TU Dublin’s Engaged Research Network Unveils Insightful New Podcast
TU Dublin Engaged Research Network is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new podcast ‘Engaged Thinking and Research. This innovative podcast aims to shine a spotlight on the transformative potential of engaged research and innovation practices and foster meaningful conversations among researchers, practitioners, community partners, and policymakers.
‘What is Engaged Research?’ is a dynamic discussion featuring Sophie Duncan, Co-Director of the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) in the UK, and Professor Catherine Woods, Director of the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre at the University of Limerick, Ireland. The conversation is facilitated by Dr Gordon Cooke, Research Impact Lead & Principal Investigator at TU Dublin.
Listeners are invited to join the dialogue as the podcast delves into the relevance of engaged research in addressing societal challenges. This inclusive research approach, which emphasises collaboration and shared learning, has the potential to make a profound impact on society at large.
Sophie Duncan brings a wealth of experience, setting the strategic direction for the NCCPE’s work in the UK, and advising universities and policy-making bodies on community-university partnerships. She is also co-editor of the Research for All Journal, a leading publication on engaged research practices.
Professor Catherine Woods, a member of the University of Limerick's Physical Activity for Health Research Centre, offers valuable insights from her work on lifestyle, health, and technology. Her leadership on projects such as iPARC (the Irish Physical Activity Research Collaboration) exemplifies the power of collaborative efforts between researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.
Throughout the episode, the speakers unpack what it means to engage with communities in research, discuss best practices, and reflect on the potential of collaborative research to drive positive societal change.
TU Dublin’s Engaged Research Network invites everyone to tune in, be inspired, and take part in the conversation about how research can work with, and for, society.
Listen now on Spotify and join us in shaping the future of engaged research!
Photo from left to right: (in person) Britney Madondo (TU Dublin 4th year Film and Broadcasting student who supported recording and editing) and Gordon Cooke; (on-screen) Sophie Duncan and Catherine Woods.