Research Culture Uncovered

About Research Culture Uncovered

At the University of Leeds, we believe that all members of our research community play a crucial role in developing and promoting a positive and inclusive research culture. Across the globe, the urgent need for a better Research Culture in Higher Education is widely accepted – but how do you make it happen? This weekly podcast focuses on our ideas, approaches and learning as we contribute to the University's attempt to create a Research Culture in which everyone can thrive. Whether you undertake, lead, fund or benefit from research - these are the conversations to listen to if you want to explore what a positive Research Culture is and why it matters. Unless specified in the episode shownotes, Research Culture Uncovered © 2023 by Research Culturosity, University of Leeds is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This license requires that reusers give credit to the creator. If you remix, adapt, or build upon the material, you must license the modified material under identical terms. Some episodes may be licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0, please check before use.

Publisher

Research Culturosity, University of Leeds

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Oct 2022

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

175 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   (Episode 176) Creating Connections: The Success of Research Culture Week

   In this episode of Research Culture Uncovered, host Emma Spary speaks with Professor Tracey Reynolds, Associate Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange in the Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Greenwich and Director of the Institute for Inclusive Communities and Environments, about designing and delivering a week-long Research Culture Week. Tracey explains how the initiative aimed to connect siloed multi-campus communities, make existing activity more visible, and create inclusive spaces for staff, students, technicians and professional services. The week featured around 50 sessions across campuses and online, including Pint of Science events, a technicians’ “Hidden Heroes” exhibition, and an undergraduate student conference. Tracey shares evaluation insights, unexpected benefits, and practical lessons on early planning, communications, curation, and co-design. Listen in to find out: Why hold a Research Culture Week How planning and securing buy in are key for success Some of the unexpected wins What to do differently next time Advice for others considering their own Research Culture Week Find out more: Connect with Tracey Reynolds (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-reynolds-22ba13293/) and Kate Farrow (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-farrow-07205014a/), the team behind the Research Culture Week Research Culture Week website (https://www.gre.ac.uk/articles/public-relations/research-culture-week-2026-making-visible-how-research-happens-at-greenwich) Pint of Science (https://pintofscience.co.uk/) REF2029 Strategy, People and Research Environment (SPRE) (https://2029.ref.ac.uk/guidance/section-7-strategy-people-and-research-environment-guidance/) If you've enjoyed listening to this episode, please consider leaving a review on your favourite podcast app, via Podchaser, or by submitting an online review form. ✍ Podchaser (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/research-culture-uncovered-4959637?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast_page&action=rate) ✍ Online Review Form (https://forms.office.com/e/6effjgmmM6) Follow us on Bluesky: @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/researcherdevleeds.bsky.social) (new episodes are announced here), @openresleeds.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/openresleeds.bsky.social), @researchcultureuol.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/researchcultureuol.bsky.social) Connect to us on LinkedIn: @ResearchUncoveredPodcast (https://www.linkedin.com/company/research-culture-uncovered/) (new episodes are announced here too). If you would like to contribute to a podcast episode get in touch: researcherdevelopment@leeds.ac.uk (mailto:researcherdevelopment@leeds.ac.uk)

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   (Episode 175) Bear With Us: Reflections from this year's International Research Culture Conference

   Host Dr Emily Ennis is joined by colleagues from the University of Leeds Researcher Development and Research Culture team, Dr Taryn Bell, Dr Shareefa Fadhel, and Malaika Khalid, for a post-conference reflection on the International Research Culture Conference (IRCC). Following presentations, workshops, networking, and conversations at Warwick, the team share what stood out, what surprised them, and what gives them hope for the future of research culture. In this conversation: A movement growing up. Four years on from the first IRCC, there was a strong sense that research culture conversations are maturing. Discussions are increasingly focused on implementation, evidence, and sustainability, rather than simply defining what research culture is. Hope in uncertain times. Amid challenging funding landscapes and questions about the future of research culture initiatives, delegates repeatedly returned to a sense of optimism. Despite uncertainty, there remains a strong appetite for collaboration and positive change. Microinclusions, not just big interventions. Malaika reflects on the power of small acts of inclusion and recognition. From ensuring everyone has a voice in meetings to acknowledging contributions that often go unseen, meaningful culture change can start with everyday interactions. Recognition as culture change. The team discuss how recognising the labour of colleagues, especially work that is often invisible, can improve belonging, motivation, and collaboration across research communities. Getting the right people in the room. Taryn shares reflections on discussions involving funders, institutional leaders, and practitioners, highlighting the value of bringing different perspectives together to tackle sector-wide challenges. From conversation to action. Conferences provide space to connect and reflect, but attendees also explored how to translate ideas into practical action, ensuring discussions lead to meaningful and lasting change. Finding community. Beyond the formal programme, the conference reinforced the importance of networks, shared learning, and creating spaces where people working in research culture can learn from each other. What's next? Emily, Shareefa, Taryn, and Malaika each share one idea, insight, or action they'll be taking forward from the conference into their own work. Organisations, Networks & Events Mentioned International Research Culture Conference (IRCC) (https://warwick.ac.uk/research/research-culture-at-warwick/ncrc/ircc/) University of Warwick Research Culture (https://warwick.ac.uk/research/research-culture-at-warwick/ncrc/) Research Culture Enablers Network (RCEN) (https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3A18p2c5gqLxnxOXIHcT7bZyIgO8Jf17MfLHb1TPEOjJ41%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=d662a610-fb8a-4c42-b12b-7aa4732e0e12&tenantId=09bacfbd-47ef-4465-9265-3546f2eaf6bc) Wellcome Trust If you have enjoyed listening to this episode, please consider leaving a review on your favourite podcast app, via Podchaser, or by submitting an online review form. ✍ Podchaser (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/research-culture-uncovered-4959637?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast_page&action=rate) ✍ Online Review Form (https://forms.office.com/e/6effjgmmM6)

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   (Episode 174) Openness, equity and the changing information ecosystem with Monica Westin

   In this episode, Nick talks to Monica Westin, Director of Open Policy Development at Cambridge University Press, about her wide-ranging work across the open knowledge movement - including roles with DORA (https://sfdora.org/), NISO (https://www.niso.org/), COUNTER Metrics (https://www.countermetrics.org/), and Wikimedia UK (https://wikimedia.org.uk/). We discuss some of the challenges facing research communication, and explore knowledge equity, responsible research assessment, and the future of open access publishing. We talk about the role of Wikimedia and Wikipedia in supporting open knowledge, and why making research outputs more visible and reusable matters. We consider the impact of generative AI on the information ecosystem. From attribution and provenance to Creative Commons licensing (https://creativecommons.org/cc-licenses/) and the future of openness, and discuss how researchers, publishers and information professionals can respond to rapid technological change while remaining committed to the principles of open knowledge. Links: Cambridge University Press Open Access policies (https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/open-research/open-access-policies) Knowledge Equity Network (https://knowledgeequitynetwork.org/) Knowledge Equity & Open Scholarship Week (https://knowledgeequitynetwork.org/casestudies/knowledge-equity-open-scholarship-week-2026-programme/) CUP Publishing Futures report (2025) (https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-file-manager/file/68ef9df9a6c3702e57eae12a/Cambridge-University-Press-Publishing-futures.pdf) Letter: University research must incentivise quality over quantity (https://www.ft.com/content/391e4632-9d28-45de-b1ae-f5551376ad4b) (Financial Times: paywall) Open Access : who's converting and who's just adding? (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robjohnsonresearchconsulting_openaccess-scholarlycommunication-researchpolicy-share-7480520989794181120-2dLN/) (Rob Johnson LinkedIn post) Cambridge Open Engage platform (https://www.cambridge.org/engage/coe/public-dashboard) Collateral Damage? Human Creativity and Interaction in the AI Crawling Era (https://wikimedia.eventyay.com/wm/wikimania2026/talk/99YG8F/) (Wikimania Panel) María Teresa Freyre de Andrade (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mar%C3%ADa_Teresa_Freyre_de_Andrade) (Wkipedia Article) Beyond the Editathon: A New Contribution Model for Experts (https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/243938/) Creative Commons Signals (https://creativecommons.org/cc-signals/) If you have enjoyed listening to this episode, please consider leaving a review on your favourite podcast app, via Podchaser, or by submitting an online review form. ✍ Podchaser (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/research-culture-uncovered-4959637?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast_page&action=rate) ✍ Online Review Form (https://forms.office.com/e/6effjgmmM6) All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists: Research Impact (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/60d10ee0-197a-4648-a3ea-55458f799776) with Ged Hall (follow Ged on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/hallged.bsky.social)and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgedhall/)) Research Impact Heroes (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/c2f4fdc5-ee6a-4f39-8bdd-84c66f9ea3fc) with Ged Hall Open Research (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/859c3801-ad5d-41e8-a8f5-bad2b278692f) with Nick Sheppard (follow Nick on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/nickshepp.bsky.social) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicksheppard/)) Research Careers (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/ed099aeb-00b5-4bec-b0e3-a4c059dfb826) with Ruth Winden (follow Ruth on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/ruthwinden.bsky.social) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthwinden/)) Research talent management (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/687a0477-5846-4db4-936c-ac53a4484adb) Meet the Research Culturositists (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f62132a4-2297-4af5-a659-288dccc47220) with Emma Spary (follow Emma on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/emmaspary.bsky.social) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaspary/)) Research co-production (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/599ab0c4-5878-4ef9-bedd-dca5cff5dc77) Research evaluation (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/e83123ea-b1c6-463b-98d8-5e964afb07eb) Research leadership (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/33415149-cfbb-4cbc-aaf8-4e9a98e1af54) Research professionals (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/1249a4ac-e38d-4019-ae42-07620eda1dbf) Academic failure (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/36ece93f-61f8-4260-b0b1-5da73333872d) with Taryn Bell (follow Taryn on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/tarynbell.bsky.social) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtarynbell/)) Follow us on Bluesky: @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/researcherdevleeds.bsky.social) (new episodes are announced here), @openresleeds.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/openresleeds.bsky.social), @researchcultureuol.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/researchcultureuol.bsky.social) Connect to us on LinkedIn: @ResearchUncoveredPodcast (https://www.linkedin.com/company/research-culture-uncovered/) (new episodes are announced here too). If you would like to contribute to a podcast episode get in touch: researcherdevelopment@leeds.ac.uk (mailto:researcherdevelopment@leeds.ac.uk)

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• Ged Hall
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• Debs Hirst

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