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.

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.

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Episode guests

Dr. Amelia Morris
Lecturer in media and communications, University of Exeter
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

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