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Research for the Real World
Conversations about education and social science research and its impact on policy, practice and our everyday lives.

The Staffroom
Conversations with early career teachers, mentors and participants at all levels of the UCL Early Career Teacher Development programme.

Academia et al.
Honest conversations about figuring out life in modern academia, sharing experience among early career colleagues and those who’ve been there, done that.

50 Years of Life in Britain
An exploration of how participants of the 1970 British Cohort Study have helped improve British science and society.

Research Ethics
We discuss the ethical challenges and nuances of conducting sensitive research. Gain valuable insights and uncover practical tips for navigating the ethics application approval process.
Latest episodes

Beyond consent: Ethical dilemmas in co-design research
Professor Eileen Kennedy shares her experiences regarding the ethical dilemmas encountered in the co-design context, where research participants are actively involved.
20 Jun 2025

Embracing chaos: Creativity, agency and ethics in digital storytelling
Dr Michelle Cannon joins Dr Hakan Ergül to explore the ethical dilemmas that arise when using digital technologies for creative work in the classroom.
13 Jun 2025

Making sure everyone matters: Evelyn Forde tells 'herstory'
Evelyn Forde shares her lived experience, from not feeling she mattered in school to becoming headteacher of the year.
06 Jun 2025