Amplifying Research
Episodes
42. Gathering with Purpose: Dr Sarah McClusky on making events actually worth showing up for
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/42-sara...
41. Context Before Detail: Dr Michael Wheeler on the hourglass method for structuring talks, papers, and career-building communication
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/41-mich...
40. Visual research communication: Dr Leanne Rees and Steph Hughes on community-centred approaches to knowledge mobilisation
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including the poster Leanne and Steph collaborated on here: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/40-leanne-rees "I ...
39. Implementation Science: Dr Robyn Mildon on bridging the 17-year gap between research discovery and impact
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/39-roby...
38. Amplification Partners: Prof Megan Munsie on leveraging established networks and voices to multiply your impact
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/38-mega...
37. Crafting Your Signature Talks: Prof Phillip Dawson on developing repeatable academic presentations that build your reputation
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/37-phil...
36. Practical Impact Planning and Evaluation: Dr Sarah Morton on contribution vs attribution and the Matter of Focus approach
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/36-sara...
35. Strategic Science Communication: Prof John C. Besley on designing communication that actually changes behaviour
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/35-john...
34. Reimagining Impact: Professor Lisa Grocott on hosting Tomorrow Parties to bring future impact to life
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/34-lisa...
33. AI For Science Communication: Prof Mike S. Schäfer on AI's promises, pitfalls, and pink slime
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/33-mike...
32. Making Sci Comm Training Stick: Brendon Bosworth on finding the right training approach for your team
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/32-bren...
31. Events that Actually Work: Cameron McKnight on Building Research Communities that Last
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/31-came...
30. Teaming up for Translation: Dr Kenneth Strahan and Danielle Teychenne on building collaborations that drive research impact
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/30-ken...
29. Planning Ahead for Impact: Prof Lisa Given and Dr Wade Kelly on making the new year your most impactful one yet
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/29-lisa...
28. Embedding DEI: Prof Reema Harrison on building equitable research practices from grant to impact
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/28-reem...
27. Connecting Through Comedy: David Crisante on how to use humour to build key relationships and make your research approachable.
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/27-davi...
26. Social Media Strategy: Dr Julius Wesche on how to build your online presence (and boost impact while doing it)
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/25-dr-j...
25. Level Up Your Impact: Dr Michelle Chen on using video games for knowledge mobilisation
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/25-mich...
24. Pop Culture Power: Dr Jennifer Beckett and Dr Eloise Faichney on boosting engagement with marketing know-how
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/24-jenn...
23. Concise Communication: Dr Agnes Mukurumbira on winning the 3MT Asia-Pacific
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/23-dr-a...
22. Designing for Impact: Prof Robert Fitzgerald on bridging research and community needs
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/21-nich...
21. Philanthropic funding: A/Prof Nicholas Van Dam on raising $10M for a new research centre
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/21-nich...
20. Building Trust: Dr Jo Antoniades on connecting with multicultural communities
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/20-jo-a...
19. Prof Megan Munsie on “owning your research”
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/19-mega...
18. Geoff Paine on creating interactive experiences for impactful engagement
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips, on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/18-geo...
17. Bonnie Johnson & Anna Dennis on strategic comms for research orgs
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips, on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/17-bon...
16. Prof Greg O'Grady on moving from academia to startups
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/16-prof-greg-ogrady Today’s episode is a ...
15. Elizabeth Davie on unlocking the power of play for researchers
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/15-elizabeth-davie Today’s episode is a d...
14. Prof Bianca Brijnath on engaging with CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) communities
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/14-prof-bianca-brijnath Today's episode is ...
13. Dr Yee Lian Chew on becoming "the Worm Lady" and comms advice for EMCRs
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/13-dr-yee-lian-chew-on-becoming-the-worm-lady-...
12. Dr Mark Boulet on behaviour change
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/12-dr-mark-boulet Today's episode is a deep...
11. Amy Bugeja on embedding engagement in your research org
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/11-amy-bugeja Today's episode is a deep dive w...
10. Hanie Yee on commercialisation
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/10-hanie-yee-on-commercialisation Today's e...
9. Jacinta Bowler on how to be a journalist's best friend
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/9-jacinta-bowler-on-how-to-be-a-journalists-be...
8. Alanta Colley on storytelling, listening, and iterating your research comms
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/8-alanta-colley-on-storytelling-listening-and-...
7. Prof Dan Woodman on promoting your entire field
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/7-prof-dan-woodman-on-promoting-your-entire-fi...
6. Dr Simona Carbone on communicating effectively as a leader
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/6-dr-simona-carbone-on-communicating-effective...
5. Andy Matthews & Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall on using comedy to make your research more approachable
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/5-andy-matthews-amp-alasdair-tremblay-birchall...
4. A/Prof Suzie Sheehy on reaching a large audience
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/4-aprof-suzie-sheehy-on-reaching-a-large-audie...
3. Prof Phillip Dawson on becoming a key person of influence
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/3-prof-phillip-dawson-on-becoming-a-key-person...
2. A/Prof Jen Martin on the importance of science communication
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/2-aprof-jen-martin-on-the-importance-of-scienc...
1. Prof Andrew Pask on becoming "The Thylacine Guy" and raising $40M
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/1-prof-andrew-pask-on-becoming-the-thylacine-g...
Welcome to Amplifying Research
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Amplifying Research. After 15 years working as a professional storyteller, I’m now on a mission to help make sure that incredible resea...