Research 2030

Connect to insights and perspectives from those leading change across the globe. When we launched the Research 2030 series early in 2020, our goal was to share voices and perspectives from an ever-changing global research community. Little did we know how quickly change would come with the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic or the new challenges research and academic communities would be asked to tackle, from global collaboration to fight a virus to individual battles of living under lockdown. As we push forward into this new era, the need to share and connect with each other grows. Although this podcast is no substitute for a serendipitous meeting in a conference corridor, we hope it offers a chance to connect to insights and perspectives from those leading change across the globe. Join us on Research 2030, as we explore the importance of societal impact and the role of the UN Sustainable Development Goals on research, examine the impact of university rankings, delve into the growing potential of university-industry collaboration, and navigate a changing research culture. Sign up to Research 2030 through or your favorite podcast provider and so you will know whenever a new episode is released.

Podcasting since 2019 • 22 episodes

Research 2030

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Why no university is an island: research leaders on the rise of the engaged civic institution

For this compilation episode, we’ve delved into our archives to explore how the role of universities in their communities is evolving and the many factors driving that change.

March 28, 2022 • Season 3 • Episode 1 • 24:58

Blending societal impact and research strategy – two experts explain what needs to change and why

In this episode, Director of AESIS Anika S. Duut van Goor and senior institutional capacity builder Toñi Caro, discuss the nuts and bolts of societal impact. They consider: What it will take to build a tr...

November 19, 2021 • Season 2 • Episode 9 • 35:22

Research strategy: A conversation with Lesley Thompson & Holly Falk-Krzesinski

In this episode, Elsevier’s Holly J. Falk-Krzesinski, PhD, and Lesley Thompson, PhD, talk all things research strategy. During a wide-ranging discussion, they look at what’s changing for universities and the myriad factors driving those changes...

October 14, 2021 • Season 2 • Episode 8 • 44:08

From digging for dinosaurs to battling Covid: How research endeavors come together to impact society

We delved into the archives for this compilation episode. With society facing challenges on an unprecedented scale, debates are rife around the question, “How should universities and their researchers prioritize research outcomes with societal ...

September 15, 2021 • Season 2 • Episode 7 • 26:18

Collaboration and data as drivers of progress: A conversation with Professor Carlos Henrique de Brito Cruz

In this episode, Carlos Henrique de Brito Cruz, Elsevier’s Senior Vice President of Research Networks, talks collaborations. As a former researcher, university leader, funder, and now an enabler of collaborations, Carlos has a uniq...

August 12, 2021 • Season 2 • Episode 6 • 20:30

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