Beaver Sound: Recent Episodes
Beaver Sound
Welcome to Beaver Sound, the podcast section of The Beaver- LSESU's independent student newspaper!
Our podcasts include LSE Limelight, Let's LSE about that, LSE Streetlight, Outside Voices & more.
If you would be interested in creating with us, please contact: sound.beaver@lsesu.org
In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan Bloom, a former partner at leading international law firms including White & Case, Ropes & Gray, and Jones Day. Drawing on decades of experience advising investment banks, institutional investors, and high-growth companies, Jonathan takes us inside the often-overlooked world of startup governance. From common governance mistakes to the questions every founder should ask before taking investment, this conversation offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, aspiring founders, and anyone interested in the interaction between commercial law and innovation.
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Emre Kazim, co-founder and co-CEO of Holistic AI.
Through contrasting the EU AI Act to the UK’s pro-innovation approach, this episode examines whether the law can keep pace with rapidly evolving technology.
We also explore the reasons why companies still ought to act responsibly in the absence of up-to-date regulation and the importance of corporate governance. We discuss AI auditing, risk, accountability, and whether governance should be seen as a barrier to innovation.
In this episode, we are joined by Mike Kochkin, Founder and CEO of BeSavvy, and Oliver Lipscombe, a final-year LLB student at LSE and part of the BeSavvy team, to explore how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape legal training.
Drawing on Mike’s experience at Latham & Watkins and his work building BeSavvy, we examine how simulation-based AI tools aim to replicate the realities of elite legal practice. Oliver offers a student perspective, discussing how these tools are being adopted by aspiring lawyers and what this means for the future of legal education.
The conversation goes beyond the surface-level excitement around AI to ask harder questions: Can AI genuinely replicate the depth of traditional legal training? What is gained in efficiency, and what might be lost in judgement, mentorship, and professional development? And ultimately, if AI transforms how lawyers are trained, what are the long-term implications for the profession?
This episode challenges the assumption that innovation is always progress, and instead asks what the true cost of that transformation might be.
Guests: Mike Kochkin & Oliver Lipscombe
Hosts: Raana Syed and Hasti Hashemi
Editors: Salma Abuelatta and Noor Sayegh
In this episode of The Oeuvre, we chat with Joseph Lee, the mind behind Sontag, a café that’s quickly cemented itself as an LSE student staple. We unpack Joseph’s journey, the vision driving Sontag, and what it takes to build a space that people keep coming back to.
We also get into his unfiltered take on matcha vs coffee, the rise of the new “it” drink, and the performative personas that orbit café culture today.
Hosts: Farah Alaradi, Amanda Suliawan, Angelika Santaniello
Guest: Joseph Lee
Editors: Salma Abuelatta and Noor Sayegh
Artwork: Sylvain Chan
We are joined by Daniel Long, Co-Founder of Garfield AI, for the first episode in our Introduction to AI series.
He discusses how artificial intelligence could transform access to legal services, particularly by lowering costs and widening access to legal support. The episode explores whether AI might democratise aspects of legal advice and representation, while also reflecting on the opportunities and risks of integrating automated systems into the delivery of justice.
Hosts: Raana Syed and Hasti Hashemi
Editors: Salma Abuelatta and Noor Sayegh
In this episode, we’re joined by Rebecca, who shares her experience growing up across France, Italy, and London. She reflects on navigating a French-Indian multinational upbringing and the gradual process of embracing her Indian identity. Rebecca also speaks about the role of family in shaping her sense of self, and how film and music have helped her stay connected to her cultures.
Host: Nora Kaul Hoelgaard
Editor: Salma Abuelatta, Noor Sayegh
Artwork: Sylvain Chan
In this episode of The Oeuvre, Farah, Amanda, and Angelika explore the gentrification of East London. A cultural hub once renowned for its accessibility and thriving community of underground creatives, East London is now synonymous with exorbitant prices for thrifted clothing, unique food spots, and rent. How have progressive ideals, whether expressed through an aversion to fast fashion and unsustainable business practices, or through support for self-expression and multiculturalism, been co-opted into a machine of aestheticised overconsumption?
Hosts: Farah Alaradi, Amanda Suliawan, Angelika Santaniello
Editors: Salma Abuelatta and Noor Sayegh
Artwork: Sylvain Chan
In this episode of What If? The Future’s Legal Podcast, we ask: what if justice focused less on punishment, and more on memory?
We explore whether preserving testimonies, storytelling, and collective memory can itself function as a form of justice in post-conflict societies.
We are joined by Francisco, a Public Information Coordinator at the International Criminal Court, who shares insights from his work communicating justice to communities affected by conflict. The episode considers whether international justice should be measured by convictions alone, or by how societies remember what happened, and why that memory matters.
Hosts: Raana Syed and Hasti Hashemi
Editors: Salma Abuelatta and Noor Sayegh
In this episode we are joined by Silvia Teixeira and Stephane Duponcheele in exploring the fascinating novel legal and policy concerns that are associated with permanent settlement in outer space. We discuss the provisions of the Outer Space Treaty, as well as the current grey areas in international space law.
Alongside currently completing her masters in International Development and Public Policy, Silvia works as a project manager at Nova SBE's Knowledge Centre. She has collaborated as a research assistant on a H2020 Earth observation project. Her interests lie in legal and policy challenges of emerging technologies on Earth and in space.
Stephane is an undergraduate student at UCL, with a strong interest in space law from both a commercial and public policy standpoint.
Hosts: Raana Syed and Hasti Hashemi
Editors: Salma Abuelatta and Noor Sayegh
In this episode, we are joined by Elen Griffiths, an Environment and Sustainable Development with Economics student. We explore how it is growing up in a Welsh-speaking household and the importance of minority-spoken languages. We also discuss moving to London and her realisation of wanting to return to Wales, despite pressures from external forces.
Host: Nora Kaul Hoelgaard
Editor: Laila Gauhar
Artwork: Sylvain Chan
In this episode, we are joined by Haan Jun (Ryan) Lee, a Korean/American General Course student studying Politics and International Relations. We dive into Ryan’s journey of moving back and forth between Korea, the US, and Indonesia, and how those physical moves affected his perception of identity and feeling of not being part of one specific place. We also discuss some of the cultural differences between Korean and American education, as well as the expectations that come with the culture.
Host: Nora Kaul Hoelgaard
Editor: Laila Gauhar
Artwork: Sylvain Chan
In this episode, we have Vic Andersson Bettencourt joining us, who is a Human Rights and Politics Master student. We cover her childhood and growing up in many different places, dealing with her two very different nationalities/cultures: Portuguese and being part of the Swedish-speaking minority in Finland. We dive deeper into the importance or lack of having a physical home, and how our connection with people/family is so valuable and important for our identity.
Host: Nora Kaul Hoelgaard
Editor: Laila Gauhar
Artwork: Sylvain Chan
In this episode, we welcome our first guest: Angelica Di Monte, a first-year IR student. We talk about her growing up with Italian and Taiwanese nationalities while living in southern France. The topics that are covered are feeling included within family, our perception of our countries, the value of languages and communication, school experiences as well as defining what identity crisis means to us.
Host: Nora Kaul Hoelgaard
Editor: Laila Gauhar
Artwork: Sylvain Chan
In this podcast, we will explore what it means growing up with multiple national and cultural identities and how that has affected who we have become. Do we struggle with belonging? Ultimately, we want to explore the complexities and beauties of growing up mixed and having unique perspectives. We were all born with identity crises!
Host: Nora Kaul Hoelgaard
Editor: Laila Gauhar
Artwork: Sylvain Chan
¡Hola! I’m going to be transparent and say this is maybe the worst edited episode I’ve ever made, but please be nice. Today I speak with mi amigo Pau, and we talk sound tech, gossip about [REDACTED], and promote unions.
TO ANY FUTURE EMPLOYERS: I was totally lying this whole episode and I would never ever ever join a union please hire me
If you have any comments, questions, or ideas get in touch:
sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, edited, illustrated, and hosted by Laila
Guest - Pau
Music - Sam Barsh
Hey guys, long time no see - I’ve been AWOL for a while but we’re back and better than ever! In this episode I talk to Anouk (and Felix who I forced to participate in the first half) about nepo babies. In my defence, we recorded this back in December when this was a more trendy topic, but it’s still fun nonetheless. Some rogue picks were included so you have to listen to find out… (Drake please don't sue me) Oh and I speak out about the Taylor Swift psy-op.
If you have any comments, questions, or ideas get in touch:
sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, edited, illustrated, and hosted by Laila Gauhar
Guests - Anouk and Felix
Music - Sam Barsh
After a long hiatus, welcome back to Grimshaw Podcasts, the podcast of the London School of Economics' Grimshaw Club! In our new series, Grimshaw Spotlight, we dive into the latest international relations research.
Today we are interviewing Robbie Shilliam, a professor of International Relations at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in Baltimore. We discuss decolonising the discipline, Marxism, international political economy and much more.
Some useful links:* Robbie Shilliam's JHU profile https://politicalscience.jhu.edu/directory/robbie-shilliam/
* Decolonising Politics: An Introduction (2021) ISBN: 978-1-509-53940-6 https://politicalscience.jhu.edu/faculty-books/decolonizing-politics/
* Jenna Marshall (King's College London) - writing on créolité and international development https://jennatmarshall.wordpress.com/home/
* Lisa Tilley (SOAS) - upcoming book on race, ecology and colonially https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/lisa-tilley
* Nivi Manchanda (Queen Mary University)- infrastructure and colonialityhttps://www.qmul.ac.uk/politics/staff/profiles/manchandanivi.html
Happy New Year! We're back with a bang to start of 2024 with some chats on all things new years resolutions and whether the idea of new year new me is actually achievable
Edited by Emma Gallagher
Artwork by Mithalina Taib
Welcome back to another gossip session with me, Emma, as we talk about how I am just like every other girl, and how it's such a good thing! We talk about why it's great to follow the trends if that's what makes you happy!Brief content warning as we touch on the Dublin Riots from November 23rd with small discussions on violence and fascism.Edited by Emma GallagherArtwork by Mithalina Taib
In this episode of r/nicheinterests, Laura, Sean, and I (Laila) ramble about the pop music phenomenon that happened in the 2010s. Inevitably, we talk in depth about Taylor Swift and Eurovision, and I even share a fun story about my recent optician appointment. Enjoy!
If you have any comments, questions, or ideas get in touch:
sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, edited, illustrated, and hosted by Laila
Guests - Laura and Sean
Music - Sam Barsh
Welcome to the second episode of Chow Down Londontown! your host, Jess Silverman is joined by a special guest Sean to break down the best burger in London. Whether you're a tourist, new to the city, or a local, listen for recommendations, crazy stories, fun tidbits and ramblings!
Join me (Emma lol) to talk about the realities of navigating your 20s amongst all the pressures, excitements, and chaos of everyday life. A nice and easy chat about the big issues on the mind, trying to figure out how to do your best and feel your best in between it all!
In episode 2 of r/nicheinterests I speak to Felix and Eugene about music - more specifically DJing and raves. As usual, I’m unable to stay on topic and we end up also talking about the tabi thief, Mitski being a nepo baby, and Stephen Hawking (RIP). Listen to Felix’s music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IOQfhIieE13gSgYcowNQX?si=2zQ1flEFRaek_lagmZIuQw
If you have any comments, questions, or ideas get in touch:
sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, edited, illustrated, and hosted by Laila Gauhar
Guests - Felix and Eugene
Music - Sam Barsh
If you like listening to unqualified people talk about fascinating and obscure topics that they definitely should not know so much about, then you’ve come to the right place! In this new podcast series, r/nicheinterests, your host Laila chats with enthusiasts about their special interests - ranging from historical events to personal hobbies. Expect entertaining conversations, insightful interviews, and a journey into passions that you never knew existed.
In the inaugural episode, I speak to my flatmate Alisha about her (concerning) obsession with Jack the Ripper. Tangents ensue and we delve into the implications of time travel on our love lives, and much more.
If you have any comments, questions, or ideas get in touch:
sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, edited, illustrated, and hosted by Laila Gauhar
Guest - Alisha Durgapal
Music - Sam Barsh
This is the first episode of the Clerkenwell Economic Review podcast which will delve into topics ranging from the UK Austerity policy and national debt to the impact of the collapse of the Soviet Union on the Russian Federation.
This episode kicks off with a discussion of the UK Austerity policy post 2008 and whether it was successful or not.
Music by Pixabay
Welcome to the first episode of Chow Down Londontown! Your host, Jess Silverman is here to break down all the best eats in London, whether you’re a tourist, new to the city, or a local. Listen for recommendations, crazy stories, and fun tidbits and ramblings!
In this third instalment of Working at LSE we speak to Lukas Slothuus, LSE100 Fellow and Anti-Casualisation Officer at the LSE UCU, about his experience of academic burnout and hustle culture. We pose potential solutions to a healthy work/leisure balance and how the lack of stable permanent contracts impacts this. Finally, we discuss the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and how it contributes to unrealistic standards for academics.
Produced, edited, and hosted by Vanessa Huang
Cover art by Charlie To and Alan Nemirovski
Music by ComaStudio from Pixabay.
'Where's the Imposter?' explores Imposter Syndrome across a variety of industries and occupations, attempting to understand what it is that makes so many of us feel like we don't belong and how we can overcome this.
In this episode Lucy talks to Ffion Price. Recent graduate from the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, Ffion discusses the feeling of Imposter Syndrome in the performing arts world. From imposter syndrome in high school to imposter syndrome in the world of work, Ffion talks to Lucy all about how she overcame feelings of insecurity.
Edited, Hosted and Produced by Lucy Thomas
Logo by Vaneeza Jawad
'Where's the Imposter?' explores Imposter Syndrome across a variety of industries and occupations, attempting to understand what it is that makes so many of us feel like we don't belong and how we can overcome this.
In this episode Lucy talks to Sioned, a London based barrister about her journey into the field of Law from a field in Mid-Wales. Talking everything from facing 'big bad London', changing degrees and finding your way in competitive fields, Sioned and Lucy unpick the positives we can take from feeling imposter syndrome.
Edited, Hosted and Produced by Lucy Thomas
Logo by Vaneeza Jawad
Welcome back to Help me Understand. In this fourth episode, Id tackles world trade! What is the WTO, why is it important to have a multilateral trade organisation and how does world trade really work? Id talks to LSE fellow and doctor Marta Soprana to help you understand what world trade is all about!
Produced, edited and hosted by Id Skrivarhaug
Cover art by Charlie To and Alyx Ray
Music by Coma-Media, Pixbay Music
This current affairs podcast tries to unpick all things British politics over the last couple of weeks. With an analysis of parliamentary affairs, major political events, media headlines and viral moments - we aim to make sense of this tumultuous time in politics.
In this episode, we follow up on the headlines from the last two weeks. The Budget was a key story last week, and we discuss the key points raised and some questions that arise from the announcement. We quickly mention some updates on the Windsor Framework, which isn’t looking good for the government. We also discuss the illegal migration bill and the busy few days at the BBC following Gary Lineker’s tweet on the matter. In this discussion we consider the difficulties surrounding the impartiality rules at the BBC. We finish by considering Boris Johnson’s defence dossier regarding the lockdown parties, and discuss the effects that this could have for the Conservative party going forward.
If you have any questions, feedback or an idea to propose, please get in touch!
Produced and Hosted by Nikhita Nachiappan (Twitter @nikhita.nachi) and Saskia Soden (Twitter @saskia_soden)
Edited by Saskia Soden
Cover Art by Nikhita Nachiappan via Logo
Music by penguinmusic via Pixabay
Have you ever wondered why you have to pay taxes? How the US-electorial system actually work? Or how a country's financial situation can change from one day to the next? 🤔 ‘Help Me Understand’ is the podcast where we dive into topics like these, to try to understand why things are the way they are in society!💡💳🦕🔌🌪🚑👑📱💸🔭🌏
Welcome back to Help me Understand. In this episode, our guest host Erica Pascoe tackles disinformation! What are its main threats to society? Should we do more to combat it online? Erica talks to LSE professor, journalist and founding director of Polis think-tank Charlie Beckett to help you
understand disinformation.
Produced, edited and hosted by Erica Pascoe
Help Me Understand Producer - Id Skrivarhaug
Cover art by Charlie To and Alyx Ray
Music by Coma-Media, Pixbay Music
Welcome to What You Didn’t Know About the Environment, a podcast where hosts Lotte Turnbull and Saoirse Jackson dive into environmental and climate change issues that may not be featured in the main headlines of the news. They aim to make the sometimes overwhelming concept of climate change more accessible whilst also exploring how it may relate to other issues such as neoliberalism and intergenerational equity.
In the fifth episode of this series, Lotte and Saorise talk about their two passions in life - coffee and chocolate! They will reveal the ways in which your consumption of these products may be impacting the environment and contributing to climate change and vitally the impact climate change may have on the production of coffee and chocolate.
Any feedback or suggestions on issues you would like us to cover? Please get in touch with sound.beaver@lsesu.org and we’ll do our best to cover anything you would like us to!
Produced and Hosted by Lotte Turnbull and Saoirse Jackson
Edited by Lotte Turnbull
Cover Art by Mith Binte Mohammad Tabid
Music by Coma-Media, Pixabay Music
Happy International Women’s History Month!
In honour of International Women’s History Month, Tito & Alice share personal experiences of sexism on campus and at home, discuss intersectionality, and give tip-top tips on how to humiliate the misogynistic men of the world.
Tune in for an empowering listen about the magic of girlhood, the importance of female role models, and five reasons why bout out hosts are 10x funnier than any male comedian out there!
If you have any questions, feedback or an idea get in touch:
@sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Alice Aurell & Tito Molokwu
Music by Pixabay Music
Welcome to the third episode of Word on the Street- the Who, What, Where and Why of London's current trends and experiences.
In this episode, Gen and Em take you to The Top Secret Comedy Club. Just round the corner from LSE in Covent Garden this is a famous spot with new and established comedians alike. Tune in to find out whether this could be your next big night out!
Hosted, Produced and Edited by: Genevieve Sipes and Emily Gobel
Music by: Big Blues | Jason Shaw and Chill Lo-Fi Saxophone | Anpan by Alex- Productions
If you have any questions, feedback or have an idea to propose, please get in touch: sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Welcome to What You Didn’t Know About the Environment, a podcast where hosts Lotte Turnbull and Saoirse Jackson dive into environmental and climate change issues that may not be featured in the main headlines of the news. They aim to make the sometimes overwhelming concept of climate change more accessible whilst also exploring how it may relate to other issues such as neoliberalism and intergenerational equity.
In the forth episode of this series, Lotte and Saorise focus on Disease and Climate Change. In particular, this episode discusses the way in which climate change may contribute to the increasing spread of diseases and the implications this may have for the global populations, as well as the uneven burden indigenous peoples may face.
Any feedback or suggestions on issues you would like us to cover? Please get in touch with sound.beaver@lsesu.org and we’ll do our best to cover anything you would like us to!
Produced and Hosted by Lotte Turnbull and Saoirse Jackson
Edited by Saoirse Jackson
Cover Art by Mith Binte Mohammad Tabid
Music by Coma-Media, Pixabay Music
Don’t die in the tank is essentially a podcast about wine.
The title is both literal (people die in wineries every year, not as fun as it sounds) and metaphorical (save yourself from drowning in all the information and stereotypes on wine!).
Though this may seem oddly specific, this inaugural episode breaks down why you should know more about wine and what's so fun about it. Friends and budding wine connoisseurs, Liv and Regina, explore tasting notes and what they mean, how to hold a glass and why you should just trust your gut when it comes to drinking wine.
Any feedback or suggestions? Please get in touch with sound.beaver@lsesu.org.
Produced and Hosted by Liv Kessler and Regina Liu
Edited by Liv Kessler
Music by Pixabay Music
Logo by Regina Liu
In this episode Alyx and Nina interview Teresa, the president, and Shana, the captain, of the LSESU Football Society. Talking everything from setting up a sports society in LSE, to breaking down boundaries in being women in sport, Alyx and Nina shine a light on how it important it is to continue to encourage women in sport.
Do you know any changemakers at LSE who you would love to hear on this podcast? Email sound.beaver@lsesu.org with your nomination or with any topics or questions you would like us to cover on this next episode.
Hosted by Alyx Ray and Nina Penning
Edited by Alyx Ray
Logo by Charlie To
Music by Coma-media, Pixabay Music
Disclaimer: *Please note there will be discussion about Gun Violence in this Episode. None of this will be in any detail.
Welcome to What You Didn’t Know About the Environment, a podcast where hosts Lotte Turnbull and Saoirse Jackson dive into environmental and climate change issues that may not be featured in the main headlines of the news. They aim to make the sometimes overwhelming concept of climate change more accessible whilst also exploring how it may relate to other issues such as neoliberalism and intergenerational equity.
In the third installment of this series, Lotte and Saoirse focus on Conflict and Climate Change and focus, in particular, on how climate is causing an increase in gun violence in the US and resource conflicts.
Any feedback or suggestions on issues you would like us to cover? Please get in touch with sound.beaver@lsesu.org and we’ll do our best to cover anything you would like us to!
Produced and Hosted by Lotte Turnbull and Saoirse Jackson
Edited by Saoirse Jackson
Cover Art by Mith Binte Mohammad Tabid
Music by Coma-Media, Pixabay Music
'Where is the Imposter?' explores Imposter Syndrome across a variety of industries and occupations, attempting to understand what it is that makes so many of us feel like we don't belong and how we can overcome this.
In this episode Lucy talks to Emyr Davis all about imposter syndrome within academia and the world of Politics. As a double-first graduate in Human Social and Political Sciences from Cambridge, now working as a parliamentary assistant in the House of Commons, Emyr is familiar with competitive and prestigious environments, so how does Emyr deal with Imposter Syndrome manifest in these environments?
Edited, Hosted and Produced by Lucy Thomas
Logo by Francesca Corno
In this episode Alyx and Nina talk the Rachael, the president of the Women in Law Society here at LSE. Discussing everything from navigating the competitive landscape of a Law career to what it means to be a Women in Law, Alyx and Nina uncover the continuing stigmas prevalent in the Law Industry and what we can do tackle them.
Do you know any changemakers at LSE who you would love to hear on this podcast? Email sound.beaver@lsesu.org with your nomination or with any topics or questions you would like us to cover on this next episode.
Hosted by Alyx Ray and Nina Penning
Edited by Alyx Ray
Logo by Charlie To
Music by Coma-media, Pixabay Music
This spotlight episode focuses on LSE second year student Priya, a budding rap star on his journey to self-acceptance and love.
Anxiety is a normal part of life and something that each of us can relate to at one point or another, so why are we so afraid of it? Here we offer our advice on how to cope; whether that be a DofE esque walk, spitting some bars or practicing meditation.
If you have any questions, feedback or an idea get in touch:
@sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Mia Lobo
Music by DayFox, Pixabay Music
Did you not have a date for Valentine's? Neither did we.
Part 2 of Nobody Asked’s Valentine’s Day-themed episode is finally here!
A complete rundown of Alice’s dating experience in the past month was promised and we are delivering. Topics include: the audacity of men, red flags to look out for, Pedro Pescal, and existential crisis and more!
If you have any questions, feedback or an idea get in touch:
@sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Alice Aurell & Tito Molokwu
Music by Pixabay Music
Are you also single and lonely?
In Part 1 of our Valentine’s Day-themed episode, Alice’s mental health takes a turn for the worse by volunteering to subjugate herself to not one, but THREE, dates with THREE guys all from either, KCL, UCL, or LSE. With Tito’s help, we discuss the phenomena of ghosting, how to make dating as fun as possible, and the art of “doing it for the plot”.
If you have any questions, feedback or an idea get in touch:
@sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Alice Aurell & Tito Molokwu
Music by Pixaby Music
This special episode of the Beaver Breakdown takes a pause in its usual format to discuss with Aaarti, the Executive Editor here at the Beaver the worst threat the Beaver has faced since 1949.
Lily asks Aaarti what this significant funding cut means for the future of the Beaver, why this is happening and what, if anything, we can do to stop it.
If you have any questions, feedback or have an idea to propose, please get in touch: sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Lily Whittle
Cover Art by Matilda Holt
Music by ComaStudio, Pixabay Music
Welcome back to Help me Understand. In this second episode, Id tackles strikes. Why are our teachers striking, is this effective and why should we as students care? Id talks to LSE fellow Lukas Slothuus to help you understand strikes!
Produced, edited and hosted by Id Skrivarhaug
Cover art by Charlie To and Alyx Ray
Music by Coma-Media, Pixbay Music
In this second instalment of Working at LSE, we unpack The Beaver’s analysis of the bonus pay structure at LSE and the results of this analysis. 💰We discuss its implications for the declared gender pay gap at LSE and the methods of our investigation. Finally, we discuss how urgently this reflects the need for reform of pay structures at the university. 🏫
Edited and hosted by Amadea Hofmann and William Goltz
Produced by Alan Nemirovski
Cover art by Charlie To and Alan Nemirovski
Music by ComaStudio from Pixabay.
Welcome to ‘Nobody Asked’, a show you didn’t ask for nor knew you wanted until now! In each episode, Alice and Tito give you an unhinged, unedited, and unfiltered insight into their TikTok FYP, likes and dislikes, and whatever they want to discuss.
In the first episode, we break down the underlying misogyny of the cult classic ‘Love, Actually’, talk shit about Hugh Grant and Colin Firth, and fangirl over Emma Thompson. Does the movie deserve the accolade or is it, actually, (ha) shit.
If you have any questions, feedback or an idea get in touch:
@sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Alice Aurell & Tito Molokwu
Music by Pixaby Music
Breaking stigmas around mental health, tackling the taboos and creating open and safe spaces for discussion is our goal here at the Mental Health Collective podcast. Together we’ll be discussing everything from the efficacy of medications with experts to how our very own academic institutions can play a vital role in the mental health of students.
Welcome to the first episode of the Mental Health Collective podcast. Today we’ll be joined by guest Lily Whittle, President of the Yoga Society and resident peer supporter. Yoga is a much known and celebrated practice but is it accessible and is it actually therapeutic? We’ll be unpacking the stigma around yoga being only for the enjoyment of ‘yummy mummies’, as well as the benefits of incorporating mindfulness into our daily practices.
Guest: Lily Whittle
Produced and edited by Clarabelle Coker-Whyte
Music: Clarabelle Coker-Whyte
If you’re a student at the LSE and would like to join the Yoga society don’t forget to give their instagram a follow : @lsesuyoga
Keep up to date with the Mental Health Collective here: @lsementalhealth
This current affairs podcast tries to unpick all things British politics over the last couple of weeks. With an analysis of parliamentary affairs, major political events, media headlines and viral moments - we aim to make sense of this tumultuous time in politics.
In this episode, we catch-up on the last month of UK politics, and generally what’s been happening in the UK since the new year. The strikes continue to be a major talking point in British politics, but we attempt to relate this discussion to the emerging election battleground. The strikes continue in the environment of tumultuous economic times, and Saskia explains the macro perspective on inflation. We also consider how Rishi has been rocked by a few scandals, from the sacking of Party Chairman Nadhim Zahawi to the ongoing bullying allegations surrounding his close supporter and Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab.
If you have any questions, feedback or an idea to propose, please get in touch!
Produced and Hosted by Nikhita Nachiappan (Twitter @nikhita.nachi) and Saskia Soden (Twitter @saskia_soden)
Edited by Saskia Soden
Cover Art by Nikhita Nachiappan via Logo
Music by penguinmusic via Pixabay
Welcome to What You Didn’t Know About the Environment! A podcast where hosts Lotte Turnbull and Saoirse Jackson dive into environmental and climate change issues that may not be featured in the main headlines of the news. They aim to make the sometimes overwhelming concept of climate change more accessible whilst also exploring how it may relate to other issues such as neocolonialism and intragenerational equity.
In this second episode Lotte and Saoirse discuss palm oil and the effects their plantations have on the environment both globally and at a regional scale in Malaysia. They are joined by Dr Thomas Smith who discusses more about this topic and why palm oil plantations should be an area of concern. He also discusses global policies that may help combat this issue such as the RSPO and REDD+ programme (we will dive into these policies in a bit more detail too). Lastly Dr Thomas Smith discusses what you can do yourself to help tackle this issue!
Any feedback or any suggestions on issues you would like us to cover! Please get in touch with sound.beaver@lsesu.org and we’ll do our best to cover anything you would like us to!
Produced and Hosted by Lotte Turnbull and Saoirse Jackson
Edited by Lotte Turnbull
Cover Art by Mithalina Binte Mohammad Tabid
Music by Coma-Media, Pixabay Music
Welcome to What You Didn’t Know About the Environment! A podcast where hosts Lotte Turnbull and Saoirse Jackson dive into environmental and climate change issues that may not be featured in the main headlines of the news. They aim to make the sometimes overwhelming concept of climate change more accessible whilst also exploring how it may relate to other issues such as neocolonialism and intragenerational equity.
In this very first episode will feature a discussion of what ‘climate change’ really is and the reasons why some climate related issues may not be featured in mainstream news. Lotte and Saoirse dive into the concepts such as ‘Divergent Knowledge’ and ‘Slow Violence’ and why these are key contributing factors to this problem.
Any feedback or any suggestions on issues you would like us to cover! Please get in touch with sound.beaver@lsesu.org and we’ll do our best to cover anything you would like us to!
Produced and Hosted by Lotte Turnbull and Saoirse Jackson
Edited by Lotte Turnbull
Cover Art by Mithalina Binte Mohammad Tabid
Music by Coma-Media, Pixabay Music
Welcome to the second episode of Word on the Street - the Who, What, Where and Why of London’s current trends and experiences.
This episode brings Gen and Em to Vintage & Vino: a small business collective aimed at bringing sustainability to consumers in a fun and immersive way. This pop-up fashion and wine event shows us that the new wining and dining is wining and shopping - vintage shopping. As one of a series held throughout London, we got a taste of what micro-fashion events have to offer.
If you’re interested in future fashion and wine events, give them a follow @v2_ldn, and think about attending their upcoming pop-ups 🍸
Hosted, Produced and Edited by: Genevieve Sipes and Emily Gobel
Music by: Big Blues | Jason Shaw and Chill Lo-Fi Saxophone | Anpan by Alex-Productions
If you have any questions, feedback or have an idea to propose, please get in touch: sound.beaver@lsesu.org
‼️TRIGGER WARNING FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT‼️
In this episode, Alyx and Nina are joined by the president of Women Leaders of Tomorrow Society, Mariam Seklaoui. Talking all about society's role on campus, how women can strive to support and uplift one another and Mariam's work with the UN, Alyx and Nina explore the importance of having such a network on the LSE campus.
Do you know any changemakers at LSE who you would love to hear on this podcast? Email sound.beaver@lsesu.org with your nomination or with any topics or questions you would like us to cover on the next episode! 🎙
Hosted by Alyx Ray and Nina Penning
Edited by Alyx Ray
Logo by Charlie To
Music by Coma-media, Pixabay Music
Episode two of Beaver sound’s latest podcast series Women of LSE is out now! In this episode Alyx and Nina are joined by the founder and president of @Women in Tech at LSE, Noémie Jerome 👩💻💜 Episode two includes everything from challenging the stigma of women's role in tech, to becoming a dream chaser. Get ready to be inspired by Noémie, Alyx and Nina were literally ready to run out of that room and start their own company after this episode, not kidding… 🤓Do you know any changemakers at LSE who you would love to hear on this podcast? Email sound.beaver@lsesu.org with your nomination or with any topics or questions you would like us to cover in the next episode! 🎙 Hosted by Alyx Ray and Nina PenningEdited by Alyx RayLogo by Charlie To Music by Coma-media, Pixabay Music
Ok guys, New year New You. Right? Well, it’s definitely harder said than done. In this episode Mia chats to the not so scary Economic Student Siumi as they try to find that light at the end of the tunnel- and spoiler alert it’s not a Goldman Sachs internship. More importantly, they talk about ‘Peer Support’ and how, even if you may not need it right now, you can go about getting help.
After a hopefully well-rested break it can be overwhelming adjusting back into Uni life so use this as a motivational ‘pick me up’ to remind you that yes, you have got this.
If you have any questions, feedback or an idea get in touch:
@sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Mia Lobo
Music by DayFox, Pixabay Music
Welcome to 'You've Got This', a show about navigating the everyday challenges of LSE, London and more importantly life! Chatting to new and exciting guests each week, Mia aims to shine a light on the topics that really matter to us; from LSE highs and lows, keeping your mental health up and everything messy and silly in between.
This episode, Mia chats to two very special freshers on their brutally honest experiences of LSE so far: residential life, ghost flatmates, a cringe freshers week and is it normal to still feel lonely? (Yes, yes it is)
We hit some hard truths; evaluating their new friendship circles as Mia tries to impart her knowledge of what she wishes she knew this time last year.
If you have any questions, feedback or an idea get in touch:
@sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Mia Lobo
Music by DayFox, Pixabay Music
In this first instalment of Working at LSE, we follow The Beaver’s months-long investigation 🔍into the usage of casual or hourly-paid contracts at LSE and how they lead to the exploitation of workers. On the picket line, we also speak to Yasmine Kherfi, PhD student and GTA in the Department of Sociology, about her experience with casual contracts and where casual students and workers alike can go from here. 🤝
Produced, edited, and hosted by Alan Nemirovski
Cover art by Charlie To and Alan Nemirovski
Music by ComaStudio from Pixabay.
This current affairs podcast tries to unpick all things British politics over the last couple of weeks. With an analysis of parliamentary affairs, major political events, media headlines and viral moments - we aim to make sense of this tumultuous time in politics.
In this episode, we catch-up on the last two weeks of UK politics, focusing on developments following the Autumn Statement. We consider the strikes as a response to rising inflation and we deep-dive into Labour’s policy proposal to end the charitable status of private schools. We also look at the key stories that have arisen from MPs having to submit their decision of whether to run for re-election in 2024.
If you have any questions, feedback or an idea to propose, please get in touch!
Produced and Hosted by Nikhita Nachiappan (Twitter @nikhita.nachi) and Saskia Soden (Twitter @saskia_soden)
Edited by Saskia Soden
Cover Art by Nikhita Nachiappan via Logo
Music by penguinmusic via Pixabay
The official companion podcast to The Beaver Newspaper, the Beaver Breakdown allows Beaver contributors to talk in more depth about the inspiration and process behind their piece and allows us to ask any questions we feel the piece evokes.
In this episode, we talk to Niina and Anya about their coverage of UCU Strike Action and Rob about his analysis of the ongoing 2022 Qatar World Cup.
The podcast will come out in conjunction with every publication of the paper so you can listen along as you read!
If you have any questions, feedback or have an idea to propose, please get in touch: sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Lily Whittle and Dillon Loh
Cover Art by Matilda Holt
Music by ComaStudio, Pixabay Music
Welcome to Women of LSE! In this episode we give a quick introduction to the series and future plans, along with a discussion about what empowerment looks like and who defines what “empowerment” truly means. Is empowerment representing ideal notions of femininity? OR is it forgoing all aspects of femininity entirely?
Hosted by Alyx Ray and Nina Penning
Edited by Alyx Ray
Logo by Charlie To
Music by Coma-Media, Pixabay Music
If you have any questions or ideas to propose, please get in touch with us via email: sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Welcome to 'You've Got This', a show about navigating the everyday challenges of LSE, London and more importantly life! Chatting to new and exciting guests each week, I aim to shine a light on the topics that really matter to us; from LSE highs and lows, keeping your mental health up and everything messy and silly in between.
This is our most exposing podcast yet…… LSE are you ready? Turn the volume up to hear how Marxism helped us meet, our most embarrassing confessions, the power of a septum piercing and why Daniel is not like other boys.🥹
Aside from that mess we get to the root of the culture at LSE for non-drinkers, why clubbing is over-rated and how opposites really do attract.
If you have any questions, feedback or an idea get in touch:
@sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Mia Lobo
Music by DayFox, Pixabay Music
In this very first episode, we tackle inflation! There is a lot of talk about how everything is getting more expensive these days 💸 I spoke with Economic Professor Wouter Den Haan about what inflation actually is, how it occurs and how it affects you! 🤑💰
Produced, edited and hosted by Id Skrivarhaug
Cover art by Charlie To and Alyx Ray
Music by Coma-Media, Pixbay Music
Welcome to 'You've Got This', a show about navigating the everyday challenges of LSE, London and more importantly life! Chatting to new and exciting guests each week, I aim to shine a light on the topics that really matter to us; from LSE highs and lows, keeping your mental health up and everything messy and silly in between.
For our second episode of the year, I speak to LSE’s very own UNSOC President Navin; from the highs of running a society, to the lows of shared bathrooms in first year. Now we’re past the halfway mark of Michelmas Term, you may have already found your tribe, or still be searching for a place where you belong. Don’t worry because we’re here for you- remember we’ve all been there.
If you have any questions, feedback or an idea get in touch:
@sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Mia Lobo
Music by DayFox, Pixabay Music
This current affairs podcast tries to unpick all things British politics over the last couple of weeks. With an analysis of parliamentary affairs, major political events, media headlines and viral moments - we aim to make sense of this tumultuous time in politics.
In this episode, we talk about the Autumn Statement. After running through the key announcements and economic initiatives in Jeremy Hunt’s speech to the Commons yesterday. With tax rises and spending cuts, we consider how the announcement has been received by supporters and critics of the government and also look at Labour’s response to the Statement. We also (tentatively) predict what this means for Sunak’s government and whether this can assuage calls for a general election.
If you have any questions, feedback or an idea to propose, please get in touch via sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced and Hosted by Nikhita Nachiappan (Twitter @nikhita.nachi) and Saskia Soden (Twitter @saskiasoden_)
Edited by Saskia Soden
Cover Art by Nikhita Nachiappan via Logo
Music by penguinmusic via Pixabay
Welcome to 'You've Got This', a show about navigating the everyday challenges of LSE, London and more importantly life! Chatting to new and exciting guests each week, I aim to shine a light on the topics that really matter to us; from LSE highs and lows, keeping your mental health up and everything messy and silly in between.
In this short teaser featuring rapid fire assumptions: Is clubbing all that? Why is LSE ranked the worst social life in the UK? My biggest regrets of first year? We give our expertise on how to survive university!
If you have any questions, feedback or an idea get in touch:
@sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Mia Lobo
Music by DayFox, Pixabay Music
The official companion podcast to The Beaver Newspaper, the Beaver Breakdown allows Beaver contributors to talk in more depth about the inspiration and process behind their piece and allows us to ask any questions we feel the piece evokes.
In this episode, we talk to Amadea from Features about her piece on toxic investment banking and finance culture at the LSE. We also talk to Julietta from Part-B about her piece Forty Minutes in the Stream of Consciousness and accompanying pen drawing.
The podcast will come out in conjunction with every publication of the paper so you can listen along as you read!
If you have any questions, feedback or have an idea to propose, please get in touch: sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Lily Whittle and Dillon Loh
Cover Art by Matilda Holt
Music by ComaStudio, Pixabay Music
Beaver Sound presents ‘Word on the Street’ - The who, what, where and why of London's most current trends and experiences. We go so you don't have to... or so you can plan your next day (or night) out.
In this episode we are taking you to Bread Ahead: a bakery grown to be a London staple, where people learn first-hand artisanal recipes from experienced chefs in full- or half-day workshops. Genevieve tells all about the full-day, 6-hour Bread Ahead workshop she attended on Italian bread baking!
Check out Bread Ahead! If you liked the content of this podcast, go sign up to take part yourself through these links.
To book a class: https://www.breadahead.com/courses
Hosted, Produced and Edited by: Genevieve Sipes and Emily Gobell
Music by: Big Blues | Jason Shaw and Chill Lo-Fi Saxophone | Anpan by Alex-Productions
If you have any questions, feedback or have an idea to propose, please get in touch: sound.beaver@lsesu.org
What do Jeremy Corbyn and Bon Iver have in common?
They are both in this episode of the Beaver Breakdown!!!! (kind of…)
The official companion podcast to The Beaver Newspaper, the Beaver Breakdown allows Beaver contributors to talk in more depth about the inspiration and process behind their piece and allows us to ask any questions we feel the piece evokes.
In this episode, we talk to the LSESU’s Labour Society’s President, Muhammed about his piece ‘Idealism and Apathy, Student Politics and why Corbyn was so Popular’ and to Ben and Syed about the new Review subsection “All-Time Best” and Syed’s all-time best album, Bon Iver’s 22, a million.The podcast will come out in conjunction with every publication of the paper so you can listen along as you read!
If you have any questions, feedback or have an idea to propose, please get in touch: sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Lily Whittle and Dillon Loh
Cover Art by Matilda Holt
Music by ComaStudio, Pixabay Music
This current affairs podcast tries to unpick all things British politics over the last couple of weeks. With an analysis of parliamentary affairs, major political events, media headlines and viral moments - we aim to make sense of this tumultuous time in politics.
In this episode, we tackle the bombshell news from Westminster - Liz Truss has resigned. She becomes the shortest-serving UK Prime Minister. We talk through her resignation statement, the events leading to the statement and what lies ahead for the Conservative Party. We also discuss reactions from the Labour Party and look back on Liz Truss’ 45 days in office. We also (tentatively) make our predictions about what could happen over the next few months.
If you have any questions, feedback or an idea to propose, please get in touch via
Instagram Handle: @whatnewspod
Produced and Hosted by Nikhita Nachiappan (Twitter handle: nikhita.nachi) and Saskia Soden (Twitter handle: saskia.soden)
Edited by Saskia Soden
Cover Art by Nikhita Nachiappan via Logo
Music by penguinmusic via Pixabay
With the new academic year, comes new sports seasons around the world - and your friendly neighbourhood unqualified sports analysts are back to provide the commentary nobody asked for. In this episode, Sachin and Dillon discuss results from the early Premier League season and give their best (read: worst) predictions for the upcoming NBA season.
From the EPL to the NBA, in every episode, LSE’s most unqualified sports commentators discuss the biggest news & events in the sporting world.
Hosted & Produced by Dillon Loh & Sachin Jhangiani
Edited by Dillon Loh
This current affairs podcast tries to unpick all things British politics over the last couple of weeks. With an analysis of parliamentary affairs, major political events, media headlines and viral moments - we aim to make sense of this tumultuous time in politics.
In this episode, we discuss the recent developments regarding the mini-budget which was announced a couple of weeks ago by Liz Truss. We now have a new chancellor, as Jeremy Hunt replaces Kwasi Kwarteng and there is already speculation that Conservative backbenchers are trying to organise a change in Prime Minister. We try to summarise all the events, including our take on how things could develop.
Produced and Hosted by Nikhita Nachiappan (Twitter handle: nikhita.nachi) and Saskia Soden (Twitter handle: saskia.soden).
If you have any questions, feedback or an idea to propose, please get in touch.
Edited by Saskia Soden
Cover Art by Nikhita Nachiappan via Logo
Music by Someone via Pixaby
The official companion podcast to The Beaver Newspaper, the Beaver Breakdown allows Beaver contributors to talk in more depth about the inspiration and process behind their piece and allows us to ask any questions we feel the piece evokes.
In this episode, we talk to Opinion’s very own editor Alina Chen about her piece on the LSE Economics exams, Testing Understanding or Maintaining Prestige?, and Part B’s Manon Martin about her article Independence is a state of mind.
The podcast will come out in conjunction with every publication of the paper so you can listen along as you read!
If you have any questions, feedback or have an idea to propose, please get in touch: sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Lily Whittle
Cover Art by Matilda Holt
Music by ComaStudio, Pixabay Music
Welcome to the sixth episode of ‘Let’s LSE about that’!
Struggling with a problem that no-one has prepared you for? Facing something you’re expected to understand but have no idea? Generally feel you’ve been thrown in at the deep end and need a lifeline? You’re in the right place!
On this podcast we discuss common student issues and see if we can LSE about that! Every episode I interview a handful of students and talk to them about a specific student issue, discussing what they know and what they want to know.
From this we try to find the answers, using the input of an expert (or experts), hoping to get to the bottom of the issues no-one talks about enough!
Coming across drugs and alcohol at university is not uncommon, so it’s important we talk about it!
In this episode of Let’s LSE about that, I talk to two international students about their experience with drinking in LSE and the UK more widely and how this compares to their home countries.
I also speak to Lisa Rigby from CREW 2000 about issues surrounding recreational drug use, substance abuse and spiking and where help is available if you need it.
Useful links:
Crew 2000: https://www.crew.scot/contact-us/
Tripsit https://tripsit.me
Bristol Drugs Project https://www.bdp.org.uk
The LOOP https://wearetheloop.org
Drugs and Me https://www.drugsand.me
LSE Consent Training Sign-up https://www.lsesu.com/voice/consented/
If you have any questions, feedback or have an idea to propose, please get in touch: sound.beaver@lsesu.org
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Lily Whittle
Cover Art by Matilda Holt
Music by Soulful Palomskyy, francescopalomo2007, Pixabay Music
93% Club LSE’s second podcast, in discussion with Dr. AkileAhmet – head of inclusivity at the LSE Eden Centre. Today we discuss a wholerange of issues existing at LSE, from the pressures of finding jobs to impostersyndrome, before discussing what LSE can and is doing to assist with theseissues. We hope this podcast can form part of future discussion for progressivechange at LSE with regards to inclusivity!
Presented by Stuart Henderson and Chloe Herbert
Edited by Roderic Hallam
Welcome to the fifth episode of ‘Let’s LSE about that’! And our first episode of 22/23!!
Struggling with a problem that no one has prepared you for? Facing something you’re expected to understand but have no idea? Generally, feel you’ve been thrown in at the deep end and need a lifeline? You’re in the right place!
On this podcast, we discuss common student issues and see if we can LSE about that! Every episode I interview a handful of students and talk to them about a specific student issue, discussing what they know and want to know.
From this we try to find the answers, using the input of an expert (or experts), hoping to get to the bottom of the issues no one talks about enough!
Welcome Freshers !!! Beaver Sound sends a huge congratulations on getting into LSE, you have an exciting year ahead of you!
For our first episode of the year, we want to share our tips as current LSE students to incoming freshers! Freshers is a daunting time, so here at Beaver Sound, we want to address some of those worries and share our advice from our time as freshers so you have the best Freshers ever!!!
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Lily Whittle
Cover Art by Matilda Holt
Music by Soulful Palomskyy, francescopalomo2007, Pixabay Music
In this episode of LSE Limelight, we speak to LSESU Neurodivergents’ Student Officer Sam Crutcher about their experiences as a neurodivergent student at LSE, their time as the LSESU Neurodivergents’ Student Officer at LSE and…. MOST IMPORTANTLY the upcoming Neurodiversity week.
The full schedule being: Monday 28th March - Neurodiversity and Intersectionality 18:00-19:30
Tuesday 29th March - ND and Philosophy 14:00-15:30
-Show debate 18:30-20:00
Wednesday 30th March -ADHD Time TBC -Future of ND 18:00-19:30
Thursday 31st March -ND and the Law 14:00-15:30 -Universal Applicability 18:00-19:30
Friday 1st April -Documentary Showing 18:00-21:00
Stay tuned on the LSESU website for more information! https://www.lsesu.com/social/events/ndweek2022/
Hosted by Maisie Adair Edited & Produced by Sachin Jhangiani
Welcome to the fourth episode of ‘Let’s LSE about that’! Struggling with a problem that no-one has prepared you for? Facing something you’re expected to understand but have no idea? Generally feel you’ve been thrown in at the deep end and need a lifeline? You’re in the right place! On this podcast we discuss common student issues and see if we can LSE about that! Every episode I interview a handful of students and talk to them about a specific student issue, discussing what they know and what they want to know. From this we try to find the answers, using the input of an expert (or experts), hoping to get to the bottom of the issues no-one talks about enough! Making friends at university is never easy, but you’re not alone! In this episode I talk to three freshers about their experience settling in and making friends at uni. From first day nerves, to finding your people, in this episode we discuss it all! I also talk to two of LSE’s Peer Supporters, a student-led peer-to-peer mentoring scheme, about their experiences making friends at university and how you can reach out to them if you are struggling. Useful links: Peer Supporters Information: Email: sws.peer.support@lse.ac.uk
Website: https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/student-wellbeing/students-supporting-students/peer-support-scheme
List of Peer Supporters: https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/Assets/Documents/Peer-Supporters-2021-Intros-18.10.21-FINAL.pdf
If you have any questions, feedback or have an idea to propose, please get in touch: sound.beaver@lsesu.org Produced, Edited and Hosted by Lily Whittle Cover Art by Matilda Holt Music by Soulful Palomskyy, francescopalomo2007, Pixabay Music
Food glorious food! Something we all have a relationship with, whether we can cook or not. So, what happens in times of warfare when production is slowed and exports decreased? in this episode of the Beaver Sound’s History-Themed Podcast Archived Chats, Sarah interviewed PHD Student Jonathan Slater to explore this question
Suggested resources for further interest
- Ursula Heinzelmann, Beyond Bratwurst: A History of Food in Germany, Foods and Nations (London: Reaktion Books, 2014)
- Mary Elisabeth Cox, Hunger in War and Peace: Women and Children in Germany, 1914-1924 (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2019), https://oxford.universitypressscholarship.com/view/10.1093/oso/9780198820116.001.0001/oso-9780198820116
- Selected chapters from Alexander Watson, Ring of Steel: Germany and Austria-Hungary in World War I (New York: Basic Books, 2014).
Hosted & Edited by Sarah Onifade
Produced by Avan Feta & Sarah Onifade
Welcome to LSESU Amnesty international’s first podcast series, in which we will bring you conversations with various insightful speakers on a number of human rights issues in the aim of broadening engagement with important topical discussions
Detention in Guantanamo Bay is a flagrant violation of human rights and it needs to be shut down. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear from Alka Pradhan, human rights attorney who has represented Guantanamo Bay detainees to hear her insights on matter
Edited & Produced by Carla McDonald Heffernan
Welcome to the third episode of ‘Let’s LSE about that’! Struggling with a problem that no-one has prepared you for? Facing something you’re expected to understand but have no idea? Generally feel you’ve been thrown in at the deep end and need a lifeline? You’re in the right place! On this podcast we discuss common student issues and see if we can LSE about that! Every episode I interview a handful of students and talk to them about a specific student issue, discussing what they know and what they want to know. From this we try to find the answers, using the input of an expert (or experts), hoping to get to the bottom of the issues no-one talks about enough! In this episode we talk all about Housing. I talk to four current LSE students about their experiences with housing at university. I hear from two first year students, one about her experience living in an LSE hall and one about his experience living at home and commuting. I also talk to a second-year student about her experience living back in halls for second year and a third-year student who gives some advice about finding a flat as a student in London. Useful Links: UCL Tab article; Here is the only student guide to renting in London you’ll ever need: https://thetab.com/uk/london/2021/03/29/here-is-the-only-student-guide-to-renting-in-london-youll-ever-need-40020
Zoopla Guide to Renting in London: https://www.zoopla.co.uk/discover/renting/complete-guide-to-student-renting-in-london/
If you have any questions, feedback or have an idea to propose, please get in touch: sound.beaver@lsesu.org Produced, Edited and Hosted by Lily Whittle Cover Art by Matilda Holt Music by Soulful Palomskyy, francescopalomo2007, Pixabay Music
With the 2022 NBA all-star break fast approaching, hosts Dillon & Sachin discuss this year’s all-star roster, give their midseason predictions and talk about their experiences watching NBA games from London.
From the EPL to the NBA, every episode, LSE’s most unqualified sports commentators discuss the biggest news & events in the sporting world.
How did Europe experience the beginning of the Cold War? Was the EU a product of superpower tensions? Did Britain face a demotion from global power to regional partner? In this episode of the Beaver Sound’s History-Themed Podcast Archive Chats, Avan interviewed Head of Department Professor Piers Ludlow to find the answers to all these questions and more.
Hosted & Edited by Avan Fata
Produced by Avan Fata & Sarah Onifade
Welcome to LSESU Amnesty international’s first podcast series, in which we will bring you conversations with various insightful speakers on a number of human rights issues in the aim of broadening engagement with important topical discussions.
In this episode we will hear from a panel of three influential experts bringing in different perspectives on the topic of healthcare inequality. From academic to healthcare practitioner, their insight brings to the fore in particular the different types of difficulties faced by the LGBTQ+ people across the globe in accessing healthcare.
Can scientists become agents of imperialism? Is there such a thing as ‘colonising’ knowledge production? Did German nature collectors fashion their own ‘empire of information’ in South Africa? In this first episode of Archive Chats, Avan interviewed PhD graduate Dr. Katherine Arnold to find the answers to all these questions and more.
Hosted & Edited by Avan Fata
Produced by Avan Fata & Sarah Onifade
The amazing Arden Farrow set up ‘Students Talk About Loss’ with support of the charity Let’s Talk about Loss. The group aims to provide a much needed space for students who have encountered a loss and are navigating bereavement.
Arden established the group through her own journey with grief after losing her dad to suicide aged 14.
I didn’t know Arden until I sat down and had this conversation with her. I’m proud to attend a university with someone so dedicated to making life for students encountering loss easier.
The next Students Talk about Loss session will be held on Wednesday 26th of February in the Arc from 2-3pm. The following session will be on the Wednesday of week 5 (16th Feb). For location and time check the Let’s Talk About Loss website or email lse@letstalkaboutloss.org
Presented, produced and edited by Maisie Adair
Welcome to the second episode of ‘Let’s LSE about that’! Struggling with a problem that no-one has prepared you for? Facing something you’re expected to understand but have no idea? Generally feel you’ve been thrown in at the deep end and need a lifeline? You’re in the right place! On this podcast we discuss common student issues and see if we can LSE about that! Every episode I interview a handful of students and talk to them about a specific student issue, discussing what they know and what they want to know. From this we try to find the answers, using the input of an expert (or experts), hoping to get to the bottom of the issues no-one talks about enough! In this episode we talk all about Money. I talk to four current LSE students about their experiences dealing with money at university, going on to talk to two recent graduates about how they managed their money at university and how they are coping with money post-university. Pam Rolfe from the Financial Support at LSE also speaks to me about the support LSE can give if you are experiencing money issues. Useful Links: LSE Financial Support: https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/financial-support
Number: +44 (0)20 79556609 Email: financial-support@lse.ac.uk National Association of Student Money Advisers: https://www.nasma.org.uk/page.php?categoryID=Student-Money-Matters
Money Saving Expert: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/
If you have any questions, feedback or have an idea to propose, please get in touch: sound.beaver@lsesu.org Produced, Edited and Hosted by Lily Whittle Cover Art by Matilda Holt
Commissioned by Maisie Adair at Beaver Sound
Music by Soulful Palomskyy, francescopalomo2007, Pixabay Music
It’s the holiday special!!! Aya and Sayna set up a table in the middle of campus and talk all things festive with whoever happens to walk by. In this episode, LSE’s best and brightest discuss Christmas wish lists, New Year's resolutions, and the latest mandatory password change. Tune in now to hear from the LSE community in the final days of Michalemas term and to find out Matt’s uncensored password!! Presented by Aya & Sayna
Edited by Aya
Produced by Maisie Adair and Dillon Loh
From the UCU teacher’s strike to the protests surrounding Israeli Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely’s visit to the LSE that stirred national controversy, protest & student activism was unavoidable during Michaelmas Term. LSE Streetlight hosts Dillon & Zach spoke to members of the LSE community to find out their opinions on recent events and protests.
Shining a light on the voices of the LSE community - In each episode, Dillon & Zach explore opinions on key issues surrounding recent events on campus.
Produced and presented by Dillon Loh & Zachary Lee
Edited by Dillon Loh & Zachary Lee
93% Club’s LSE first podcast, in discussion with Robyn McAlpine- LSESU’s Education officer. Today we discuss imposter syndrome- something we struggle often as state-educated students at LSE. We understand the anxieties associated with not fitting into uni straight away, and stressing over the lack of soft skills sometimes felt. This podcast forms a discussion, highlighting you are not alone and offers tips to help overcome imposter syndrome!
Presented and edited by Sophie Walton
Commissioned and produced by Maisie Adair
Sayna and Aya discuss all things halloween with ex monks, ex MI-5 members, and all the other best and brightest of the LSE community.
Listen and hear what our anonymous voices had to say.
Presented by Aya & Sayna
Edited by Aya & Avan Fata
Commissioned and Produced by Maisie Adair
We spoke to the Sabbatical Officers- the past students elected to represent the current students of LSE. We covered the big stuff like ‘how do you effectively manage the library stairs?’ and spoke about a range of topics, from feeling like an outsider at LSE, to what exactly Carol is, and why this was the year to launch compulsory consent training for first year students.
Recorded 02/11/21.
Presented and produced by Maisie Adair, edited by Avan Fata. To contact the sabbatical officers: Josie Stephens (General Secretary - su.generalsecretary@lse.ac.uk), Robyn McAlpine (Education Officer - su.education@lse.ac.uk), Ed Hall (Activities and Development Officer - su.activitiesdevelopment@lse.ac.uk) and Faiso Kadiye (Community and Welfare Officer su.communitywelfare@lse.ac.uk).
Welcome to the first episode of ‘Let’s LSE about that’!
In this episode we talk all about Contraception. I talk to a handful of students about their experiences with contraception, going on to talk to Elin and Sasha from the Metro Sexual Health Charity to help fill in the gaps in our knowledge . I also speak to a UK Secondary School teacher about her experience teaching contraception and why it is leaving us all so out of touch. Useful Links: NHS Website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/
My Contraception Website: https://uk.mycontraception.com
Metro Charity: https://metrocharity.org.uk
LSEX Campaign: https://m.facebook.com/Lets-Talk-About-LSEX-107196111040116/
If you have any questions, feedback or have an idea to propose, please get in touch: sound.beaver@lsesu.org
________________________________________ Struggling with a problem that no-one has prepared you for? Facing something you’re expected to understand but have no idea? Generally feel you’ve been thrown in at the deep end and need a lifeline? You’re in the right place! On this podcast we discuss common student issues and see if we can LSE about that! Every episode I interview a handful of students and talk to them about a specific student issue, discussing what they know and what they want to know. From this we try and find the answers, using the input of an expert (or experts), hoping to get to the bottom of the issues no-one talks about enough!
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Lily Whittle (me, it’s just me, please help ;P) Cover Art by Matilda Holt
Commissioned by Maisie Adair at Beaver Sound
Music by Soulful Palomskyy, francescopalomo2007, Pixabay Music
Harold’s Take brings you short insights on the news that have made headlines this week. By the Grimshaw Club, in collaboration with Beaver Sound.This week’s episode is on violence in Myanmar, Covid-19 policies in Australia, and the newest global climate deal.
Presented and produced by Rosalie Roechert Music by Vegar Nesfossen Dreier
Harold’s Take brings you short insights on the news that have made headlines this week. By the Grimshaw Club, in collaboration with Beaver Sound.This week’s episode is on a new government coalition in Germany, corruption allegations in Chile, and outbreaks of violence in Lebanon.
Presented and produced by Rosalie Roechert Research by Kaiser Kang Music by Vegar Nesfossen Dreier
Our first episode of Grimshaw Speakers for this academic year is in honour of Black History Month. In this conversation, Kenya Lawrence, a 3rd-year IR and Chinese student, interviewed Dr Tres-Ann Kremer, Director of the Institute of Criminal Justice and Security at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica. They discussed the reasons behind the disparity in Black and minority students studying International Relations as opposed to their White counterparts, as well as the experience of individuals from a small state working in the international arena, and any bias that may entail.
Harold’s Take brings you short insights on the news that have made headlines this week. By the Grimshaw Club, in collaboration with Beaver Sound.This week’s episode is on new corporate tax rules, a new Malaria vaccine, and Singapore’s reopening.
Presented and produced by Rosalie Roechert Research by Kaiser Kang Music by Vegar Nesfossen Dreier
Harold’s Take brings you short insights on the news that have made headlines this week. By the Grimshaw Club, in collaboration with Beaver Sound.
Presented and produced by Rosalie Roechert Research by Kaiser Kang Music by Vegar Nesfossen Dreier
Harold’s Take brings you short insights on the news that have made headlines this week. By the Grimshaw Club, in collaboration with Beaver Sound.
Presented and produced by Rosalie Roechert Research by Kaiser Kang Music by Vegar Nesfossen Dreier
“Here’s the thing: these are actual women. The slogans that you see, each slogan is a story in itself and the women who are holding these slogans, they have lived those stories. And if they do not come out and tell their stories, we will never know what kind of experiences these women have to face throughout their lives which men and the entire patriarchal structure takes for granted.”
This week, we speak to Marvi Sirmed, a journalist and humans rights activist based in Pakistan who has long been a prominent feminist voice in the country. We sit down to discuss the Aurat March, translated as Women's March, an annual demonstration in celebration of International Women's Day. The Aurat March is now an important symbol for women's voice, strength and freedom in the country. We break down the origins and history of the March, its importance for the cause of Pakistani women's rights and the various critiques that are levied at demonstrators almost every year.
Trigger warning: This episode discusses rpe and sexal as*ault from minutes 18:30 to 21: 30
Guftagu, a podcast in collaboration with the Pakistan Society featuring conversations around South Asian social issues, culture and identity. This episode was produced and presented by Viniyya Ikram Rao. The music was created by The Tamashbeens, check them out on Spotify!
TW: This episode contains conversations about sexual assault and racism.
In the March edition of The Last Dam Word, we talk about Meghan Markle, YouTuber drama, and what we've been listening to and watching in March. This episode was presented by Angbeen Abbas, Nicole Lim, and Klaudia Stefanska. It was produced by Klaudia Stefanska.
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“LSE students have this ability to just be so brilliant. Being in the SU, I am not part of that thing that is excellent. I am sort of off to the side, on top, not quite engaged in it, which is a bit of a weird one. But with that in mind, and this is something that the School and the SU can do, is make students feel empowered to take those opportunities, to join the communities that exist.”
In this episode, we talked with Gen Sec for this academic year David Gordon about what the past year has been like for him, what he managed to achieve in his role, what difficulties he faced along the way in a very unusual year. To hear more from us, subscribe to Beaver Sound on Spotify!
Presented by Beatriz Silva and Maisie Adair
Edited by Beatriz Silva
Produced by Maisie Adair
“Everything in nature is circular. In nature there are just no linear systems because everything is kind of feeding on each other, and there’s just no waste. The circular economy is really taking nature as an example and then just applying this example to everything in our everyday life.”
Lara Pohl-Martell, the founder and president of the LSE Circular Economy Society, tells us what the circular economy is, why it matters, and how we can adopt more sustainable habits. This episode was presented and produced by Brendan Kalish. For more information on the society, please visit their LSESU page or follow them on Instagram. https://www.lsesu.com/communities/societies/group/16447/
https://www.instagram.com/lsesucirculareconomy/
In this episode of Grimshaw Speakers we were joined by Mitch Hayes, former Msc IPE student at LSE and founder of the 'China Signal'.
Mitch walks us through the characteristics of the Sino-Latin America relationship, explains why it has become more prevalent in international discourse, what opportunities COVID-19 brings for the strengthening of Chinese soft power in the region, and how we can expect the Biden administration to react.
You can subscribe to the China Signal newsletter here: https://chinasignal.substack.com/ and learn more about Mitch’s work here https://www.mitchlhayes.com/
This episode was presented and produced by Fernanda Alvarez.
"On the behalf of Beaver Sound, we do not condone or support RuPaul's fracking practices."
This month, The Last Dam Word is back with new hosts! For our first episode, we talk about the gay awakening cartoons, TV shows, and music that have shaped our queer identities and queer culture at large. To hear more from us, subscribe to us on Spotify!
“A family friend of mine once said “But Inayah, you shouldn’t forget the fact that you’re Pakistani then and that there’s a way of doing things”. Perhaps, what I thought was normal to conduct myself in the dating atmosphere was then thus offending my Pakistani-ness and that I need to retain that." –Inayah Inam
This week, we spoke to Angbeen Abbas and Inayah Inam, two penultimate year Pakistani students at the LSE, about dating norms within South Asia and the experience of navigating love and relationships as a young South Asian woman. We touched upon the pressures of societal stigma, internalized shame and parents’ conflicting attitudes that young women face as they set out to explore love. This episode was produced and presented by Viniyya Ikram Rao.
“Archives are raw history in a sense. They record an event at a certain time. And it’s only when you look back that you can interpret it … but archives are the raw face of history.”
In this episode of the Pride miniseries, we talk to Dr. Gillian Murphy, the Curator for Equality, Rights, and Citizenship at the LSE Library. We discuss the Gay Liberation Front (GLF), which met for the first time 50 years ago at LSE, and the Hall-Carpenter archives, which offer us an insight into its work and short-lived career. This episode was presented and produced by Angbeen Abbas. To hear more from us, subscribe to us on Spotify.
In our most recent event we were joined by Robert Vitalis, a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and author of "White World Order, Black Black Power Politics: the birth of American International Relations".
We discussed his most recent book "Oilcraft: The Myths of Scarcity and Security That Haunt U.S. Energy Policy" and his motivations for writing it but also his previous work that has revolutionised the field of IR in the past years and offered some key critical insights into the discipline itself. This episode of Grimshaw Speakers was produced by Beatriz Silva.
“I just don’t want any student to feel the way I felt, isolated or marginalised, and that’s what moves me. I want LGBTQ+ students to, when they look into universities, consider LSE because it will be the best place for LGBTQ+ students. And when I hear that some of our work is actually working, it’s really rewarding.” - Thiago Pontes, LGBTQ+ Officer.
In this episode of our Pride series, we look back at our interview with Thiago Pontes, the LSESU LGBTQ+ officer for the academic year of 2020-2021. Thiago shared with us his efforts as an officer, but also his own experience as an LGBTQ+ LSE student.
Presented and produced by Beatriz Silva and Clara Castello.
Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
“So that when these young people go into positions of power at big organizations in the private sector or public sector…. they become more responsible leaders. Because that’s really what the world is lacking. It's a leadership issue- it's not a technical issue, not a scientific issue. Everyone knows climate change is happening and the science is not disputed...the lacking is political will.”
Welcome to the second episode of Guftagu’s monthly series, "Climate Change and South Asia". This week, we speak to Sohara Mehroze Sachi, a development professional at the UNDP, freelance journalist and an ardent climate activist based in Bangladesh. Her work focuses on the mobilisation of youth around the climate cause and the impacts of climate change on vulnerable groups like women. We discuss her journey as a climate activist so far including insights from international climate conferences like the COPs, the unique vulnerability of Bangladesh to the effects of climate change and the responsibility that the South Asian youth must now shoulder.
This episode was produced and presented by Viniyya Ikram Rao.
“So I kinda had built [London] up as this idyllic queer paradise in my head when really, it’s a lot more complicated than that…for instance, I did not think about racism.” - Christina Ivey, from Jamaica.
For this year's Pride Month, we're taking a look at LGBTQ+ experiences at LSE. In the first episode of this series, we look back at an episode from last year that examines students' experiences around the world, and how they compare to London. We talk about LGBTQ+-free zones and their ideological implications, structural homophobia and its effect on local economies, and club culture across the globe.
Produced and presented by Ash Layo Masing. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
“We’re here with the arctic on fire.. not because of personal actions but because there are systems at play.. and it's challenging these systems and dismantling them that will be the challenge of your generation. There are four major systems: capitalism, patriarchy, consumerism and the fossil fuel economy”.
Welcome to Guftagu’s monthly series on Climate Change and South Asia. In this series, we sit down with climate experts and activists from around the region to explore the road ahead for South Asia in its climate challenge.
This week, we speak to Ahmad Rafay Alam, an environmental lawyer and climate activist based in Pakistan whose work specializes in the country's environmental issues, natural resources and urban development. We discuss the environmental concerns afflicting Pakistan’s big cities and the role that the government, industry and our citizens must play in combating them. This episode was presented and produced by Viniyya Ikram Rao. To hear more, subscribe to us on Spotify.
“There needs to be someone to start to dispel the confusion and dismantle the stigma of what neurodiversity means.” – Sam Crutcher, second-year International Social and Public Policy.
This year, there is one free spot for a new part-time student officer within LSE. Sam Crutcher is advocating for a Neurodiversity Officer, to represent a part of the student body that he believes receives no institutional attention. Up for vote this Thursday, Sam is hoping to introduce support that is specific for neurodiverse students, whilst raising awareness for this issue.
This motion goes live between Thursday 21/01 19:00 (GMT) and Friday 22/01 17:00 (GMT). 250 votes are needed within this 22-hour window to create much-needed support for neurodiverse students.
To find out more about the motion, see here: https://fb.me/e/1QNVkPjwn
https://www.lsesu.com/voice/union-meetings/
This is LSE Limelight from the Beaver Sound. We bring you all the best stories from students and groups around campus.
Presented and produced by Ellie Reeves
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On December 2, Grimshaw hosted an event on The Women of Kashmir with Amina Mahmood Mir, a doctoral researcher at the Centre of Study of Democracy, University of Westminster. She has been trying to understand the Kashmir conflict for the last ten years. Amina has travelled, lived and engaged with young people and scholars in both Indian - and Pakistan-administered Jammu & Kashmir. This event aimed to understand the daily struggles of women in the valley in an effort to expand the discourse of international security beyond the military and weapons. This recording was produced by Beatriz Silva.
“What a way to kick off the decade, right?”
Welcome to the final chapter of We Know The End, presented and produced by Judah Abraham-Silas and Luis Campos Ferreira.
In this episode, we look back at 2020 one last time before we go into the new year.
“Even with the whole world on fire, you’re still up to your antics? Even Satan rests.”
In this chapter, we look back at some of the heroes and villains of 2020, and think about the people who made this year better, and the ones who simply added to the chaos. This is ‘We Know the End’, brought to you by Beaver Sound, and produced by Judah Abraham-Silas and Luis Campos Ferreira.
“Carole Baskin definitely killed her husband.”
In this chapter, we pay ode to the stories, told to us through movies, tv or music, that kept us sane and helped us escape the absurdity of 2020.
This is ‘We Know the End’, brought to you by Beaver Sound, and produced by Judah Abraham-Silas and Luis Campos Ferreira.
"The fact that I was the only black woman running, the fact that I was the only Muslim woman running ... I think a lot of people resonated with that."
Get ready to hear from one of lse’s boldest and most genuine new voices.... women’s officer Sumaya Osman. Here we discuss the closure of the LSE nursery, lad culture and handling racialized micro-aggressions. Listen to be reminded of the ways LSE is changing and how you can help. Subscribe to us on Spotify to hear more from Beaver Sound.
Presented, produced and edited by Maisie Adair
“If you’re a racist, feel free to take a straw and suck your mum.”
In this chapter we recall the reignition of the Black Lives Matter movement that erupted after the murder of George Floyd, and consider the impact of conversations that have been long overdue.
This is ‘We Know the End’, brought to you by Beaver Sound, and produced by Judah Abraham-Silas and Luis Campos Ferreira.
“I don’t agree with killing animals for food [...], but unfortunately [banning cattle farming and meat consumption globally] is not practical in the real world.”
In this episode of Crossing the Globe, we talk about the ethics and politics of meat consumption with Ricky from South Africa, Paula from Spain and Brazil, and Shruti from India. All three of our guests follow a vegetarian diet for different reasons, which are intertwined with their and their home countries' morals and culture. Their experiences offer valuable insights to think about similarities and differences in patterns of meat consumption, or non-consumption, between the West and the emerging economies in the Global South. This episode was produced and presented by Francesca Di Fazio. To hear more from us, subscribe to Beaver Sound on Spotify.
“You know, you got the general sensation that people were collectively losing their minds”
In this chapter, we remember Lockdown and take ourselves back to the time when our entire existence seemed defined by the small confines of our homes, amidst what felt like the end of the world.
This is ‘We Know the End’, brought to you by Beaver Sound, and produced by Judah Abraham-Silas and Luis Campos Ferreira.
On our first Headlines event of the year we welcomed Dr. Luca Tardelli, an Assistant Professorial Lecturer in International Relations at LSE. Dr. Tardelli’s research focuses on international security, military intervention, and US foreign policy. We discussed the aftermath of the US elections and the implications of the result to US foreign policy. Presented and produced by Beatriz Silva. To hear more from us, subscribe on Spotify!
“It’s like we’ve been given a mystery with no clues, a crime with no suspects, a story with no sense.”
Welcome to the first chapter of We Know The End, presented and produced by Judah Abraham-Silas and Luis Campos Ferreira. Each episode retraces and remembers a defining part of 2020, retold through our experiences, and those of others, in the hope we can find some connection amidst the absurdity, and make some sense of this apocalyptic year we found ourselves in.
This episode, we remember COVID and try to recall the moments the gravity of the pandemic sunk in.
“I just don’t want any student to feel the way I felt, isolated or marginalised, and that’s what moves me. I want LGBTQ+ students to, when they look into universities, consider LSE because it will be the best place for LGBTQ+ students. And when I hear that some of our work is actually working, it’s really rewarding.”
In this episode, we talk with Thiago Pontes, the LSESU LGBTQ+ officer for the academic year of 2020-2021. Thiago shared with us some of the work he has been doing so far and his plans for the rest of the year. Presented and produced by Beatriz Silva and Clara Castello. Music by Ash Layo Masing. To hear more from us, subscribe on Spotify.
For our first Evening Conversation of the year we spoke with Ghida Fakhry, an international broadcast journalist with over 20 years experience as a reporter, news anchor, columnist/opinion writer and moderator based in Washington DC. We discussed Ghida's career as a journalist and a woman in the field, how she prepares for interviews and moderating panels in global forums, the state of the US democracy and advice for students who want to pursue a similar career. Produced by Beatriz Silva. To hear more from us, subscribe to us on Spotify!
"I didn't realise how easy it is for governments to change structures ... I just hope that when we go back to normal, things will be different." - Tilly Mason.
In this episode of Limelight, we're turning our attention towards stories of isolation, and how students at LSE had been coping through the COVID-19 crisis. Compiling interviews we did over the summer, we talked to students about how they'd been taking care of themselves and their loved ones, student societies, and what they've learned over the past few months. Our guests were Rajaa Saleem, Tilly Mason, Jaz Adam, Pietro Fassina, and Rachel Evans. Presented by Angbeen Abbas, and produced by the Beaver Sound team. Music by Brooklyn Han. To hear more from us, check us out on Spotify!
In our first Expert Insights event of the new academic year, we spoke with Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff, a researcher and community organizer with a PhD in Politics and International Studies from the University of Cambridge. Dr. Bondaroff talked to us about his paper “Micronationalism and Performative Sovereignty: the Origins of the Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Reef” and discussed the origins, evolution, strategies and outcomes of this kingdom. Produced by Beatriz Silva.
"The liberal way of the Democratic party is so doomed to failure when you're marketing things to upper-middle class millenials." - Zehra Jafree
In our wrap-up for October, we talk about Dolly Parton, the Netflix movie The Devil All the Time, the US Presidential debate, and the London Film Festival.
Welcome to The Last Dam Word from the Review team at The Beaver, a Beaver Sound creation! We’ll be coming to you at the end of each month to chat about the good, the bad, and the ugly of arts and culture.
Our wonderful presenters are Zehra Jafree, Amber Iglesia, and Molly Horner. Edited and produced by Maisie Adair. Music by Ash Layo-Masing.
“I think there is a tendency for people at LSE to suffer with their mental health but think they’re not bad enough to seek support, and that’s really not the case. If in any way your mental health is affecting your ability to produce work, it’s worth speaking to someone.” - Ella Marshall, BSc IR and History.
In the final episode of ‘The LSE Starter Pack’, we discuss the help available for students, and advice on getting settled at LSE. Speaking to Ella Marshall, founder of Freedom of Mind, and Anaelle Thoreau, President of Women in Politics Society, we unpack how and where to get support.
Please check out below a list of links that will help you to get support, for both mental health issues, and experiences of sexual harassment and violence.
This is 'The LSE Starter Pack' from Beaver Sound. We bring you the real introduction to starting life at LSE. Subscribe to us on Spotify to hear more from us!
Presented by Ellie Reeves
Produced by Maisie Adair
SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH: For mental health support, contact the LSE Counselling Service, as well as your Academic Advisor. The following website links are here to help you in that process: For general concerns about your mental health:
https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/what-if/concerned-about-my-mental-health
To register for an counselling appointment, available online or in-person:
https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/student-wellbeing/student-counselling/appointments
For urgent support, for you or someone you know:
https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/student-wellbeing/at-risk/are-you-or-someone-else-at-risk
SUPPORT FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE:
As mentioned in the episode, the Consent Collective has information on reporting instances of sexual harassment and violence, which can be done anonymously:
https://www.consentcollective.com/lse
Information on support for these issues can be found here:
https://info.lse.ac.uk/staff/divisions/equity-diversity-and-inclusion
To report an issue:
- You can speak to a SAFE CONTACT before deciding to report your case Safe contact are members of LSE staff who have received training and can offer a confidential 'signposting' service for staff and students who have previously or are currently experiencing some form of bullying, harassment or sexual violence.
- but NOT ALL safe contacts received training on sexual violence and harassment specifically. To speak to a safe contact:
https://info.lse.ac.uk/Making-a-choice/Safe-Contact-Sexual-Violence
- You can directly report it through an online Report it Stop it form. This can be anonymous but do note that if you decided to do it anonymously there is no guarantee that you could be informed on the outcome of your report. To access the form:
https://lse.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MsPP7fzGuhPUWN
- Make an appointment with a sexual violence support worker from rape crisis This support worker comes to LSE once a month and is here if you would like a safe space to talk about any sexual violence you have experienced, or to find out about longer term support. There is a maximum of 3 appointments (face-to-face or call)
To book an appointment: https://info.lse.ac.uk/Making-a-choice/Sexual-violence-support-worker
"Things like public transport, getting accustomed to the sheer size of London, I think it took a few months before I started getting used to London.” - Hussain Abbas, Alumnus.
In this episode, we talk to Hussain Abbas about the experience of being an international student at LSE and settling into London.
This is 'The LSE Starter Pack' from Beaver Sound. We bring you the real introduction to starting life at LSE. Subscribe to us on Spotify to hear more from us!
Presented by Angbeen Abbas.
Produced by Maisie Adair
“From LSE’s point of view, we need to ensure that students feel most supported... so when they come in they don’t feel completely lost.” - Bali Birch-Lee, Education Officer.
As the first week of classes start, we explore learning at LSE. Today we’re talking to Bali Birch-Lee, the university’s new Education Officer, about how intimidating studying can be when you first arrive. With advice on seeking support and what the ‘new normal’ may look like for learning, this is a cheerful introduction to education at LSE.
This is ‘The LSE Starter Pack’ from Beaver Sound. We bring you the real introduction to starting life at LSE. Subscribe to us on Spotify to hear more from us!
Bali’s email is su.education@lse.ac.uk. The Disability and Welfare service can be accessed here: https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/student-wellbeing/disability-wellbeing/about-disability-and-wellbeing-service
Presented and produced by Maisie Adair
Laura Goddard, the newly elected Community and Welfare Officer, sits down with us to discuss community at LSE. Looking at London life, counselling, and sexual harassment, Laura explains how to craft the life you’d like at LSE.
Contact Laura at su.communitywelfare@lse.ac.uk. The Student Advice Centre can be accessed on the LSE website and has an active twitter @LSE_SSC.
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“There are preconceptions that everyone has the same level of experience and understanding… which is just not true.” - Hannah Brown, second-year BSc Politics student.
In this episode, we talk to Hannah Brown, creator of Pulse Radio’s sex education show, LSEX. Here we have an informative conversation about the realities of student sex, sex work, safety and support at LSE. To hear more from Hannah, check out Let’s Talk About LSEX on Facebook.
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Presented and edited by Maisie Adair
Produced by Maisie Adair
“Sometimes you might find yourself trying to be different things, different characters and it’s about finding people who your own character matches with. There might be a lot of puzzle pieces that won’t fit but you’ve got to keep trying” - Luis Maria Campos Ferreira, 3rd year Social Policy
In this episode, we explore social life at LSE. We speak to Judah and Luis about introductions and meeting people in your first weeks, Lina and Caroline about societies, and Lucy and Isra about fitting in. Music by ‘anybodyy’ check them out on Spotify.
This is ‘The LSE Starter Pack’ from Beaver Sound. We bring you the real introduction to starting life at LSE. Subscribe to us on Spotify to hear more from us!
Presented by Yasmina O’Sullivan.
Produced by Maisie Adair
“We’re not necessarily angry at the university, but there’s just frustration in general that nothing’s really being resolved” - Kanon Tsuda, MSc Human Rights and Politics
This week we’re speaking to Kanon Tsuda, a Master’s student in the Human Rights and Politics program, about her experience completing a master’s degree in quarantine. We talk about how research culture has changed in the last few months, how international Masters students are affected, and how these circumstances have influenced Kanon’s career path. Presented and Produced by Emma De Carvalho.
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"It's so sad to see his anxiety and the vulnerability of a great director like Scorses during lockdown, I felt really sorry for him because he's just itching to start filming something a bit more substantial than his windowsill." Amber Iglesia on Martin Scorsese in Lockdown Culture with Mary Beard.
For May we rant about the cinema industry, playlists that got us through exams, and the fantastic shows and podcasts allowing creatives to share their honest lockdown experiences! Our wonderful presenters are Zehra Jafree, Amber Iglesia, Molly Horner.
“I thought it would be really interesting to look into what exactly is a student movement, what exactly does it achieve, why students decide to use occupation as a form of protest.” – Eileen Gbagbo, third-year International Relations student at LSE.
In this episode of LSE Limelight, we talk to Eileen Gbagbo about an article she wrote on anti-racist student occupation movements. We talk about the purpose of these movements, why they are relevant and how they set out to shed light on the prevalence of different forms of racism.
Presented and produced by Beatriz Silva.
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“When hierarchies of power and systems are being broken down it makes everyone ask the bigger questions. This intense awareness of pain and our own mortality gives me this longing for something more.” - Lauretta Garrard, second-year student.
In this episode, we speak to Lauretta Garrard about faith in LSE's virtual campus. She tells us about the Christian community centre she is living in which is hosting elderly individuals vulnerable to Covid-19. She also shares how her Christian faith is supporting her through this time and how she has been exploring The Bible's guidance on pain. Presented and produced by Maisie Adair.
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“I felt like [London]was kind of a home away from home. I was expecting to have to 2 or 3 months left and that’s the hardest thing. I felt like there wasn’t enough closure.”
As we face a global pandemic, Crossing the Globe is exploring the stories of LSE’s international students. In their journeys from London to Home, we discuss the impact of Covid-19 on student health, wellbeing, and studies.
In this episode, we’re talking to Avery Bashe, a third-year General Course student who flew back to the United States following LSE’s closure. Avery talks about the possibility of having contracted the virus while in London and the experience of studying from home as a student with Attention Deficit Disorder. Produced by Beatriz Silva
As we face a global pandemic, Crossing the Globe is exploring the stories of LSE’s international students. In their journeys from London to Home, we discuss the impact of Covid-19 on student health, wellbeing, and studies.
In this episode, we’re talking to Safuoa Berady, a first-year International Relations student who flew back to Morocco following LSE’s closure. Safuoa shares with us what adapting to live at home has been like for her and how she has been coping with isolation.
“Yes it’s not ideal but what this quarantine life has taught me is... just adapting and being grateful for what you have.”
Produced by Beatriz Silva
“I guess it would’ve been so nice just to have the sunny LSE campus that we have during exam period, where everyone’s stressed but we’re all together and we all go sit in a park and complain and then we go back to work. ” - Emma Guitera
In this episode, we talk to Emma Guitera, a third-year studying International Relations, about engaging with LSE’s virtual campus with a big time zone difference. We discuss assessments, dissertations, and how students and groups are staying connected with each other online.
Presented and produced by Angbeen Abbas.
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"Her and Ken are just friends but she clearly has feelings for him. I'm invested." - Zehra Jafree on her discovery of Barbie's Youtube channel.
For April we rant about 'Too Hot to Handle', a world of streaming beyond Netflix, and fantastic British dramas! Our wonderful presenters are Zehra Jafree, Amber Iglesia, Molly Horner.
Welcome to The Last Dam Word from the Review team at The Beaver, a Beaver Sound creation! We'll be coming to you at the end of each month to chat about the good, the bad and ugly of arts and culture.
Edited and produced by Yasmina O'Sullivan.
Illustration by Raphaelle Camarcat.
Music by Ash Layo-Masing.
As we face a global pandemic, Crossing the Globe is exploring the stories of LSE’s international students. In their journeys from London to Home, we discuss the impact of Covid-19 on student health, wellbeing, and studies.
In this episode, we’re talking to Gabby Sng, a second-year undergrad student who flew back to Singapore following LSE’s closure. She tells us of her day-to-day experience of coping in quarantine whilst sitting exams.
“What I’ve learnt is... the resilience people have shown in rising to the occasion in this pandemic, going above and beyond.”
Welcome to Crossing the Globe with Ellie Reeves from the Beaver Sound! We explore a crossborder issue each episode using the unique eyes of LSE international students. Through learning from each other we gain a better understanding of different ways to see the globe.
If you're an LSE international student who's like to share your stories and represent your country just sign up to be a contributor here.
“There is a whole underworld of amazing individuals and amazing ideas happening. So I hope this gives people a moment to think, how do I make the most of the creativity here?”- Percy Fagent, Chair of the Creative Network at LSE.
In this episode of LSE Limelight, we talk to Percy Fagent about creativity at LSE. We discuss how anyone is welcome in the creative societies and we unearth the hidden gems of creativity, emerging during the university’s closure.
Presented and produced by Maisie Adair.
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“There are a lot of things you can do to make your mental health better throughout quarantine, but you don't have to be doing all of them. In a time of national and personal crisis productivity is not goal number one.” – Will Banks, co-organiser of Freedom of Mind LSE.
In this episode of LSE Limelight, we talk to Will Banks about mental health in LSE's virtual campus. We discuss the potentially harmful pressure to be productive in quarantine, the university's approach to summer assessments, and grieving final years' last weeks at LSE.
Presented and produced by Yasmina O'Sullivan.
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"I want to learn all the dances, and I just can't throw it back, and oh it's terrible, I hate myself, but also it's the only solace I have in quarantine land." - Zehra Jafree ranting about Tik Tok.
For March we talk about how we've been loving Tiger King, The National Theatre streaming shows and more! Our wonderful presenters are Zehra Jafree, Amber Iglesia, Molly Horner.
Welcome to The Last Dam Word from the Review team at The Beaver, a Beaver Sound creation! We'll be coming to you at the end of each month to chat about the good, the bad and ugly of arts and culture.
Edited and produced by Yasmina O'Sullivan.
Illustration by Raphaelle Camarcat.
Music by Ash Layo-Masing.
“Our slogan this year was ‘behnchara ke baghair no guzara’, which means ‘nothing without sisterhood’, and I feel that in the depth of my soul, because of the sisterhood, community, and collective love I felt for these women … we all pushed through, we held each others’ hands, and we still marched.”
This week, we talked to Mahnoor Omer, an organiser for Aurat March (Women’s March) in Islamabad about the growing feminist movement in Pakistan, its manifesto, and its future.
Guftagu, a podcast in collaboration with the LSE SU Pakistan Society, focuses on issues related to South Asian social issues, culture, identity, and politics.
This week we’re speaking about LGBT experiences around the globe and how it compares to London. We talk to Michal Piatkowski about LGBT free zones and it’s ideological implications, Christina Ivey about structural homophobia and its effects on Jamaica’s local economy, and Andrés Gomez about class, catholicism, and club culture.
“So I kinda had built [London] up as this idyllic queer paradise in my head when really, it’s a lot more complicated than that…for instance, I did not think about racism” - Christina Ivey, from Jamaica.
Welcome to Crossing the Globe with Ash Layo Masing from the Beaver Sound! We explore a crossborder issue each episode using the unique eyes of LSE international students. Through learning from each other we gain a better understanding of different ways to see the globe.
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"There are much more hidden codifications of the city, where we aren't even aware of what light is doing." - Dr Don Slater, LSE Professor at the Department of Sociology.
In this episode of Hidden Bridges, we discuss with Dr Don Slater the implications of light in codifying the areas we live in. By exploring the ways in which cities are visually defined, he emphasises the hidden influence light has on minority communities and the working class.
This is Hidden Bridges from Beaver Sound, where we explore the work of LSE academics who seek to challenge global issues from a new perspective. Produced and presented by Ellie Reeves.
“There are pre-existing mechanisms where people can give feedback if they have concerns about their roles. I think that's the proper way of dealing with these issues rather than insinuations and allegations.” – Dame Minouche Shafik, Director of LSE.
In this episode of LSE Limelight, we talk to Director Shafik about the LSE in a new decade by examining the three pillars of the 2030 Shape the World strategy. We talk about climate education at LSE, donations from organisations with ties to authoritarianism and her reaction to The Beaver's reporting on the experiences of LSE cleaners.
Presented and produced by Yasmina O'Sullivan.
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“We are [also] focusing on refugees and asylum seekers in detention centres in the UK, and we are doing this because this is an issue that so many people don’t know much about. The UK is the only country that has indefinite detention, no other European countries have this.” – Lauren Darwent, President of LSESU STAR.
In this episode of LSE Limelight, we talk to Lauren Darwent about the upcoming Refugee Week, which will take place from the 16th to the 20th of March. We talk about this year’s theme “Different Pasts, Shared Futures”, what kind of issues STAR is addressing in this edition of Refugee Week and LSE student’s response to this initiative.
Presented and produced by Beatriz Silva.
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"Rupert Everett was the first guest to ever say shag on the show - I know scandalising Radio 4 listeners!" - Molly Horner on her exploration of the Desert Island Discs Archive.
For February we rave about Parasite, dive back into the Desert Island Discs archives, and discuss what's on in the theatre! Our wonderful presenters are Zehra Jafree, Amber Iglesia, Molly Horner.
Welcome to The Last Dam Word from the Review team at The Beaver, a Beaver Sound creation! We'll be coming to you at the end of each month to chat about the good, the bad and ugly of arts and culture.
Edited and produced by Yasmina O'Sullivan.
Illustration by Raphaelle Camarcat.
Music by Ash Layo-Masing.
“The fact that there is solidarity coming from across the globe is extremely important... Our stories are not confined to this little bubble we are in. People are listening to what is happening.” - Mariyah Salim
This week, we talked to Mariyah Salim, a researcher and humans rights activist, about the NRC and CAA in India. We discussed the political climate in India and the efforts to organise in response, as well as the importance of solidarity from abroad.
Guftagu, a podcast in collaboration with LSE SU Pakistan Society, focuses on issues related to South Asian social issues, culture, identity, and politics.
We spoke to Dr Hugo Slim, head of policy at the ICRC, about war, humanitarian action and ICRC. Dr Henry Radice chairs the discussion.
This is Grimshaw Speaker, a partnership between the Grimshaw Club and Beaver Sound. We bring you conversations with exceptional individuals, discussing the issues of our times.
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This week we’re speaking about hybrid languages. We hear thoughts from Rhydian Rolant Cleaver about navigating the precarities of Welsh, from Melissa Au on the ties between class and Cantonese, and from Hussain Abbas on the changing cultural production and consumption of Urdu.
“Speaking welsh really gives you an insight into a really amazing world of culture, literature, and language that otherwise would be kept a secret” - Rhydian Rolant Cleaver, from Wales.
Welcome to the first episode of Crossing the Globe with Emma De Carvalho from the Beaver Sound! We explore a crossborder issue each episode using the unique eyes of LSE international students. Through learning from each other we gain a better understanding of different ways to see the globe.
If you're an LSE international student who's like to share your stories and represent your country just sign up to be a contributor here.
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“I think a lot of the RIght is guilty of fetishisation of freedom. I would very much call myself a proponent of freedom but I think vast swathes of people weaponise it disingenuously in order to make out that they are the victims of some great oppression when somebody suggests that they should state their pronouns." – Jason Reed, freelanced writer and a second-year Sociology student.
In this episode of LSE Limelight, we talk to Jason Reed about his recent article published in the i newspaper entitled 'Why I, a cisgender Tory male, state my pronouns'. We talk about why he chose to write the article, writing to a socially conservative audience and how people have reacted to his piece. Read his article here.
Presented and produced by Yasmina O'Sullivan.
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“We are the people who will be truly affected by global heating and truly affected if we don’t change things now. A New Blue Deal is a matter of survival.” – Grace Chapman, President of LSESU Marine Society.
In this episode of LSE Limelight, we talk to Grace and Julie, the President and Social and PR Officer of the LSESU Marine Society. We talk about the launch of their new initiative, the Blue New Deal, that aims to connect the students of LSE to building a better future for our oceans. Access the LSESU Marine Society website here.
Presented and produced by Ellie Reeves.
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"The purpose is to try to engage as many students as possible in environmental issues through producing their own content ... preparing them for a ... life acknowledging how much the climate crisis will impact their life." - Isabella Pojuner, founding-editor of Earthrise Journal.
This week we're speaking to Isabella Pojuner the founding-editor of Earthrise Journal the first student-led environmental journal. We talk about how she created the journal, the wide range of mediums in the journal and the new Winter 2019 issue. Access the new issue: here.
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“[Formerly colonised nations] are left increasingly vulnerable and increasingly exploited because of their vulnerability, which has largely occurred from earlier forms of exploitation through colonialism.” - Dr Oscar Webber, LSE Teaching Fellow at the Department of International History.
In this first episode of Hidden Bridges, we discuss with Dr Oscar Webber the influence of colonialism in exacerbating the consequences of natural disasters. Charting colonial influences on the ground from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century, he emphasises the importance of referring to colonial legacies in tackling climate change.
This is Hidden Bridges from Beaver Sound, where we explore the work of LSE academics who seek to challenge global issues from a new perspective.
Producer: Ellie Reeves
"When I was reading my Hobbes I realised that the only way I was going to hold onto these [film] ideas was if I wrote them down. And now it's a 10-minute short film" - Sebastian Mullen, writer and co-director of the new short film 'Call Me When You Get This'.
This week we're speaking to Sebastian Mullen about the short film he wrote and co-directed, 'Call Me When You Get This'. We talk about how he created the film while avoiding GV100, his process and his advice for students interested in filmmaking. Make sure to watch his film: here
This is LSE Limelight from the Beaver Sound. We bring you all the best stories from students and groups around campus.
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Welcome to The Last Dam Word from the Review team at The Beaver, a Beaver Sound creation! We'll be coming to you at the end of each month to chat about the good, the bad and ugly of arts and culture.
For January we rave about 1917, debate short stories vs novels, and discuss who's been snubbed from award season! Our presenters are Zehra Jafree, Amber Iglesia, Molly Horner.
Edited and produced by Yasmina O'Sullivan.
Illustration by Raphaelle Camarcat.
Music by Ash Layo-Masing.
"What I do every day, and counselling in itself is deeply political because people bring in their everyday experiences. They talk about violence, structural inequalities, and other things that are very political." - Fatima Hussain
On this episode, we talk with Fatima Hussain, an Islamabad-based psychotherapist, about mental health within South Asian communities. We talk about the stigma around mental health, the barriers that exist in seeking help, and how we can start talking about it amongst our communities.
Guftagu, a podcast in collaboration with LSESU Pakistan Society, is about discussing issues related to South Asian social issues, culture, identity, and politics.
This week we're speaking about indigenous people in different countries and cultures. We hear thoughts from Julia Bussab Fonseca about the sinister side of development which harms Brazil's indigenous groups, Ronald Kim about Australia Day's controversies and the different regional perspectives and Benji Flacks about his positive memories celebrating Maori culture and multiculturalism in New Zealand.
"How do we want to be integrated with our natural environment, what is the relationship that we want to have with our natural environment, can we build an integrated relationship?' - Julia Bussab Fonseca on the questions she was challenged to answer when working with indigenous people in Brazil.
Welcome to the first episode of Crossing the Globe with Yasmina O'Sullivan from the Beaver Sound! We explore a crossborder issue each episode using the unique eyes of LSE international students. Through learning from each other we gain a better understanding of different ways to see the globe.
If you're an LSE international student who's like to share your stories and represent your country just sign up to be a contributor here.
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"Arthur was industrious and very resourceful academic. While at Cambridge [in WW2 when LSE was evacuated there] Hayek said of him that 'while still an assistant lecturer he has been doing the work of a senior member of the department... and with conspicuous success'" - Brian Walker, co-producer of the 2019 video marking the 40th anniversary of Sir Lewis' Nobel Prize win.
This week we're speaking to Brian Walker, about Sir Arthur Lewis' life and achievements on what would have been his 105th birthday. We talk about his life of resilience in the face of numerous challenges, his exceptional achievements and efforts at LSE and how we should appropriately recognise such an important figure. Make sure to watch the video Brian co-produced to learn more about SAL: here.
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"No we weren't doing enough [to promote individual society initiatives] but now we have the leadership team which came about in November and now we have the resources to give the individual groups the attention they deserve. So we are getting there. " - Zulum Elumogo, SU General Secretary.
This week we're speaking to Zulum Elumogo, SU General Secretary and Josie Stephens, the Chair of the Creative Network, about the LSESU Creative Network. We talk about creating structural change at LSE allowing creativity to thrive, whether it has succeeded so far and what they are actually providing societies. The LSESU Creative Network Fair is at 17:30 Jan 24th in The Venue, come along so meet lovely LSE students in creative societies!
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At our recent Grimshaw Symposium on The Changing Face of International Affairs, we spoke to Dianna Melrose, former British Ambassador to Cuba and Tanzania.We spoke about her experience making her voice heard during a time where few women were in high-level positions in the FCO and how she took the lessons she had learned from activism into her ambassadorship. Yasmina O'Sullivan chairs the discussion.
This is Grimshaw Speaker, a partnership between the Grimshaw Club and Beaver Sound. We bring you conversations with exceptional individuals, discussing the issues of our times.
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At our recent Grimshaw Symposium on The Changing Face of International Affairs, we spoke to Dr Jill Stuart expert in the politics, ethics and law of outer space exploration and exploitation from LSE. We spoke about space infrastructure and militarisation, as well as the great non-military uses of technology. Dr Thomas Ellis chairs the discussion.
This is Grimshaw Speaker, a partnership between the Grimshaw Club and Beaver Sound. We bring you conversations with exceptional individuals, discussing the issues of our times.
For more from The Beaver click here and from the Grimshaw Club click here.
At our recent Grimshaw Symposium on The Changing Face of International Affairs, we spoke to Euan Healey (Editor-in-chief) and Gabriel Hendengren (Sweden contributor) from Europe Elects. We spoke about Europe Elects' success in communicating elections from across the EU in accessible ways with exciting visuals and about starting initiatives like this during postgraduate study. Sophie Rieckmann chairs the discussion.
This is Grimshaw Speaker, a partnership between the Grimshaw Club and Beaver Sound. We bring you conversations with exceptional individuals, discussing the issues of our times.
For more from The Beaver click here and from the Grimshaw Club click here.
At our recent Grimshaw Simposium on The Changing Face of International Affairs, we spoke to Andrew Norton, Director of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), about his work in climate change negotiations and partnering with least developed countries to train their negotiators and support them in the process. Yasmina O'Sullivan chairs the discussion.
This is Grimshaw Speaker, a partnership between the Grimshaw Club and Beaver Sound. We bring you conversations with exceptional individuals, discussing the issues of our times.
For more from The Beaver click here and from the Grimshaw Club click here.
At our recent Grimshaw Symposium on The Changing Face of International Affairs, we spoke to Alina Averchenkova, Grantham Institute Distinguished Policy Fellow, about her work considering the politics of climate change, the international policy and domestic legislation. Yasmina O'Sullivan chairs the discussion.
This is Grimshaw Speakers, a partnership between the Grimshaw Club and Beaver Sound. We bring you conversations with exceptional individuals, discussing the issues of our times.
For more from The Beaver click here and from the Grimshaw Club click here.
"It was women who were discussing IS and the requirement of the men around them. It wasn't the men that spoke about this. So it was fascinating looking at the development of women's support networks countering terrorist recruitment." - Gina Vale, PhD Candidate at KCL War Studies.
At a recent coffee conversation, we spoke to Gina Vale, PhD Candidate at KCL War Studies, about her work considering terrorism and extremism from a gender perspective, women's overlooked roles and responding to radicalisation. Yasmina O'Sullivan chairs the discussion.
This is Grimshaw Speaker, a partnership between the Grimshaw Club and Beaver Sound. We bring you conversations with exceptional individuals, discussing the issues of our times.
For more from The Beaver click here and from the Grimshaw Club click here.
"If your period comes and you aren't prepared, you are too far from the SU and the supermarkets are out of stock, you have to go back home to change your pants. I never want this to happen at LSE." - Maria Golub, SU Women's Officer.
This week we're speaking to Maria Golub, the SU Women's Officer, about the Make Sanitary Products Free in LSE campaign she has spearheaded. We talk about the effectiveness of UGM motions, overcoming challenges to the campaign and making LSE a more supportive environment for all.
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"Students are the most important stakeholders of LSE. When students feel that they aren't being taught how to deal with the real world problems then students need to stand up and make their education happen." - Saskia Straub, SU Environment and Ethics Officer.
This week we're speaking to Saskia Straub, the SU Environment and Ethics Officer, about the Green Week campaign she recently organised and held. We talk about eco-anxiety, the week's outcomes, such as the SU declaration of a Climate Emergency, and initiatives to come later this year!
Emma De Carvalho presents the episode. Production was by Yasmina O'Sullivan.
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"She was the first female published poet in the UK and she's led this incredible life, but the only thing that has been written about her is that she was a whore." - Zehra Jafree, telling us about Emilia Bassano.
This week we're speaking to Zehra Jafree, the director of Emilia! an LSE SU Drama Society production. We talk about the play's themes, an all-female cast and production team, and why people should buy tickets. The performance nights are the 3rd, 4th and 5th of December. Tickets can be bought on the LSE SU website. Check out more from LSE SU Drama Society here!
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This week we're speaking to Hands Off LSE's Ella Holmes about tackling sexual assault on campus, their campaign to improve LSE's support for victims and the group's event series (2nd - 5th December). Check out more from Hands Off LSE here!
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"I feel like I have been a victim of patriotic education. ' - Jad from Syria
This week we're speaking about education systems in different countries and cultures. This is a bonus episode including the full interview with Jad on education in Syria. Do also listen to our normal education episode, covering the topic in Malaysia and Pakistan.
Welcome to Crossing the Globe with Yasmina O'Sullivan from the Beaver Sound! We explore a crossborder issue each episode using the unique eyes of LSE international students. Through learning from each other we gain a better understanding of different ways to see the globe.
If you're an LSE international student who's like to share your stories and represent your country just sign up to be a contributor here.
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This week we're speaking about education systems in different countries and cultures. We hear thoughts from Jad about education as a weapon in Syria, Angbeen Abbas about language hierarchies in Pakistan and Ashley Layo Masing about the dissuasion of critical thinking in Malaysia.
"You can't relate to the great poetry and literature that exists in that language. It magnifies your identity conflict.,' - Angbeen Abbas on prioritising English and losing regional languages in Pakistan.
Welcome to the first episode of Crossing the Globe with Yasmina O'Sullivan from the Beaver Sound! We explore a crossborder issue each episode using the unique eyes of LSE international students. Through learning from each other we gain a better understanding of different ways to see the globe.
If you're an LSE international student who's like to share your stories and represent your country just sign up to be a contributor here.
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This week we're speaking to Justice For All Human Rights Journal's co-founder Angana Narula about starting the publication at LSE, activist burnout and issues which need more coverage. Check out more from JFA here!
We welcome a new presenter to this episode, Emma De Carvalho. Production was by Yasmina O'Sullivan.
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This week we're speaking about attitudes towards alcohol in different countries and cultures. We hear thoughts from Dylan Stevens about gambling in Australia, Maria Golub about gendered consumption in Russia and Chris Ivey about the effects of no legal drinking age in Jamaica.
Welcome to the first episode of Crossing the Globe with Yasmina O'Sullivan from the Beaver Sound! We explore a crossborder issue each episode using the unique eyes of LSE international students. Through learning from each other we gain a better understanding of different ways to see the globe.
If you're an LSE international student who's like to share your stories and represent your country just sign up to be a contributor here.
For more from The Beaver click here.
Welcome to the first episode of LSE Limelight with Yasmina O'Sullivan from the Beaver Sound! We bring you all the best stories from students and groups around campus.
This week we're speaking to Freedom of Mind LSE's Ella Marshall and Anna Seifu about their mental health festival (7th - 11th October). We explore how to practice mental health, how LSE can be better and the panels they've planned on issues including masculinity, education, success and culture. Check out more from FoM here!
Apologies for the sound quality issues - we've got some growing pains but we learn from every hiccup:)
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