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Dr. Rupy Matharu wins Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Community Engagement Seed Fund for Oh Pod! x Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø

23 April 2024

Dr. Rupy Matharu's wins Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Community Engagement Seed Fund for Oh Pod! x Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø. A podcast series that aims to bridge the gap between minority and marginalised communities in East London and academic researchers by facilitating open and honest discussions on mental health.

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Dr Rupy Matharu, Researcher in Mechanical and Environmental Engineering and Chair of Engagement for the Institute of Healthcare Engineering has been awarded the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø East Community Engagement Seed Fund for their project "Oh Pod! x Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø".Ìý

TheÌýOh Pod! x Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøÌýpodcast series aims to bridge the gap between minority and marginalised communities in East London and academic researchers by facilitating open and honest discussions on mental health.

"Oh Pod! x Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø" serves as a platform for meaningful conversations between members of East London communities and academics/researchers. By fostering these dialogues, the project promotes knowledge exchange and builds trust between the public and academia. The impact of the podcast has been far-reaching, leading to positive outcomes, including the receipt of the IHE Engagement Award for Co-Production in September 2023.

The podcast is now officially live and can be accessed through various platforms:

  • Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø East Engagement Project Overview:ÌýÌý

  • Episode 1 Perinatal Mental Health with Dr Kate Adlington:Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý

  • Episode 2 Autism and Common Misconceptions with Prof Kurinchi Gurusamy:Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý

  • Episode 3 Anxiety and Psychological Distress with Prof Oliver Robinson:Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý

Through "Oh Pod! x Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø", Matharu aims to continue promoting dialogue and understanding between East London communities and academia, addressing important mental health issues along the way.