As a new academic year begins, it's a great time to think about how your research can reach beyond the classroom, conference hall and journal article. Podcasting offers a powerful way to engage students, policymakers, practitioners and the public with your work.

Our workshop is delivered by specialists in podcast training & production for universities, research institutes & funding organisations. You'll receive practical advice, real-world examples & personalised feedback to help you develop your own podcast idea & build confidence behind the microphone.

Not all podcasts are the same. Research podcasts require a unique combination of storytelling, subject expertise and audience engagement. We specialise in working with researchers, universities and research organisations to create podcasts that are informative, engaging and impactful.

Developing a funding application? More and more research projects are incorporating podcasts as part of their engagement, dissemination and impact activities.

What does research impact look like in practice? Often, it starts with a conversation. Podcasts create space for researchers to share ideas, discuss findings and connect with the people who can benefit most from their work.

Thinking about launching a research podcast but not sure where to start? Whether you're exploring a new idea, planning a funding bid or looking to increase the reach of your research, podcasting can be a powerful tool.

This isn't a lecture about podcasting - it's a hands-on workshop. During the session you'll:
 🎙 Explore podcast formats and equipment 🎙 Learn basic audio editing in Audacity
 🎙 Practise interviewing techniques
 🎙 Develop your own podcast concept 🎙 Understand hosting and publishing options

September is coming. If you're looking to add something new to your professional development plans, why not learn how to create, edit and promote a podcast? Podcasting is one of the most powerful ways to share research with audiences beyond academia.

❓ If you could create a podcast about your research tomorrow, what would the first episode be about? We'd love to hear your ideas. Share them in the comments and let's start a conversation about bringing research to life through audio.

Every successful podcast starts with a conversation. Behind every episode is careful planning, audience research, scripting, recording, editing and promotion. We support researchers through every stage of the process, from the first idea to the final episode.

Ten years on from the Brexit referendum, the conversation is far from over. The final episode of The Bridge Series 2, a Disagreeing Well podcast from @ucl.ac.uk is out now and explores the question: Is it time for the UK to rejoin the EU?

Podcasting develops more than technical skills. Researchers often tell us that podcasting helps them:
 • Communicate more clearly 
• Conduct better interviews
 • Build confidence
 • Engage wider audiences
 • Think differently about impact

Research doesn't have to stay within journal articles and conference presentations. Podcasting is a powerful tool for public engagement, knowledge exchange and research communication. Researchers are using audio to reach new audiences, tell compelling stories and bring research to life.

Summer can be one of the best times to plan a new podcast. With the pace of teaching and conferences often slowing down, August offers valuable space to:
 ✔️ Develop ideas
 ✔️ Identify audiences
 ✔️ Plan episodes
 ✔️ Build podcasting into future funding applications

Have you listened to the latest episode of The Bridge yet? A Disagreeing Well podcast from @ucl.ac.uk. Episode 5 is out now and asks: Does the UK do enough for asylum seekers?

Every research project has a story worth sharing. We've worked with universities, research centres, doctoral training partnerships and individual researchers to create podcasts that bring research to life and connect with new audiences. What story could your research tell?

🎙️ Have you listened to our July Podcast of the Month yet? A City That Works asks timely questions about the future of the City of London & brings together expert voices to explore practical solutions through research-led discussion. Produced by The Finsbury Institute at City St George’s.

Myth: You need expensive equipment to start a podcast. Reality: Great podcasting starts with a clear purpose, good planning and understanding your audience. The technology matters, but strategy matters more.

The conversations continue in Series 2 of The Bridge, A Disagreeing Well Podcast from @ucl.ac.uk. Episode 4 is out now and explores the question: Does net zero go far enough?

Your research deserves to be heard beyond academic journals. Podcasting allows researchers to:
 🎙️ Reach wider audiences
 🎙️ Share complex ideas in accessible ways
 🎙️ Engage policymakers, practitioners and the public
 🎙️ Create lasting impact from research projects

🎧 Research has the power to shape the future, and podcasts help bring those conversations to life. That's why we're featuring A City That Works as our July Podcast of the Month.

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Have you ever thought about sharing your research through podcasting? Join our Introduction to Podcasting for Researchers workshop on Thursday 24th September and discover how podcasts can help you engage wider audiences, share findings beyond academia and develop new communication skills.

A new academic year is just around the corner. Summer is the perfect time to think about how you'll share your research, engage new audiences and create meaningful impact in the months ahead.

Ready for another thought-provoking conversation? Episode 3 of The Bridge, A Disagreeing Well Podcast from @ucl.ac.uk is out now and explores the question: Is AI destroying education?

New Episode OUT NOW! A City That Works from The Finsbury Institute at City St George’s, University of London. What powers a modern global city?

Did you know there's a brand-new bonus series from Global Aid Rethink to explore. Bonus Episode 1 is out now and asks: What does the immediate future hold for international development cooperation following the catastrophic aid funding cuts of 2025?

Development Aid After the Cuts: Navigating a Post-Aid World

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🌍 What makes a global city successful? From finance and fintech to innovation, talent and public policy, A City That Works explores the big questions facing the City of London today. Produced by The Finsbury Institute at City St Georges, University of London.

If you enjoyed Episode 1, don't miss the next conversation in series 2 of The Bridge, A Disagreeing Well podcast from @ucl.ac.uk. Episode 2 is out now and asks: Should the UK cap international student numbers?

🎙️ Have you been thinking about launching a podcast to share your research, engage new audiences, or showcase your work? Join our Interactive Podcasting Workshop on Monday 27th July, 10am–4pm and learn everything you need to know to create, launch and maintain a successful podcast.

Introduction to Podcasting for Researchers

Interactive podcasting workshop for researchers: learn how to plan, record, edit, launch and maintain a podcast

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🎙️ July's Podcast of the Month is A City That Works! How can one of the world's most influential financial centres remain competitive, resilient and fair in an era of economic uncertainty, technological disruption and global change?

Podcast of the Month: A City That Works – Shaping the Future of London - Research Podcasts

This month’s featured podcast is A City That Works, a new series from The Finsbury Institute at City St George’s, University of London. Hosted by Professor Diana Beech, Director of the Finsbury…

researchpodcasts.co.uk