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In our fortnightly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In our latest episode ‘Research Impact & Engagement: Liz Danner's PhD Exploration of UK University Culture’ we had the pleasure of catching up with Liz Danner to discuss the progress of her PhD research on the impact of the UK's research engagement and impact agenda.
If you cast your mind back to episode Season 5 Episode 1 ‘How has research impact affected research culture?’, our guest was Professor Richard (Rick) Holliman, from the Open University, who was advertising the PhD ‘What is the impact of the UK’s research impact agenda?’ (https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1aaeee8c-8275-49af-89d2-05ab737d99d3) . Liz was the successful candidate, so we are catching up with her to find out how it is going.
Liz delves into the motivations behind her project, the research questions she is exploring, and the methodology she is employing to gather diverse perspectives across the UK's university landscape.
🌟 Key Takeaways:
🔍 Cascading Impact Model: Liz’s aim is to co-develop actionable recommendations towards the end of the project, aiming to change how research culture supports individuals within universities. This could enable universities to provide more robust engagement and research impacts in the future.
🔍 Methodology: She is using a triangulated approach, analyzing documents and conducting interviews to gain a comprehensive understanding of how different universities prioritise engagement and impact processes and training.
🔍 Engaged PhD researchers: Liz and Rick, along with Dr Rebekah Smith-McGloin from Nottingham Trent University, discussed areas such as recruitment and selection, assessment and employability to truly create an engaged PhD research journey at the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement’s Engage 2023 Conference.
Liz will be presenting her latest research findings at the upcoming Engage 2024 Conference and the European Science Engagement Conference in Tbilisi, Georgia. If you are interested in staying connected with Liz and her research journey, you can find moreinformation on her Open University profile page. Feel free to reach out to her via email to join the conversation and stay updated on her progress.
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) a...

In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode of Season 7, our host Emma Spary is speaking to Rika Nair (LinkedIn), Elisa Clemente (LinkedIn), and Cathal Rogers (LinkedIn), members of the Research Culture Enablers Network.
We discuss the origins and aspirations of the network, delve into why it's crucial for professionals to collaborate, and discuss how this can drive significant advancements in research culture. They also share personal motivations for engaging with research culture challenges and outline priorities like job security, diversity, participation, and elevating the roles of research enablers.
The main points include:
How the network was formed to enhance work on improving research cultureInclusivity for those without dedicated roles but with interests in research cultureReflections on the main issues and priorities in research cultureEmphasis on job security, equality, diversity, and the value of research enablersThe network’s approach to sharing best practices and experiencesPlans for hosting another annual International Research Culture conference
In this episode we mention several links including:
A link to the network: https://warwick.ac.uk/research/research-culture-at-warwick/best-practice/rcen/How to join the network: https://warwick.ac.uk/research/research-culture-at-warwick/best-practice/rcen/join/Research Excellence Framework: https://www.ref.ac.uk/The Research Culture Conference: https://warwick.ac.uk/research/ncrc/irccThe PRISM network: https://www.pris-managers.ac.uk/Link to the second Research Culture Enablers Network podcast released 24th April 2024: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9956719f-2f4a-4743-a4b0-d4500cadfec2
This episode of Research Culture Uncovered © 2024 by Research Culturosity is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0 
All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists:
Research Impact with Ged Hall (follow Ged on Twitter and LinkedIn)a...

In our fortnightly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this bonus episode, Ged Hall, Academic Development Consultant for Research Impact, chats to Hannah Preston, Research Communications Manager from Leeds University Business School, and Dr Jana Javornik, Associate Professor of Work and Employment Relations, also in the Business School.
Hannah has been the driving force behind the Business School's Research and Innovation podcast since 2020. She joined forces with Jana in late 2023 to launch a new podcast called The Business of Policymaking.
The three key takeaways from the discussion of podcasting in the academic field were: 
1.  Podcasts are a powerful tool for transforming complex academic research into accessible discussions, broadening its impact.
2.  Cultivating a dedicated listener base that can translate insights into action is more valuable than chasing download statistics.
3.   Hosting podcasts offers unique learning experiences and the opportunity to hear from a diverse range of influential voices. 
Hannah also mentioned the Business School's Research and
Innovation blog in the interview.
If you would like to engage with Hannah, you can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.
If you would like to engage with Jana, you can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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 Twitter and a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonybromley/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In episode 6 of season 7, Anna Pilz (Academic Developer and Trainer at the University of Edinburgh) once again joins Taryn Bell (Researcher Development Adviser) to discuss research fellowships.
This time, we're taking a slightly different tack and discussing what happens when research applications aren't successful. What can researcher developers do to provide support during such a difficult time for researchers?
The main points include:
Highlighting how common funding rejections areThe importance of hearing from researchers who have faced 'unsuccess' previouslyAcknowledging that the stakes may vary for researchers facing rejection, with precariously employed researchers needing additional supportAnna's work at Edinburgh supporting researchers after an unsuccessful applicationThe role of researcher developers in helping to prepare researchers for a rejection, even before they've submitted!
Also mentioned in the episode:
#ResearcherRealities: Unsuccessful grants and what to do with themLeeds' new Fellowship Accelerator ProgrammeOur previous episodes on narrative CVs (Episode 1 and Episode 2)
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 Twitter and LinkedIn)Meet the Research Culturositists with Emma Spary (follow Emma on Twitter...

In our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this bonus episode, Ged Hall, Academic Development Consultant for Research Impact, chats to Dr Gemma Derrick about her current research project "At What Cost Societal Impact? How Research Culture and Governance Inspires Grimpact." 
Gemma is an Associate Professor in University of Bristol. Her research interests include researcher behaviour, academic practice, research evaluation, societal impact, the research workforce and its governance (e.g. peer review systems), and the politics and dynamics of knowledge production and translation. She has investigated the effects of national audit frameworks, such as the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and others, to demonstrate their strengths and weaknesses in relation to their stated aims. Gemma has also previously been on the podcast talking about the Hidden REF.
Here are three key takeaways from the discussion of grimpact: 
1.   We need to shift our research culture away from a blind focus on reward to ensure that we aren’t blind to failures. When we are blind to failures we fail to learn from them.
2.   To do that we need much greater reflexivity throughout the research process at both the individual and organisational level.
3.   Which also means that we need to monitor for grimpact not just build our monitoring and evaluation systems around a blind focus on positive impact. 
If you would like to find out more about Gemma’s project, head over to her website: https://www.grimpact.org/. You can also get in touch with Gemma via @GemmaDerrick and connect with her on LinkedIn or email (details on her University of Bristol profile page. 
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 Twitter and a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonybromley/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In episode 5 of season 7, Anna Pilz (Academic Developer and Trainer at the University of Edinburgh) joins Taryn Bell (Researcher Development Adviser) to discuss research fellowships.
We discuss the added value researcher developers can bring to the application process, how Anna's own experiences applying for fellowships have shaped her practice as a researcher developer, and how we can best support researchers as they go through the practical and emotional challenges involved.
The main points include:
The importance of acknowledging the lived realities faced by researchers, particularly early career researchers on precarious contractsHow to use fellowship applications as an opportunity for long-term professional development and reflection on career goalsHow researcher developers can bust common myths about fundingThe role of emotional intelligence to support researchers throughout the process
Resources mentioned in the episode include:
A Comprehensive Guide to Fellowship ApplicationsThe University of Edinburgh's Researcher Realities seriesThe University of Leeds' Fellowships and Grants webpageLeeds' new Fellowship Accelerator Programme
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 Twitter and LinkedIn)Meet the Research Culturositists with Emma Spary (follow Emma on Twitter and a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaspary/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...