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A podcast that celebrates the stories of University of Manchester graduates.
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Nusrat Ahmed - Lead Curator - South Asia Gallery, Manchester Museum
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We spoke to Nusrat Ahmed on Zoom to hear about her role as Lead Curator of the new South Asia Gallery at Manchester Museum. The first permanent gallery of its kind in the UK, it was uniquely brought together through the collaboration of community leaders, educators, artists, historians, journalists, scientists, musicians, students and others from S…
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Your Manchester Stories - Gabriel Clark - BA(Hons) English Literature and Drama 2021
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This February 2023 we are celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month and we are delighted to be joined by actor and director Gabriel Clark to discuss his time at Manchester, what he has been up to since graduation and the theme of this year's history month - Behind the Lens.By Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims
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LGBTQ+ History Month 2022 at UoM - Politics in Art
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Join Your Manchester Stories host, Hayley-Jane Sims, and a distinguished panel while they discuss the theme of this year's LGBT History Month - Politics in Art. Featuring: Rob Cookson - Deputy CEO, LGBT Foundation Dominic Bilton - Student and Youth Engagement Producer, The Whitworth Dr Monica Pearl - Lecturer in 20th Century American Literature Lyn…
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LGBT History Month at UoM - Mind, Body, Spirit
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A distinguished panel of speakers, including academic Dr Sean Pert, alumna Christine Burns MBE, student Gabe Clark and UoM staff members Natalie Craig and Paul Marks-Jones, discuss support for the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of allyship.By Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims
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Curiosity and Collaboration - Science in a post-COVID world
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Professor Brian Cox OBE FRS (BSc(Hons) Physics 1995; PhD Physics 1998) and President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell are joined in conversation by alumnus Simon Collins (BA(Econ)(Hons) 1982) discussing curiosity and collaboration in science and research in a post-coronavirus world.…
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Thanks for listening to our first series - please enjoy some of our favourite quotes from our excellent guests!By Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims
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Episode 10 - Ben Elton - BA(Hons) Drama 1980; Hon LittD 2003
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Ben Elton joins us to talk about his time studying drama at Manchester, finding inspiration and his first stand up tour in 15 years. Recorded 24 October 2019 - contains strong language Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Your Manchester Stories!By Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims
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Episode 9 - George Grant - BA(Hons) International Business, Finance & Economics 2012
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George Grant, co-founder of ShinDigger beer, joins us to talk about brewing beer in his student digs, being fearless in business and a Christmas beer for the upcoming festive season.By Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims
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Episode 8 - Trishna Bharadia - BA(Hons) European Studies & Modern Languages (Spanish) 2003
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Join host Hayley-Jane Sims and this week's guest, Outstanding Alumni Award winner, Trishna Bharadia. Trishna talks about living with MS, her passion for disability advocacy and training to dance with Strictly professional Aljaž Škorjanec for her debut in The People's Strictly for Comic Relief.By Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims
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Episode 7 - Professor Tony Peyton and Dr Liam Marsh
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Professor Tony Peyton (BSc(Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering 1983, PhD Electrical Engineering and Electronics 1987) and Dr Liam Marsh (MEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Eng 2007, PhD Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2011) join us to talk about their very interdisciplinary research in landmine detection and polar exploration. We also …
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Episode 6 - Christine Burns MBE - BSc (Hons) Computer Science 1975; MSc Computer Science 1976
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Christine Burns MBE joins us to talk about campaigning for trans rights and spiritual connections to Manchester. Photo Credit: Kieron Chrisham of Pholux FotoBy Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims
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Episode 5 - Dr Gail Bradbrook - BSc(Hons) Chemistry 1993; PhD Molecular Biophysics 1997
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Dr Gail Bradbrook is co-founder of Extinction Rebellion and joins us to talk about women in science and rebelling for our climate future. Recorded 3 October 2019 Photo credit: Kay Michael, Extinction RebellionBy Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims
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Episode 4 - Cllr Bev Craig - BA Politics and Modern History 2007; MA Political Science 2013
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Burnage Councillor Bev Craig joins us to talk about growing up in Northern Ireland, political activism and Manchester's inspiring LGBTQ+ history and future.By Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims
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Episode 3 - Jim Hancock - BA(Ord) Arts 1970
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Hear from Jim Hancock, former political editor of BBC North West. Jim has interviewed every prime minister from Harold Wilson to Boris Johnson. Jim talks to us about Brexit, his weekly blog and, most importantly, Plymouth Argyle. Recorded in May 2019By Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims
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Episode 2 - Tag Warner - BA Management and Leisure 2015
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Tag Warner joins us to talk about the benefits of personal re-branding, being the youngest CEO of a global media company and the importance of ally-ship for the LGBTQ+ community.By Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims
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Episode 1 - Naa Acquah - BA(Hons) Religion and Theology 2014, MA International Politics 2017
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Naa Acquah joins us to tell her story from her time as general secretary of the student union to embarking on a new career sorting out Brexit. (Recorded on location in London.)By Hayley-Jane Sims and Kate Bradbury
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Your Manchester Stories celebrates the stories of University of Manchester graduates.By Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims
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The family talks about life and almost gets kicked out of the library 🤪
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The furry gang all gathered together at a public library and recorded ourselves. We talked about some strange topics
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It’s 50 seconds long just listen to it
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