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47. LinkedIn for Impact: Prof Phillip Dawson on making the platform work for you (even if you hate social media)
You probably already know that being on LinkedIn is a good idea for your work, your research, and your career. But how do you make sure it's actually making a positive difference, rather than just becoming "doom scrolling at work"? Returning guest Prof Phillip Dawson joins us to walk through a seven-step framework for making LinkedIn manageable, effective, and maybe even (dare we say it) not terrible. From setting goals and capturing ideas, through writing posts and showing up in conversations, to reflecting on what's actually working, we cover the full process for turning LinkedIn from hellscape to... well, if not heaven, then at least something you can actually live with 😅
43. Career Transitions: Sofia Oliveira on what 140 job applications taught her about life after academia
What if leaving academia isn't failure – but the path to work that actually fulfils you? Sofia Oliveira finished her PhD, spent six months applying for 140 jobs, and discovered a career in science communication that she finds more rewarding than anything she experienced in the lab. She joins us to share the real numbers behind her transition, the mindset shifts that made it possible, and how LinkedIn became her secret weapon for finding opportunities.
42. Gathering with Purpose: Dr Sarah McLusky on making events actually worth showing up for
Be honest: how many meetings, workshops, or conferences have you attended that felt like a waste of your time? Dr Sarah McClusky argues that most academic gatherings fail not because of bad content, but because no one stopped to ask why they were bringing people together in the first place.
31. Events that Actually Work: Cameron McKnight on Building Research Communities that Last
Looking to run events that researchers actually want to attend? Cameron McKnight shares practical insights on building sustainable research communities and running events that deliver real value.
Popular topics:
- Public engagement
- Career development
- Knowledge mobilisation
- Stakeholder/audience mapping
- Storytelling
- Strategic comms
- Community engagement
- Team alignment
- Talks and presentations
- Collaborating with professional staff
- Making your work relatable
- Co-design
- Leadership
- Communicating in different formats/mediums
- Strategy
- Impact planning
- Behaviour change
- Your pitch
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Networking