Finding Community with Jeni Smith (Episode 64)

This episode is all about finding and building your community with networking expert Jeni Smith.

Sarah and Jeni talk about

• Why everyone is feeling isolated and craving human connection
• How self-awareness can help you figure out what kind of community you want
• Where to look for people like you
• Ideas for nurturing and growing relationships

Find out more

• Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website
• Listen to Jeni's first appearance on Research Adjacent
• Connect to Jeni on LinkedIn
• Find networking events on NetworkWhere.com

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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/

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