Let’s Talk Loughborough: Recent Episodes
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Let's Talk Loughborough is a new podcast for staff and students at Loughborough University, bringing you up to date with the latest on campus. Each episode includes interesting interviews with people from across the University.
Para-athlete India and Loughborough Lightning and England netball player Emma join the podcast to discuss how they got into sport, how they motivate themselves, and what makes Loughborough a great place for sport.
International Officer and International Student Network Chair, Rachel and international student Hannah talk about their time at Loughborough. Tim, the University’s International Student Experience Coordinator, also joins the podcast to talk about all the opportunities available for international students to get involved with.
Elliott and Jenny from the University’s Sustainability Team and Polly, the Chair of Loughborough Greens joined the podcast to discuss how sustainable the University is, and what we can do as individuals to get more involved.
Chief Executive of Imago Venues, Spencer Graydon, and Loughborough Students' Union's Disability Officer, Erin Johnston join the podcast for a dedicated Disability History Month episode. Spencer and Erin share their personal experiences as well as discussing the theme for this year - Disability, Health and Wellbeing.
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The University's Chief Operating Officer, the Wellbeing and Diversity Executive Officer and the Ethnic Minorities Chair from Loughborough Students' Union join the podcast for an episode reflecting on Black History Month.
Jemima and Soph kick off the new season of Let’s Talk Loughborough with an interview with the new president of the Students’ Union, Harry Hughes-Slattery.
Current student, Rebecca, and Student Recruitment Officer, Jared, join the podcast to talk about everything you need to know about Clearing. From what Clearing is to how it works, Let’s Talk Loughborough have got you covered.
In episode 6 of Let's Talk Loughborough, Sophie Hyde from the Careers Network, recent graduate and entrepreneur Joseph Bentley, and current student Subomi Lawal, join the podcast to discuss how Loughborough University provides careers support and opportunities for students.
This episode discusses internships, placements, finding a job as an international student and support after graduating. It also includes information about the Student Success Academy, the latest initiative by the Careers Network which aims to ensure students get the most out of their at the University, setting them up for career success after they finish their degree.
Hosts Jemima and Soph are joined by Jenna Townend, Professional Services Co-Chair and Gemma Witcomb, Academic Champion from the Maia network and Izzy Romp, the Women’s Week Officer for the student Women’s Network.
The episode, released in conjunction with International Women's Day 2022, discusses this year's theme of ‘Breaking the Bias’ and what it means to them, how they support women at Loughborough and how men can be allies to women.
The episode also features a range of recommendations (podcasts, TV, Books, etc.) created by women from each guest and host.
Hosts, Jemima and Soph are joined by Florie and Emily from LSU's CASH, Jessica from The Amber Project, and Jamie, a student and male ally, to talk about consent, good sex, relationships. The group discuss why consent is important, how to communicate with your partner, and how to ensure everyone is safe.
The discussion also looks at porn vs reality – how people are turning to porn for sex education and the implications this is having on young people’s perceptions of sex, relationship and consent.
Jamie also shares how he is trying to educate himself to be a better ally and the group discusses what it means to be an active bystander and support those who have been subjected to sexual violence.
The latest episode of Let's Talk Loughborough focuses on everything you need to know on preparing for and taking your exams.
Co-hosts, Jemima and Soph talk to Graduate Management Trainee, Tara Nadi, and Wellbeing Adviser, Lydia Leney, about the practical elements of taking online exams and the wellbeing support the University provides.
Recent graduates and Graduate Management Trainees, Abbie, Ruqayya and James, talk about how they motivate themselves to revise, their favourite treats to reward a good study session, and how they organised their time during their degree.
At the end of the podcast, University Chaplain Natalie Steel, leads you through a guided reflection.
LSU president, Freya, joins student host Jemima and co-host, Internal Communications Assistant, Soph, to discuss her goals and ambitions for the Students’ Union. As well as discussing how students can make the most of their time at Loughborough, including where to find beautiful walks, watch the best sunsets on campus, and eat the best baked goods.
The first episode sees student host Jemima Biodun-Bello, and her co-host, Communications Assistant, Soph Dinnie, interview Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings about his plans for his first year at Loughborough, his research in AI, and his best piece of advice when it comes to being a good leader.
Let's Talk Loughborough is a new podcast for staff and students at Loughborough University, bringing you up to date with the latest on campus. Each episode includes interesting interviews with people from across the University.