Podcasts
Discover our Making an Impact podcasts which cover a wide variety of relevant topics such as global connections, blogging, policy, development, wellbeing, sustainability and much more.
Session summaries
AI for Life
This panel discussion between Professors Iain Buchan, Katie Atkinson, and Andy Cooper took place as part of the Making an Impact 2026 programme. You can watch this discussion here,
Working across boundaries to tackle inequalities
This conversation between Dr Ruth Hussey and Professor Louise Kenny took place on as part of Making an Impact 2026. You can watch this talk here.
The secrets to successful working partnerships
This conversation between Denise Chilton and Dr Senia Johnson took place on the Developing Practice podcast. You can listen to this here.
International collaborations and partnerships for global impact
This keynote talk from Professor Tariq Ali, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Global Partnership and Engagement explored the importance of global partnerships an how University of Liverpool is delivering on its strategic goal of expanding the range of strategic partnerships with other world-class institutions in academia, business, and the public sector.
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Responsible and relevant research in the Global South - What does it take?
This panel discussion with Dr Tessa Barry, Johannah-Rae Rayes, Dr Filiberto Penados, and Prof Levi Gahman considered the best ways to have positive research relationships.
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Building research collaborations and delivering research impact - Struggling together for a prosperous future
Hear from Dr Kostyantyn I. Kyrchenko as he discusses the impact of the Sumy State University and University of LIverpool twinning initiative.
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Postdoc skills: How to use them in and beyond academia
This panel of former postdocs talk about what skills they gained as a postdoc and how these are transferrable to different roles, as well as more generally discussing navigating a career post-postdoc.
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Galvanising research and impact through innovation and collaboration
This keynote conversation between Professor Tim Jones, Vice Chancellor, and Dr James Howard, Director of The Academy, discussed the value of research collaboration and innovation for impact and why this is a key priority for University of Liverpool. Download the visual summary.
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Are we on the same page? Communicating with business and industry
Elizabeth Adams and Dr Caroline Broad chat about becoming confident in talking to non-academic partners about your research to enable business and industry collaborations. Download the visual minutes.
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How to craft a successful briefing to engage with a policy audience
Dr Tom Arnold, from the Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place, discusses the benefits of policy briefings for researchers and policymakers, and how to write an engaging briefing. Download the Visual Summary
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Building a culture of innovation
Dr Iain Hennessey, Clinical Director of Innovation at Alder Hey Children’s hospital delivers this keynote session on building a culture of innovation using his personal experience, from starting a surgical simulation company as a trainee to forming partnerships with multinationals such as Sony and IBM. Download the Visual minutes.
The road from COP26: How Innovation is Leading the Way
Featuring keynote presentations from the Metro Mayor of Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, and the Chief Executive of RenewableUK, Dan McGrail, together with a panel discussion from members of the Climate Futures Research Theme, this session will explores how the City Region is transitioning to a net zero carbon economy and how research at the University is leading the way on innovation in sustainability at a local, national and global scale. Download the Visual minutes.
Impact Matters: Responding to Covid 19
In a presentation about the impact of his work, Professor Semple will discuss his experiences and share his perspectives on informing the COVID-19 response. Download the Visual minutes.
Knowledge Exchange: A Funders Perspective
Dr Alice Frost, Director of Knowledge Exchange Policy at Research England reviewed the last years of KE policy and funding developments, including the impact of COVID 19, HEIF, the initiation of the Knowledge Exchange Framework and the Knowledge Exchange Concordat and the increased focus on commercialisation. As well as setting out Research England’s current intentions and plans for a fundamental review of its KE funding and policy approaches. Download the Visual minutes .
Climate Change and how Universities can make a difference
Professor Judith Petts CBE has led the development of a new set of climate commitments endorsed by 140 universities which support government aims to cut carbon emissions by 78% by 2035. In this Keynote session, Prof Petts will discussed how Universities can make a difference to climate change. Download the Visual minutes.
Digital Research and Innovation
In this podcast on Digital research and innovation hosted by Dr Anthony Mtitimila, Andrew Borland and Prof Daniel Arribas-Bel discuss how University led research and innovation is transforming cities. Download the Visual minutes .
The Joy of Networking
In this live podcast, hosted by Karishma Asher, listeners followed the journey of Ayo Barley, as she set up and developed a network for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic researchers, professional services and academic teaching staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, done against the backdrop of the Black Lives Matter movement. Download the Visual minutes .
Mastering Complex Research Projects
In this live podcast hosted by Cat Deering, Natacha Wilsom provides tips on how to enthuse and connect with collaborators, partners and more. Download the Visual minutes .
The Benefits and Potential Hazards of Making a Cultural Impact Online
Discussion with Professor Dinah Birch (Pro Vice Chancellor for Cultural Engagement) and Prof Georgina Endfield (APVC Research and Impact (Humanities and Social Sciences); Professor of Environmental History) looking at how to adjust the nature of events to support increased reach and broad demographic, how to promote genuine involvement and active engagement and inclusivity and diversity. Download the Visual minutes .
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our VC, Prof Dame Janet Beer, presented “UN sustainable Development Goals, COVID-19 and Our Research”. Visual minutes taken from this talk depict some of the key points mentioned.
Knowledge Exchange Concordat
Prof Trevor McMillan and Dr Hamish McAlpine presented a Keynote on “The Knowledge Exchange Concordat: why, what, and when and next steps for KEF”. Download the Visual minutes.
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Top Tips
Each Making an Impact 2020 session provided top tips, they include communicating with impact, impactful leadership, consultancy and project management. Download the image.