• Sensory Impairment
    Jun 13 2025

    This podcast has been created to support and empower students with sensory impairments. We explores some common experiences as well as reasonable adjustments and general advice to make university life more accessible and enriching. We're keen to ensure that all students can engage and stay connected in their academic and social communities.

    EmpowerED: Success For All is presented by the University of Bedfordshire's Health and Wellbeing team: Lacey Carroll , Jo Foster, Sheri Garratt, Sophy Lawrence and Harriet Swabey. The series was produced and edited by Terry Lee for ⁠Radio LaB 97.1FM⁠. For more information about the University's student support services, visit ⁠⁠https://www.beds.ac.uk/student-support/⁠⁠.

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    16 mins
  • Dyslexia
    Jun 12 2025

    This podcast is created to support students with dyslexia. The team shares practical strategies and personal stories to help you study more effectively and confidently. Our aim is to empower you to embrace your strengths and thrive both academically and personally.

    EmpowerED: Success For All is presented by the University of Bedfordshire's Health and Wellbeing team: Lacey Carroll , Jo Foster, Sheri Garratt, Sophy Lawrence and Harriet Swabey. The series was produced and edited by Terry Lee for ⁠Radio LaB 97.1FM⁠. For more information about the University's student support services, visit ⁠⁠https://www.beds.ac.uk/student-support/⁠⁠.

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    21 mins
  • Anxiety
    Jun 11 2025

    This podcast has been designed to help raise awareness of and normalise anxiety. It is important that when we are feeling anxious we learn different coping mechanisms and techniques to help us with our daily lives and activities. This episdoe aims to help students and staff know where to go to get support if the anxiety becomes too overwhelming.

    EmpowerED: Success For All is presented by the University of Bedfordshire's Health and Wellbeing team: Lacey Carroll , Jo Foster, Sheri Garratt, Sophy Lawrence and Harriet Swabey. The series was produced and edited by Terry Lee for ⁠Radio LaB 97.1FM⁠. For more information about the University's student support services, visit ⁠⁠https://www.beds.ac.uk/student-support/⁠⁠.

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    25 mins
  • Autism
    Jun 10 2025

    This podcast has been created to support students entering university life who have autism. You will find key information relating to Disabled Students' Allowance, support available at the University of Bedfordshire, as well as management techniques/coping strategies. Our aim is to empower you to embrace your strengths and thrive both academically and personally.

    EmpowerED: Success For All is presented by the University of Bedfordshire's Health and Wellbeing team: Lacey Carroll , Jo Foster, Sheri Garratt, Sophy Lawrence and Harriet Swabey. The series was produced and edited by Terry Lee for ⁠Radio LaB 97.1FM⁠. For more information about the University's student support services, visit ⁠⁠https://www.beds.ac.uk/student-support/⁠⁠.

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    19 mins
  • ADHD
    Jun 9 2025

    This podcast is designed to help students with ADHD navigate university life. Through practical tips and insights, we aim to help you make the most of your study experience. Our goal is to empower you to embrace your unique strengths and succeed holistically.

    EmpowerED: Success For All is presented by the University of Bedfordshire's Health and Wellbeing team: Lacey Carroll , Jo Foster, Sheri Garratt, Sophy Lawrence and Harriet Swabey. The series was produced and edited by Terry Lee for Radio LaB 97.1FM. For more information about the University's student support services, visit ⁠https://www.beds.ac.uk/student-support/⁠.

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    19 mins
  • TRAILER: Introducing EmpowerED: Success For All
    May 20 2025

    COMING SOON: EmpowerED: Success For All is a podcast series from the University of Bedfordshire’s Health and Wellbeing team. Across five episodes, the team explores how the University can better support students living with ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Dyslexia, and Sensory Impairments. Each conversation aims to raise awareness, offer practical insights, and empower every student to thrive.

    EmpowerED: Success For All is presented by the University of Bedfordshire's Health and Wellbeing team: Lacey Carroll , Jo Foster, Sheri Garratt, Sophy Lawrence and Harriet Swabey. The series was produced and edited by Terry Lee for Radio LaB 97.1FM. For more information about the University's student support services, visit https://www.beds.ac.uk/student-support/.

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    1 min