Listen "(S9E7) Enhancing Research Culture as an Early Career Researcher"
Episode Synopsis
This week, Taryn Bell chats to Ines Hahn and Stuart Higgins from the University of York about what early career researchers can do to shape research culture.Ines and Stuart share their experiences, including how they got started, what motivates them, and what they think needs to be done to support ECRs who want to take an active role in transforming research culture.Key takeaways:The research culture initiatives in which Ines and Stuart have been involved have had an effect on their respective fields and institutions, but they’ve also had major benefits for their own careers and wellbeingIt’s important to be kind to yourself – don’t burn yourself out. Joining existing RC initiatives can make a big difference, without the pressure of taking the lead on everythingKey challenges have included: how to reach the right people, and how to convince senior figures to carve out space for these kinds of projectsBoth funders and senior leadership have a major role to play in encouraging research leaders to take research culture seriously, and get involved in research culture locally, nationally and internationally!Links, resources and initiatives mentioned in the episode:UK Postdoc Appreciation WeekScientists Not The Science: Being a Positive Role ModelAngela Saini - Inferior and SuperiorEnhancing Research Culture workshops at YorkAll 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)
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