Podcast

Research Talk: navigating open research as an early career researcher

Exploring the challenges of sharing research openly, especially for early career researchers, and the evolving nature of research culture in academia.

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In this episode of Research Talk, Emily Wild is joined by Dr Amelia Morris and Professor Marcus Munafo to discuss the hurdles and opportunities in sharing research openly at different stages of an academic career.

Amelia reflects on the barriers facing early career researchers, such as the high costs of academic publishing and job insecurity, while Marcus shares how open research practices are reshaping academia and supporting emerging scholars.

In this thought-provoking episode of Research Talk, the guests also discuss the systemic issues facing academia, such as marketisation and the pressures of a publish-or-perish culture. Their discussion emphasises the need to better support early career researchers to ensure the future of open research. Together, they uncover solutions that empower early career researchers in navigating the evolving academic landscape.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and rethink the future of research.

Episode guests, hosts and producers

Episode guests

  • A headshot of Dr. Amelia Morris.

    Dr Amelia Morris

    Lecturer in media and communications, University of Exeter

  • A headshot of Professor Marcus Munafo.

    Professor Marcus Munafo

    Professor of biological psychology, associate pro-vice-chancellor for research culture, University of Bristol

Episode host

  • Emily Wild headshot

    Emily Wild

    Engagement and communities specialist

Get in touch

If you want to come on the show, or have any questions, you can get in touch with us by emailing podcast@jisc.ac.uk