Podcast episode on research curiosity

Episode 1 of our Research Talk series is now available. In this inaugural episode, Dr. Wendy Kraglund‑Gauthier reflects on more than 25 years of experience in K–12, post‑secondary, and adult learning environments. Drawing on her deep expertise in digital pedagogy, accessibility, literacies, and program evaluation, Wendy discusses how personal curiosity, professional experience, and ethical considerations intersect to shape research with real‑world influence.

Through an engaging and thoughtful conversation, we explore:

  • How research ideas emerge from lived experience and professional practice
  • The importance of ethical reflection—especially in digital and online learning contexts
  • The unexpected insights that arise when researchers follow their curiosity
  • How perseverance, reflection, and community shape the scholarly journey

Research Talk aims to celebrate not just what researchers discover, but how they discover it—the process, stories, and lessons that enrich our research culture at Yorkville University.

👉 Listen to Episode 1: Episode 1: From Curiosity to Impact with Wendy Kraglund-Gauthier | Office of Academic Research | Yorkville University

We invite faculty, staff, and students to tune in, reflect, and connect with the stories shaping our scholarly community. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes highlighting the diverse and inspiring research journeys across our university.

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Research Talk
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Matthew Dunleavy

Senior Educational Developer, Faculty Excellence and Development

Matthew Dunleavy (he/him) is an educational developer and scholarly teacher with over 9+ years’ experience. He immediately joins our CTEI from York University where he was an Educational Developer with the Teaching Commons; before entering that role, he served as the Program Director of the Online Learning and Technology Consultants (OLTC) Program at the Maple League of Universities (Acadia University; Bishop’s University; Mount Allison University; and St. Francis Xavier University). In 2022, he was awarded the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) for this work.