Best Staffordshire University Podcasts (2025)

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Emma Scott, Associate Director of EDI 22:52

3d ago22:52

22:52

For our latest Podcast we speak to Emma Scott, Keele's Associate Director of EDI, about her role, her ambitions for the role, and why EDI should matter to everyone.By Keele University

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Competitions and Awards at University 31:34

22d ago31:34

31:34

Join us as we delve into the competitive spirit at University of Staffordshire. In this episode we meet April Dong and Andrew McFarlane, Automotive Engineering students who are part of Formula Student at University of Staffordshire. This episode covers various student competitions and awards, including the Formula Student competition. The guest dis…

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Industry-level Facilities with El 31:02

4M ago31:02

31:02

Discover the cutting-edge Esports Studio, a prime example of University of Staffordshire's industry-level facilities. This episode highlights the opportunities available for Games and Esports students, including the innovative Campus Clash event and industry collaborations. Join El, Kurtis and Jodie as they discuss their experiences and the benefit…

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0-19 Service: Baby Blues 7:07

4M ago7:07

7:07

In this latest MPFT Podcast episode with the Families' Health and Wellbeing 0-19 Service, we hear from Health Visitors Caroline, Kristy and Carolyn talking about Baby Blues - a common experience for many new parents in the first few weeks after giving birth resulting in low mood and tearfulness. A transcript of this episode is available to download…

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Health and social care working better together to support mental health inpatients 12:47

5M ago12:47

12:47

Joint working can often be key to providing comprehensive and effective mental health care to people in need. The Social Care In-Reach team works closely with health colleagues and external agencies to ensure holistic care for patients, and their unique position allows them to bridge gaps between medical treatment, social support, and community res…

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0-19 Service: Asthma 14:42

5M ago14:42

14:42

In this latest MPFT Podcast episode with the Families' Health and Wellbeing 0-19 Service, Caroline talks to Sadie, a children’s respiratory consultant nurse about asthma. The episode covers what asthma is, the symptoms, how it is treated, the importance of Personal Asthma Action Plans and ‘Count it out’ methods. A transcript of this episode is avai…

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Episode 12 – Proud to be Staffs – Amanda Redford 27:51

5M ago27:51

27:51

Registered midwife Amanda Redford set up a business combining her clinical knowledge with her lifelong interest in complementary therapies. The University of Staffordshire alumna, from Bagnall, was Senior Research Midwife at the UHNM where her work included clinical trials using acupuncture. Her business, Women’s Natural Health, sees Amanda support…

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Global Connections with Danny and Karl 42:19

6M ago42:19

42:19

In this episode, join students Danny and Karl as they share their experiences from a life-changing trip to Indonesia through University of Staffordshire's study and work abroad opportunities. Discover how international exposure can enhance your skillset, boost your employability, and open doors to new cultural perspectives. Whether you're consideri…

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0-19 Service: Back to School Worries 15:39

7M ago15:39

15:39

In this episode Gemma and Tori discuss why returning to school after a long break can be a challenging time for many children and young people. While there are often many things that they might be looking forward to, such as catching up with their friends or returning to a favourite subject, there can also be a great deal of anxiety and worry aroun…

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Amit Shah on Clubs and Societies 32:05

7M ago32:05

32:05

In the premiere episode of the new series, we bring you a special recording from Staffordshire University's Open Day, featuring Amit Shah, an accomplished alumnus and former president of the Drama Society. This live episode, recorded in front of a studio audience, showcases the vibrant campus life and diverse opportunities available through clubs a…

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The LGBTQ+ Community with Kurtis and Tee 46:41

9M ago46:41

46:41

Celebrate the conclusion of our Student Connect Podcast third series with us! This special episode, recorded at Stoke-on-Trent Pride, celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community. 🌈 Host Tiffani wraps up the season with inspiring chats featuring Esports student Kurtis and Illustration student Tee, diving into their unique experiences.…

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Indian culture with Nunika 45:53

9M ago45:53

45:53

Fashion student Nunika, hailing from Delhi, India, dives into her journey of living in the UK as an international student. Tune in as she shares the vibrant contrasts between life in the UK and Indian culture. Don’t miss her unique insights and experiences! This episode was recorded at Guru Nanak Gurdwara And Sikh Cultural Centre - Stoke on Trent, …

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Polish culture with Aurelia 54:14

10M ago54:14

54:14

Computer Science student, Aurelia, moved to the UK from Poland as a child, and has since gone on to be recognised for her incredible contribution to women in STEM subjects. Aurelia shares more about Polish culture with student hosts, Danny and Tiffani, in the local 'Tradycja' supermarket.By Staffordshire University

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Mental Health Support Team (South Staffordshire) 15:48

10M ago15:48

15:48

In this episode of the podcast we hear from Leanne Borley and Jordan Perrins. Both of them work for the Mental Health Support Team in South Staffordshire. The team work closely with identified mental health leads within schools supporting children and young people with emerging, mild, or moderate mental health difficulties that may be affecting the…

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0-19 Service: 5 Ways to Wellbeing 10:45

11M ago10:45

10:45

In this episode Kristy, Carolyn and Caroline talk about 5Ways to Wellbeing. Our mental health is important and evidence suggests there are ways that we can look after it which can help to improve our mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive, copebetter with life’s up and downs, and get the most out of life.…

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Pakistani culture with Faran 55:41

12M ago55:41

55:41

MSc Computer Science student Faran, speaks about his experience as a Pakistani Muslim studying in Stoke-on-Trent.By Staffordshire University

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Working-class culture with Danny 42:44

1y ago42:44

42:44

Third year PE and Youth Sports Coaching student, Danny, grew up in Northwood, Stoke-on-Trent in a working class family. He was the first in his family to attend university, and shares the impact his mental health had on his drive for success.By Staffordshire University

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NHS Staff Survey Results 2023 15:04

1y ago15:04

15:04

March is when the NHS Staff Survey results are published, and we are delighted to announce MPFT scorded above average in all nine of the key elements of the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, surpassing our previous year's results despite another difficult year for NHS services. In this episode we are joined by two colleagues from our Organisational Developmen…

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Romani culture with Mario 40:23

1y ago40:23

40:23

In this episode of the podcast, third year Law student, Mario, joins us to talk about Romani culture. Listen as Mario educates our hosts about Roma people, and shares a poem his father would read to him as a child.By Staffordshire University

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Jewish culture with Abi 40:43

1+ y ago40:43

40:43

As Hanukkah comes to a close, we visited Stoke-on-Trent synagogue with children's nursing student, Abi, to learn more about Jewish culture. You can find out more about the Student Connect Podcast on our website at: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/student-life/student-connect-podcast #hanukkah #university #jewishculture…

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News W/C 11/12/23 | Christmas Event 3:00

1+ y ago3:00

3:00

Show Notes Student News Live https://www.twitch.tv/staffsunilondon Christmas Event https://www.staffsunion.com/events/6002/23147/ Games in the City ~https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8qulN6wnx-WXnoIWXMA751KwNHMUAnP5qWGbCTgd70suYzQ/viewformBy Staffordshire University London

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Dr Kathryn Simpson, Senior Lecturer in the Politics and Economics of the EU 16:05

1+ y ago16:05

16:05

Dr Kathryn Simpson, Senior Lecturer in the Politics and Economics of the European Union, speaks to us about her journey to Keele, her research around attitudes towards the EU, and her thoughts on being labelled a "Brexit Expert".By Keele University

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White Ribbon Accreditation 10:43

1+ y ago10:43

10:43

Our Safeguarding Team offer an introduction to the White Ribbon campaign, and discuss the recent announcement of MPFT becoming White Ribbon accredited. Website links: White Ribbon UK Rape Crisis England & Wales Refuge A transcript of this episode is available from our website.

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Black British culture with Nokwanda 46:08

1+ y ago46:08

46:08

Nokwanda is a Black British female, aeronautical engineering student at Staffordshire University. She joins our student hosts, Danny and Nunika, to discuss Black British culture and the importance of conversations like this one.By Staffordshire University

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Black History Month 2023 23:24

1+ y ago23:24

23:24

To mark Black History Month 2023 we present a discussion between Jack McKinnell (Senior Peer Support Worker from the East Staffordshire Mental Health Support Team), Chanette Barnard (Director and Training Lead at Empower My Voice), and Simeon (a teacher at the Knowledge Room DE).

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Enable: supported employment services 22:33

1+ y ago22:33

22:33

Unemployment rates are often high for people with mental health issues and the road to a new job can feel overwhelming. Within Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin, MPFT is working with specialist mental health employment support service Enable to support people to find work suited to their interests and skills. We chat with Neil Woodhouse, an Early Int…

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Supporting the mental health of people sleeping rough and homeless 15:16

1+ y ago15:16

15:16

Mike Cooper and Jade Clarke are MPFT Mental Health Nurses who work with local authorities, housing associations, and voluntary and community organisations in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin to offer mental health support to people who are sleeping rough or experiencing homelessness. They talk about the support they provide to some of the most vulne…

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Freedom to Speak Up Guardians 18:19

1+ y ago18:19

18:19

Speaking up to raise a concern about anything that gets in the way of good patient care is vital in ensuring lessons are learned and services can continuously improve. To mark Speak Up Month, which takes place throughout October each year, we chat with Kath Chambers, one of MPFT’s Freedom to Speak Up Guardians about the role and process of speaking…

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Dr Daniel Allen, Lecturer in Human Geography 17:25

1+ y ago17:25

17:25

In this episode of The Podcast we speak to Dr Daniel Allen, Lecturer in Human Geography at Keele, about his work, and in particular his work on pet theft reform, which has seen him give evidence to parliamentary committees.By Keele University

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A Fantastic Place to Work: putting people at the heart of what we do with Jo Probyn 20:43

1+ y ago20:43

20:43

Jo Probyn (Head of Forensics) talks about her experience of being invited to 10 Downing Street to attend the 'NHS Heroes' event as part of the NHS75 celebrations. She also discusses her career path that led to her current role as Head of Forensics, and her receipt of "The Fantastic Place to Work Award" at our recent Staff Awards Ceremony. A transcr…

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Exploring the career of an Occupational Therapist at MPFT 14:54

1+ y ago14:54

14:54

In this podcast episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Beth Barnett, an Occupational Therapist at MPFT. Listen to Beth open up about her career journey, and share the driving force behind her choice to become an Occupational Therapist, and highlight her favourite aspects of the role. If you would like to join our award-winning trust as an O…

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Nigerian culture with Sherifat 41:00

1+ y ago41:00

41:00

MSc Digital Marketing international student, Sherifat Adeyanju, talks to student hosts Tiffani and Danny about Nigerian culture. Filmed and recorded at Hanley Park, a short walk away from campus.By Staffordshire University

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Recondition the Nation 14:38

1+ y ago14:38

14:38

In this episode we chat with two of our staff about the work that they have been doing to keep inpatients active during a hospital stay to support with their recovery. The fun, inventive approaches that they and others across the Trust have taken to support our patients has led to MPFT being one of just a handful of NHS trusts in the Midlands to re…

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Applying to university with Courtney 43:27

1+ y ago43:27

43:27

Courtney is an offer holder for Social Work at Staffordshire University. She shares her story of choosing a university.By Staffordshire University

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Meet the team behind Keele Graduation 15:10

1+ y ago15:10

15:10

We've spoken to Sally Bishop, Sian Colley, and Sharon Faulke about the work that goes on behind-the-scenes for graduation ceremonies at Keele.By Keele University

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0-19 Service: Breastfeeding and Returning to Work 8:06

1+ y ago8:06

8:06

Join Carol and Stacey in this episode of the Parents PodcastSeries where they talk about breastfeeding when returning to work. It can be a daunting prospect thinking about returning towork while breastfeeding. Carol and Stacey discuss your rights as a breastfeeding employee and top tips on how to practically manage your return. Further information …

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Community Mental Health Transformation: Green Spaces 11:59

1+ y ago11:59

11:59

In this episode of our podcast, we hear from Nicola Ball (Specialist Nurse Practitioner) who works in CAMHS, Lichfield. Nicola talks about the therapeutic benefits of being outside in green spaces, and the development of a garden for children and young people at Holly Lodge in Lichfield. Read about the work for MPFT's Green Team on our website, and…

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Covid, healthcare in the UK Overseas Territories and future global health challenges 29:06

2y ago29:06

29:06

In our latest episode of “The Keele Podcast”, Professor Ian Cumming OBE from Keele’s Medical School talks us through his role as UK Ambassador for Health of Overseas Territories; his work coordinating the Covid-19 response abroad; and the future of global healthcare.By Keele University

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0-19 Service: Take Action Today, Put Them Away 10:35

2y ago10:35

10:35

In this episode Carol and Caroline talk about reducing the risks of accidental poisoning in children. From kitchen cleaner to medicines and things lurking in your garden shed, keeping them away from children is so important. We all wish we had eyes in the back of our heads but being more aware of where we store things in our homes should help us to…

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Motivation after graduation with Banji 42:00

2y ago42:00

42:00

Banji graduated from Staffordshire University in 2022 from his Masters Degree in Music Production. He shares his journey of being motivated after university, how he deals with challenges from autism, and what's next in his career.By Staffordshire University

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0-19 Service: 5 Minute Mindfulness 7:55

2y ago7:55

7:55

Mindfulness is about being aware of the present moment, sensations and thoughts. Becoming more aware of the present moment can help us enjoy the world around us more and understand ourselves a little better. In this episode, health visitor Carol shares how mindfulness can be enjoyed in every day experiences and invites you to join her on a short gu…

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0-19 Service: Guided Meditation for Sleep 8:47

2y ago8:47

8:47

Sleep is so important, but busy thoughts can whizz around our heads, making it difficult to settle. Join Health Visitor Carol as she invites you to follow a guided meditation to help quiet your mind in readiness for sleep. She uses a visualisation technique where you will imagine walking along a beautiful beach, keying into your senses, before find…

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Staffordshire with Beth and Phil 55:53

2y ago55:53

55:53

Self-proclaimed Stokie's Phil and Beth, now work at the university, and are advocates of the county. They chat with Danny, also from the area, and Tiffani who commutes from Birmingham, about their love of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.By Staffordshire University

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Episode 42 Professor Christine Porath - Associate Professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business 47:00

2y ago47:00

47:00

Professor Christine Porath is an Associate Professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and helps organizations build thriving workplaces. She’s the author of the award winning books, Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace and Mastering Community: The surprising ways coming together moves us from surviving to thrivin…

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Community Mental Health Transformation: Community Foundation Grants 9:50

2y ago9:50

9:50

In this latest episode of The MPFT Podcast we hear from Leanne Macpherson (Head of programmes at the Community Foundation for Staffordshire). Leanne describes the Community Foundation's role in approving grant applications to organisations seeking to provide community-based projects that help support people in Staffordshire with mental health illne…

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0-19 Service: Shake Off the Stress 5:39

2y ago5:39

5:39

Join Carol (a health visitor within the 0-19 service) as she talks you through a physical activity to help shake off feelings of tension or stress from the body. This can be a useful technique to share with children; they too might benefit from shaking off feelings of tension or worry. Or you could decide to do this activity together with your chil…

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Episode 41 Dr Aidan Fowler - National Director of Patient Safety and Deputy Chief Medical Officer 49:46

2y ago49:46

49:46

Dr Aidan Fowler is the National Director of Patient Safety in England and a Deputy Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health and Social Care. Aidan started off his career as a surgeon, working as a consultant colorectal surgeon in Gloucestershire for 10 years. He then transitioned into a series of senior leadership roles including Director …

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0-19 Service: Babies Cry, You Can Cope. 11:26

2y ago11:26

11:26

In this episode Health Visitors Carol and Caroline talk about crying babies and the ICON messages that help people who care for babies cope with crying. Babies start to cry more from about 2 weeks old and starts to get less each week after 8 weeks old and whether there is a reason or not it can be frustrating, upsetting and extremely stressful. The…

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Whose Shoes 36:58

2y ago36:58

36:58

In this episode of The MPFT Podcast, Lyse Edwards (Head of Operations for the Children and Families Care Group) talks with Gill Phillips (developer of Whose Shoes, a game for co-production) and Rachel Crook (one of the Professional Lead Nurses in the Care Group) about the Whose Shoes Game, and how the Care Group are hoping to use it to shape servic…

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Community Mental Health Transformation: Serious Mental Illness 12:03

2y ago12:03

12:03

In this latest episode we hear about the collaborative work being undertaken by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, and colleagues from Primary Care (GP Practices) across Staffordshire. Their work is helping those people suffering from Serious Mental Illness (SMI) deal with both t…

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