Our podcast
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The Council’s new strategy commits to supporting members across the system including all four nations plus overseas associate members. It is with commitment to the voice of all our members that the Council is pleased to launch two new member networks: a Remote and Rural Network and a Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories Network.…
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This podcast explores the findings of a 17-month participatory action research project conducted at the University of Bradford, funded by the Elizabeth Casson Trust. Co-led by staff and students, the project investigates the experiences of occupational therapy students from marginalised groups, focusing on how microaggressions manifest in both university settings and practice placements. Although the…
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In this podcast, the Council’s Head of Policy and External Affairs, James Hallwood, is joined by our Policy and Research Manager, Robyn Cooke, as they unpack key takeaways from this year’s party conferences. We also launch the Council’s new Political Engagement Network, a space for all members interested in advocating for their institutions and the…
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This podcast critically explores bias in AI, particularly within the context of healthcare education. It unpacks what “bias” means in AI systems and highlights the real-world consequences of these biases, from reinforcing harmful stereotypes to perpetuating inequities in student outcomes and clinical training. The discussion raises urgent questions about responsibility and how students and staff…
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In this first AI week podcast, we explore the research methodology for developing the Principles of Generative AI in healthcare. Speakers Ruth Paterson, Marc Griffiths and Dao Tunprasert outline the collaborative and multi-professional nature of the process, as well as how feedback from various stakeholder groups has been critical in the development of the principles.…
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Professor Dame Jessica Corner speaks to Council members at April’s Spring Conference 2025 about the Clinical Academic Task and Finish Group and its report.
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Professor Jane Coad and Nicola Carter speak about the updated Follett Principles 2024 including the background of Follett, the driver behind its update and guidance to implementation.
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Former Student Leadership Programme participant Joy O’Gorman speaks to us about her PhD research and how she’s proactively collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals and stakeholders to co-produce good quality research.
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Three members of the UK network or Professors in Midwifery and maternal and newborn health discuss research careers for midwives and how we can better facilitate research in midwifery.
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We’re delighted to have been joined by Professor Hugh McKenna, former sub-panel chair for REF 2021 and current member of the REF 2029 Research Diversity Advisory Panel. His presentation gives a history of REF as well as providing an overview of the REF2029 areas of assessment, panel structures and submission structures.
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Head of Policy and External Affairs James Hallwood is joined by Labour’s Steve Race MP, who is also a member of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee. In this Research Month 2025 podcast, they discuss the government’s commitment to research and what members should be looking out for in terms of research over this next…
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This stimulating podcast focuses on the experiences, challenges, and strategies for success as an international healthcare student in the UK