Your Digital Mentor Podcast

Curious about how you can launch a life science podcast on a budget? In episode four of “So You Want to Start a Science Podcast?”, we explore recording and production with practical tips and tool recommendations from Karan Bhatta and Desmond Jumbam. In this episode, you’ll learn: ● How to make the most of what you already own. ● Simple upgrades that boost sound quality. ● How to create better audio at home using soft furnishings and smart spaces. ● Budget-friendly editing options

In the final episode of “So You Want to Start a Science Podcast?”, Dr Desmond Jumbam and Ruth Nanjala share their experience of analysing and measuring success—helping scientists and science communicators to grow their podcasts. This episode covers: ● Key metrics such as downloads and listener retention ● How data helps shape content and tone ● Preparing for the future: content calendars, batch recording, sponsorships, scalability As this series comes to a close, we would like to thank you for engaging with us. We hope you have gained the confidence to kickstart your podcasting journey.

In episode three of our six-part series, “So You Want to Start a Science Podcast?”, we focus on another critical part of podcasting: accessibility and inclusivity. Whether you’re aiming to break stereotypes, reach new communities, or simply make your content sound more welcoming, David Mendes and Anne Chisa show us how thoughtful planning can make a big difference. Together, we explore: ● Why diversity and representation matter in science communication. ● How inclusive content can expand your audience and impact. ● Practical steps to improve accessibility. ● Tips for finding diverse voices and topics to feature.

Implementation of mentoring projects, challenges and successes.

Your supervisor & the culture of their research group will have significant impact on your happiness and success in graduate school. Here, Jen Heemstra talks us through what should be considered when choosing the right supervisor, and how to spot red flags.

A conversation with Dr. Robles- Espinoza and Dr. Samatanga as they reflect on their journey leaving their home country, and then return home to continue their work as scientists.

If you are indecisive about a career path in industry or in academia, or intrigued by skills, traits and passions required for each, this episode is for you!

How to connect and engage with different audiences about your scientific work/research.

We chatted with Dr. Claire Chewapreecha and Dr. Kate Baker about effective communication and presentation skills.

Short description: En este episodio especial en español, escucharemos a nuestra editora invitada Anna Protasio en conversación con Willy Lascano y a Alena Pance. Se discuten los roles y perfiles del mentor y del “mentoreado” así como también los beneficios de esta relación tan particular. Guests: Andres (Willy) Lescano and Alena Pance Short description: This special episode in Spanish sees our guest Host, Anna Protasio interview Willy Lescano and Alena Pance on what mentoring is and how to establish and maintain a good and productive mentorship relationship.

Short description: Reverse mentorship is effective in promoting diversity, equity and positive culture in a research organisation. Host: Alice Matimba Guest: Martin Dougherty Episode description In this episode we discuss outcomes of a diversity reverse mentoring approach aimed at building awareness about the underlying impact of racism and microaggressions on black people and minority ethnic groups. We highlight benefits for the mentee in understanding their role in addressing these issues, while boosting confidence of the mentor to engage with people who can drive the necessary changes. Finally we advocate for wider roll-out of such a programme which can play a key role in promoting positive organisational and research culture.

Short description: A panel discussion on how inclusivity and diverse voices are essential to global health research. Guests: Renzo Guinto, Salma Mohamed Hassan Abdalla and Desmond Jumbam Episode description: In this week's episode, we are talking about Decolonising global health. You may have heard of it in different opinion pieces and mass media but are not sure what it is. We have assembled a fantastic panel to guide us through this new movement to increase the diversity of voices in global health research.