As a student, there can often feel a disconnect between your university experience and those high-level academics that manage and the institution of which you are a part. To help shed some light on the humanity of these academics we spoke to Pro Vice Chancellor Sarah Purdy who, along with David Ion (UG Education Officer) showed us just how close those academics are to us.
Host: Fergal Maguire
Producer/Editor: Dave Jones
Oct 7, 2020
31 min
So much of university life happens outside of study and it can be daunting for everyone to come into this strange new world of academia. To talk about some of the things that the university offers to ease this transition, we spoke to Ruth Day (Student Living Officer) and Roy Kiruri (International Students’ Officer).
Host: Fergal Maguire
Producer/Editor: Dave Jones
Oct 6, 2020
18 min
In our third academic episode we’re talking about Science and Engineering in Bristol University – why it’s important and how their academic societies provide opportunities for more rich engagement. To talk about their experiences, today we have Flo Ingram (Engineering Undergraduate Faculty Rep), Zoe Wang (Sciences Faculty Rep) and Orlando Timmerman (CHAOS (Physics) President).
Host: Fergal Maguire
Producer/Editor: Dave Jones
Oct 5, 2020
27 min
Our second academic episode is a spotlight on the health and life sciences faculties, where students research and learn about how we, as humans, work and can be fixed. We brough on Becca Pullin (Health Sciences Undergraduate Faculty Rep), Iona Marshall (Life Sciences Undergraduate Faculty Rep) and Jack McAlinden (Galenicals (Medical Society) President) to talk to us about their experiences.
Host: Fergal Maguire
Producer/Editor: Dave Jones
Oct 4, 2020
21 min
In the first of our three academic episodes, we take a deeper look at the Arts and Social Sciences and Law faculties and what broader perspectives on life they offer. To give us an insight more broadly into the life and times of being an ASSL student, we spoke to Siddharth Sreekanth (Social Sciences and Law Undergraduate Faculty Rep) and our producer Dave Jones (Arts Undergraduate Faculty Rep).
Host: Fergal Maguire
Producer/Editor: Dave Jones
Oct 3, 2020
42 min
Everybody's wellbeing matters and that's why today we brought on a diverse range of guests to talk about their roles and positions in the university and how wellbeing permeates all of our lives. Speaking to us today are Olivier Levy (Chair of the Wellbeing Network), Khadija Meghrawi (Chair of the BME Network) and Imogen Andrews (Chair of the Disabled Students Network).
Host: Fergal Maguire
Producer/Editor: Dave Jones
Oct 2, 2020
38 min
Everyone deserves to be themselves, and here at Bristol University (and in Bristol more widely) we have a wonderful LGBT+ Community that is a brilliant support network to help people be who they are. To give us an insight into the LGBT+ Community at Bristol, we spoke to Jason Palmer (Equality, Liberation and Access Officer) and Marten Payne (Trans Network Chair).
Oct 1, 2020
21 min
Everybody loves a showtune now and then; in Bristol, we thrive on our performing arts culture. To help get to grips with just how much PA goes on here in Bristol, we’ve brought in Harry Clements (Music Theatre Bristol President) and Millie Wills (Stage Technicians’ Association President) to talk about their experiences.
Host: Fergal Maguire
Producer/Editor: David Jones
Sep 30, 2020
34 min
Music connects everyone, in some way shape or form. The music scene at Bristol University and the surrounding city more widely is famous for its diverse and eclectic nature - there's really something for everyone. From Jazz, to DNB, to Orchestras and Opera Bristol has it all and to talk all about it today are Grace Harwood (JFS President), Charlotte Greensmith (BUMS President) and Alex Carpenter (Former LiveSoc President).
Host: Fergal Maguire
Producer/Editor: Dave Jones
Sep 29, 2020
33 min
Bristol University is famous for its brilliant sports teams and sports programmes. We brought Jenny Herring (Sports Network Chair), Frankie Woolf (past Women's Rugby Club Captain) and Rushab Shah (Sports and Student Development Officer) to talk about their experiences of sport in Bristol and how things might look a little bit different this year.
Host: Fergal Maguire
Producer/Editor: David Jones
Sep 28, 2020
30 min
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