🎧 Bring Your Research to Life Through Podcasting We’re excited to be teaming up with the @royalholloway.bsky.social Social Science Impact Accelerator for a dynamic, hands-on workshop exploring how podcasting can amplify your research story and reach new audiences.

Spotlight on Storytelling: Facts inform. Stories connect Research is important, but storytelling makes it memorable. Our podcast training puts a spotlight on storytelling, helping academics turn complex findings into narratives that engage, inspire & stick with audiences long after they’ve listened

🎙️ Turn your research into a story worth listening to. Join us and the @royalholloway.bsky.social Social Science Impact Accelerator for an engaging workshop that shows how podcasting can transform the way you share your research.

💬 What does it really mean to “be a man” today? As conversations around masculinity and men’s wellbeing dominate headlines this #Movember, @ucl.ac.uk The Bridge explores one of the most polarising questions of all: 👉 Should traditional masculine norms and behaviours be celebrated - or demonised?

🌍 Episode 4 of the Design for Freedom podcast is out now! How can reliable data and AI tools help the construction sector build a more ethical future? This episode explores how global collaboration, data sharing, and responsible governance can help uncover exploitation hidden in supply chains.

#PodcastoftheMonth This month we’re spotlighting Thanks for Typing, a podcast by Ros Edwards and Val Gillies that uncovers the hidden contributions of sociologists’ wives - women whose uncredited work helped shape the discipline.

Got a podcast idea but not sure where to start? We’ll help you turn your concept into a fully-fledged show. From refining your idea and planning your episodes, to recording, editing, and launching, our podcast training guides you step by step.

Final shoutout to our October Podcast of the Month – Design for Freedom This podcast is essential listening for anyone working in: 🏗️ Construction 🎨 Design & architecture 🌱 Sustainability 📢 Advocacy & human rights

Learn from experienced academics and professional podcasters who know what it takes to create engaging, high-quality shows. Our trainers share real-world techniques, insights, and tips from producing podcasts that connect with diverse audiences, inspire listeners, and amplify research impact.

Bricks, steel, glass - the materials behind our homes, schools, cities. But do you know how they’re made - or who makes them?

🎙️ Thinking about starting a podcast? We believe podcasting is one of the most effective ways for researchers to connect with audiences. Whether your goal is to create impact, share knowledge, or explore ideas in a fresh way, podcasting opens up new conversations.

🎙 Podcasts are more than audio - they’re powerful tools for impact. They can help you: ✔ Reach policymakers with evidence that informs decisions ✔ Engage students through creative, accessible learning resources ✔ Connect with the public by making your research relatable and inspiring

Design for Freedom is built on three powerful principles: 🔍 Find and address embedded forced labour 🌱 Pursue ethical decarbonisation ♻️ Prioritise circularity

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🎙 Podcasting helps institutions reach further and connect with new audiences. We work with universities, DTPs, CDTs, research groups, and communications teams to demystify the podcasting process.

🎙️ Discover the Power of Podcasting for Research We’re thrilled to be working with Social Science Impact Accelerator to bring this brilliant hands-on workshop exploring how podcasts can be powerful tools for storytelling, engagement, and impact in research.

💡 Did you know global construction spending is projected to reach $17.5 trillion by 2030? But the real question is: who is paying the true price for our built environment?

Want to turn your research into a podcast? 🎧 Join us and @thesociologicalreview.org for our Introduction to Podcasting workshop.

Podcast training isn’t just about audio - it’s about people. When you join one of our workshops, you’re not only learning new skills, you’re stepping into a community: 🎙 Meet like-minded academics from across disciplines 🎙 Share experiences, challenges, & ideas 🎙 Spark collaborations

🌍 Podcast of the Month – October 🎧 This month we’re spotlighting 'Design for Freedom' - a podcast that shines a light on the hidden cost of our built environment.

Last call for this months Podcast of the Month for September. 🎧 Disagreement doesn’t have to divide us. It can be the starting point for connection, empathy & understanding. That’s the message behind @ucl.ac.uk The Bridge - A Disagreeing Well Podcast.

🎧 New to recording? Editing? Don’t worry. You don’t need to be a sound engineer to make a great podcast. Our workshops are designed for beginners, giving you practical, step-by-step guidance to help you feel confident behind the mic.

From Series 1 of @ucl.ac.uk The Bridge: - Should we ban social media for children? - Can ethnic minority voters be represented by right-wing parties? - Is tourism inherently exploitative? It’s not just about listening to disagreements, it’s about learning how to handle them yourself.

We’re teaming up with @thesociologicalreview.org to deliver our Introduction to Podcasting workshop on Monday 17 November. 🎙️ Hear from: - Krissie Brighty-Glover - Our Director of Training - Alice Bloch - podcasting expert & producer - Prof Agata Lisiak - writer, host & producer of Spatial Delight

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Facts and data inform, but stories connect. Through storytelling, you can turn complex findings into narratives that resonate with listeners long after the episode ends.

Pod of the Month: How do we help people disagree well in an increasingly polarised society? That’s the question at the heart of The Bridge - From politics to personal disputes, this podcast equips listeners with the tools to find common ground, listen with curiosity & handle conflict with compassion

Join our Introduction to Podcasting workshop on 17 November, with @researchpodcasts.bsky.social. Learn how to grow your idea, how to create great audio and how to launch and run your podcast. An interactive day, online, for a small group. Tickets here! www.tickettailor.com/events/theso...

Is tourism a lifeline for local communities…or a threat to their way of life? In the third episode of The Bridge: A Disagreeing Well podcast from @ucl.ac.uk and Students' Union UCL, host Lea Hofer explores the tensions between economic benefits & the social and environmental costs of mass tourism.

📢 Research deserves to be heard. Publishing in journals is vital, but it often limits your audience. 🎙 Podcasts open doors to collaboration, engagement, and impact - making your work accessible, relatable, and shareable beyond academia.

Can ethnic minority voters be truly represented by right-wing parties? It’s one of the most polarising questions in UK politics, and the focus of this week’s The Bridge; A Disagreeing Well podcast from @ucl.ac.uk and Students' Union UCL

🎙 Podcast of the Month: The Bridge - A Disagreeing Well Podcast from UCL & Students’ Union UCL! In a world where polarisation feels like the default, The Bridge explores how to have conversations that are uncomfortable but constructive. @ucl.ac.uk

Should there be a blanket social media ban for children? A simple question with far-reaching implications, and the focus of the first episode of our podcast of the month - The Bridge; A Disagreeing Well podcast from @ucl.ac.uk and Students' Union UCL

🎙 Want your research to reach beyond journals & conferences? Our podcast training helps academics and PhD students share ideas in powerful, accessible ways - turning your work into content that engages, inspires, and reaches wider audiences.

🎙️ Just launched from #UCLDisagreeingWell and Student's Union UCL! The Bridge: a bold new podcast exploring how to disagree better in today’s polarised world. Student hosts and a conflict expert tackle the tough debates of our time. 🎧Listen now https://bit.ly/45yxNIG

New podcast launch alert! We’re excited to see The Bridge; A Disagreeing Well podcast from University College London @ucl.ac.uk go live this week, tackling the big question: how can we disagree well in today’s polarised world?

Curious about using podcasting to share your research? Want to know how to record and edit great audio? And how to launch a podcast? Start your journey into sociological podcasting with our Introduction to Podcasting workshop, with @researchpodcasts.bsky.social 17 Nov. Tickets here buff.ly/VSugrGb

Podcast of the Month - Speaking of Research! Essential for those curious about research's future & its driving voices. Recorded live at the @scdtp.bsky.social conference, featuring inspiring stories from emerging researchers & their real-world impact. Have you seen our blog post buff.ly/ZUIei29

Got an idea but not sure where to start? We help researchers turn complex topics into clear, compelling audio content that sparks real-world conversations. Ready to bring your research to life through podcasting? 🔗 researchpodcasts.co.uk/university-p... #PodcastSupport #ResearchToImpact

Why BruPod Series 2 is a must-listen: 6 episodes, 6 unique journeys honoring unheard voices & overlooked gaps. From ethics to wellbeing, justice to diversity—research with heart & rigour. Listen & be inspired: open.spotify.com/show/2j8hZVt... #BruPodSeries2 #PhDLife @brunelgradschool.bsky.social

A Fresh Format for Research Conferences... Live podcasting and training sessions bring new energy to research events - and help your audience create lasting content. See what goes into running one: 🔗 researchpodcasts.co.uk/podcast-conf... #AcademicEvents #ResearchPodcasts #WorkshopDesign

Podcasting doesn’t have to be daunting. Our team works with you to grow your confidence, sharpen your message, and make your first steps feel easy. Learn how we support you every step of the way: 🔗 researchpodcasts.co.uk/university-p... #ResearchPodcasts #UniversityOutreach

Discover what motivates researchers & the challenges they face in the @scdtp.bsky.social Speaking of Research podcast. Early-career researchers share their journeys and how they aim to create real-world impact. researchpodcasts.co.uk/podcast-of-t... Listen here → open.spotify.com/show/3hJULAy...

Give Your Delegates Something New... Break up the day during your event with a live podcast session, or offer a training workshop that empowers researchers to tell their stories through audio. Want to add this to your next event? 🔗 researchpodcasts.co.uk/podcast-conf... #AcademicPodcasting

Audio content travels far - across borders, platforms, and disciplines. If your research has a message, podcasting can help it reach the ears it needs to. Discover how we help turn your work into a compelling listen: 🔗 researchpodcasts.co.uk/university-p... #GlobalResearch #AcademicPodcasts

Meet the voices shaping change in BruPod Series 2! Kat on UK home ed, Udita on menstrual health in Kolkata, Maggie on parenting kids with special needs. Honest talks & fresh perspectives. Listen: open.spotify.com/show/2j8hZVt... #BruPod #ResearchMatters #PhDStories @brunelgradschool.bsky.social

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The 7th episode of our podcast Speaking of Research is out today. Max Dixon talks about his discourse analysis work on British foreign policy toward Taiwan rooted in Britain’s colonial past. Listen here open.spotify.com/episode/5hJJ...

The week's podcast in the fabulous Speaking of Research SCDTP podcast series comes from @elsclark.bsky.social. Listen here open.spotify.com/episode/6X9J...

Podcast 9 of our series of 10 out today with Isaac Thorton talking about experiences of international students in the UK open.spotify.com/episode/253O...