Researchers in the making

NIHR School for Public Health Research
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Researchers in the Making is a podcast hosted by Charan and Karen, discussing the ins and outs of doing a PhD in public health. From the intricacies of research to the ups and downs of academic life, they share their experiences in an honest, down-to-earth way. They also welcome fellow researchers to discuss their latest discoveries, giving listeners a front-row seat to exciting new public health insights. Whether you're a student, researcher, or just curious about how public health research shapes the world, this podcast is your go-to for informative and engaging conversations.

Episodes

  1. FEB 17

    Episode 10: Attending conferences

    Karen and Charan discuss the ins and outs of attending conferences and top tips for getting the most out of them.

    40 min

  2. JAN 12

    Episode 9: Cryptocurrency and public health with James Parsonage

    Karen and Charan chat to James Parsonage about how the cryptocurrency industry is impacting young people's health and how this is a rising public health concern. We also learn more about projects James has been working on during his SPHR pre-doctoral fellowship at the University of Bristol and his upcoming research plans.

    32 min

  3. 11/21/2025

    Episode 8: Publications and journals

    Karen and Charan discuss the process of how to publish an academic paper. They discuss their personal experiences, the peer review process and the differences between online journals.

    38 min

  4. 10/29/2025

    Episode 7: Creative Methods with Chloe Asker 

    We chat with Chloe Asker about their background as a creative researcher and how they’ve been able to use their research background and apply it to public health research. We also learn more about how these methods were used in a recent project Chloe was involved with that explored how people travel in rural coastal regions of England.

    41 min

  5. 10/13/2025

    Episode 6: What is media analysis? With Jennie Parnham

    Karen and Charan talk to Jennie Parnham and learn more about her work on understanding how ultra-processed foods are represented in the media. Along with learning about her next stages of research as she begins her fellowship.

    22 min

  6. 09/26/2025

    Episode 5: Quantitative and qualitative research

    Karen and Charan discuss the difference between quantitative and qualitative work. They share how their research fits into these categories and what type of data can be generated from these different methods.

    34 min

  7. 06/13/2025

    Episode 4: Ultra Processed Foods – Karen's Research

    After finishing her upgrading process, Karen discusses her plans of research on ultra-processed foods, health inequalities and the environment.

    50 min

  8. 06/13/2025

    Episode 3: Food Insecurity – Charan's Research

    Charan dives into her research on food insecurity, and her work on using systems thinking with communities, in an interesting discussion that involves the role of government and the third sector on tackling this issue.

    50 min

  9. 04/24/2025

    Episode 1: Welcome! Meet your hosts Karen and Charan

    Meet Karen and Charan as they share their paths into the world of PhD research in public health – why they chose this journey, the challenges so far, and what to expect from the podcast.

    25 min

  10. 04/23/2025

    Episode 2: Communications in research

    In this episode, we chat with Amy Johnson, SPHR Communications Manager, about the vital role of communication in public health, and how to make research accessible to everyone.

    20 min
  • 10 Episodes

About

Researchers in the Making is a podcast hosted by Charan and Karen, discussing the ins and outs of doing a PhD in public health. From the intricacies of research to the ups and downs of academic life, they share their experiences in an honest, down-to-earth way. They also welcome fellow researchers to discuss their latest discoveries, giving listeners a front-row seat to exciting new public health insights. Whether you're a student, researcher, or just curious about how public health research shapes the world, this podcast is your go-to for informative and engaging conversations.

Information

  • Creator
    NIHR School for Public Health Research
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © NIHR School for Public Health Research
  • Show Website
    Researchers in the making