Leading From the Front with Prof. Tara Spires-Jones

Cats and dogs and hats (oh my!) This month brings abundant animal guests, while Rebecca and Jodi contemplate the passage of time. Plus we’re joined by Professor Tara Spires-Jones, Professor of Neurodegeneration at the University of Edinburgh and Founding Editor of Brain Communications (just 2 of her many ‘hats’!) We chat about how research group leaders can lead by example when it comes to running an inclusive lab and supporting progress. Plus we dive into what inclusivity looks like in the sphere of academic journals, open access publishing and the process of starting a journal! 

Follow Tara: @TSpiresJones (Twitter)

Check out her lab group’s work at their website.

Check out Brain Communications at their website here (including the Reviewer Academy and the Observers Programme - some really great schemes for ECR’s!) 

Follow Brain Communications: @BrainComms (Twitter)

Check out the British Neuroscience Association and their equality tools & resources for neuroscience researchers here.

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Recorded: 4th February 2022 and 7th February 2022 (recorded remotely via Zoom). 

Released: 25th February 2021

Hosts: Rebecca Casterton, Jodi Parslow. 

Producer & Editor: Rebecca Casterton. 

Music: Right Place, Right Time | Silent Partner (YouTube Audio Library).

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Recorded: 14th March 2024 & 26th August 2024
Released: 30th August 2024
Hosts: Rebecca Casterton, Jodi Barnard
Producer & Editor: Rebecca Casterton
Music: Right Place, Right Time | Silent Partner (YouTube Audio Library)