Researchers in the making

About Researchers in the making

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.

Publisher

NIHR School for Public Health Research

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Apr 2025

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Episode 22: Commercial determinants with Nason Maani

   Karen and Charan chat with Nason Maani about his work on the commercial determinants of health, and we explore examples from the alcohol, tech and wellness industries.

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Episode 21: Building opportunities with Daniel Mutanda

   In this episode, Karen and Charan chat with Daniel Mutanda about creating opportunities and his ability to stay centred whilst managing multiple projects.

3. 

   4 Sept 2026

   Episode 20: Director's perspective: public health research

   We chat with Professor Ashley Adamson about her career journey, how public health has evolved over the years and her tips for early career researchers.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

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Quality

42

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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