Shownotes
Sarah looks back on the first 50 episodes of Research Adjacent.
Sarah invites a number of past guests to reflect on what being part of the podcast has mean to them. This includes
- Connecting with new people
- Self-reflection
- Embracing the term research-adjacent
- Boosting confidence
- Feeling like part of a community
- Giving something back
What has Research Adjacent meant to you? Please let Sarah know!
Catch up on the guests featured in this episode
- Kirsty Ross, Public Engagement Professional (Episode 2)
- Orla Kelly, Knowledge Exchange Manager (Episode 9)
- Lorraine Coghill, Science Outreach Specialist (Episode 12)
- Jenny Brady, Coach & Facilitator (Episode 16)
- Ged Hall, Research Impact Specialist (Episode 19)
- Peter Barker, Audiovisual Content Creator (Episode 20)
- Alice Cann, Research Librarian (Episode 21)
- Simon Cutler, Business Relationship Manager (Episode 22)
- Steph Sinclair, Science Communications Manager (Episode 26)
- Saneeya Qureshi, Ipshita Ghose & Jennifer Leigh, Researcher Developers & Vitae Award Nominees (Episode 29)
- John Elvin, Industry Programme Manager (Episode 35)
- Sam Andrews, Consultant/Communicator (Episode 43)
- Claire Toogood, Research & Insights Manager (Episode 45)
- The Academic Adventures podcast
Theme music by Lemon Music Studios from Pixabay
Mentioned in this episode:
Leeds Research Adjacent Community Networking
Come along to meet other research-adjacent folks in person at Brooklyn Bar in Leeds on Thursday 30 April 2026 from 5.30pm. Open to anyone who feels part of this world. Facilitated by podcast host Sarah McLusky. Find out more and sign up here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/leeds-research-adjacent-community-networking-4058c1
Research Adjacent Directory Member of the Month: Clare Jonas, That Thinking Feeling
What do you get if you cross an academic psychologist with a research communicator? Some amazing skills training workshops! Clare offers workshops which support researchers to develop knowledge and practical skills in three overlapping areas: research communication, taking care of ourselves and each other, and career skills for academia and beyond. They’re based on Clare's professional expertise, lived experience, evidence from psychology and related fields... and love of dad jokes! Find out more at https://www.thatthinkingfeeling.co.uk/
