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Ged Hall

@hallged.bsky.social

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Senior professional development consultant at the University of Leeds. Specialising in #researchimpact development for academic and professional staff. One of the hosts of the Research Culture Uncovered podcast research-culture.captivate.fm

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What happens when universities work with communities rather than for them? Prof Cath Noakes talks about the Civic Exchange at the University of Leeds, co-creation, valuing different forms of expertise & rethinking the relationship between universities & the places they inhabit. buff.ly/R8UjTOU

(Episode 173) Beyond Town and Gown: The Civic Exchange at University of Leeds

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Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 20/09/2026

Meet the #RISummit Speaker: James Wilsdon James will explore the emerging role of agentic AI in research funding and what happens when AI starts writing the grant. 🎟️ 23–24 November | Register for free: researchimpactsummit.com #ResearchImpact #ResearchFunding #AI #impactacademy

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

❓Who deserves to be named as an author? Authorship is about more than names on papers, it’s about fairness, recognition, accountability & who we value in research. 🎧 Listen to Episode 172 of the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast & cast your vote: buff.ly/2rimPuM

(Episode 172) Authorship Uncovered: Who Gets the Credit?

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🎙️New #ResearchCultureUncovered episode! Dr Taryn Bell @tarynbell.bsky.social talks to Ruth Winden @ruthwinden.bsky.social and the Careers in Your Ears team about how to support researchers through challenging career transitions. buff.ly/9v7qf60

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(Episode 171) Supporting Careers With Research - Not Just Careers IN Research (with the Careers in Your Ears team)

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Can AI Become Your Research Partner? In a new episode of the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast, Dr Heledd Jarosz-Griffiths, @heleddhaf.bsky.social speaks to Dr Marc-Oliver Gewaltig about AI in academic writing, transparency & why human judgement must remain at the heart of research. buff.ly/NIxpunc

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(Episode 170) Can AI Become Your Research Partner?

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🆕 New #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast episode out now! Host Heledd Jarosz-Griffiths heleddhaf.bsky.social speaks with Dr Holly Prescott @holby83.bsky.social about career identity, transferable skills and navigating careers beyond academia. buff.ly/os3cf24

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(Episode 169) Navigating Careers Beyond Academia

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

It's time for a new podcast episode. We're on a summer break, so here's one just as relevant now as it was almost 3 years ago. Sarah McLusky (@researchadjacent.bsky.social) in conversation with Ged Hall (@hallged.bsky.social) and @ruthwinden.bsky.social player.captivate.fm/episode/eb44...

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(Bonus) The Research Adjacents with Sarah McLusky

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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Applications are open! A free programme supporting global majority academics with strategic tools to navigate barriers & map long-term careers. ✅ Supportive peer network ✅ Tools to handle pressures ✅ Travel reimbursement (Leeds/Sheffield/York) 🔗 Register here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/applica...

Text reads: Join our pilot programme: Gain the strategic tools to take control of your career as a global majority academic

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🆕 #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast episode! Dr Taryn Bell @tarynbell.bsky.social what we can do to support researchers navigating a funding system in crisis.

(Episode 169) Navigating the Research Funding Crisis

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Ged Hall @hallged.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Thanks to @davidjphipps.bsky.social for his time and expertise and his humour. What an #impacthero

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🎙️ New #ResearchCultureUncovered episode! Dr Ged Hall @hallged.bsky.social speaks with #ResearchImpactHero Dr David Phipps @davidjphipps.bsky.social about building Canada’s impact ecosystem, the origins of Research Impact Canada, and the power of global impact networks.

(Episode 167) Research Impact Heroes – Dr David Phipps on Building Canada's Impact Ecosystem

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Ged Hall @hallged.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Enjoy the retirement, Jim. I won't be too far behind you (although it feels longer than I would like it to be 😜)

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

New #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast episode out now! Nick Sheppard @nickshepp.bsky.social chats with Dr Eike Rinke about open research, transparency, rigour & why it matters across all disciplines. Plus insights from a study showing how different analytic choices can shape results.

(Episode 165) Building Communities for Better Research with UKRN Local Network Lead Dr Eike Rinke

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Listen to the latest episode of the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast. Filmed in front of a live studio audience, we hand over to student ambassador Lily at the UOL Tech Exchange fair to hear from technicians & senior leaders about the diverse & often hidden roles powering research.

(Episode 164) Technicians uncovered: inside Tech Exchange at Leeds

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🆕 New episode of the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast out now! Dr Rob ter Horst shares life as both a postdoc & The Quantified Scientist on YouTube. From brain scans to wearables, discover how he balances research and content creation in this new episode with host @hallged.bsky.social.

(Episode 163) Two Identities Postdoc and YouTuber, One Scientist: Inside the World of The Quantified Scientist

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Ged Hall @hallged.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Really enjoyed catching up with Adel again.

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

What is meta-research and why get involved if you’re not a payrolled academic? Host Alix Brodie-Wray @abrodiewray.bsky.social is joined by Dr Chris Daley & Dr Amy Milligan to unpack 'research on research’, and why managers & professional staff are crucial in this space.

(Episode 160) Meta-Research Uncovered: The Role of Research Enablers

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

📼 In this episode from the archives of the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast, host @ruthwinden.bsky.social shares ways to help researchers feel valued at work, from embedding core values to encouraging self-recognition & peer appreciation.

(S9E1): Show Some Appreciation and Change Your Research Culture for the Better, with Ruth Winden

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

🆕New #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast episode! In today’s episode, Taryn Bell @tarynbell.bsky.social and Christine Grove discuss Christine’s new volume, The Gentle Academic (co-edited w/Kelly-Ann Allen @drkellyallen.bsky.social).

(Episode 157) The Gentle Academic: Reimagining Research Culture

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

New #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast episode: How to Turn Your PhD Into a Book. @heleddhaf.bsky.social speaks to @hilarypotterphd.bsky.social about authorial agency, creativity, writing by hand, portfolio careers & what research can become beyond the thesis.

(Episode 158) How to Turn Your PhD Into a Book?

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🎧 New episode of the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast is out now! Emily Goodall @dremilygoodall.bsky.social speaks with Karen Glerum Brooks & Lucy Cheseldine about Valuing Voices - a Wellcome funded project rethinking equitable, responsible research.

(Episode 156) Valuing Voices: How to Make Research Equitable and Responsible

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

New #ResearchCultureUncovered episode available: Dr Élaina Gauthier‑Mamaril @elainagmamaril.bsky.social on podcasting as research method, disability justice and counter‑archives. Rigour with care, access by design, community over gatekeeping.

(Episode 154) Cripping research culture: podcasting, disability justice, and counter archives (with Dr Élaina Gauthier Mamaril)

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🆕New #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast episode! Dr Emily Ennis @emilyennis.bsky.social chats with Dr Amy Mayfield @luresearchculture.bsky.social and Dr Nicola Simcock about how maturity frameworks turn good intentions into real research culture change.

(Episode 152) Maturity frameworks for research culture: building buy-in for collective action

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

🆕New #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast episode! 🎙️Ged Hall @hallged.bsky.social and #UniversityOfLeeds #ImpactProfessionals share their reflctions on the groundbreaking Impact Ignite Conference. #ResearchImpact

(Episode 151) Finding Your Tribe: Reflections from the First Impact Ignite Conference

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The Researcher Development & Research Culture Team is proud to partner with WUN for the 2026 ECR Webinar Series! 🎯 First up: Measuring and Evaluating Research Impact With Dr Ged Hall @hallged.bsky.social 📅 13 April | 🕔 2pm | 💻 Zoom 🔗 Register now: wun.ac.uk/article/even... #ResearchImpact #WUN

WUN ECR Webinar - Measuring and Evaluating Research Impact - WUN

Register for the upcoming webinar in WUN’s Early Career Researcher series. Who can join: All early career researchers from WUN , ARUA, and AUN members universities are welcome to attend. As continue r...

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

🐝Step into spring with ‘The Bee’s Knees,’ a bee‑inspired #ResearchCultureUncovered poscast episode from our back catalogue. Dr Emma Spary, @emmaspary.bsky.social explores how hive culture mirrors research culture.

(S6E7) The Bee's Knees: Uncovering the Secrets of Research Culture in the Hive

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Ged Hall @hallged.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

It's always fantastic to chat with Tamika. I always learn so much and the Research Impact Summits have been the highlight of my impact year for years.

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Ged Hall @hallged.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Always loads of fun chatting to Alix, especially when there are two things we share that are real passions. Maybe the next time we'll just focus on Mod culture 🤩

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🆕 Integrity in research isn’t just about following rules, it’s about building a culture where doing the right thing is supported, encouraged & possible. Our guest for this new episode of #ResearchCultureUncovered is James Parry, an independent consultant and former UKRIO Chief Exec.

(Episode 148) Doing the right thing: Research misconduct and building a culture that values integrity

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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

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Select tickets – Knowledge Mobilisation Forum 2026 – We The Curious

Knowledge Mobilisation Forum 2026 – We The Curious, Wed 22 Apr 2026 - Thu 23 Apr 2026 - Knowledge is the awareness, understanding, and interpretation of facts, truths, and experiences that shape how w...

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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

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Keynote speakers announced! - UKKMbF

We are delighted to be welcoming Lewis Hou and Dr Hayley Trowbridge to Bristol as our keynote speakers for 2026, alongside a special addition, to mark the successful end of her time as Chair, our very...

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🆕#ResearchCultureUncovered episode: Who Gets to Belong? LGBT+ History Month. A conversation about visibility, emotional labour, curiosity, & psychological safety - & what inclusion in science & research looks like in practice buff.ly/LZ9EfJa #LGBTHistoryMonth #ResearchCulture #EDI #InclusiveResearch

(Episode 147) Who Gets to Belong? LGBT+ History Month

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🆕#ResearchCultureUncovered episode 'How do funders support research cultures? Behind the scenes at Cancer Research UK'. We hear from Mat Tata, Research Programme Manager, who shares what CRUK are doing to shape & encourage healthier cultures in cancer research.

(Episode 146) How do funders support research cultures?: Behind the scenes at Cancer Research UK

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🚨 Last call! Join our next Building Impact Momentum programme to develop concrete ideas for research impact which can be applied to research projects or in grant applications. ⏰ Deadline: 9 February 🗓️ Runs: March – June 2026 ➡️ Find out more: researchersupport.leeds.ac.uk/research-imp...

Building Impact Momentum: March to June 2026.
Register your interest. Open to research, academic and impact professional staff. 24 spaces on the programme, which consists of 6 sessions. Deadline 9 February 2026.

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

📊Thinking of moving from research to project management? Your research skills are more transferable than you think. Find out why in the latest episode of the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast with Ruth Winden @ruthwinden.bsky.social & Dr. Shirley-Anne Paul.

(Episode 145): From Postdoc to Project Manager: How do you make the leap?

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

🆕#ResearchCultureUncovered episode & 🆕host: Dr Emily Ennis joins the podcast! With a unique blend of experience in academia & research management, Emily shares insights on creating inclusive research culture & transforming research culture through evaluation & collaborative efforts.

(Episode 144) Meet the Culturositists: Introducing Emily Ennis

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

📢 Join us for our next Building Impact Momentum programme, helping you to develop concrete ideas for research impact which can be applied to research projects or in grant applications. ⏰ Deadline: 9 February 🗓️ Runs: March – June 2026 ➡️ Find out more: researchersupport.leeds.ac.uk/research-imp...

Building Impact Momentum: March to June 2026.
Register your interest. Open to research, academic and impact professional staff. 24 spaces on the programme, which consists of 6 sessions. Deadline 9 February 2026.

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

🆕The #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast's back in 2026! @nickshepp.bsky.social talks to @jsendall.bsky.social about his career in academic libraries culminating in his recent appointment as Acting Librarian & Keeper of the Brotherton Collection at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social.

(Episode 142) Navigating careers in academic libraries: a conversation with Josh Sendall

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

🆕 New #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast episode alert! @tarynbell.bsky.social talks to @sarashinton.bsky.social and Katie Nicoll Baines about their work supporting researchers and institutions at the Future Leaders Fellows Development Network.

(Episode 140) Inside the FLF Development Network: Enabling Leaders, Supporting Institutions, Shaping Research Cultures

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

In this new episode, the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast dives deep with Vicky Williams, CEO of @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social about: ✅ Her 25-year journey shaping research culture ✅ Zero-embargo green OA & impact initiatives ✅ Challenges & opportunities for sustainable open access

(Episode 139) Championing Change: Vicky Williams on Impact, Inclusion, and Innovation in Scholarly Publishing

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

💭In this new episode of the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast, @ruthwinden.bsky.social chats to Dr Elizabeth Faulkner & Dr Cathal Rogers about exploring systemic inequalities in UK HE for researchers returning after maternity leave, why support matters & what needs to change.

(Episode 138) Reclaiming Your Research Career After Maternity Leave

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Ged Hall @hallged.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

I could never claim to be anywhere near being an elite athlete but there are many things in this article that chime with my experience of type 1 diabetes. The headline especially! 'I think about diabetes every five minutes' - Slade - www.bbc.com/sport/articl... #WorldDiabetesDay

World Diabetes Day 2025: How Henry Slade and other athletes manage type 1 diabetes

England international Henry Slade tells BBC Sport how he manages his type 1 diabetes as a top rugby player.

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

🆕In this new episode of the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast @heleddhaf.bsky.social talks to Dr Neko Mellor about how chronic pain, disability & neurodiversity reshape research & writing. 💬Pain is more than numbers 🧠Embodied knowledge matters 🤝Inclusion starts with understanding

(Episode 136) Beyond the Pain Scale: Embodied Research — with Dr Neko Mellor

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

📢 Final call! Register your interest in our Building Impact Momentum programme and develop concrete ideas for impact which can be applied to research projects or in grant applications. ⏰ Deadline: 9 November 2025 🗓️ Runs December 2025 to March 2026 ➡️ Find out more: bit.ly/4ogFcn0

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🛣️Are you a #ResearchProfessional at the University of Leeds? Join the Research Professionals’ Career Conversations programme with @ruthwinden.bsky.social & @hallged.bsky.social to explore career options & create a plan. Apply by 31 October 2025. More info👉 buff.ly/nBkCPgv @unileedsodpl.bsky.social

Research Professionals' Career Conversations - OD&PL Researcher Development and Research Culture

The next programme runs from December 2025 to January 2026, with an optional follow-up session in April. The deadline to apply is 5pm on 31 October.

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Register your interest in our Building Impact Momentum programme (December-March) to help develop concrete ideas for impact which can be applied to research projects or in grant applications. ⏰ Deadline: 2 November 2025 ➡️ Find out more: bit.ly/4apHwC4

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

🆕 New #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast episode! 🎙️Dr Vicky Ward shares the vibe, values & impact of the UK Knowledge Mobilisation Forum with host @hallged.bsky.social. 🌎Dive into collaboration, community & change! buff.ly/3AxHecb #KnowledgeMobilisation #ResearchImpact #ResearchCulture

(Episode 132) Sparking Impact: The People, Values, and Vibe of the UK Knowledge Mobilisation Forum with Dr Vicky Ward

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Impact Ignite 2027 - UK @impactignite2025.com · 29/09/2025

Meet the speakers for Plenary Session 2A: Transformational Stories & Lessons Learned Hear real stories, lessons learned and insights from those who’ve made change happen. Register now for Impact Ignite 2025 (25–26 Nov, UK): impactignite2025.com #ImpactIgnite

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

In a🆕episode of the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast, host @tarynbell.bsky.social chats with Dr Ireen Litvak-Zur from @advancehe.bsky.social about how we can fail well in academia. 🎧

(Episode 131) The Art of Failing Well, with Ireen Litvak-Zur

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

🦉In the latest episode of the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast with host @ruthwinden.bsky.social, hear all about how postdocs at the University of Leeds are reshaping research culture! From ECR Hubs to chartership & project management certifications - real impact, led by postdocs.

(Episode 130): Postdocs Leading Research Culture Change at the University of Leeds - what have we learnt?

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