Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research

Join host Nikesh Gosalia in a conversation with Sami Benchekroun, co-founder of Morressier. Sami talks about the circumstances that led him to Morressier, a combination of his natural penchant for network structures and existing inefficiencies in academic conferences. Growing up with scientist parents who came from poorer countries, Sami was inspired to create Morressier to improve global accessib...

In the second part of the podcast with Dr Elodie Chabrol, hosts Nikesh Gosalia and Jayashree Rajagopalan dive deeper into a discussion peppered with personal anecdotes and eye-opening metaphors. Dr Chabrol talks about the geeky scientist stereotype, overcoming these clichés through her science communication work, and how revealing scientists to be real multifaceted people could inspire a greater p...

An essential part of being a scientist is sharing scientific findings with the general public. But is there a way to communicate science more effectively? Join hosts Nikesh Gosalia and Jayashree Rajagopalan in a conversation with Dr Elodie Chabrol, International Director of the global science festival Pint of Science, as they discuss the fundamentals of conveying science to the public. Directional...

In the second part of the conversation with Martina Ribar Hestericová, hosts Nikesh Gosalia and Jayashree Rajagopalan dive deeper into the world of science communication by exploring concepts such as inclusivity in science communication and English as the global language of science. Martina talks about her ideas for nurturing a love for science among young people by using appealing and age-appropr...

Join Nikesh Gosalia and co-host Jayashree Rajagopalan in this conversation with science communicator Martina Ribar Hestericová. As the creator of the popular Instagram account science_exercises.eu , Martina is on a mission to make science more accessible to everyone. Martina talks about giving back to society by communicating science, interacting with young scientists from other parts of the world...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days. The publishing industry is no exception.  Clever use of AI could be the modern-day solution to the skyrocketing submissions. Join Nikesh Gosalia and Dr Marie Soulière as they discuss the ethical use of AI tools to maintain publication quality in journals. While AI can promote research integrity by identifying plagiarism and image manipulation,...

Has a recent spate of article retractions got you concerned? Join host Nikesh Gosalia as he speaks to Dr Marie Soulière on the nitty-gritty of article retractions and research integrity. In this conversation, they explore the different perspectives to article retractions, alongside the implications of mass retractions, both financial and reputational, and the shifting taboos around retractions. Dr...

In this episode, Nikesh Gosalia talks to David Worlock, who started one of the first online publishing services in the mid-80s. David gives his take on how different access to information is today and how it will evolve in the near future. David calls this “The Digital Revolution”. He explains how AI will help obtain information, how metadata is a critical factor, and what role “nanopublishing” wi...

In this episode, Nikesh Gosalia talks to David Worlock, who started one of the first online publishing services in the mid-80s. David gives his take on how different access to information is today and how it will evolve in the near future. David calls this “The Digital Revolution”. He explains how AI will help obtain information, how metadata is a critical factor, and what role “nanopublishing” wi...