Research Talk

Research Talk is an inspiring podcast series that brings research to life at Yorkville University through the art of storytelling. Each episode spotlights one faculty member who shares their personal journey behind their scholarly work: How ideas were born, challenges were navigated, and meaningful lessons were learned along the way. 

Rather than focusing solely on final products (What was discovered), Research Talk celebrates the often-unseen process of discovery, perseverance, and growth (How research was conducted). These informal yet thought-provoking conversations reveal the human side of research and scholarship, highlighting the curiosity, resilience, and passion that drive research forward. Our aim is to showcase the richness and diversity of research at Yorkville University, recognize faculty achievements, and inspire others by sharing the unique paths that shape our scholarly community.

Tune in to our bi-monthly episodes to connect with the stories behind the research and to discover the people, passions, and ideas shaping research at Yorkville University. 

This episode will be available on January 22nd, 2026. Wendy Kraglund-Gauthier, PhD, is an educator, researcher, and consultant with over 25 years’ experience in K–12, post-secondary, and adult learning contexts. […]

Matthew Dunleavy wearing a pink and purple polka-dot shirt under a grey blazer with red-framed glasses and a long reddish-brown beard smiling into the camera
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.