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An insight into an award winning university library. With each episode we bring you a casual conversation relating to Lancaster University library. This could be a getting to know staff, chats with students, learning about resources, discussing the latest trends in library world. It's not just books you know.

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The Study Files: Writing Successful Reports (Part One).

In this episode, Sarah speaks with one of our student writingmentors, Rafael. Rafael shares some of his experiences around writing reports,including strategies for success, expectations of report writing, andpresenting data effectively. In this series, we hear our student writing mentorsdiscussing different aspects of study. These podcasts are intended for anystudent in UK Higher Education, and they may be of particular use for peoplenew to studying. They are conversational and should be understood as aninformal source of guidance. Produced by writing mentors from the Learning Developmentteam Credits: Sarah Robin and Rafael Ageno.

17 min
11/03/2025

Slow scholarship

On the importance of slow scholarship in universities, meeting students where they are, and the role of Nan Shepherd’s poetry in providing inspiration for researchin the natural sciences. Sophie chats to Louise, the Learning Developer for the Faculty of Science and Technology and one of the co-founders of the Scientific Writing Centre. “Even if I’m not having a good experience with writing, it doesn’t mean it will always be bad. It’s ultimately about your own journey as a writer”

52 min
10/27/2025

Writing and emotions

On learning how to write from creative writers, the unexpected role of emotions in scientific writing, and the hidden amount of work behind what we read at university. Sophie chats to Beth, the Learning Developer for the Faculty of Health and Medicine and one of the co-founders of the Scientific Writing Centre. “Just write, write something, it doesn’t matter what. Just write.”

35 min
10/20/2025

Moving forward

On reading when stuck, the importance of taking a break, and dealing with rejection in academic writing. Sophie chats to Liying, a Scientific Writing Mentor, and doctoral student in Linguistics. “Academic writing builds on experiences, just like fiction writing. Whether it’s experiences with reading, experiences with writing. Your experiences do shape how you write”.

34 min
10/13/2025

Getting in the zone

On getting ‘in the writing zone’, approaching writing like a conversation, and on being neurodivergent in academia. Sophie chats to Nicholas, a Scientific Writing Mentor, and doctoral student in Nuclear Chemistry. “Even though we feel that our voices don’t mattersometimes, it is always worth speaking up and joining the conversation”

46 min
10/06/2025

Writing identities

On finding identity in academic writing, writing in a second language, and on sending “imperfect” drafts to PhD supervisors. Sophie chats to Sofia, a Scientific Writing Mentor, civil engineer, and doctoral student in the Lancaster Environment Centre. “There is no such thing as a perfect piece of writing. Allow yourself to learn, allow yourself to try, and find your style. The beauty I’ve found in writing is that you can go back to it as many times as you want”

36 min
09/29/2025

Giving yourself grace

On keeping the dopamine gremlin happy in academia, giving yourself grace, and on finding what works best for you in writing. Sophie chats to Charlotte, a Scientific Writing Mentor and a doctoral student in Biomedical and Life Sciences. “I have to find ways to enjoy the process, because sometimes all I’m looking for is the result. Just know that you do have the capacity within you, and time will tell what the conditions are to achieve it”

38 min
09/26/2025

The Study Files - Critical Reading: Developing a Critical Eye

Learning Development, Lancaster University In this series, we hear our student writing mentorsdiscussing different aspects of study. These podcasts are intended for any student in UK Higher Education, and they may be of particular use for people new to studying. They are conversational and should be understood as an informal source of guidance. Produced by writing mentors from the Learning Development team (Chief creator: Imogen Sanderson). Credits: Sarah Robin, Anisha Varughese, Yaashi Sharma, Yuki Zhu, Luke Parkinson, Luke Howarth, and Carla Basha. In ‘Critical Reading’, listen to Imogen have a conversationwith Anisha, Yuki, and Luke, about the concept of criticality in reading. They talk about the complexities of criticality, and common misconceptions. The mentors give advice on how you can approach criticality and become a criticalreader.

18 min

An insight into an award winning university library. With each episode we bring you a casual conversation relating to Lancaster University library. This could be a getting to know staff, chats with students, learning about resources, discussing the latest trends in library world. It's not just books you know.

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Lancaster University Library
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2023 - 2026
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41
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