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Student Connect
In this podcast, our student hosts and guests from University of Staffordshire share their journeys through university life. From mental health and wellbeing to diversity and inclusivity, expect a mix of heartfelt stories, honest moments, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Tune in for an uplifting and unfiltered look at what it’s really like to be a student today!
Episodes
32 episodes
Industry-level Facilities with El
Discover the cutting-edge Esports Studio, a prime example of University of Staffordshire's industry-level facilities. This episode highlights the opportunities available for Games and Esports students, including the innovative Campus Clash even...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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31:02
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Global Connections with Danny and Karl
In this episode, join students Danny and Karl as they share their experiences from a life-changing trip to Indonesia through University of Staffordshire's study and work abroad opportunities.Discover how international ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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42:19
Amit Shah on Clubs and Societies
In the premiere episode of the new series, we bring you a special recording from Staffordshire University's Open Day, featuring Amit Shah, an accomplished alumnus and former president of the Drama Society. This live episode, recorded in front o...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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32:05
The LGBTQ+ Community with Kurtis and Tee
Celebrate the conclusion of our Student Connect Podcast third series with us! This special episode, recorded at Stoke-on-Trent Pride, celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community. 🌈 Host Tiffani wraps up the season with inspiring chats featur...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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46:41
Indian culture with Nunika
Fashion student Nunika, hailing from Delhi, India, dives into her journey of living in the UK as an international student. Tune in as she shares the vibrant contrasts between life in the UK and Indian culture. Don’t miss her unique insigh...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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45:53
Polish culture with Aurelia
Computer Science student, Aurelia, moved to the UK from Poland as a child, and has since gone on to be recognised for her incredible contribution to women in STEM subjects. Aurelia shares more about Polish culture with student hosts, Da...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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54:14
Pakistani culture with Faran
MSc Computer Science student Faran, speaks about his experience as a Pakistani Muslim studying in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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55:41
Working-class culture with Danny
Third year PE and Youth Sports Coaching student, Danny, grew up in Northwood, Stoke-on-Trent in a working class family. He was the first in his family to attend university, and shares the impact his mental health had on his drive for success.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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42:44
Romani culture with Mario
In this episode of the podcast, third year Law student, Mario, joins us to talk about Romani culture. Listen as Mario educates our hosts about Roma people, and shares a poem his father would read to him as a child.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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40:23
Jewish culture with Abi
As Hanukkah comes to a close, we visited Stoke-on-Trent synagogue with children's nursing student, Abi, to learn more about Jewish culture.You can find out more about the Student Connect Podcast on our website at: https://www.staffs.ac....
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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40:43
Black British culture with Nokwanda
Nokwanda is a Black British female, aeronautical engineering student at Staffordshire University. She joins our student hosts, Danny and Nunika, to discuss Black British culture and the importance of conversations like this one.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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46:08
Nigerian culture with Sherifat
MSc Digital Marketing international student, Sherifat Adeyanju, talks to student hosts Tiffani and Danny about Nigerian culture.Filmed and recorded at Hanley Park, a short walk away from campus.
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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41:00
Applying to university with Courtney
Courtney is an offer holder for Social Work at Staffordshire University. She shares her story of choosing a university.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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43:27
Motivation after graduation with Banji
Banji graduated from Staffordshire University in 2022 from his Masters Degree in Music Production. He shares his journey of being motivated after university, how he deals with challenges from autism, and what's next in his career.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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42:00
Staffordshire with Beth and Phil
Self-proclaimed Stokie's Phil and Beth, now work at the university, and are advocates of the county. They chat with Danny, also from the area, and Tiffani who commutes from Birmingham, about their love of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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55:53
Autism awareness with Grace
Grace is a student with autism. She shares more about the disorder in the latest episode of Student Connect Podcast.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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49:36
Being an international student with Alex
International student, Alex, shares her story around travelling to the UK to study ceramics in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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56:57
Commuting to University with Lewis
Foundation year student, Lewis Melia, shares more about the experience of commuting to university, and student hosts Danny and Tiff share some of their stories of the journey.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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48:30
An alternative Christmas with Revd. Mick Williams
University Chaplain, Mic ‘the Vic’ joins student hosts – Tiffani and Danny – to discuss the ‘alternative Christmas’ and how we can support those who may not have the traditional celebratory season.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:00:09
Being a student with disability with Siobhan
Student Placement Officer, Siobhan, shares her story with us, around her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and the challenges she has overcome to succeed.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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52:08
Black History Month with Mavii
In series two we hear from our community as they share their personal stories.In the first episode, we hear from Mavii, President of the African Caribbean Society at Staffordshire University. He joins new student hosts Danny an...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:00:53
Settling In
University lecturer, Joe Hazzam and Psychology student, Jess, join student hosts Alex and Danny to chat about settling in at university, the support your lecturers and peers can offer to you, and what to do if you need advice.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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47:16
Get Involved
Guests Len, from the Students' Union and Beth from our International Student Support team, join students hosts Danny and Alex to discuss everything you can get involved with at University to have a great experience.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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52:42