Research Adjacent

Sarah McLusky
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Research Adjacent is a podcast that shines a light on everything that goes into making research successful, except the research. I’m talking about public engagement, knowledge exchange, outreach, project management, research communications, publishing, funding, events, training, partnerships, facilitation, and the rest. Too often, all we hear about are the researchers and the research outputs. Well, not here! In the podcast Sarah McLusky talks to amazing research-adjacent professionals about what they do and why it makes a difference. Tune in to find out why we think the research-adjacent space is where the real magic happens.

  1. Sep 15

    Research adjacent ripples - wrapping up Research Adjacent after 100 episodes (Episode 100)

    For the 100th and final episode of Research Adjacent the tables are turned - Sarah McLusky is the guest with Andy Tattersall stepping into the host's chair. Andy asks Sarah about The story behind the podcast - why Sarah started it and why she is ending itWhat she has learned, about both podcasting and herself, over 100 episodesMemorable moments and the podcast's lasting legacyHow Sarah would use her wave of research adjacent magic wand Listen right to the end for farewell messages from Laura Breen, Simon Cutler, Saneeya Qureshi, Orla Kelly and Lorraine Coghill. And the last ever big gold star! Mentioned in this episode: Helping you have conversations that move research forwards When she's not hosting Research Adjacent, Sarah McLusky organises, facilitates and trains people to run events, workshops and meetings that get people talking about research. To find out more about working with Sarah and to book a free call go to https://sarahmclusky.com/

    Research adjacent ripples - wrapping up Research Adjacent after 100 episodes (Episode 100)

  2. Sep 1

    What would you change with a magic wand? (Episode 99)

    Host Sarah McLusky looks back on how guests chose to use their wave of the Research Adjacent magic wand. Why giving guests a magic wand is a magic questionImproving recognition, reward and support for research-adjacent professionalsUsing the magic wand to promote collaboration, improve equity and inclusion, and sort out systemsThe one wish that might make everyone else's wishes come true Find all the guests featured in this episode and many more in the podcast archive. Would you like to share a comment which might be included in the final episode? Record a voicenote here https://www.speakpipe.com/researchadjacent or send an email to hello@researchadjacent.com Mentioned in this episode: Helping you have conversations that move research forwards When she's not hosting Research Adjacent, Sarah McLusky organises, facilitates and trains people to run events, workshops and meetings that get people talking about research. To find out more about working with Sarah and to book a free call go to https://sarahmclusky.com/

    What would you change with a magic wand? (Episode 99)

  3. Aug 4

    The poster children for squiggly careers (Episode 98)

    In this compilation episode of Research Adjacent host Sarah McLusky explores the archive to find common themes in guest career paths including The weird and wonderful career journeys of some podcast guestsWhy being research-adjacent almost inevitably means a squiggly careerMajor life moments that trigger career shifts including redundancy, health challenges and finishing a PhDEmbracing the resilience and resourcefulness that comes with an unconventional career path Find all the guests featured in this episode and many more in the podcast archive. Would you like to share a comment which might be included in the final episodes? Record a voicenote here https://www.speakpipe.com/researchadjacent or send an email to hello@researchadjacent.com Mentioned in this episode: Helping you have conversations that move research forwards When she's not hosting Research Adjacent, Sarah McLusky organises, facilitates and trains people to run events, workshops and meetings that get people talking about research. To find out more about working with Sarah and to book a free call go to https://sarahmclusky.com/

    The poster children for squiggly careers (Episode 98)

  4. Jul 21

    What is 'research-adjacent'? (Episode 97)

    In this compilation episode Sarah tries to answer one of the most commonly asked questions about the podcast - what even is 'research-adjacent' anyway? Sarah talks about Why language mattersHow she defines research-adjacentWho is doing these research-adjacent roles and where do they work?Common skills and challenges for all research-adjacent professionals Find all the guests featured in this episode and many more in the podcast archive https://researchadjacent.com/podcast/ Would you like to share a comment which might be included in the final episode? Record a voicenote here https://www.speakpipe.com/researchadjacent or send an email to hello@researchadjacent.com Mentioned in this episode: Helping you have conversations that move research forwards When she's not hosting Research Adjacent, Sarah McLusky organises, facilitates and trains people to run events, workshops and meetings that get people talking about research. To find out more about working with Sarah and to book a free call go to https://sarahmclusky.com/

    What is 'research-adjacent'? (Episode 97)

  5. Jul 7

    Big News and Reason to be Cheerful (Episode 96)

    As we near 100 episodes, Sarah announces that it's time to step aside and let others take the lead in the research-adjacent careers space. Sarah talks about Why episode 100 will be the last episode of Research AdjacentHow the research-adjacent world has evolved over the time the podcast has been runningWhat the future for research professionals might be like, even if things feel tricky right now Would you like to share a comment which might be included in one of the final episodes? Record a voicenote here https://www.speakpipe.com/researchadjacent or send an email to hello@researchadjacent.com Mentioned in this episode: Helping you have conversations that move research forwards When she's not hosting Research Adjacent, Sarah McLusky organises, facilitates and trains people to run events, workshops and meetings that get people talking about research. To find out more about working with Sarah and to book a free call go to https://sarahmclusky.com/

    Big News and Reason to be Cheerful (Episode 96)

  6. Jun 23

    We’re all here for the research with the Research Professional Futures team (Episode 95)

    Research Professional Futures is a major UK-wide programme focused on improving recognition, opportunities and support for the research professional workforce. For this episode Sarah is joined by the project co-leads – Lorna Wilson (Durham University), Steph Bales (Teesside University), Isabella von Holstein (Kings College London) and Rika Nair (University of Warwick). Sarah and the team talk about The career challenges facing research professionals and why this project is neededWhy simply gathering reliable data on UK research professionals is an essential starting pointWhat they are planning and how listeners can get involvedHow they hope to catalyse change and realise the full potential of the research professional workforce Find out more Find show notes and transcript on the episode webpageJoin the Research Professional Futures LinkedIn group and sign up to the mailing list via their website Connect via LinkedIn with Isabella von Holstein, Rika Nair, Lorna Wilson and Steph BalesListen to related episodes of Research Adjacent including Lorna Wilson’s interview, Anja Roeding talking about why she founded the PRISM Network and the episode recorded at the 2025 International Research Culture Conference which features Rika Nair. About Research Adjacent Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedInEmail a comment, question or suggestionLeave a voice notePost a review on PodchaserSign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Mentioned in this episode: Helping you have conversations that move research forwards When she's not hosting Research Adjacent, Sarah McLusky organises, facilitates and trains people to run events, workshops and meetings that get people talking about research. To find out more about working with Sarah and to book a free call go to https://sarahmclusky.com/

    We’re all here for the research with the Research Professional Futures team (Episode 95)

  7. Jun 9

    So much of what technicians do just doesn’t get noticed with Andrew Cripps

    Andrew Cripps is Technical Head of the Small Animal Research Unit at the University of Reading. Andrew has spent his career helping to advance medical science through animal research. Sarah and Andrew talk about All the work technicians do which often goes unnoticedWhat TV gets wrong about animal research facilities and what it’s really likeBuilding a career in research despite never going to universityWhy he entered (and won) a research entrepreneurship competition Find out more Find full show notes and transcript on the episode webpageConnect with Andrew on LinkedInRead more about animal research at ReadingLearn about how animals are used in research at Understanding Animal Research and the Institute of Animal TechnologyRead about Andrew’s success at the YES entrepreneurial awards About Research Adjacent Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Email a comment, question or suggestionLeave a voice notePost a review on PodchaserSign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Mentioned in this episode: Helping you have conversations that move research forwards When she's not hosting Research Adjacent, Sarah McLusky organises, facilitates and trains people to run events, workshops and meetings that get people talking about research. To find out more about working with Sarah and to book a free call go to https://sarahmclusky.com/

    So much of what technicians do just doesn’t get noticed with Andrew Cripps

  8. May 26

    Diversity is complex, but it's not complicated with Jakob Feldtfos Christensen (Episode 93)

    Jakob Feldtfos Christensen is a research manager at the Defaktum research centre in Denmark, an independent consultant, host of the Diversity in Research podcast and author of the book Diversity Leadership for Research Managers: A Practical Guide. Sarah and Jakob talk about That diversity isn’t just about staff – it needs to be woven through every part of a research projectHow research professionals can step up and take the lead on diversity and inclusionWhy more data isn’t the answer and can even make things worseThe small steps and incremental progress that can lead to big changes over time Find out more Find full show notes and transcript on the episode webpageConnect with Jakob on LinkedIn or via the Diversiunity websiteGet a copy of Jakob’s book - Diversity Leadership for Research Managers: A Practical GuideListen to Sarah guesting on Jakob's Diversity in Research podcast About Research Adjacent Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedInEmail a comment, question or suggestionLeave a voice notePost a review on PodchaserSign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Mentioned in this episode: Helping you have conversations that move research forwards When she's not hosting Research Adjacent, Sarah McLusky organises, facilitates and trains people to run events, workshops and meetings that get people talking about research. To find out more about working with Sarah and to book a free call go to https://sarahmclusky.com/

    Diversity is complex, but it's not complicated with Jakob Feldtfos Christensen (Episode 93)
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Research Adjacent is a podcast that shines a light on everything that goes into making research successful, except the research. I’m talking about public engagement, knowledge exchange, outreach, project management, research communications, publishing, funding, events, training, partnerships, facilitation, and the rest. Too often, all we hear about are the researchers and the research outputs. Well, not here! In the podcast Sarah McLusky talks to amazing research-adjacent professionals about what they do and why it makes a difference. Tune in to find out why we think the research-adjacent space is where the real magic happens.

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  • Creator
    Sarah McLusky
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
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    Clean
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    © 2023-25
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    Research Adjacent

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