ISC Presents

ISC Presents is a podcast by the International Science Council. Our short episodes provide listeners with a melting pot of insightful discussions and thought provoking debates through the voices of guests and experts of the international scientific community. We discuss the challenges, stories, and celebrations of science while seeking to encourage international action on concerns to both science, and society. We look forward to listening with you.

ISC Presents is a science podcast hosted by International Science Council, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

International Science Council hosts ISC Presents, a science show with 59 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Science without borders: International collaboration for the next generation of researchers

  Oct 16, 202514 minS8

  <p>In the final episode of the ISC podcast series, produced with the support of the China Association for Science and Technology, science journalist <b>Izzie Clarke</b> speaks with <b>Professor Yongguan Zhu</b> (Chinese Academy of Sciences, Vice-President for Membership of the ISC) and <b>Dr Charah Watson</b> (Scientific Research Council, Jamaica) about how scientists can collaborate across disciplines, sectors, and borders.</p><p>The conversation explores what “science without boundaries” truly means - from citizen science and Indigenous knowledge to the role of mentorship, communication, and persistence in building global scientific communities. Both guests share personal insi...

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  Episode #5

  Mental health: Rethinking growth and resilience in the research ecosystem

  Oct 9, 202514 minS8

  <p>In the this episode, science journalist <b>Izzie Clarke</b> speaks with <b>Lori Foster</b>, President of the International Association of Applied Psychology, and <b>Yensi Flores Bueso</b>, Co-Chair of the Global Young Academy, about the mental health and well-being of early- and mid-career researchers. </p><p>The discussion explores how structural pressures – from precarious contracts and hyper-competition to cultural expectations of constant productivity – affect motivation, collaboration, and mental resilience across the research ecosystem. Both guests highlight that protecting researchers’ well-being is not only a moral duty but essential for the sustainability and creativity of science itself.</p>

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  Episode #4

  Transdisciplinary science: Early- and mid-careers shaping the future of science

  Oct 2, 202513 minS8

  <p>In the fourth episode of the ISC podcast series Scientific careers in a changing world, science journalist Izzie Clarke speaks with Professor Rashid Sumaila, Canada Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Ocean and Fisheries Economics at the University of British Columbia, and Dr Mia Strand, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Nelson Mandela University. Together, they explore how transdisciplinary research is shaping the future of ocean science and why collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and communities is essential to address pressing global challenges.</p><p>The discussion highlights the leadership role of early- and mid-career researchers in pushing boundaries, fostering equitable approaches, and integrating...

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  Episode #3

  Emerging trends shaping scientific careers

  Sep 25, 202512 minS8

  <p>The International Science Council and its Member, the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), in partnership with Nature, have launched a new six-part podcast series exploring the evolving landscape of research careers. Across the series, early- and mid-career researchers will be in conversation with senior scientists, sharing experiences of growth, collaboration, and resilience in the face of rapid change. </p><p>In this third episode, Mercè Crosas, Director of Computational Social Science and Humanities at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, and Mohammad Hosseini, Assistant Professor of Ethics at Northwestern University, discuss how AI and digitalization are transforming scientific careers an...

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  Episode #2

  Navigating science careers: Strategic pathways for the future

  Sep 18, 202513 minS8

  <p><b>What does it take to turn science into action on the global stage?</b> In this second episode, science journalist Izzie Clarke<b> </b>speaks with two leading voices in science diplomacy: <b>Professor Zakri Hamid</b>, former Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of Malaysia, and <b>María Estelí Jarquín</b>, ISC Governing Board member and international relations manager at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. </p><p>Together, they reflect on their career paths and share candid insights on how researchers can build meaningful careers in science policy, diplomacy, and advisory roles. From advi...

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