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From the early years school to the research school | ECF Staffroom
In this episode, Sally Adams tells us about her new role leading adult learning – and the ways teaching can be a great stepping stone for a host of different careers. ...
What happens to the ‘could have beens’ who decided not to teach? | ECF Staffroom
Mark and Elaine hear from researcher Emily Macleod, who says that if we want more people to try out teaching, we have to stop thinking of it as a vocation. "These t...
“Beware of anyone who claims to know it all.” | ECF Staffroom
As human beings, how do we learn? In this episode, Dr Rebecca Gordon explores how educational neuroscience can be used in the classroom. Rebecca reminds us how comple...
The happy teacher: ECT Emily on the importance of relationships | ECF Staffroom
Emily Taylor, ECT in Airdale Academy in Castleford, talks about how her strong bond with her mentor has supported her personally and professionally, and how she in tur...
Lessons from Catalonia | ECF Staffroom
In this episode, Cesc Masdeu discusses how mentoring and professional development can transform school cultures and contribute to institutional change. Barcelona teac...
Thinking about life through all of their eyes | ECF Staffroom
Step out of your bubble: Raf Alleyne, Assistant Principal at London Screen Academy, tells us about the importance of reflecting on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. ...
Protest? What's the point? | Research for the Real World
In this podcast, Jason Ilagan hears from Dr Benjamin Abrams about a theory on how and why movements such as the 1789 French Revolution, the Arab Spring as well as Occu...
How do I get that next job? Start with these steps | Academia et al.
In this episode, hosts Dr Keri Wong and Dr Alina Pelikh dive into the particular and sometimes daunting process of job interviews within academia. Let's face it, whil...
Improving childcare and early years education | Research for the Real World
What changes would benefit the UK early years education system? And what’s it like dealing with government and parliament to make funding and policy changes possible? ...
‘PhD from A to Z’: What can I do to maximise my PhD journey? | Academia et al.
Is being a PhD researcher just a continuation of being a university student? No! This episode's guest, Dr. Jenny Chanfreau, shares advice on how to treat your PhD like...
How can researchers help politicians and policymakers do their jobs better? | Research for the Real World
The winners of elections in the UK and abroad need to ensure the right conditions are in place to allow cutting-edge ideas developed by experts in our universities to ...
Why engaging with the media (as a PhD) will help your career | Academia et al
Academia et al is back with three new episodes exploring life as an early career academic! Today we're thinking about how to use media engagement as a vehicle for maki...
Preview: Politics, policy and protest | Research for the Real World
Did you know that in 2024, more voters than ever in history will take part in elections across the world? In this season of Research for the Real World, it’s all abou...
What’s the link between decision-making and eating disorders? | Research for the Real World
In this podcast we hear about research that seeks to understand the causes of eating disorders and develop innovative treatments and support. Dr Amy Harrison talks in...
How do we know if mental health support for people affected by humanitarian emergencies is working? | Research for the Real World
In this podcast we take a closer look at international development and global health research that shapes the way we respond during times of crisis. Dr Mukdarut Bangp...
Sleep and the tales our mental health might tell | Research for the Real World
You’re not dreaming! There’s so much going on in the field of sleep and research right now. We take a closer look at how things have crossed over into tech and AI, can...
Preview: 3 ways we're looking at mental health research | Research for the Real World
This season of Research for the Real World is all about mental health, and we’ll be hearing from researchers whose work encompasses such wide-ranging areas and offer s...
"If participants don’t value their learning, then what is left?" | ECF Staffroom
In this podcast, Mark Quinn and Dr Polly Glegg talk about what makes great professional learning for teachers and leaders. Polly and Mark, the masterminds behind UCL’...
Two men and their experiences of eating disorders
In this podcast, we discuss how eating disorder symptoms affect men. We cover what our guests have learned about how to ask for help and care for themselves. We speak ...
‘Be ambitious and fail, but don't fail to be ambitious' | ECF Staffroom
In this podcast, George Wolstenholme talks about messing up, forgiveness, and being on the way to becoming the teacher he wishes to be. "Everyone's experience with ne...
