Conferences that put people before PowerPoint with Russell Arnott and Sarah McLusky (Episode 85)
Research Adjacent · Sarah McLusky
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Show Notes
Russell Arnott is an ocean science educator, facilitator and event organiser. Sarah McLusky is a research event consultant, trainer and facilitator. Sarah and Russell are reinventing research conferences to prioritise connection and collaboration through their joint venture Re:Conference.
Sarah and Russell talk about
- Why traditional academic conferences are failing everyone - attendees, presenters, organisers and the wider world
- Prioritising people, connection and collaboration over PowerPoint and information overload
- The small changes that can make a big difference
- How Russell, Sarah and Re:Conference can help reinvent conferences for good
Find out more
- Check out the Re:Conference website
- Connect with Russell on LinkedIn or visit the Incredible Oceans website
- Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn or sign up for her newsletter Gathering with Purpose
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Leeds Research Adjacent Community Networking
Come along to meet other research-adjacent folks in person at Brooklyn Bar in Leeds on Thursday 30 April 2026 from 5.30pm. Open to anyone who feels part of this world. Facilitated by podcast host Sarah McLusky. Find out more and sign up here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/leeds-research-adjacent-community-networking-4058c1
Research Adjacent Directory Member of the Month: Clare Jonas, That Thinking Feeling
What do you get if you cross an academic psychologist with a research communicator? Some amazing skills training workshops! Clare offers workshops which support researchers to develop knowledge and practical skills in three overlapping areas: research communication, taking care of ourselves and each other, and career skills for academia and beyond. They’re based on Clare's professional expertise, lived experience, evidence from psychology and related fields... and love of dad jokes! Find out more at https://www.thatthinkingfeeling.co.uk/