academia to industry and back
              3. Why it's the small things that make the biggest difference
              4. Why KE&I isn't all about the sciences
              5. And weighing pigs…honestly!
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              Connect with Orla on LinkedIn and Twitter

              What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent

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              Come along to our Manchester networking event

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              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>This week's guest is Orla Kelly, Knowledge Exchange and Innovation (KE&I) Collaboration Manager She is based at University of the West of Scotland but works across all 19 of Scotland's higher education institutions.

              We talk about

              1. What it means to have an entrepreneurial mindset
              2. How she moved from academia to industry and back
              3. Why it's the small things that make the biggest difference
              4. Why KE&I isn't all about the sciences
              5. And weighing pigs…honestly!
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              Connect with Orla on LinkedIn and Twitter

              What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent

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              Come along to our Manchester networking event

              Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>555219ee-904e-4a3b-8193-bf57de6fcf93Tue, 07 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +000028:51falsefull99Orla Kelly, Knowledge Exchange Manager (Episode 9) | Orla talks about encouraging innovation and connecting people This week's guest is Orla Kelly, Knowledge Exchange and Innovation (KEandI) Collaboration Manager She is based at University of the West of Scotland but works across all 19 of Scotland's higher education institutions. We talk about What it means to have an entrepreneurial mindset How she moved from academia to industry and back Why it's the small things that make the biggest difference Why KEandI isn't all about the sciences And weighing pigs…honestly! Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Orla on LinkedIn and Twitter What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayMaking public engagement better for everyone with Faye Watson (Episode 8)This week's podcast guest is Faye Watson, a rising star in the engagement world. Faye has recently joined at the College of Medical and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh as their Public Engagement with Research Manager.

              We talk about

              1. Her rapid rise through the public engagement ranks
              2. Why she quit her PhD to become research-adjacent
              3. Working in virus research engagement during COVID
              4. Improving career prospects, sharing power and encouraging creativity in public engagement
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              Connect with Faye on LinkedIn and Twitter

              Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay

              Mentioned in this episode:

              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              Come along to our Manchester networking event

              Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

              ]]>This week's podcast guest is Faye Watson, a rising star in the engagement world. Faye has recently joined at the College of Medical and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh as their Public Engagement with Research Manager.

              We talk about

              1. Her rapid rise through the public engagement ranks
              2. Why she quit her PhD to become research-adjacent
              3. Working in virus research engagement during COVID
              4. Improving career prospects, sharing power and encouraging creativity in public engagement
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage

              Connect with Faye on LinkedIn and Twitter

              Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay

              Mentioned in this episode:

              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              Come along to our Manchester networking event

              Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

              ]]>feda668a-e656-4514-8777-426faa77a1a9Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +000033:51falsefull88Faye Watson, Public Engagement Manager (Episode 8) | Faye talks about rising through the ranks and making engagement better for everyone This week's podcast guest is Faye Watson, a rising star in the engagement world. Faye has recently joined at the College of Medical and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh as their Public Engagement with Research Manager. We talk about Her rapid rise through the public engagement ranks Why she quit her PhD to become research-adjacent Working in virus research engagement during COVID Improving career prospects, sharing power and encouraging creativity in public engagement Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect with Faye on LinkedIn and Twitter What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayUsing arts-based approaches to foster meaningful connections with Mary Robson (Episode 7)For episode 7 of Research Adjacent my guest is (we think) the UK's only full-time university-based Creative Facilitator, Mary Robson. Mary works at the Institute for Medical Humanities at Durham University.

              We talk about

              1. What creative facilitation is and how it helps in research
              2. Creating meaningful connections between diverse groups
              3. Holding space for different experiences and opinions
              4. Challenging the academic status quo
              5. Sharing her creative facilitation approach
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast website

              Find out more about Mary and her work here: Creative Facilitation Unit at the Institute for Medical Humanities, Durham University

              What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent.

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              Mentioned in this episode:

              Come along to our Manchester networking event

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              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>For episode 7 of Research Adjacent my guest is (we think) the UK's only full-time university-based Creative Facilitator, Mary Robson. Mary works at the Institute for Medical Humanities at Durham University.

              We talk about

              1. What creative facilitation is and how it helps in research
              2. Creating meaningful connections between diverse groups
              3. Holding space for different experiences and opinions
              4. Challenging the academic status quo
              5. Sharing her creative facilitation approach
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast website

              Find out more about Mary and her work here: Creative Facilitation Unit at the Institute for Medical Humanities, Durham University

              What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent.

              Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay

              Mentioned in this episode:

              Come along to our Manchester networking event

              Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>6deaf203-bd8b-45af-9677-63552f64cbddTue, 21 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +000030:30falsefull77Mary Robson, Creative Facilitator (Episode 7) | Mary shares her arts-based approach to creating meaningful connections and allowing space for different opinions For episode 7 of Research Adjacent my guest is (we think) the UK's only full-time university-based Creative Facilitator, Mary Robson. Mary works at the Institute for Medical Humanities at Durham University. We talk about What creative facilitation is and how it helps in research Creating meaningful connections between diverse groups Holding space for different experiences and opinions Challenging the academic status quo Sharing her creative facilitation approach Read the full show notes on the podcast website Find out more about Mary and her work here: Creative Facilitation Unit at the Institute for Medical Humanities, Durham University What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent. Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayGetting A Research-Adjacent Job (Episode 6)Getting a research-adjacent job (Episode 6) | Sarah shares some advice for finding and landing your next (or first) research-adjacent job

              Short-term contracts and lack of promotion opportunities mean that research-adjacent professionals are often hunting from their next job. While Sarah can't guarantee you'll land that job, she does have some advice to help you improve your chances including:

              • Where to find research-adjacent jobs
              • How to boost your chances of being shortlisted
              • What to expect in interviews
              • What happens next - how to handle ghosting, feedback, and learning for next time
              • Two top tips for improving your chances of landing any job you want
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast website

              Find out more and sign up for Sarah's Get Shortlisted training on Mon 27 Feb, 5pm

              Contribute to the Twitter research-adjacent jobs thread here

              What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent.

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              Come along to our Manchester networking event

              Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>Getting a research-adjacent job (Episode 6) | Sarah shares some advice for finding and landing your next (or first) research-adjacent job

              Short-term contracts and lack of promotion opportunities mean that research-adjacent professionals are often hunting from their next job. While Sarah can't guarantee you'll land that job, she does have some advice to help you improve your chances including:

              • Where to find research-adjacent jobs
              • How to boost your chances of being shortlisted
              • What to expect in interviews
              • What happens next - how to handle ghosting, feedback, and learning for next time
              • Two top tips for improving your chances of landing any job you want
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast website

              Find out more and sign up for Sarah's Get Shortlisted training on Mon 27 Feb, 5pm

              Contribute to the Twitter research-adjacent jobs thread here

              What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent.

              Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay

              Mentioned in this episode:

              Come along to our Manchester networking event

              Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>202a3d98-461e-4655-96a4-52bbbff05becTue, 14 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +000021:36falsefull66Getting a research-adjacent job (Episode 6) | Sarah shares some advice for finding and landing your next (or first) research-adjacent job Short-term contracts and lack of promotion opportunities mean that research-adjacent professionals are often hunting from their next job. While Sarah can't guarantee you'll land that job, she does have some advice to help you improve your chances including: Where to find research-adjacent jobs How to boost your chances of being shortlisted What to expect in interviews What happens next - how to handle ghosting, feedback, and learning for next time Two top tips for improving your chances of landing any job you want Read the full show notes on the podcast website Find out more and sign up for Sarah's Get Shortlisted training on Mon 27 Feb, 5pm Contribute to the Twitter research-adjacent jobs thread here What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent. Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay Great presentations are more about confidence than good slides with Duncan Yellowlees (Episode 5)Duncan Yellowlees, Presentation Skills Trainer (Episode 5) | Duncan talks about telling stories, building confidence and doing things differently

              For episode 5 of Research Adjacent my guest is freelance presentation skills trainer Duncan Yellowlees. Duncan trains researchers to communicate better, helping them tell stories about their work, connect with different audiences, and collaborate more effectively.

              We talk about

              1. why building confidence in presenting spills over into all other parts of life
              2. why being a researcher is quite like being a freelancer
              3. why Duncan wants to ban academic posters and hopes to one day see more creative and interactive conferences - maybe even with puppet shows!
              4. why he thinks training in communication skills should be a core part of every university qualification
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast website

              Find out more about Duncan and his work here: Duncan Yellowlees Training

              What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent.

              Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay

              Mentioned in this episode:

              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              Come along to our Manchester networking event

              Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

              ]]>Duncan Yellowlees, Presentation Skills Trainer (Episode 5) | Duncan talks about telling stories, building confidence and doing things differently

              For episode 5 of Research Adjacent my guest is freelance presentation skills trainer Duncan Yellowlees. Duncan trains researchers to communicate better, helping them tell stories about their work, connect with different audiences, and collaborate more effectively.

              We talk about

              1. why building confidence in presenting spills over into all other parts of life
              2. why being a researcher is quite like being a freelancer
              3. why Duncan wants to ban academic posters and hopes to one day see more creative and interactive conferences - maybe even with puppet shows!
              4. why he thinks training in communication skills should be a core part of every university qualification
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast website

              Find out more about Duncan and his work here: Duncan Yellowlees Training

              What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent.

              Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay

              Mentioned in this episode:

              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              Come along to our Manchester networking event

              Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

              ]]>0367026b-7e0a-4762-9cab-aa3db41bb920Tue, 07 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +000028:51falsefull55Duncan Yellowlees, Presentation Skills Trainer (Episode 5) | Duncan talks about telling stories, building confidence and doing things differently For episode 5 of Research Adjacent my guest is freelance presentation skills trainer Duncan Yellowlees. Duncan trains researchers to communicate better, helping them tell stories about their work, connect with different audiences, and collaborate more effectively. We talk about why building confidence in presenting spills over into all other parts of life why being a researcher is quite like being a freelancer why Duncan wants to ban academic posters and hopes to one day see more creative and interactive conferences - maybe even with puppet shows! why he thinks training in communication skills should be a core part of every university qualification Read the full show notes on the podcast website Find out more about Duncan and his work here: Duncan Yellowlees Training What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent. Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayResearch partnerships for public good in North Wales with Nina Ruddle (Episode 4)For episode 4 of Research Adjacent I chat with Nina Ruddle. Nina leads the Civic Mission Partnership Strategy at Wrexham Glyndwr University.

              We talk about

              1. How growing up in North Wales led to a passion for social and economic regeneration
              2. The importance of showing up with curiosity and humility to build genuine, collaborative relationships
              3. Why her deep local knowledge and public sector experience are invaluable
              4. What it takes to really change things for the better
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast website

              Find out more about Nina and her work here:

              What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent.

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              Come along to our Manchester networking event

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              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>For episode 4 of Research Adjacent I chat with Nina Ruddle. Nina leads the Civic Mission Partnership Strategy at Wrexham Glyndwr University.

              We talk about

              1. How growing up in North Wales led to a passion for social and economic regeneration
              2. The importance of showing up with curiosity and humility to build genuine, collaborative relationships
              3. Why her deep local knowledge and public sector experience are invaluable
              4. What it takes to really change things for the better
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast website

              Find out more about Nina and her work here:

              What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent.

              Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay

              Mentioned in this episode:

              Come along to our Manchester networking event

              Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>a46b8773-a215-4a87-a4c7-6a99d6ce2738Tue, 31 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +000030:44falsefull44Nina Ruddle, Civic Mission Champion (Episode 3) | Nina is on mission to make a real difference across North Wales For episode 4 of Research Adjacent I chat with Nina Ruddle. Nina leads the Civic Mission Partnership Strategy at Wrexham Glyndwr University. We talk about How growing up in North Wales led to a passion for social and economic regeneration The importance of showing up with curiosity and humility to build genuine, collaborative relationships Why her deep local knowledge and public sector experience are invaluable What it takes to really change things for the better Read the full show notes on the podcast website Find out more about Nina and her work here: What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent. Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayThe good, bad and ugly of patient involvement with Colin Wilkinson (Episode 3)For episode 3 of Research Adjacent I chat with Colin Wilkinson, a public involvement specialist, about the good, bad and ugly of health research involvement.

              We talk about

              1. Colin's journey from steel chemist to public involvement specialist
              2. His passion for improving science and research through engagement and involvement
              3. His recent contributions towards the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement
              4. Advice for researchers and research-adjacent professionals looking to improve their collaborations
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast website

              Find out more about Colin and his work here: Corylus Services

              
              

              The Shared Commitment to Public Involvement is a joint commitment by UK research organisations to bring about changes that will drive up standards in health and social care research.

              
              

              What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent.

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              Come along to our Manchester networking event

              Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>For episode 3 of Research Adjacent I chat with Colin Wilkinson, a public involvement specialist, about the good, bad and ugly of health research involvement.

              We talk about

              1. Colin's journey from steel chemist to public involvement specialist
              2. His passion for improving science and research through engagement and involvement
              3. His recent contributions towards the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement
              4. Advice for researchers and research-adjacent professionals looking to improve their collaborations
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast website

              Find out more about Colin and his work here: Corylus Services

              
              

              The Shared Commitment to Public Involvement is a joint commitment by UK research organisations to bring about changes that will drive up standards in health and social care research.

              
              

              What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent.

              Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay

              Mentioned in this episode:

              Come along to our Manchester networking event

              Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>beab2998-f5ea-4656-8dfb-b5a3a9585a70Tue, 24 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +000027:59falsefull33Colin Wilkinson, Public Involvement Specialist (Episode 3) | Colin talks about the good, bad and ugly of health research involvement For episode 3 of Research Adjacent I chat with Colin Wilkinson, a public involvement specialist, about the good, bad and ugly of health research involvement. We talk about Colin's journey from steel chemist to public involvement specialist His passion for improving science and research through engagement and involvement His recent contributions towards the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement Advice for researchers and research-adjacent professionals looking to improve their collaborations Read the full show notes on the podcast website Find out more about Colin and his work here: Corylus Services The Shared Commitment to Public Involvement is a joint commitment by UK research organisations to bring about changes that will drive up standards in health and social care research. What did you think of this episode? Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent and share your thoughts using #ResearchAdjacent. Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayDoing public engagement via quilts, prisons and Wikipedia with Kirsty Ross (Episode 2)For this episode of Research Adjacent I chat with Kirsty Ross, a public engagement and culture change professional with not one, but currently three jobs at the Universities of St Andrews and Strathclyde!

              In this episode we talk about

              1. How she got into working in public engagement
              2. The challenges of juggling multiple jobs, short term contracts and ADHD
              3. Projects she is proud of including Cell Block Science, Quilts for Cancer, using Wikipedia for impact and engagement, and the Fortissat Science Alliance Podcast
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast website

              Follow Kirsty on Twitter @DrKirstyRoss and check out lots of the resources she has created on Figshare

              1. Fortissat Science Alliance podcast
              2. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility in Open Knowledge Network (IDEA Network for short)
              3. Quilts 4 Cancer
              4. Cell Block Science & Beyond the Walls and Mhairi talking about the project for Falling Walls
              5. EXPLORATHON
              
              

              
              

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              ]]>For this episode of Research Adjacent I chat with Kirsty Ross, a public engagement and culture change professional with not one, but currently three jobs at the Universities of St Andrews and Strathclyde!

              In this episode we talk about

              1. How she got into working in public engagement
              2. The challenges of juggling multiple jobs, short term contracts and ADHD
              3. Projects she is proud of including Cell Block Science, Quilts for Cancer, using Wikipedia for impact and engagement, and the Fortissat Science Alliance Podcast
              
              

              Read the full show notes on the podcast website

              Follow Kirsty on Twitter @DrKirstyRoss and check out lots of the resources she has created on Figshare

              1. Fortissat Science Alliance podcast
              2. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility in Open Knowledge Network (IDEA Network for short)
              3. Quilts 4 Cancer
              4. Cell Block Science & Beyond the Walls and Mhairi talking about the project for Falling Walls
              5. EXPLORATHON
              
              

              
              

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              Come along to our Manchester networking event

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              ]]>d0844b9c-e388-4035-b4bb-f82fd5073accTue, 17 Jan 2023 09:30:00 +000026:19falsefull22Kirsty Ross, Public Engagement Professional (Episode 2) | Kirsty talks about doing engagement via Wikipedia, prisons and quilts, job precarity, and ADHD For this episode of Research Adjacent I chat with Kirsty Ross, a public engagement and culture change professional with not one, but currently three jobs at the Universities of St Andrews and Strathclyde! In this episode we talk about How she got into working in public engagement The challenges of juggling multiple jobs, short term contracts and ADHD Projects she is proud of including Cell Block Science, Quilts for Cancer, using Wikipedia for impact and engagement, and the Fortissat Science Alliance Podcast Read the full show notes on the podcast website Follow Kirsty on Twitter @DrKirstyRoss and check out lots of the resources she has created on Figshare Fortissat Science Alliance podcast Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility in Open Knowledge Network (IDEA Network for short) Quilts 4 Cancer Cell Block Science and Beyond the Walls and Mhairi talking about the project for Falling Walls EXPLORATHON Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayIntroduction with Sarah McLusky (Episode 1)Introduction to Research Adjacent (Episode 1) | Sarah introduces herself, the story behind the podcast, and previews upcoming episodes

              It's time! Research Adjacent has been brewing for a couple of months now and I'm so excited to share the first episode with you. Most episodes will be an interview with a brilliant research-adjacent professional, but for today it's just me.

              I share the story behind the podcast including...

              • A bit about my 20+ years as a research adjacent professional (get the full story here)
              • How I came up with the idea for this podcast (more on that in this blog, and this one too)
              • Why I decided to call the podcast, and my entire career, Research Adjacent
              • What to expect including a preview of the next 8 episodes
              
              

              Find all episodes, blog posts, and sign up for notifications at www.researchadjacent.com

              Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent

              Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay

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              Come along to our Manchester networking event

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              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>Introduction to Research Adjacent (Episode 1) | Sarah introduces herself, the story behind the podcast, and previews upcoming episodes

              It's time! Research Adjacent has been brewing for a couple of months now and I'm so excited to share the first episode with you. Most episodes will be an interview with a brilliant research-adjacent professional, but for today it's just me.

              I share the story behind the podcast including...

              • A bit about my 20+ years as a research adjacent professional (get the full story here)
              • How I came up with the idea for this podcast (more on that in this blog, and this one too)
              • Why I decided to call the podcast, and my entire career, Research Adjacent
              • What to expect including a preview of the next 8 episodes
              
              

              Find all episodes, blog posts, and sign up for notifications at www.researchadjacent.com

              Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent

              Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay

              Mentioned in this episode:

              Come along to our Manchester networking event

              Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>2e2c3c3a-a59e-499a-a6dd-431ab0258f6fMon, 09 Jan 2023 14:43:00 +000015:13falsefull11Introduction to Research Adjacent (Episode 1) | Sarah introduces herself, the story behind the podcast, and previews upcoming episodes It's time! Research Adjacent has been brewing for a couple of months now and I'm so excited to share the first episode with you. Most episodes will be an interview with a brilliant research-adjacent professional, but for today it's just me. I share the story behind the podcast including... A bit about my 20+ years as a research adjacent professional (get the full story here) How I came up with the idea for this podcast (more on that in this blog, and this one too) Why I decided to call the podcast, and my entire career, Research Adjacent What to expect including a preview of the next 8 episodes Find all episodes, blog posts, and sign up for notifications at www.researchadjacent.com Follow the podcast on Twitter @ResAdjacent Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayWelcome to the Research Adjacent Podcast (Trailer) Are you ready to hear stories and strategies to help you thrive in a research-adjacent career? Then you're in the right place!

              Hosted by Sarah McLusky

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              ]]> Are you ready to hear stories and strategies to help you thrive in a research-adjacent career? Then you're in the right place!

              Hosted by Sarah McLusky

              New episodes fortnightly on a Tuesday

              • Fill out the research-adjacent quiz for episode suggestions
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              Come along to our Manchester networking event

              Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

              Member of the Month: Duncan Yellowlees, DY Training

              Let’s put rubbish presentations in the bin – where they belong. Get in touch with Duncan for specialist research presentation skills training www.duncanyellowlees.com

              ]]>ffd82e20-f78f-4658-ad6d-0c5543135459Sun, 08 Jan 2023 16:36:00 +000005:43falsetrailer Are you ready to hear stories and strategies to help you thrive in a research-adjacent career? Then you're in the right place! Hosted by Sarah McLusky New episodes fortnightly on a Tuesday Fill out the research-adjacent quiz for episode suggestions Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message