Claire Toogood is Research & Insights Manager for AGCAS, the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services. She develops HE careers advisors and careers advice through research.

Sarah and Claire talk about

1. Why research is valuable currency in universities
2. Her squiggly career journey through both research and research-adjacent worlds
3. Thriving in varied roles and small organisations
4. Why everyone needs more time to think

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