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Highlights from the *NEW* episode

"...the way that I like to call myself is, as a lived experience researcher. So, my research interests are really strongly motivated by my own and sometimes really difficult journey to receive a diagnosis, to manage my own mental health and sort of just getting that care that I need". At 00:03:04 Rachel shares her motivation in the research areas she's been working on and the reasons for joining the EmbedEDI project. She speaks from her experience both as a user of healthcare, participating in research like this, as well as sharing her own experiences of conducting research that strives to be as inclusive as possible for everyone: "...you don't want to speak to people or at them, telling them what they should be doing. You want to be having that two-way conversation".

At 00:10:32 Rachel discusses challenges in patient and public involvement (PPI), including diverse recruitment, avoiding tokenism, using inclusive language, and ensuring accessibility for PPI contributors. She also shares strategies involving open and transparent communication: "...when I was putting out an advert to see if people wanted to get involved, I had a picture of my face. I shared a little bit about my own experiences, and I offered for people to get in touch and ask me questions", as well as diverse recruitment approaches, and adapting meetings to be accessible.

*NEW*

Episode 3: the participant experience

Producer
Yuhua Wang (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Host
Jo McKenna-Aspell (University of Sheffield)

Guest
Rachel Dewar-Haggart (University of Southampton

Recording and editing
James Marriott (Sound Media)

Blurb
In this episode, Rachel shares her insights on how the concept of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in healthcare research can enhance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in usability testing, offering a unique dual perspective from both professional knowledge and personal experience.

Broadcast date
06/12/2023

Highlights from EP2

"...as a researcher, you are the person with power". 00:06:08 Ian explains user pluralism and the importance of safeguarding participants and fellow researchers within their safe space. 00:17:04 Ian explains his motivations for working with the EmbedEDI project, emphasising the need for user researchers to understand and address issues sensitively, think critically, and enhance their practices to avoid "naivety".

"It meant that we are not going on autopilot and just doing the same thing time and time again...it makes us think differently". 00:19:44 Jon discusses Paper's successful partnership with Dr Kirsty Liddiard and Dr Ryan Bramley from The University of Sheffield, exploring how D/deaf individuals experience suspense in film. Collaborations like this blend industry and academia, offering diverse expertise, fresh perspectives, varied methods, and opportunities for mutual learning.

Episode 2: voices from the industry      

Producer
Yuhua Wang (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Host
Yuhua Wang (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Guests
Ian Franklin (Co-founder: ideasmiths)
Jon Rhodes (Co-founder: Paper)

Recording and editing
James Marriott (Sound Media)

Blurb
This episode is a discussion about how to conduct user research that is inclusive and representative of diverse perspectives. Insights and best practices are shared by Ian and Jon, who bring a wealth of expertise and experience in the field.  

Broadcast date
01/11/2023

Episode 1: hear the Embed EDI team

Producer
Yuhua Wang (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Host
Suvodeep Mazumdar (University of Sheffield)

Guests
Sophie Rutter (University of Sheffield)
Efpraxia Zamani (Durham University)
Jo McKenna-Aspell (University of Sheffield)
Yuhua Wang (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Recording and editing
James Marriott (Sound Media)

Blurb
The research team introduce the project: their motivations for joining the research; the celebrations and challenges so far; and what else can be done to improve EDI in usability research. 

Broadcast date
27/07/2023