What makes a good academic discussion? A panel event

Chair: Ian Hewitt (Associate HoD (People))

Panel:
James Sparks (Head of Department)
Helen Byrne (winner of MPLS Outstanding Supervisor Awards for 2022)
Ali Goodall (Head of Faculty Services and HR)
Matija Tapuskovic (EPSRC Postdoctoral Research Fellow and JRF at Corpus Christi)

Scientific discussions with colleagues, at conferences and seminars, during supervisions and collaborations, are a crucial part of our research process. How can we ensure our academic discussions are fruitful, respectful, and a positive experience for everyone involved? What factors and power dynamics can impact our conversations? How can we make sure everyone’s voice is heard and respected? This panel discussion will probe these questions and encourage us all to reflect on how we approach our academic discussions.