The PhysSoc Podcast
The PhysSoc Podcast
PhysSoc Nottingham
PhysSoc is YOUR Physics Society at the University of Nottingham. We are just a bunch of really eager students doing a physics degree - we want to show you the way to maximise your time here at Nottingham. We will be talking to a wide range of notable staff from UoN Physics so you can get to know them and get some life long advice! Advice spans from making the most of Freshers to getting amazing data in labs! Follow us - you won't regret it!
Spring Semester Catch-up: What's happening in PhysSoc 2023??
With next year's committee newly voted in, Freya and Nikhil discuss what lies ahead for the final weeks of the spring term and the committee roles still up for grabs! After an exciting AGM, we are proud to present our new committee! We still have roles up for grabs and are currently planning a second meeting to fill them. So if you're interested, send us a message on Instagram! Listen to this episode for the inside scoop on the roles still available! This episode also discusses upcoming events, socials and frontiers lectures. Make sure they're in your calendar! Make sure to follow us on our Instagram for updates!   @physsoc
Mar 23, 2023
31 min
Philosophy In a Time Of Physics
In this episode, Nikhil and his guest Dav are on peak form as they talk about AI, brooms, free will, and how physics and philosophy fit together. Join them as they discuss some pretty hefty questions.
Dec 16, 2022
1 hr 8 min
Discussions With Paul Munday - career journey, labs and changes in the department
Labs can be daunting when first introduced to them. This is why we met with Paul Munday to discuss labs, their aims and what students can expect from them. As well as this, we talked about his education, career journey and how he ended up at UoN (some of his answers may surprise you!).  Tune in to this episode to learn everything you need to know about the man behind the 2nd year labs!  ------------------------------------- This podcast was recorded and edited by Freya Grant, hostess of the Hysterical Woman Podcast.  For questions, comments, feedback and concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at the PhysSoc podcast!  Follow us on our socials! insta- @physsoc Twitter-@PhysSocNotts TikTok-@physsoc Email: [email protected]
Nov 7, 2022
44 min
Professor Phillip Moriaty- nanoscale microscopes, rock music and University experiences
Weather you have watched the Sixty Symbols Youtube channel or done the Quantum World module, you will probably encountered our own Professor Moriaty.  Nikhil and Freya talk cutting edge research, the university experience as well as music and more! --------------- This podcast was hosted by Nikhil Bhatt and Freya Grant Follow us on our socials! insta- @physsoc Twitter-@PhysSocNotts TikTok-@physsoc Email:[email protected]
Oct 19, 2022
46 min
Welcome Freshers! - What to Expect As the First Post Covid Freshers.
Congratulations to everyone on getting into Nottingham and a warm welcome to you all. In this episode we talk about the different aspects being a fresher and what to expect as well as dispensing some sage wisdom. Hope you all enjoy. Make sure you follow us on our socials! Instagram - @physsoc Twitter - @PhysSocNotts Facebook - NottinghamPhysSoc
Sep 24, 2022
43 min
Goodbye 4th Years - Reflections on Uni and Advice for 1st Years
Things are switching up here on the PhysSoc committee as we say goodbye to those graduating. For this episode of the PhysSoc Podcast, Freya (one of our new podcast secs) chats with Subin Saji and Shanil Patel about their plans for life post-uni. They share their uni highs and lows as well as advice for those starting off at uni. Find us on:  Instagram: @physsoc TikTok: @physsoc Email: [email protected] 
Jul 14, 2022
53 min
How to Survive Exam Season! - The PhysSoc perspective on getting through university exams
The most wonderful time of the year is here, EXAM SEASON. In this episode of the PhysSoc podcast, current students Daniel, Dee and Subin talk about their experiences with university exams. In this episode we discuss revision and remaining motivated in the run up to exams. We talk our personal rituals and habits  which we use during exam season to help with stress and anxiety throughout the exam period. Good luck with your exams everyone, you've got this!! ---------------------------------------------- Follow PhysSoc on our Socials! Insta - @physsoc   Twitter - @PhysSocNotts ----------------------------------------------  Intro/Outro music credits : Crew - Test Shot Starfish
May 2, 2022
49 min
What it means to be a Woman in STEM - Featuring Women in STEM Society
Welcome to our latest edition of the PhysSoc podcast. Today we have teamed up with the Women in STEM Society at UoN to discuss all things women in STEM. From why our experiences as women are so different to what our male peers can do to help.  To contact the women in STEM Society:  Instagram: @uon_womeninstem SU page to join:  https://su.nottingham.ac.uk/activities/view/women-in-stem\ ---------------------------------------------- To contact the host Freya Stewart-Grant:  Hysterical Woman Podcast: @hystericalwoman.pod and https://anchor.fm/freya-stewart-grant Follow PhysSoc on our Socials! Insta - @physsoc Twitter - @PhysSocNotts ---------------------------------------------- Intro/Outro music credits : Crew - Test Shot Starfish
Feb 16, 2022
37 min
Prof. Tony Padilla - New Book, SixtySymbols & UCU Strikes
Prof. Tony Padilla (yes, the one from YouTube) is our star guest this week! We get a glimpse of Tony's new book that is coming out very soon called "Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them: A Cosmic Quest from Zero to Infinity". Tony also talks about his SixtySymbols ventures and how impoortant outreach, especially in the wake of vaccine misinfomtation, is to the public. We also disussed the ongoing fight for education and the the recent announcment of strikes by the University and College Union (UCU) who are trade union in further and higher education representing over 120,000 academics and support staff.  You can  pre-order Tony's book here!!  https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/316/316964/fantastic-numbers-and-where-to-find-them/9780241445372.html ---------------------------------------------- Follow PhysSoc on our Socials! This podcast episode was hosted by Daniel, Charlottee & Subin Follow us on our socials! Insta - @physsoc Twitter - @PhysSocNotts ---------------------------------------------- Intro/Outro music credits : Crew - Test Shot Starfish
Nov 18, 2021
38 min
The Yellow Book - With Mark Fromhold, Lucy Ward and Pete Hirst
A new wellbeing resource is being introduced at the School of Physics, The Yellow Book! In this episode, Professor Mark Fromhold, Singer Songwriter Lucy Ward and Develop Insite Founder Pete Hirst join us to discuss the project and how it will effect life for students in the School of Physics. Intro/Outro music: Crew - Test Shot Starfish
Nov 9, 2021
46 min
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