Dr. Rupy Matharu wins UCL Community Engagement Seed Fund for Oh Pod! x UCL

Dr Rupy Matharu, Researcher in Mechanical and Environmental Engineering and Chair of Engagement for the Institute of Healthcare Engineering has been awarded the UCL East Community Engagement Seed Fund for their project "Oh Pod! x UCL". 

The Oh Pod! x UCL podcast series aims to bridge the gap between minority and marginalised communities in East London and academic researchers by facilitating open and honest discussions on mental health.

"Oh Pod! x UCL" serves as a platform for meaningful conversations between members of East London communities and academics/researchers. By fostering these dialogues, the project promotes knowledge exchange and builds trust between the public and academia. The impact of the podcast has been far-reaching, leading to positive outcomes, including the receipt of the IHE Engagement Award for Co-Production in September 2023.

The podcast is now officially live and can be accessed through various platforms:

• UCL East Engagement Project Overview: Oh Pod! x UCL Demystifying Health Research at UCL 

• Episode 1 Perinatal Mental Health with Dr Kate Adlington: Spotify, Apple Podcast, SoundCloud, Youtube

• Episode 2 Autism and Common Misconceptions with Prof Kurinchi Gurusamy: Spotify, Apple Podcast, SoundCloud, Youtube

• Episode 3 Anxiety and Psychological Distress with Prof Oliver Robinson: Spotify, Apple Podcast, SoundCloud, Youtube

Through "Oh Pod! x UCL", Matharu aims to continue promoting dialogue and understanding between East London communities and academia, addressing important mental health issues along the way.