Research Culture Uncovered

Research Culturosity, University of Leeds
Research Culture Uncovered

At the University of Leeds, we believe that all members of our research community play a crucial role in developing and promoting a positive and inclusive research culture. Across the globe, the urgent need for a better Research Culture in Higher Education is widely accepted – but how do you make it happen? This weekly podcast focuses on our ideas, approaches and learning as we contribute to the University's attempt to create a Research Culture in which everyone can thrive. Whether you undertake, lead, fund or benefit from research - these are the conversations to listen to if you want to explore what a positive Research Culture is and why it matters. Unless specified in the episode shownotes, Research Culture Uncovered © 2023 by Research Culturosity, University of Leeds is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This license requires that reusers give credit to the creator. If you remix, adapt, or build upon the material, you must license the modified material under identical terms. Some episodes may be licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0, please check before use.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    (Episode 100) Celebrating 100 episodes: Research Culture Uncovered Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead

    In our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In the milestone 100th episode of the Research Culture Uncovered podcast, host Emma Spary and her co-hosts Ged Hall, Ruth Winden, Nick Sheppard, Taryn Bell, Emily Goodall, and Heledd Jarosz-Griffiths review a particularly eventful year. The podcast celebrates winning the Vitae Impact Culture and Engagement Award, welcoming new team members, and the retirement of Tony Bromley. Each host shares personal highlights from 2024 and their predictions for 2025. Each host shares personal highlights from 2024, including expansions in career support, successful fellowship programs, earning UKCGE accreditation and supporting others to apply, attendance at key conferences, and launching the University of Leeds Open Research Hub. The discussion then shifts to predictions for 2025, with the main topics including: helping researchers to deal with the uncertainty around careers and encouraging them to spend time on their career planningthe changes and challenges in the higher education sector funding landscape and the implementation of narrative CVsthe implications of a new UK government for researcha new researcher development framework from Vitae and the need for health, wellbeing and mentoring for researchersthe role Open Research will play in REF2029the impact of AI in researchthe upcoming REF changes with the inclusion of the people, culture and environment statements. Several links were mentioned in this episode: Vitae Impact, Culture and Engagement AwardUniversity of Leeds Fellowship AcceleratorUK Council for Graduate Education Supervisor Recognition SchemeUniversity of Leeds Open Research HubAESIS ConferenceLIBER ConferenceResearch Excellence Framework 2029 All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists: Research Impact with Ged Hall (follow Ged on a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgedhall/"...

    24 min
  2. 8 JAN

    (Episode 99) Preprints as a catalyst for change in Research Culture

    In this episode, host Dr Emily Goodall explores the transformative role of preprints and advocacy in research culture change with special guest Dr Jonny Coates, Associate Director of ASAPbio. They discuss how preprints could reshape the publishing landscape, support early career researchers, and drive positive changes in research culture. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Transforming scientific publishing: Preprints prioritise research quality over journal prestige, giving authors more control, boosting collaboration, and increasing research visibility.Supporting early career researchers: By accelerating the dissemination of findings, preprints offer significant benefits to early career researchers. Institutional changes, such as preprint-friendly policies and hiring criteria that prioritise research quality over where the work is published, are essential.The ASAPbio Fellows program: This global training program helps participants develop advocacy and communication skills while learning about the role of preprints. Open to individuals at all career stages and those in non-academic roles, it offers the opportunity to connect with a supportive community passionate about open research practices.The role of people and communities in shaping the future: Lasting change comes from individuals driving initiatives within their communities, highlighting the growing momentum to improve research culture. Tune in to learn how preprints and advocacy are helping to reshape research culture for the better. 🔍 Resources mentioned in this episode: ASAPbio preprint resource centerASAPbio fellows program information, applications for 2025 are open now until 10th FebruaryConverting journal clubs to preprint review clubs The SPARC unbundling profiles series seeks to support libraries that may consider unbundling from a journal package (or cancelling altogether) a...

    30 min
  3. 18/12/2024

    (Episode 98) Career Development For Everyone: Associate Professor Lynn McKeown in conversation with Ruth Winden

    In our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking: What is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this week’s #ResearchCultureUncovered episode, Ruth Winden speaks to Associate Professor and Academic Lead for Career Development, Lynne McKeown, about leading the LICAMM Careers Academies at the University of Leeds. We go into detail of her successful initiative to agree 10 days' career development time per annum, for everyone in her Institute. (LICAMM = Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular Metabolic Medicine) 🔍 Career Development in the LICAMM InstituteImportance of Career Development for all staff, irrespective of their rolesThe rationale behind this approach - to honour the collective approach to staff development. This means ensuring that everyone feels valued and that everyone has the same opportunities for personal and professional growth. 🔍 Lynn’s Approach and InitiativesInception of Lynn's role as Academic Lead for the LICAMM Career Development AcademiesHer emphasis on inclusivity of career development support for all cohorts and aligning the initiative with the School of Medicine and Faculty's research culture and EDI policies at the University of Leeds 🔍 Importance and Impact of Career Development EntitlementWhat is the UK Researcher Development Concordat and its entitlement of 10 days for career development for postdocsThe reasoning behind the expansion of the Concordat’s principles to other cohorts of staff Resources: https://researcherdevelopmentconcordat.ac.uk/ https://medicinehealth.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-institute-cardiovascular-metabolic-medicine All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists: Research Impact with Ged Hall (follow Ged on LinkedIn)Open Research with Nick Sheppard (follow Nick on LinkedIn)Research Careers with Ruth Winden (follow Ruth on LinkedIn)Research talent management with Tony Bromley (follow Tony on LinkedIn)Meet the Research Culturositists with Emma Spary (follow Emma on LinkedIn)Research co-productiona...

    23 min
  4. 11/12/2024

    (Episode 97) Navigating Failure in Academia

    In our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this week’s #ResearchCultureUncovered episode, Dr Taryn Bell takes on the tricky subject of failure. How do we talk about failure in academia? Who is given the space to fail? And what can we do to support our research communities in navigating failure? Taryn is joined on this episode by Dr Anna Pilz, Dr Johanna Stadlbauer, Dr Darcey Gillie and Professor Leila Jancovich. They share their thoughts and their experiences of developing tools, resources and frameworks to help researchers think more deeply about failure. 🔍 Key Takeaways: The inequities involved in failure, and who we allow to failThe power of talking about failure openly and honestlyThe need to deal with the emotional, as well as the practical, elements of failureThe need to lean away from the instinctive desire to ‘fix’ things 🔍 Resources mentioned in this episode: Failure Repository - add your own examples to the list!Darcey Gillie - Failure: We're doing it wrongFailSpace Project - including resources and printable versions of the framework All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists: Research Impact with Ged Hall (follow Ged on LinkedIn)Open Research with Nick Sheppard (follow Nick on LinkedIn)Research Careers with Ruth Winden (follow Ruth on LinkedIn)Research talent management with Tony Bromley (follow Tony on LinkedIn)Meet the Research Culturositists with Emma Spary (follow Emma on LinkedIn)Research co-productionResearch LeadershipResearch Evaluation Connect to us or leave us a review on LinkedIn: @ResearchUncoveredPodcast (new episodes are announced here) Follow us on Bluesky: a...

    20 min
  5. 04/12/2024

    (Episode 96) Collaboration and Careers: The White Rose University Consortium’s Vision for Research Culture

    In our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode Dr Emma Spary talks to Dr Karen Hinxman about her new role as the Head of the White Rose University Consortium. Karen shares her extensive background in academia and research development, her transition to her current role, and the consortium's mission to enable people to thrive across the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York. We discuss the consortium's focus areas, including career development, fostering communities, research culture, celebrating successes, and leading impactful projects. Karen outlines various initiatives like the Equity Leadership Program, the Prosper Cohort, and the Crucible Program, all designed to support diverse, interdisciplinary collaboration and career progression. The main messages include: Wanting the consortium to be people focussed and community ledThe wider remit to include professional service / research professional colleagues in the communityHow the consortium adds value, delivers practical solutions, and complements existing efforts across our institutionsHow our institutions should learn from each other and share best practiceWays to get in touch, find out more and access the openly available resources being created Karen mentions several links in this episode including: White Rose University ConsortiumThe Prosper Postdoc Careers portalREDS conferenceResearcher Development ConcordatResearchers14Contact email info@whiterose.ac.uk All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists: Research Impact with Ged Hall (follow Ged on Twitter and LinkedIn)Open Research with Nick Sheppard (follow Nick on Twitter and LinkedIn)Research Careers with Ruth Winden (follow Ruth on Twitter and LinkedIn)Research talent management with Tony Bromley (follow Tony on a href="https://twitter.com/Tony_Bromley"

    17 min
  6. 27/11/2024

    (Episode 95) How to become an Academic Leader and Stay True to Yourself - Professor Claire Brockett in conversation with Ruth Winden

    In this episode, host Ruth Winden speaks to Claire Brockett, Professor of BioMechanics at the University of Sheffield about becoming an academic leader whilst staying true to herself. Claire openly shares the lessons she has learnt in becoming an academic who does excellent research AND who makes the professional and personal development of the next generation of engineers a priority. Key Takeaways: Empowering Leadership & Authenticity: Claire emphasises the importance of staying true to oneself in academic leadership roles. She describes how she balances research priorities with fostering a supportive community, valuing compassion, and individual growth in academic teaching and research. Supporting PhD Students: Claire's compassionate support for PhD students—particularly during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic—highlights her dual role as both an organisational representative and a mentor who offers pastoral guidance. Balancing Work and Personal Life: She shares insightful strategies for maintaining a balance between different academic priorities, including setting personal boundaries, negotiating workload, and guiding students towards self-reliance to enhance their learning outcomes. Learn more about Claire's work and impact from her University of Sheffield profile and LinkedIn profile. All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists: Research Impact with Ged Hall (follow Ged on LinkedIn)Open Research with Nick Sheppard (follow Nick on LinkedIn)Research Careers with Ruth Winden (follow Ruth on LinkedIn)Research talent management with Tony Bromley (follow Tony on LinkedIn)Meet the Research Culturositists with Emma Spary (follow Emma on LinkedIn)Research co-productionResearch LeadershipResearch Evaluation Connect to us or leave us a review on LinkedIn: a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/research-culture-uncovered/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    37 min
  7. 13/11/2024

    (Episode 94) The role of podcasting in research culture and communications

    As a podcast about podcasting this week's episode is a little bit 'meta'. It is a recording from one of the Libraries Open Lunch series of online talks with a panel of experts discussing the role of podcasting in research culture and communications. Research Culture Uncovered's own Ged Hall was one of four panellists along with representatives from three other podcasts: Research Adjacent is hosted by Sarah McLusky, an independent consultant who interviews research-adjacent professionals about what they do and how they contribute to making research successful and impactful.The Leeds University Business School (LUBS) Research and innovation podcast is produced by Hannah Preston, Research Communications Manager from Leeds University Business School, and features the latest thinking on a wide range of business issues, with expert commentary from academics and postgraduate researchers.The Business of Policy Making is another LUBS podcast that Hannah has developed with host by Dr Jana Javornik, Associate Professor of Work and Employment Relations in the Business School, to help demystify the world of policymaking, debunk some myths about the evidence-based policymaking process, and shine a light on the impact academic research can have on policy. The event was chaired by Andy Tattersall, Information Specialist in the School of Medicine and Population Health at the University of Sheffield. An experienced research communication professional, Andy hosts the SCHARR Communicable Research Podcast and offers training on how to create a successful podcast. In addition to this podcast you can read a blog about the event over on the Library blog (along with an archive of previous talks in the Open Lunch series). Other podcasts mentioned in this episode: Research Records podcastThe Life of Breath podcastThe Academic Adventures PodcastFast Track Impact podcastHow to Fix podcastResearch Co-Culture Podcast All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists:  Research Impact with Ged Hall (follow Ged on a href="https://twitter.com/HallGed" rel="noopener...

    1 hr
  8. 06/11/2024

    (Episode 93) The Power of Community: Navigating Research Impact with the Impact Clinic

    In our regular Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode, host Ged Hall dives into the fun and efficient “Impact Clinic” with experts Giovanna Lima, Esther De Smet and Áine Mhic Thaidhg. Key Takeaways: 🌍 Scaling and integrating innovative methods like the "Impact Clinic" can create a more engaging and supportive research culture. 💡 Co-production and iterative development of solutions for challenges can be fun and efficient through ideas like the “Impact Clinic”! 🏆 There is a really big international research impact community that you can be part of and can help you to develop your ideas and expertise. You can connect with Giovanna via LinkedIn, Esther via LinkedIn and Áine via LinkedIn Links and initiatives mentioned in the episode: RM Roadmap – Session 3 on the Knowledge and Community Platform Career Development Framework is open between 14th November and 19th December 2024.EARMAImpact thematic groupINORMS Research Impact and Stakeholder Engagement Working Group ENLIGHT Alliance covering Study, Teaching and Learning, Research and Innovation, and Cities and Communities. With the Repository of Good Practices on Research Impact, the Impact Assessment Toolkit, and the bi-annual Impact Conference (scheduled for 27/28th March 2025 in Groningen). Find out more via Impact at ENLIGHT.Erasmus Rotterdam University’s Impact ToolboxUniversity of Galway’s Reflections on Research Impact (including Saskia Walcott)University of Galway’s Research Impact ToolkitUniversity of Galway’s Research Impact Seminar SeriesGhent University’s Impact Strategy All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists:  Research Impact with Ged Hall (follow Ged on Twitter and LinkedIn) Open Research with Nick Sheppard (follow Nick on a...

    55 min

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At the University of Leeds, we believe that all members of our research community play a crucial role in developing and promoting a positive and inclusive research culture. Across the globe, the urgent need for a better Research Culture in Higher Education is widely accepted – but how do you make it happen? This weekly podcast focuses on our ideas, approaches and learning as we contribute to the University's attempt to create a Research Culture in which everyone can thrive. Whether you undertake, lead, fund or benefit from research - these are the conversations to listen to if you want to explore what a positive Research Culture is and why it matters. Unless specified in the episode shownotes, Research Culture Uncovered © 2023 by Research Culturosity, University of Leeds is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This license requires that reusers give credit to the creator. If you remix, adapt, or build upon the material, you must license the modified material under identical terms. Some episodes may be licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0, please check before use.

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