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Hi, you’re listening to Postdocalypse, a podcast by postgrad students about all things postgrad. The name comes from the idea that once you finish your PhD, there’s the big question for all of us whether we’ll continue along the academic path or take on of the many alternative routes that are on offer to us. We’re a team of PhD students at King’s College London, trying to navigate this crazy world and we’ll be sharing the highs and the lows of postgraduate study.
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This podcast is about navigating through your twenties. Our twenties are a time of exploration into ourselves and it can often seem difficult or confusing. I made this podcast because I am currently in the midst of my 20's and let's be honest does anyone know what the hell they are doing? So I decided why not share with everyone what I have experienced thus far and with the help of friends hopefully we can process this time together.
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This is How to PhD, the show dedicated to sharing those key, practical skills for University success! Perhaps you’ve just decided to embark on a PhD, Master’s or Bachelor’s, or maybe you’re a seasoned doctoral veteran about to face your viva. Whatever stage you’re at, University studies can be a huge challenge. But it can also be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do and there are a few things we learned along the way that can help you. Join myself, Dr Arun Ulahannan and my co-host ...
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Every week the Wonkhe team and guests from across higher education dissect the week's big policy developments, and we also feature interviews, features and views from around the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this series Annoa, Raquel and Megan - students at the University of Cambridge, Wolfson College - talk to guests who share their stories, perspectives, experiences and ideas related to the theme "Let's Talk About Race and Racism". cover art by Ana Lima
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Echo is CSESoc’s own weekly podcast where we talk about topics all over the place related to CSE, technology and university life. You can expect us getting live sound bites at our events, picking the brains and getting the advice of highly effective people in industry & academia and discussing current issues in the industry.
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Steven University

Dan Doolan & Chris Billingham

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Nothing But Static's Dan and Chris are embarking on a weekly trip into the world of Steven Universe. Dan already loves the show and has seen it multiple times, Chris has never seen it, and doesn't really like animated TV. Each week Dan will attempt to educate Chris by making him watch an episode and then discuss it for your amusement. Welcome to Steven University.
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Just like the infamous Beatles song... "All you need is love"...and an amazing podcast to listen to! Welcome to the THEJADESHOW. My name is Jade Frazier and I am a 26-year-old millennial living in Phoenix, AZ. I am a Multimedia Journalist who is ready to explore the world and people around me. I take pride in being a young ethnic woman and my life experiences have taught me to enjoy life day by day with NO regrets! Whether you are getting dressed for work, driving in the car or cuddling in b ...
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QMU Podcast

Queen Margaret University

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The QMU Podcast is a new way to keep up-to-date with what's happening at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Tune in for the latest news from the University, hear about our world-leading research from our academic staff and find out how you can connect with us. Subscribe now and engage with the QMU community - wherever you are, whenever you want.
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This week on our final show before the summer break, Labour is to introduce a Skills England bill - we discuss what might be in it, and everything else that was (and wasn’t) in the King’s speech. Plus the QAA has published its investigation into international foundation years, and DK has been making music again. With Vivienne Stern, Chief Executive…
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This week on the podcast the new government is shaping up - we check if it’s ship shape. Plus it's been NSSmass so we’ll work out the impact, and we’ve got new research on academic support. With Jess Lister, Associate Director (Education) at Public First, Alex Favier, Founder and Director at Favier Ltd, David Kernohan, Deputy Editor at Wonkhe and p…
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This week on the podcast the party leaders have spoken out on student living cost support - did they have anything to say, and if not why not? Plus the OIA has a fresh batch of complaints to learn from, there's two new reports on international expansion, and DK has some red hot quality news. With Michelle Morgan, Dean Of Students at University of E…
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How Barca Academy teams in Dubai Won the Coveted Barca World Cup 2024: An Exclusive Interview with the Head Coaches and Under 14 Team Captain! Adham & Andy are doing things differently this week as they explore the triumphant journey of The Barca World Cup champions (Barca Academy in Dubai U14 and U16 teams) through exclusive interviews with their …
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This week on the podcast we have new research out on cost of living and its impact on the student experience. With no time, will students get the skills and confidence they were promised? Plus there's new public polling out on the salience of universities, the election rumbles on and Debbie's going back to the 90s. With Paul Greatrix, Registrar at …
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This week, we were excited to hangout with the legendary Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world’s top executive coaches and leadership thinkers. In this insightful podcast, Dr. Goldsmith shares his early start with Adham & Andrea while also sharing his groundbreaking strategies on leadership, personal development, and career advancement. Discover…
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This week on the podcast all the major parties have their manifestos out for the General Election. What's in there for students or universities? Plus the Student Academic Experience Survey for 2024 is out, and staff-student relationships are in the news. With Jonathan Grant, Director at Different Angles, Alex Stanley, Vice President Higher Educatio…
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This week on the podcast we talk about potential HE policy after the election – could a tuition fee rise be on the cards in England if Labour wins? Plus various sector organisations have their manifestos out, and we go over the Conservatives’ plan to cull “Mickey Mouse” low-value courses. With Pam Macpherson Barrett, Head of Policy and Regulation a…
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This week on the podcast Rishi Sunak has called a general election for July 4th - so we think about the issues, the pitfalls and landmines for universities, students, SUs and the sector, we talk tactics for the regulated period and we even turn our attention to what might happen after the election. With Andy Westwood, Professor of Government Practi…
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This week on the podcast the Migration Advisory Committee’s review of the Graduate route is here - how will the government respond? Plus we take a trip back to the sixties to look at manifesto mentions from six decades ago, and OfS says that 40 per cent of institutions expect to be in deficit this year. With Eve Alcock, Director of Public Affairs a…
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This week on the podcast a group of vice chancellors have been called into see Rishi Sunak in a bid to clamp down on student protest. Where does that fit with new Free Speech duties? Plus HEPI has a new study out on students’ standard of living, and UCU has a new report out on academic freedom. With Anne-Marie Canning, Chief Executive Officer at th…
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This week on the podcast a parliamentary report calls for changes to regulation on franchising – does it go far enough? Plus the think tanks are circling as Labour keeps shtum on HE policy, Jim is in Austria chatting dropping out and study speed, and creepy behaviour towards female academics is under fire. With Julian Gravatt, Deputy Chief Executiv…
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Queen Margaret University (QMU) has a proud history relating to food, cooking and nutrition dating back to its inception in 1875. In this podcast, lecturer Donald Reid interviews Dr Ana Tominc, Reader in Media and Communication at QMU and Dr Kevin Geddes, QMU MSc Gastronomy graduate, about food and cooking programmes on TV – where they started in U…
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This week on the podcast there’s a new campaign to highlight first-in-family students. Will it shift the dial on public (and political) attitudes to HE? Plus NUS attempts to bounce back at its annual conference in Blackpool, and new data on graduates’ experiences in the labour market suggests a lot of focus on hybrid working. With Smita Jamdar, Par…
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This week on the podcast the Department for Education has published its annual funding letter – we work out the size and shape of the cuts. Plus there’s a call for evidence on abolishing part of the Disabled Students Allowance, and there’s a problem for providers in post-pandemic nursing. With Selena Bolingbroke, Principal at the Building Crafts Co…
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This week we hangout with Rita Soueidan: An accomplished & creative Head Chef with 10 years of diverse culinary experience & insights in the Middle East region. She has demonstrated success in delivering culinary excellence, operational efficiency & guest satisfaction. Before excelling in the world of the culinary arts; Rita studied psychology and …
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This week on the podcast the Home Office has commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee to review the Graduate route visa - what could be on the cards come its conclusions in May? Plus UUK and UCEA are trying to pull out of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), and there’s a new tool from ONS that lets us see towns and cities’ ability to retain, a…
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Adham and Andrea get to hangout this week with Dr. Yusuf Akbar, getting up close and personal. Yusaf Akbar is a Professor at the Department of Economics and Business. A strategic Thinker, Educator and Mentor to Executives and Start-ups. Yusaf has taught at universities and business schools all over the world, including University of Michigan, Stock…
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This week on the podcast, live from our Secret Life of Students event in London, we've published new stats and analysis on student loneliness - what can universities (and their SUs) do about this seemingly intractable problem? Plus we have highlights from our session on the campus culture wars, and we ask whether TV coverage of universities is fair…
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"Skyward Bound: From Blueprint to Blue Skies - A Civil Engineer's Soaring Journey to the Cockpit!" Prepare for take-off and buckle up for an exhilarating episode of Postgrad Hangouts as Adham and Andrea we sit down with Fady Helmy, the trailblazing engineer who traded in blueprints for the boundless blue skies! Join us in this exclusive interview a…
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This week on the podcast Science Secretary Michelle Donelan has paid damages to two academics that she falsely accused of supporting Hamas. What next for the campus culture wars? Plus a new report finds a “growing disconnect” between students and their university experience, and there’s been an HE-free budget. With Shân Wareing, Deputy Vice Chancel…
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Adham & Andy hang out this week with Ahmed Abou El Ela who has been on the fore-front for more than a decade of the insurance industry in Cairo, Egypt. Having embarked on his postgrad journey, he has made the geographic shift to the UAE where is starts a new chapter in his professional storyline. Change management and time management have been a ke…
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This week on the podcast only three per cent of students say they feel they have enough money. Do students need to change their expectations? Plus Australia has a new Universities Accord, there’s all sorts of international numbers floating around, and MPs debate franchising. With Paul Ashwin, Professor of Higher Education at Lancaster University, H…
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Adham & Andy hung out this week with Kareem Gad, who currently leads the Planning and Governance function under the Chief Digital Officer, Dubai Academic Health Corporation (DAHC). He talks to us about how it all started whilst highlighting career (and education) highlights and milestones that have helped shape the success and achievements he as cu…
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This week on the podcast the government is planning to introduce a “quality seal” for universities evidencing standards in dealing with antisemitism. But does its free speech legislation put that in jeopardy? Plus students are off to court over their Covid consumer claim, and a “welcome week” election could present headaches. With Mary Stuart, Dire…
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Adham & Andy hang out with Louise Collins who is the head of project and development services for JLL in the UAE. Being in the UAE for the past 20 years, Louise has worked in both local and global companies. She is an engineer by background, advocate for both women in construction and sustainability in the region. Her ambition to become more well r…
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This week on the podcast the University of Bristol has lost its appeal over a student suicide case - we discuss the implications. Plus the January deadline UCAS figures are out, and we look at the rise in hours that students are spending in paid employment. (CW: Suicide, depression, mental health) With Eve Alcock, Director of Public Affairs at QAA,…
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This week Adham & Andy hang out with Diego Homem; a brilliant User Experience expert who gives us a riveting insight on how the future of the industry is developing in the region over these past few years. We also delved into the past and discussed how he came to enter this field of work. Check out more on Instagram @PostgradHangouts Intro & Outro …
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This week on the podcast university funding is back in the news as Wales increases fees and the sector puzzles over fixing funding across the UK. Are fee increases politically palatable, and what are the alternatives? Plus free school meals students face a “postcode lottery” for university entrance, and we’ve been taking a look at universities’ rol…
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Adham and Andrea hang out with Leah Cotterill - graduating with the prestigious "Hodges Scholar" (It is the highest recognition for academic merit at Hult International Business School and is given to students graduating in the top 1% of their class globally). She speaks to us about her determination and work ethic that made this possible - amongst…
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This week on the podcast international students have been in the news - but how much of the coverage was unfair, and does the sector have a case to answer on admissions? Plus DfE has a mental health taskforce report out, Scotland's Commissioner for Fair Access has reported and we look at new polling and data on students' views and the role that gen…
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