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If you focus on the process, the product will look after itself with Sarah Campbell, Daksha Patel and Sian Docksey (Episode 92)

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May 12, 2026
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This episode explores creative collaborations between artists and researchers with guests Sarah Campbell, Sian Docksey and Daksha Patel. Sarah is Associate Director for Arts and Culture at the University of Exeter. Daksha Patel is a visual artist and Sian Docksey is a writer, comedian and pole-dancer. Sian and Daksha have both collaborated with Exeter researchers through the University’s Creative Fellowships scheme. Sarah, Daksha, Sian and Sarah talk about Why researchers and artists have more in common than you might think The key ingredients for a successful collaboration including time, resources, and freedom How the creative process can hold space for complicated challenges, spark new ideas and have unexpected benefits Find out more Find full show notes, the transcript and examples of Daksha and Sian’s work on the episode webpage Sign up for the free symposium Activating Creativity in UK Universities Find out more about Arts & Culture at the University of Exeter through their website , Instagram , LinkedIn and Facebook Find out about the University of Exeter Creative Fellowships Connect with Daksha via Instagram and her website Connect with Sian via Instagram , Patreon , Substack , Pole the Other One podcast and her website About Research Adjacent Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave a voice note Post a review on Podchaser Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Mentioned in this episode: Helping you have conversations that move research forwards When she's not hosting Research Adjacent, Sarah McLusky organises, facilitates and trains people to run events, workshops and meetings that get people talking about research. To find out more about working with Sarah and to book a free call go to https://sarahmclusky.co…