The University of Sunderland podcast provides the ultimate low down on everything you ever needed to know about higher education. Brought to you by our staff and current students, we'll delve into the topics that actually matter- from how to make friends as a fresher, to getting support with your mental health on campus. The views expressed during these podcasts are purely those of the contributors at the time of broadcast, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University. Our podc ...
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Between accommodation costs and making the most of student life, budgeting for university can seem like a minefield. Is it best to get a job or budget your money to make it last? For our latest episode, we're joined by current students who share their experiences and advise on what they'd do different if they were a student now. .…
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Former Apprentice finalist and motivational speaker Adam Corbally joins us on campus to discuss his appearance on the hit BBC programme, his own business ventures, and his upcoming collaboration with the University’s Digital Incubator to help host Innovate Create: The Social Challenge – a two-day event aimed at students and graduates with a pass…
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We asked, and you delivered!This week, Callum and Jack are talking Student Icks submitted by you via Social Media. From the perfectly normal to the downright niche. Whether it's jogger shorts and flip-flops in winter, to if it's acceptable to whip out a pencil case in lectures, we cover it all. .…
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Moving in Weekend is here! Leaving home and starting a new journey can seem daunting, but we're here to support you every step of the way. In this episode, we hear from students George, Irish and Nana on their experiences of moving to Sunderland and away from home for the first time and what advice they have for everyone this weekend. …
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Mature students make up a large percentage of our intake, so whether you’re 21 or 55, there’s never been a better time to make a change and go after what you really want. If you're over 21 when you commence your studies, UCAS considers you to be mature student age. At Sunderland, we know age is just a number and we'll be with you every ste…
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As a University of Sunderland student, you may be studying with us on campus; at one of our partner institutions; in your workplace or online. Whatever your mode of study, the Library is here to support you and help you do your best..Di University of Sunderland
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Being a student at University can come with its fair share of struggles, but what about when you also have a family to support? Current students Natasha and Kayleigh join us for this episode to discuss how they juggle family life alongside university and share their advice for prospective students who may be in a similar position..…
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He's back! Radio 1 Presenter, I'm a Celeb runner-up and University of Sunderland graduate Jordan North returns to the North East to discuss his journey so far and recent Honorary Fellowship. .Di University of Sunderland
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Clearing provides the perfect opportunity for you to explore your options and get another chance to apply for the course you really want to study. Join Megan from our Admissions team and current student Nathaniel to find everything you need to know about applying through Clearing..Di University of Sunderland
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Current students Josh and Nana share their insight on all things Postgraduate study and their reasons for choosing Sunderland to continue their education journey..Di University of Sunderland
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Get to know your SU from the inside! We're joined by Student Development Officer Cass, President of Activities George and Equality and Diversity Officer Irish to discuss all things Student Union- from where to get support, the opportunities available, and a mini exclusive on what exciting events they have planned for our lucky students thi…
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Team Sunderland sits within Student Journey and offers a range of sporting opportunities for students at the University of Sunderland and beyond. We have over 30 sports teams that compete both nationally and locally, our US Active programme encourages participation in sports, and we offer an Elite Athlete Scheme that supports our high-performing…
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Ready to enhance your employability?The Sunderland Futures team offers a range of services and support for current students and graduates to help you stand out from the crowd.Whether you're a current student looking for part-time work, seeking a graduate career, or looking to start a business, the Futures team are in place to help yo…
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A discussion with some current students and our Wellbeing team about all things Mental Health and some tips for Freshers on what you can do if you feel like you might need a bit of help when you start here at the University of Sunderland..Di University of Sunderland
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University of Sunderland graduate and BBC The Apprentice star Reece Donnelly returns to campus to discuss all things business, growing up in Glasgow, and getting that call from the producers! .Di University of Sunderland
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Starting university can be daunting, especially when it comes to making friends. In the latest episode of our podcast, we're joined by some current students who share their top tips on how to make some great connections and help alleviate any worries students may be having this time of year..…
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This International Paramedics Day we chat to Paramedic Science lecturer, Ian Braithwaite and final year students Jess and Rebecca to discuss their experiences of studying at Sunderland, their journey so far, and reasons for choosing Sunderland. .Di University of Sunderland
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It's Pride Month and for this episode, we're joined by University Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager Justine Gillespie alongside University staff and students from the LGBTQI+ community. We discuss the importance of Pride and the issues LGBTQ+ people still face. If you are an applicant joining us in September or are a current student who …
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Professor Monika Foster, Head of the School of Business and Management, joins us to talk about her career, leadership, female role models in business and the impact technology has had on our work/life balance. Listen now to gain a fascinating insight into Monika's background and thoughts on leadership in modern times..…
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Current students join us for this episode to share their insight into studying at Postgraduate level. Sam, Lola and Norzafirah cover everything from their reasons for choosing Sunderland, to how they balance their studies alongside working part-time. For more information about our Postgraduate offering, please click below: https://www.sunderland…
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In this episode, we talk to Psychology Team Leader and Senior Lecturer, Dr. Helen Driscoll about dark personality traits including the dark triad of personalities. We discuss the different characteristics between psychopaths and sociopaths and how a person might develop and exhibit this behaviour..…
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Rebecca from Zoe’s Places & Rachel from Sodexo join us for our latest podcast episode to discuss their experiences studying for the PG Cert Leadership & Change course as part of the ESF fully funded programme. If you are interested in developing your skills and becoming a better leader, stay tuned to find out more about accessing the project, th…
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The University of Sunderland is proud to announce a new course designed to stimulate the Menopause at work conversation to all.Known to many as Miss Menopause, Sharon MacArthur has been commissioned by the University to deliver a series of Masterclasses aimed at workplaces to promote the conversation around the Menopause. Whether you’re a …
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Access our ESF Fully Funded BRAND NEW Early Childhood Practice (early childhood graduate practitioner competencies) course with The University of Sunderland. Dr. Lindey Cookson, Gayle Blackburn, and Helen Haygarth join us to chat about the benefits of studying this FULLY FUNDED short course. This podcast also details more information about the …
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Hear from final-year journalism students, Holly, Lucy, Sorina and Megan, as they share with us their experiences of studying at Sunderland through letters to their 2019 selves. All four students have key roles at Fashion North, one of our student publications. This episode is not to be missed if you want to hear real-life experiences from curren…
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Join Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager Justine Gillespie for a special episode on Ramadan! Justine is joined by Shah Amin and Jolel Miah, Co-Chairs of the BAME network, and current student Anisa Nawaz, President of the Islamic Society to discuss Ramadan and how we as an institution support staff and students who are observing.Ple…
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Access our ESF Fully Funded Infant Mental Health course with The University of Sunderland. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Lindey Cookson & Matthew Evans to discuss the benefits of studying this 10-week short course. Stay tuned to find out everything you need to know and gain insight into the type of employees who would benefit from doing i…
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For this special #IWD2022 episode, we’re joined by Angela Smith, Professor of Language and Culture, to discuss the Rebel Women of Sunderland Project and delve into the life of one rebel woman in particular: Eileen O’Shaughnessy. Stay tuned to learn about Eileen’s connection to Sunderland, her marriage to George Orwell, and how she influenced som…
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Whether it's an on-campus event or online, if you are considering studying at the University of Sunderland, open days are a great opportunity to find out everything you need to know. Stay tuned to discover all the exciting things you can expect at a University of Sunderland event and all the reasons you need to attend one. https://www.sunder…
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For this special LGBTQI+ History Month episode, we’re joined by University Equality Diversity and Inclusion Manager Justine Gillespie and University staff and students from the LGBTQI+ community to discuss its importance, how LGBTQI+ history is not taught enough in the current curriculum, and their own personal heroes/historical figures.I…
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This Valentine’s Day we discuss the concept of love with psychology lecturers Dr. Helen Driscoll and Mark Ord. As evolutionary psychologists, Helen and Mark talk us through how humans have evolved to build relationships and explain the laws of attraction from a biological and psychological point of view. Content warning: Some words mentio…
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Victoria Trachy, Head of Vocational Skills at ScreenSkills, joins us to talk about what ScreenSkills does, how they work with universities and how you can start your career in the screen industries. This episode is a great listen if you’re interested in the screen industries – that's film, TV, Visual Effects, Animation and Games..…
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Access ESF Fully Funded Short Leadership courses with The University of Sunderland. This podcast details the suite of short courses available to business in the NE as part of the ESF Project. Ian Carr, Senior lecturer gives his overview of what to expect from these courses and how to choose the correct leadership course for you!.…
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In honour of Movember, we’re joined by Psychology academics Dr Rebecca Owens and Dr Helen Driscoll to discuss all things men! We’ll be digging deep into stereotypes, toxic masculinity, inclusion and the role society plays in depicting gender roles, and the impact this has on our mental health and wellbeing..…
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Emma Robinson, Accreditation Manager at the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), joins us to talk about the benefits of studying an NCTJ-accredited course. If you’re interested in studying and fast-tracking your career in journalism, then this is the episode for you! .Di University of Sunderland
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In this episode, we're joined by University staff from our Widening Access and Participation and Student Recruitment team to discuss how we as an institution support inequalities in access and success in higher education. We also have some current students joining us who will share their insight on their student experience..…
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In this episode we’re joined by Academic Dean of Technology, John Murray. We discuss
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Starting university can be daunting, especially when it comes to making friends. In this episode, we're joined by some current students of ours who share their top tips on how to make some great connections and help alleviate any worries students may be having this time of year..Di University of Sunderland
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At the University of Sunderland, the Disability Support Team (DST) provide information, support, and guidance to students with disabilities, mental health difficulties, specific learning differences (such as Dyslexia), Autism Spectrum conditions and long-term medical conditions. The team offer this support to current students and applicants so i…
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According to the NHS website, Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high. There are 2 main types of diabetes and we are here today to discuss those two types in a little more detail, identify the symptoms, the causes and cover what it is like to live with diabetes. We'll also be covering the supp…
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Are you a new or recent graduate fro the University of Sunderland? You probably think that's it from us once you've graduated. But that's not the case – our Sunderland Futures team have got your back with three years of careers support! We call that Graduate LaunchpadIn this episode, the team discuss what kinds of support you can access w…
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In this episode we're joined by Student Administration Officer, Megan Molloy and Events and Applicant Experience Coordinator, Stephen Goldsmith to cover all things UCAS, Applications, Clearing and Adjustment. So if you are applying late, reconsidering your options or just want more information, stay tuned to find out everything you need to know.…
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To honour the last week of Pride Month, University Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager Justine Gillespie is joined by University staff and students from the LGBTQI+ community to discuss the importance of Pride and also cover what support is in place at the university. If you are an applicant joining us in September or are a current student…
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Have you applied to Sunderland but are wanting some insight into where to stay when it comes to accommodation? Or perhaps you want to know more about the options available?In this episode, we’re joined by Accommodation Manager Emma Colbeck who will shed some light on the different choices available, how applicants can apply for accommodat…
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Ian McPake, Programme Leader for our BA (Hons) Film Production course, joins us for this fascinating episode as we take a deep dive into Martin Scorsese’s ‘Goodfellas’, often considered one of the greatest films ever made. We take a broader look at the gangster genre and Goodfellas’ place within it, explore the now-iconic casting, and discuss th…
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Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), and to celebrate, we're joined by members of the LGBTQI+ community and allies to discuss its importance and uncover what still needs to be done in order to achieve true equality..Di University of Sunderland
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Academics from the School of Hospitality, Events, Aviation, and Tourism join us in this episode to discuss the future of the industry and how they think it will look in a post-Covid world. Stay tuned to hear insight from our experts and discover how this will be applied to the teaching for these courses..…
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In this episode of the University of Sunderland podcast, we're joined by Senior Lecturer in Immunology Dr Jane Falconer, to discuss the vaccine programme for Covid-19, the types of vaccines available and the ‘myths’ surrounding the vaccination process. More than 33 million people in the UK have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine…
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ReportOUT is a global SOGIESC (sexual orientation, gender identity, expression and sex characteristics) human rights organisation founded and chaired by our Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Programme Leader of the MSc Inequality and Society Drew Dalton. In this episode, Drew joins us to discuss a number of human rights abuses that currently affe…
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It's Fashion Revolution week, and today we're joined by Senior Lecturer in Fashion Design and Promotion Naomi Austin to discuss sustainable textiles, fast fashion and making the fashion system more eco friendly. If you are interested in finding out more about the fast fashion industry and what you can do to help the sustainable movement, sta…
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