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Campus Conversations - Series 1

Campus Conversations - Series 1

By: UCL Minds
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Welcome to Campus Conversations, UCL's student podcast brought to you by the Student Success team. This podcast is your insight to student life at UCL. From finding your feet as a first-year student to preparing for your final year exams, tune in to find out how students navigate their UCL lives and beyond! In Season One, Join Ayesha, Kate, Inara, Sophia, Keira and Angelica as they share their views and opinions on everything from pop culture to politics, to living in London, to balancing the demands of work and assessment deadlines.© 2025 UCL Minds Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 09 - Sports, hobbies and interests
    May 8 2025

    In Episode 09 of Campus Conversations the podcasters dive into the world of sports, hobbies, and personal interests, sharing their own experiences and opinions. They discuss the importance of sports in student life, how hobbies help manage stress, and the ways personal interests shape identity and social connections at university. The conversation also touches on balancing leisure with academic responsibilities, making it a relatable and insightful episode for students navigating campus life. Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of our students and do not necessarily reflect the views of UCL.


    Transcription link:

    https://www.ucl.ac.uk/teaching-learning/ucl-student-success/students/campus-conversations/episode-09-sports-hobbies-and-interests


    Date of episode recording: 2025-02-12T00:00:00Z
    Duration: 00:39:50
    Language of episode: English
    Presenter:Inara Vanessa André, Keira Gazzingan and Sophia Mencatelli
    Guests: N/A
    Producer: Luther Mayers, Adella Forder-Gore, Devon Kuziw

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    40 mins
  • Episode 08 - Student Advisers (UCL SSWS)- Let's ask the staff!
    May 2 2025

    In Episode 08 of Campus Conversations, the hosts speak with student adviser, Adella Forder-Gore, from UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services to explore the vital services available to students. The discussion covers how advisers assist with academic, emotional, and practical challenges, aiming to demystify support systems at UCL. Listeners gain insight into how Student Advisers help students navigate university life, from managing stress to accessing accommodations and resources. It’s a helpful and encouraging episode for anyone looking to better understand or make use of UCL’s wellbeing support. Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of our students and do not necessarily reflect the views of UCL.

    Transcription link:

    https://www.ucl.ac.uk/teaching-learning/ucl-student-success/students/campus-conversations/clone-episode-08-ucl-student-support-services


    Date of episode recording: 2024-03-22T00:00:00Z
    Duration: 00:07:34
    Language of episode: English
    Presenter:Kate Goodall, Sophia Mencatelli, Nadia Ahmed
    Guests: Adella Forder-Gore
    Producer: Luther Mayers, Devon Kuziw

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    8 mins
  • Episode 07 - Politics
    Apr 17 2025

    In Episode 07 of Campus Conversations, Ayesha, Sophia and Inara dive into the intersection of politics, technology, and activism. They explore the rise of AI and its ethical implications, including its impact on education, the workplace, and environmental sustainability. The discussion also covers tourism and cultural respect, the dangers of misinformation on social media, and the role of government regulation. The episode wraps with a nuanced look at protests and grassroots activism, questioning their effectiveness and boundaries.

    This engaging conversation reflects the hosts' personal experiences and broader societal issues shaping student perspectives today. Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of our students and do not necessarily reflect the views of UCL.

    Trigger warning - This podcast episode discusses some very sensitive topics that may be triggering for the individual watching. If you feel you need a supportive conversation after watching, please do seek support. If you are a UCL student, you may wish to contact Student Support and Wellbeing Services.


    Date of episode recording: 2025-02-12T00:00:00Z
    Duration: 42:28
    Language of episode: English
    Presenter:Ayesha Qamar;Sophia Mencatelli;Inara Vanessa André
    Guests: No guest
    Producer: Luther Mayers, Adella Forder-Gore, Devon Kuziw

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    42 mins

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