🦷🎙️ March Podcast of the Month... Oral health is too often left out of global public health conversations - but it shouldn’t be. This month, we’re spotlighting Oral Health Matters, hosted by Richard Watt at University College London.

If you’ve been curious about podcasting but unsure where it fits within your research practice, you’re not alone. Many researchers are exploring audio as a way to share work more thoughtfully and reach wider audiences.

🎙️ Podcasting isn’t just for entertainment - it’s a powerful tool for academics. With millions of listeners worldwide, it lets researchers reach new audiences, expand networks, and explore their work in fresh ways.

You don’t need a fully formed concept to start podcasting - just a question you care about. Many researchers come to our training with ideas they’re still exploring, unsure how to translate curiosity into a format that will engage listeners.

Episode 2 is of the second series of Oral Health Matters is out next Tuesday (3rd March) and seeks to deconstruct the high-stakes political diplomacy behind the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Listen to a clip from the episode here. #OralHealthMatters

#podcastofthemonth 🤝 Building community, together Creating Communities – The Educafe Podcast is more than a series, it’s an invitation to listen, learn and think together about what community can be.

🎧 Watch the trailer for Oral Health Matters – Series 2, Episode 1 What happens to oral health when global politics become unstable? ▶️ Watch the trailer and subscribe now Link to series trailer in comments. #OralHealthMatters #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #OralHealth

🎙️ Episode 1 Oral Health Matters, Series 2 🎙️ Series 2 opens with a powerful conversation on how political decisions, from WHO withdrawal to cuts in international aid, are affecting real communities, real services, and real lives. 🎧 Watch the trailer and listen soon

📢 It's LAUNCH DAY! 📢 🎙️ Episode 1 of the second series of our podcast Oral Health Matters drops today! 🎙️ Public health in an unstable political environment - listen here: lnkd.in/e_4v8zd9 #OralHealthMatters #GlobalPublicHealth #OralHealth #AcademicPodcasting #Research #Impact

Podcasting isn’t about simplifying research - it’s about opening it up. For many researchers, it becomes a space to think aloud, explore ideas, and share the thinking behind their work.

#podcastofthemonth 🌱 From conversation to shared learning As the series unfolds, the podcast explores wellbeing, volunteering and sustainability - asking questions many community builders will recognise:

Sharing research is about more than dissemination. It’s about connection, dialogue & impact. Podcasting is one of the most engaging ways to make that happen in 2026. Booking 🔗 introductiontopodcastingforresearchers2026.eventbrite.com Blog 🔗 researchpodcasts.co.uk/share-resear...

If you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast but aren’t sure where to begin, we’re here to help. Book a free 10-minute call with our director, Krissie - no pressure, just a friendly, supportive conversation to explore your ideas and next steps.

🏅 Last episode of series 2 of #SpeakingofResearch from @scdtp.bsky.social is out now. We meet Michelize van Heerden (University of Chichester), whose research explores women’s leadership in sport through the Women’s Sports Leadership Academy.

💬 Listening to how community is made From informal English conversation groups to busy weekly hubs, Creating Communities - The Educafe Podcast invites listeners into the everyday realities of holding inclusive spaces. #podcastofthemonth

You don’t need a “perfect voice” to start a podcast. Our 2026 training supports researchers at every stage to share their work authentically & confidently. 🎧 Learn more: Booking 🔗 introductiontopodcastingforresearchers2026.eventbrite.com Blog 🔗 researchpodcasts.co.uk/share-resear...

Podcasting isn’t just another way to disseminate your work - it’s a platform for dialogue, connection, and impact. It allows you to translate complex ideas into engaging stories, reach beyond traditional academic boundaries, and connect with people who genuinely care about your research.

🎙️ New episode out now! Episode 9 of Speaking of Research from @scdtp.bsky.social We meet Daniel Griffiths (University of Southampton), whose research explores gender euphoria - the joyful, affirming experiences of living authentically for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse adults.

🎧 Podcast of the Month: Creating Communities – The Educafe Podcast What does it really take to build belonging locally? Honest, gentle conversations with people building community in and around West Berkshire.

Ready to start a podcast but not sure where to begin? We offer supportive, practical podcast training designed specifically for academics. Whether you’re just exploring the idea or ready to hit record, our workshop guides you through every step: planning, recording, editing, publishing.

🎧 Last spotlight on January's Podcast of the Month: Migration, Conflict & Crisis Hosted by Prof. Lucinda Platt (@lseblogs.bsky.social), this powerful series explores the choices people make during war - to stay, flee or return - and what life looks like on the other side of displacement.

🏳️🌈 New episode out now - Episode 8 of Speaking of Research from @scdtp.bsky.social We meet Ramon Almeida (University of Southampton), whose research exposes ongoing violence against LGBTQ+ people in Brazil, even after laws criminalised homophobia and transphobia.

Podcasting gives research space to breathe. Conversation, nuance & connection - beyond journals and reports. Explore our 2026 workshops for researchers 👇 Booking 🔗 introductiontopodcastingforresearchers2026.eventbrite.com Blog 🔗 researchpodcasts.co.uk/share-resear...

It’s not about being perfect 🎙️ Thinking about podcasting in 2026? You don’t need a 'radio voice', expensive equipment or a perfectly scripted format. What matters is having something important to say - and the willingness to share it.

New year, new opportunities 🎙️ In 2026, for the first time, we’re allowing individuals to sign up for our podcast workshops for researchers - focused on impact, storytelling & audience engagement. 👉 Book your place here: introductiontopodcastingforresearchers2026.eventbrite.com

Migration, Conflict&Crisis takes listeners inside the personal,political & social realities that shape migration during war. From the moment conflict erupts to life in a new country - & sometimes the journey home-this series centres lived experience alongside rigorous research @lseblogs.bsky.social

🎙️ Out now - Episode 7 of #SpeakingofResearch from @scdtp.bsky.social We meet Miranda Willis (University of Southampton), whose research explores Commoning in the New Forest - and how this ancient practice connects people, animals, and landscapes.

As we step into a new year, it feels like the right moment to pause and reflect 💭 2025 was filled with powerful stories, fresh ideas and inspiring collaborations. We’re incredibly proud of the projects we’ve supported, the people we’ve worked alongside, and the skills we’ve shared along the way.

Why Podcasting Works 🎙️ Podcasting gives research something traditional formats often can’t: time and space. It allows nuance, storytelling and genuine conversation - helping complex ideas feel human, accessible and memorable.

🌍 Behind the headlines on migration and conflict What drives people to leave their homes during war? How do host countries respond? And what shapes the experience of starting again somewhere new? @lseblogs.bsky.social

🎙️ Out now - Episode 6 #SpeakingofResearch from @scdtp.bsky.social We meet Cheryl Williams (University of Portsmouth), whose research explores how virtual reality can help manage pain & anxiety in clinical settings.

Jan Pod of the Month: Migration, Conflict & Crisis When war erupts, the decisions people make - to stay, to flee, or to return - can change lives forever. Migration, Conflict & Crisis, hosted by Prof Lucinda Platt, explores these choices with depth, clarity and compassion. @lseblogs.bsky.social

🎧 Looking back on 2025 at Research Podcasts From participatory research & global aid to personalised medicine, youth, peacebuilding & longitudinal studies - 2025 was full of powerful stories and creative collaborations.

New Year, New Voices 🎙️ 2026 is the year to take your research beyond the page and into conversations that connect.

✨ Happy New Year! ✨ Happy New Year from the Research Podcasts team! We’re looking forward to another year of sharing stories, insights and discoveries with you. Here’s to a bright, inspiring and impactful 2026! 🎉📚

📚 Last Call for our Podcast of the Month: Generation Peace This month’s chosen podcast is essential listening for educators, practitioners, policymakers, and anyone interested in youth leadership or conflict studies.

🎄 Merry Christmas from the Research Podcasts Team! 🎄 Wishing all our listeners, collaborators and partners a warm and joyful Christmas. Thank you for being part of our community and for supporting our work throughout the year ✨🎁

🕊️ Our Chosen Podcast of the Month: Generation Peace We’re celebrating this series for how it redefines the role of young people in peace building. Instead of viewing youth as a “risk factor,” Generation Peace highlights their resilience, creativity, and leadership.

That’s a wrap for 2025! The RP team are now logging off for a well-earned Christmas break Thank you for listening, sharing, & supporting our work this year - we can’t wait to bring you more insightful series in 2026 We’ll be back on Mon 5th Jan Until then, have a restful, joyful festive season!💫

💬 Can we learn to disagree better? The Bridge - a podcast from @ucl.ac.uk and Students’ Union UCL - takes on some of the biggest and most divisive questions of our time.

Out now-Episode 5 of #SpeakingofResearch from @scdtp.bsky.social We meet Nikki Smith (University of Brighton), whose PhD explores autistic young people’s experiences in mainstream schools Her participatory approach,shaped by autistic voices, is helping create more inclusive classrooms & policies

🌍 Podcast of the Month: Generation Peace We’ve chosen Generation Peace as this month’s featured podcast for its insightful look at youth growing up in the shadow of conflict.

🗣️ “To truly listen, try summarising the other person’s view before you respond.” In @ucl.ac.uk's The Bridge’s latest episode, Manoj Harjani and Christos Tsoukalis share their lived experiences of national service - from Singapore to Greece - and uncover surprising common ground.

🎙️ Out now - Episode 4 of #SpeakingofResearch from @scdtp.bsky.social We meet Barbara Sherriff (University of Brighton), whose research explores work, wellbeing, and Generation Z.

🎙️ Our Podcast of the Month: Generation Peace This month we’re shining a spotlight on Generation Peace - a powerful series that challenges assumptions about youth, conflict, and peace building .

🎙 Make 2026 the year your research goes further. Podcasts are one of the most effective ways to share your findings, engage new audiences, and create real-world impact.

How do we talk about food choices without it turning into a fight? 🍽️ In The Bridge’s latest episode from @ucl.ac.uk, Juliet Gellatley and Nick Zangwill face off on whether it’s right to eat meat in a prosperous society - but discover shared goals beneath their opposing views.

🎙️ Out now - Episode 3 of #SpeakingofResearch from @scdtp.bsky.social We meet Nick Huxley (University of Brighton), whose research explores AI tutor bots in primary education - and what they mean for teachers, learners, and the future of classrooms.

Whether you’re an academic, PhD student, or part of a research team, we can help you explore how podcasting can amplify your work, engage wider audiences, and make a real impact.

As #Movember draws to a close, we’re talking about more than moustaches - we’re talking about men’s wellbeing. 💬 In this episode of @ucl.ac.uk The Bridge, Richard Reeves and Dr. Niobe Way share two very different takes on masculinity - yet find shared ground in wanting boys and men to flourish.