Date: 13/05/2025
We’re excited to launch Speaking of Research: the SCDTP podcast, the first official podcast series from the ESRC South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership. This brand-new series highlights the work of our doctoral researchers and explores how their research is making a real impact.
Series One was recorded at our annual conference at Cumberland Lodge in April 2025. In each episode, researchers speak with Catherine McDonald from Research Podcasts about their projects, who might benefit from their work, and the changes they hope to inspire.
Sadie Rockliffe
🌊 Episode 1 – Now Available
In the opening episode, we meet Sadie Rockliffe, a doctoral researcher from the University of Brighton who is rethinking accessibility in natural environments. Sadie explores how people with visual impairments experience blue spaces such as rivers, lakes, and the sea. Using innovative swim-along interviews, she captures the rich, sensory experiences of her participants while highlighting the physical and societal barriers they face.
(Picture credit to Sadie Rockliffe)
Sadie also discusses her collaborative approach to research, which prioritises interdependence and building trust.
🔗 Learn more about her work: Sadie Rockliffe – University of Brighton
🎧 New Episodes Every Tuesday Until 16 July
Speaking of Research will release a new episode every Tuesday from now until 16 July, with a total of 10 episodes in Series One. Tune in weekly to hear directly from researchers across our partner institutions.
You can listen on your favourite platform:
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Spotify: Listen here
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Apple Podcasts: Listen here
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Amazon Music: Listen here
💬 We’d love to hear from you. If you have comments, reflections, or feedback, feel free to get in touch with us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk.
Start listening today and join us in celebrating the voices shaping tomorrow’s research.
