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.

🎙️ Out now - Episode 2 of #SpeakingofResearch from @scdtp.bsky.social We meet Victoria Giacomelli (University of Portsmouth), whose research explores how young children understand and use health information.

🧠 Rethinking recognition in academia Thanks for Typing isn’t just about the past - it’s a reflection on how gendered expectations continue to shape research life today.

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Podcasts help your research reach beyond academia-into communities, classrooms & policy. Academic publishing is essential, but it often limits who accesses & benefits from your work. Podcasting breaks down barriers, opening up new ways to share knowledge that's accessible, relatable & actionable.

🎖️ Is national service good for young people? As global tensions rise, the question feels more relevant than ever - but who gets to decide what’s best for the next generation? @ucl.ac.uk

🚨 Series Two is here! 🚨 #SpeakingofResearch, the podcast from the @scdtp.bsky.social, is back! Dropping weekly, Catherine McDonald is in conversation with SCDTP researchers about their research, which global challenges they hope to inform and how they hope their work will make a difference.

🗂️ Unearthing the untold histories of sociology In Thanks for Typing, Ros Edwards and Val Gillies take listeners into the archives to rediscover women like Phyllis Willmott and Pat Marsden, whose behind-the-scenes work shaped classic sociological studies.

🎙 “I don’t know the tech.” That’s exactly why we’re here. Our podcast training is designed to guide academics and PhD students step by step through every part of the process. From choosing the right equipment and recording techniques, to editing and post-production.

🥩🌱 Is it right to eat meat in a prosperous society? In this episode of The Bridge, @ucl.ac.uk ’s podcast about disagreeing well, host Lea Hofer sits down with two experts who don’t shy away from tough questions:

It has been an absolute joy to work on The Bridge with the UCL podcast team and Students'​ Union UCL. Tune into the second half of series one to hear lived experiences, strong opinions and better ways to disagree well about toxic masculinity, veganism and national service.

🎙️ Episode 4 of Design For Freedom is out now! How can AI and global data help eliminate modern slavery? This episode of Design for Freedom dives into the barriers to data sharing and the power of collaboration and technology in revealing forced labour in supply chains.

From hashtag to history The story of Thanks for Typing began with the viral #ThanksForTyping hashtag-a call to recognise wives’ invisible labour in academic life. From typing manuscripts to conducting fieldwork, these women made crucial but uncredited contributions to their husbands’ research.

🎧 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.