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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2. Connect with Claire on LinkedIn
3. Find out more about Claire's case study training on 3 July 2024

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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/