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Research for the Real World
Research for the Real World podcast

Research for the Real World

Conversations about education and social science research and its impact on policy, practice and our everyday lives.

Academia et al.
Academia et al: Figuring out life in academia. Yellow triangle with two human figures helping each other climb up its slope.

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.

The Staffroom
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The Staffroom

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

Research Ethics
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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.

Creative Landscapes in East London
Art installation shows a big floating globe amongst glass and marble windows.

Creative Landscapes in East London

Exploring creative media ecosystems in East London.

50 Years of Life in Britain
50 Years of life in Britain podcast series by the Centre for Longitudinal Studies

50 Years of Life in Britain

An exploration of how participants of the 1970 British Cohort Study have helped improve British science and society.

Latest podcast episodes

How can research data influence policy to save lives?
How can research data influence policy to save lives?

How can research data influence policy to save lives?

CLOSER, the home of longitudinal research, explores how research data can influence policy to improve lives in a two-part collaborative podcast with the UK Data Service (UKDS).

10 Nov 2025

Bringing balance to the 'reading wars' debate
Bringing balance to the 'reading wars' debate

Bringing balance to the 'reading wars' debate

A holistic view of how phonics, writing, reading and language come together to make a child truly literate.

07 Nov 2025

The fight to protect Black hair in schools
The fight to protect Black hair in schools

The fight to protect Black hair in schools

Ruby Williams was told her hair was too big for school - and she refused to accept it.

17 Oct 2025