What is it like to be a researcher? A simple question that has a million answers. ‘Research Journeys’ captures the unique stories to research by some of our staff and postgraduate researchers.  Storytelling is one of the human race’s greatest and most valuable skills. Stories build empathy and capture the imagination. They do not just change the way we think – they powerfully shape and change the way that we behave.

Conceived by the Public Engagement Team, delivered in collaboration with Storycatchers, Storyteller Tim Ralphs and Oliver Brian Productions, this personal development project has given 40 researchers, professional staff, postgraduate researchers and technicians the training, tools and confidence they need to speak publicly about their personal journey and field of study.

‘Research Journeys’ explores the breadth of the University of Leeds research fields, with individuals at any level in their research career and in any role. Whether long-term researchers, postgraduate researchers, professional staff or technicians, we look for unique insights, unexpected personal journeys and a range of voices that represent the broad scope of research taking place at Leeds.

Contact us

Want to find out more about Research Journeys?
Email the Public Engagement Team at peteam@leeds.ac.uk
Find out more about what we do at www.leeds.ac.uk/becurious

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