Saneeya, Ipshita and Jennifer are making an outstanding contribution

Recorded live at the Vitae Researcher Developer Conference in September 2023, Sarah interviews the nominees for the Vitae Outstanding Contribution Award.

The guests are

1. Saneeya Qureshi is the Head of Researcher Development and Culture at the University of Liverpool
2. Ipshita Ghosh is Head of Research Strategy and Development, Social Sciences, at the University of Birmingham
3. Jennifer Leigh is Reader in Creative Practices for Social Justice, at the University of Kent

Saneeya, Ipshita and Jennifer talk about

1. Squiggly careers and following their curiosity
2. Creating culture change
3. Collaboration over competition
4. Equity and inclusion

Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage https://sarahmclusky.com/saneeya-qureshi-ipshita-ghose-jennifer-leigh-researcher-developers-vitae-award-nominees-episode-29

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