In our latest episode, Taryn Bell talks to the We Are Role Models team, who have just launched the new Research England-funded “Role Models On Your Doorstep” podcast.

Episode highlights:

• The #WARM team (Jacki Willson, Tao Jiang, Marjorie Boissinot, Karen Tsui and Marianne Talbot) discuss the origins of their podcast, and explore the power of sharing experiences and celebrating the contributions of often unsung contributors at the University of Leeds.
• Marianne shares with us some of the initial findings from the project, highlighting common themes in the interviews such as passion for their work, determination, the power of mentoring, and strength in the face of adversity.
• The team share their hopes for the broader impact of the podcast, including strengthening our sense of community and belonging at Leeds.

🎧 Listen to the Role Models on Your Doorstep podcast on YouTube now! https://www.youtube.com/@WARM_2024 and use the hashtag #WARM to join the conversation and share your thoughts.

If you'd like to learn more about the WARM Team, you can find their profiles below:

• Jacki Willson (University of Leeds Profile | LinkedIn)
• Tao Jiang (University of Leeds Profile)
• Marjorie Boissinot (University of Leeds Profile)
• Karen Tsui (LinkedIn)
• Marianne Talbot (University of Leeds Profile | LinkedIn)

All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists:

• Research Impact with Ged Hall (follow Ged on Twitter and LinkedIn)
• Open Research with Nick Sheppard (follow Nick on Twitter and LinkedIn)
• Research Careers with Ruth Winden (follow Ruth on Twitter and LinkedIn)