The Roehampton Podcast: Recent Episodes
University of Roehampton
Welcome to The Roehampton Podcast, the official podcast for the University of Roehampton. Join us for topical conversations with our alumni, staff and our students.
Laura Johnson (Roehampton Students' Union VP for Education) and Sharon Azams (Roehampton Students' Union VP for Community and Welfare) host a special episode of The Roehampton Podcast for Black History Month 2023.
The theme of the month is Celebrating Our Sisters and our hosts discuss their own black female role models, as well as recapping some events that have happened at the University of Roehampton throughout October.
Josh Goddard and Grace Ward are in the studio for this episode of the The Roehampton Podcast. As two-thirds of the Roehampton Students' Union events team they discuss the upcoming Summer Ball and everything that goes into organising such an iconic event.
Dominic Jakes (MA Creative Writing) and Ocean Lee (MBA) are joined in the studio by Dr Tim Atkins to discuss the value of poetry and all things creative writing.
Simon Dorman and Treya Lufu join Dan Brown in the studio for this episode of The Roehampton Podcast. We discuss Simon's upcoming participation in the London Marathon running on behalf of Roehampton, and talk about the 2023 May Day celebrations taking place on May 13th on Whitelands College, with the expert insight of the 141st May Monarch, Treya.
To donate to Simon and Treya's Marathon charities, visit: https://www.justgiving.com/simondorman
Follow Treya's May Monarch journey on Instagram: @whitelands.may.monarch
Whitelands May Day 2023 celebrations take place on Saturday 13 May 2023.
In the final episode of our University Mental Health Day mini-series the topic turns to taking part in sport at university and how that can relate to positive mental health. This episode is co-hosted by Annie King (Varsity co-captain 2023), Michael Simbana (Varsity co-captain 2023) and Adam Fewster (Male Sports President 2023-24).
In episode 3 of our University Mental Health Day mini-series, RSU VP Community and Welfare, Sharon Azams, is joined by Gemma Sparks, the lead Student Wellbeing Officer in the Wellbeing Services team at Roehampton.
Our University Mental Health Day mini-series continues with an episode on Men's Mental Health co-hosted by student Adam Fewster and Student Wellbeing Officer Colin Symington-Bailey.
This week we have a mini series of The Roehampton Podcast focussing on University Mental Health Day coming up on Thursday 9 March. In this opening episode, current VP Community and Welfare at the RSU, Sharon Azams, talks to Jameel Karim Aumeer about his upcoming role as Mental Health Officer at the RSU in the 2023-24 academic year. The episode also covers everything happening on campus as part of University Mental Health Day.
Sharon Azams (RSU VP Community and Welfare), Aaliyah Hassan (Whitelands President) and Mushtaq Ismail guest host this episode of The Roehampton Podcast and run through three amazing services being offered at Roehampton in 2023.
This special episode of The Roehampton Podcast is guest hosted by RSU VP Community & Welfare Sharon Azams. Joining Sharon in the studio is Jeanne Masikina, Dent Patrick and Mushtaq Ismail. To find out full details of Black History Month events at Roehampton this October, visit www.roehamptonstudent.com
Guests:
Jeanne Masikini - RSU Black students’ officer
Dent Patrick - RSU Froebel College President
Mushtaq Ismail - RSU Vice-President (Education)
Sharon Azams - RSU Vice-President (Community & Welfare)
In this episode Tilly and Barney join the show to share their experience being third year Primary Education students. As the podcast returns to its rightful home in the Sir David Bell Building studio, our future primary school teachers share their top tips for going on placement while at University.
In this episode, guest-host and alumnus Dan Brown is joined by Mehreen Syed (President of the Law Society), Dante Thompson (President of the Business Society) and Bindy Enkhbold (Vice-President of the Business Society) to discuss mooting, first jobs, challenges faced by Law and Business, and thoughts on the current season of The Apprentice.
In this episode of the Roehampton Podcast, our Male Sports President, Will Johnston, our Female Sports President,Louise Pitsialis and Sports Assistant Danielle Chegwidden come together to discuss the importance of staying active, the role sport plays in improving mental health and the events happening on campus that you should know about!
Will's Instagram: male.sport.president
Louise's Instagram: female.sport.president
In this episode, our VP for Community & Welfare, Oli Ottoway, sat down with our Black Students' Officer, Sharon Omonor Azams, to discuss Black History Month 2021, Mental Health within the BAME community and their latest event 'Where's your head at? A BHM celebration event for all'.
**Sharon's Instagram: uor_blackstudentsofficer
Oli's Instagram: oli_community_welfare**
Jordine speaks to the Senior Placements and Business Engagement Manager, Sam Cooper, on the benefits and value of work experience. Sam talks in detail about the different work experience that you can obtain and how this will benefit you in your career. Whether you are volunteering, freelancing or working as an intern; these experiences will help shape your professional profile.
Useful links:
LinkedIn - Professional social networking platform
The Dots - Creative professionals social networking platform
Fiverr - Freelancer marketplace
Claire speaks to Jordine about her personal experiences with mental health and how she overcame some of the most challenging times in her life. Having graduated amidst the financial crisis, graduating during a recession Claire knows very well, making this discussion relatable to graduates of today. Tune in to hear how Claire felt and where she is today!
Useful links:
Samaritans
The first episode of our podcast series begins with Julie Powell, the Head of Careers at the University of Roehampton. Tune in to hear how the University can support you as a student or alumnus of the University of Roehampton during these unprecedented times. Julie's extensive experience includes being a translator for former England international football player, Steve McManaman. This is the perfect example of how a career is not always linear, so tune in and enjoy!
For more information on CareerLink, please visit the link below. Alternatively, please contact careers@roehampton.ac.uk with your query.
Useful links:
CareerLink