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

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 project * How research professionals can step up and take the lead on diversity and inclusion * Why more data isn’t the answer and can even make things worse * The 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 webpage [https://researchadjacent.com/jakob-feldtfos-christensen-episode-93/] * Connect with Jakob on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-feldtfos-christensen-1009934/] or via the Diversiunity website [http://www.diversiunity.com/] * Get a copy of Jakob’s book - Diversity Leadership for Research Managers: A Practical Guide [https://bookstore.emerald.com/diversity-leadership-for-research-managers-hb-9781837083459.html] * Listen to Sarah guesting on Jakob's Diversity in Research podcast [https://diversityinresearch.buzzsprout.com/1026718/episodes/15052399-how-being-research-adjacent-can-influence-diversity-in-research] About Research Adjacent * Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/researchadjacent/] * Email [hello@researchadjacent.com] a comment, question or suggestion * Leave a voice note [https://www.speakpipe.com/researchadjacent] * Post a review on Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/research-adjacent-5097891] * Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter [https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2Cw205o2-Ro27JImLbQdb3A2fffjt] 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 Directory Member of the Month: Susan Mandala, Writing Works Consulting Dr Susan Mandala offers a range of workshops on research writing including her signature offer, How to Really Write Your Literature Review. Other topics include writing academic papers with clear narratives, supporting expert practitioners transitioning into research, establishing consistent writing practices, and improving confidence. Find out more at www.writingworksconsulting.co.uk

If you focus on the process, the product will look after itself with Sarah Campbell, Daksha Patel and Sian Docksey (Episode 92)

This episode explores creative collaborations between artists and researchers with guests Sarah Campbell, Sian Docksey and Daksha Patel. Sarah is Associate Director for Arts and Culture at the University of Exeter. Daksha Patel is a visual artist and Sian Docksey is a writer, comedian and pole-dancer. Sian and Daksha have both collaborated with Exeter researchers through the University’s Creative Fellowships scheme. Sarah, Daksha, Sian and Sarah talk about * Why researchers and artists have more in common than you might think * The key ingredients for a successful collaboration including time, resources, and freedom * How the creative process can hold space for complicated challenges, spark new ideas and have unexpected benefits Find out more * Find full show notes, the transcript and examples of Daksha and Sian’s work on the episode webpage [https://researchadjacent.com/sarah-campbell-daksha-patel-sian-docksey-episode-92/] * Sign up for the free symposium Activating Creativity in UK Universities [https://www.artsandcultureexeter.co.uk/news/activating-creativity-in-uk-universities-re-connect-reframe-reimagine] * Find out more about Arts & Culture at the University of Exeter through their website [https://www.artsandcultureexeter.co.uk/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/artsandcultureex/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/arts-and-culture-university-of-exeter/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ArtsAndCultureExeter] * Find out about the University of Exeter Creative Fellowships [https://www.artsandcultureexeter.co.uk/creative-fellowship] * Connect with Daksha via Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/daksha9art/] and her website [http://www.dakshapatel.co.uk/] * Connect with Sian via Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/siandocksey], Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/siandocksey], Substack [https://siandocksey.substack.com/], Pole the Other One podcast [https://rss.com/podcasts/poletheotherone/] and her website [http://www.siandocksey.com/] About Research Adjacent * Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/researchadjacent/] * Email [hello@researchadjacent.com] a comment, question or suggestion * Leave a voice note [https://www.speakpipe.com/researchadjacent] * Post a review on Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/research-adjacent-5097891] * Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter [https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2Cw205o2-Ro27JImLbQdb3A2fffjt] 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 Directory Member of the Month: Susan Mandala, Writing Works Consulting Dr Susan Mandala offers a range of workshops on research writing including her signature offer, How to Really Write Your Literature Review. Other topics include writing academic papers with clear narratives, supporting expert practitioners transitioning into research, establishing consistent writing practices, and improving confidence. Find out more at www.writingworksconsulting.co.uk

From Academic to Research-Adjacent with Matt Woodcock (Episode 91)

Matt Woodcock is Research and Impact Support Officer in the School of English at the University of Leeds. Before this Matt was an academic for nearly 20 years, reaching the status of Professor of Medieval and Early Modern Literature. Sarah and Matt talk about * Why he sees his career journey as an ongoing process of specializing in the work he really enjoys * What it is like to have a 360-degree view of the research process * His love of editing and the peer review process which led him first into publishing and then to the ARMA Insights magazine * How empathy underpins the work he does with researchers Find out more * Find full show notes, the transcript and timestamps on the episode webpage [https://researchadjacent.com/matt-woodcock-episode-91/] * Connect with Matt on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwoodcockresearch/] or via the University of Leeds website [https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/english/staff/6308/dr-matthew-woodcock] About Research Adjacent * Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/researchadjacent/] * Email [hello@researchadjacent.com] a comment, question or suggestion * Leave a voice note [https://www.speakpipe.com/researchadjacent] * Post a review on Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/research-adjacent-5097891] * Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter [https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2Cw205o2-Ro27JImLbQdb3A2fffjt] Mentioned in this episode: Research Adjacent Directory Member of the Month: Susan Mandala, Writing Works Consulting Dr Susan Mandala offers a range of workshops on research writing including her signature offer, How to Really Write Your Literature Review. Other topics include writing academic papers with clear narratives, supporting expert practitioners transitioning into research, establishing consistent writing practices, and improving confidence. Find out more at www.writingworksconsulting.co.uk 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/

If you can't imagine it, you can't do it with Helen Underhill (Episode 90)

Helen Underhill is the manager of the Research for Transformation Lab at the University of Manchester’s Global Development Institute. She is also an independent researcher working on a variety of social justice and international projects from fire safety in refugee camps to young people and museums. Sarah and Helen talk about * What it means to do research for transformation and why it’s a slow process * Power and politics in global research partnerships and why we still have a long way to go * Her ‘portfolio’ career which meandered through computer programming, adventure travel and school teaching before landing in social justice research * How she fell in love with the idea that knowledge can be a pathway to creating change Find out more * Find full show notes, the transcript and timestamps on the episode webpage [https://researchadjacent.com/helen-underhill-episode-90/] * Connect with Helen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-underhill-6a395749/] * Find out more about the Research for Transformation Lab [https://blog.gdi.manchester.ac.uk/research-for-transformation-why-we-need-to-be-intentionally-bold-and-ambitious/] and Global Development Institute [http://www.gdi.manchester.ac.uk/] at the University of Manchester About Research Adjacent * Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/researchadjacent/] * Email [hello@researchadjacent.com] a comment, question or suggestion * Leave a voice note [https://www.speakpipe.com/researchadjacent] * Post a review on Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/research-adjacent-5097891] * Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter [https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2Cw205o2-Ro27JImLbQdb3A2fffjt] Mentioned in this episode: Research Adjacent Directory Member of the Month: Susan Mandala, Writing Works Consulting Dr Susan Mandala offers a range of workshops on research writing including her signature offer, How to Really Write Your Literature Review. Other topics include writing academic papers with clear narratives, supporting expert practitioners transitioning into research, establishing consistent writing practices, and improving confidence. Find out more at www.writingworksconsulting.co.uk 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/

Podcasthon 2026 Special: Rewilding Scotland with every episode (Episode 89)

This special bonus episode is part of Podcasthon 2026 which asks hosts to dedicate an episode to a charity of their choice. This episode is dedicated to Scottish rewilding charity Trees for Life who I have been supporting through this podcast since 2024. Listen in to hear why, back in 2024 I decided to donate 1% of my business income to charity and how that led to me deciding to plant a tree for every podcast episode released. You'll also hear about why I chose to do this through Trees for Life and the amazing work they do to support nature, create jobs and support rural communities. Find out more 1. Find out more about Trees for Life and support their work on their website [https://treesforlife.org.uk/] or follow them on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/trees-for-life/] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/treesforlifeuk/] 2. Visit the Research Adjacent virtual tree grove [https://treesforlife.org.uk/groves/525912/] and donate a tree if you like 3. Read the book ‘Wilding’ by Isabella Tree [https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/wilding-the-return-of-nature-to-a-british-farm-isabella-tree/942604?ean=9781509805105&next=t] 4. Listen to the Wild for Scotland podcast [https://pod.link/1554657285] About Research Adjacent 1. Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/researchadjacent/] 2. Email [hello@researchadjacent.com] a comment, question or suggestion 3. Leave a voice note [https://www.speakpipe.com/researchadjacent] 4. Post a review on Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/research-adjacent-5097891] 5. Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter [https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2Cw205o2-Ro27JImLbQdb3A2fffjt] Mentioned in this episode: Research Adjacent Directory Member of the Month: Susan Mandala, Writing Works Consulting Dr Susan Mandala offers a range of workshops on research writing including her signature offer, How to Really Write Your Literature Review. Other topics include writing academic papers with clear narratives, supporting expert practitioners transitioning into research, establishing consistent writing practices, and improving confidence. Find out more at www.writingworksconsulting.co.uk 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/