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In our weekly podcast, we catch up with staff and students from across the university to hear about their work, projects and research.
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Dr Hannah Cassidy and forensic science

University of BrightonAug 21, 2020

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Completing a PhD at Brighton

Completing a PhD at Brighton

A panel of academics, supervisors and students debunk myths about it being difficult to start a PhD - and simplify the process for anyone thinking about doing one.

Find out more at brighton.ac.uk/phd 

PANEL:

Adora Udechukwu, final year PhD student

Dr Ioannis Pantelidis, Director of Doctoral Studies

Dr Adeze Okoye, PhD supervisor with the law group.

Dr Kay Aranda, research coordinator for the School of Health Sciences

Transcript: https://bit.ly/2P7p6Ao

Mar 19, 202142:58
Brighton x University Alliance - Part 2
Mar 04, 202130:54
Brighton x University Alliance - Part 1

Brighton x University Alliance - Part 1

In the first of a two-part special, Vice-Chancellor Professor Debra Humphris and chair of University Alliance joins the group’s CEO Vanessa Wilson to discuss Covid-19 and how universities have coped.

View a rough transcript: https://bit.ly/3b1gZ0P

Mar 03, 202130:26
LGBT History Month

LGBT History Month

University of Brighton staff members Dr Nick McGlynn, Sarah Pickett and Sam Oliver join us to mark and celebrate LGBT History Month, sharing their personal stories and thoughts.

Rough, automated transcript: https://bit.ly/3kojsWb

Feb 26, 202155:30
RE|FRESHERS 2021
Feb 05, 202124:33
Student wellbeing - Patt Wrangles

Student wellbeing - Patt Wrangles

The university's Head of Student Wellbeing, Patt Wrangles, joins us to discuss the support students have access to remotely, and what to do if you you need help.

Find out more online: https://www.brighton.ac.uk/brighton-students/your-student-life/my-wellbeing/index.aspx

Jan 22, 202127:37
Dr Kathy Martyn: Healthy eating and Veganuary

Dr Kathy Martyn: Healthy eating and Veganuary

Recorded pre-lockdown, our nutritionist discusses Veganuary, healthy eating, and how to stick to early year challenges we may have set ourselves.

Jan 08, 202148:40
How Victorians created our Christmas traditions: Dr Charlotte Nicklas

How Victorians created our Christmas traditions: Dr Charlotte Nicklas

Senior Lecturer in the History of Art and Design Dr Charlotte Nicklas discusses the influence Victorians had on our modern Christmas.

Dec 11, 202037:08
Dr Holly Chard: John Hughes, Home Alone and Christmas
Dec 04, 202046:16
Racism and football: Dr Daniel Burdsey
Nov 27, 202040:35
Brighton CCA
Nov 20, 202042:39
US election reaction

US election reaction

To analyse the US election and Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump, we've assembled an expert team from the School of Humanities to look back over an eventful week and a half - and what's going to happen next.

Dr Jon Watson, Course Leader for BA Critical History, Dr Andy Knott, Course Leader MA Philosophy and Politics, and Dr Robin Dunford, Course Leader for MA Globalisation: Politics, Conflict and Human Rights join Richard Newman to discuss the state of play.

Nov 13, 202056:01
Dr Sarah Pitt: Covid-19 Q&A

Dr Sarah Pitt: Covid-19 Q&A

As England enters another Covid-19 lockdown, Principal Lecturer and virologist Dr Sarah Pitt returns to the podcast to answer your questions on the virus. 

Dr Pitt address questions on vaccines, infection rates and much more.

Nov 06, 202045:28
Pippa Totraku - Teacher training at Brighton
Oct 30, 202030:04
Dr Aristea Fotopoulou
Oct 23, 202045:32
Dr Marlon Moncrieffe: Decolonising the History Curriculum
Oct 16, 202041:18
Dr Christian Hogsbjerg

Dr Christian Hogsbjerg

Historian Dr Christian Hogsbjerg, Lecturer in Critical History and Politics, discusses decolonising the curriculum, Caribbean history, how race and empire impacted on British identity, politics, society and culture - and much more.

Oct 09, 202044:60
Vice-Chancellor Professor Debra Humphris

Vice-Chancellor Professor Debra Humphris

Vice-Chancellor Professor Debra Humphris joins us in the latest podcast to discuss the new academic year, the changes put in place due to Covid-19, the future of the sector and much more.



Oct 02, 202042:21
Brighton Students' Union - Freshers 2020 and wellbeing
Sep 25, 202027:20
Return to Campus
Sep 18, 202035:58
Home from Home - what to expect from halls this year

Home from Home - what to expect from halls this year

Coming to live at university managed accommodation this academic year? Find out what to expect and how things will look - we’ve got some amazing stuff planned, despite the Covid-19 restrictions.

In this podcast, we’re joined by Richard Rolfe, Residences Operations Manager, Henry Macreadie, Project Manager and Amy Standfast, Residential Life Coordinator to explain what’s in place this year, and how you’ll be supported.

Sep 11, 202027:21
Professor Jeff French on vaccine strategy
Sep 04, 202037:38
Professor David Nash
Aug 28, 202059:19
Dr Hannah Cassidy and forensic science
Aug 21, 202040:54
Childcare at university

Childcare at university

Nursery manager Becky Pollack and student parents Natalie Relton and Amy Rea discuss balancing studying with childcare responsibilities and what the university does to help. 

Aug 14, 202035:01
Clearing 2020
Aug 07, 202031:55
Simon McEnnis: Sports Journalism and sport during Covid-19

Simon McEnnis: Sports Journalism and sport during Covid-19

Principal Lecturer in journalism and sports journalism Simon McEnnis gives his thoughts on the return of sport during the coronavirus pandemic and discusses the future of sports journalism.

Jul 31, 202051:12
Dr Clare Woodford: what’s it like to study politics and philosophy at Brighton?
Jul 24, 202047:60
Meet the 2020/21 Brighton Students' Union officer team

Meet the 2020/21 Brighton Students' Union officer team

In this podcast, we get to know the new BSU officer intake for the academic year ahead - President Sihem Ziada, Vice President Education Ramy Badrie, Vice President Welfare Evangeline Solomon and Vice President Activities Meg Donovan, as well as chief executive Laura Greenwood-Pearsons.

Jul 16, 202055:31
Holidays, travel and Covid: Professor Marina Novelli
Jul 10, 202051:16
School of Architecture and Design End of Year Show 2020
Jul 03, 202036:08
UK economy and coronavirus: Dr Rob Hayward

UK economy and coronavirus: Dr Rob Hayward

Dr Rob Hayward, Senior Lecturer in the university's Brighton Business School, reacts to the government's announcement this week of lockdown easing from the point of view of businesses and the UK economy, and discusses the state of the world's finances and recession.

Jun 26, 202027:46
Relationships and mental health - Dr Zoe Boden

Relationships and mental health - Dr Zoe Boden

In the latest podcast, we're joined by Psychology with Counselling Studies lecturer Dr Zoe Boden to talk about relationships and mental health during COVID-19.

Jun 19, 202025:03
Graduate Show 2020
Jun 12, 202034:28
COVID-19 and UK tourism - Dr Nigel Jarvis
Jun 04, 202043:52
Jim Kernott: The Big Flower Fight

Jim Kernott: The Big Flower Fight

In the latest podcast, we spoke to 3D Design and Craft BA(Hons) second year student Jim Kernott about his course and appearing on Netflix show The Big Flower Fight.

May 29, 202028:59
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
May 22, 202048:53
Ravina Barrett: Coronavirus and drug treatment

Ravina Barrett: Coronavirus and drug treatment

In the latest podcast, Ravina Barrett, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, discusses the use of existing drugs to fight the coronavirus pandemic and the politics which could come with it.

Ravina is currently volunteering as a medical research ethicist for the health research authority, which provides ethical approval for all coronavirus studies in the UK.

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May 15, 202053:33
The environment and coronavirus: Dr Kevin Wyche
May 07, 202031:50
Coronavirus Q&A: Dr Sarah Pitt

Coronavirus Q&A: Dr Sarah Pitt

Microbiologist and virologist Dr Sarah Pitt, who’s also Chief Examiner Virology at the Institute of Biomedical Science answers your questions on COVID-19.

May 01, 202044:24
Dr Nita Muir
Apr 24, 202028:26
Social Distancing: Dr Chris Cocking
Apr 17, 202032:28
Sport Brighton’s Rob Nitman
Apr 09, 202021:06
Coronavirus Q&A: Dr Chi Eziefula

Coronavirus Q&A: Dr Chi Eziefula

In this week's podcast, we ran the second of our coronavirus Q&A specials, with Dr Chi Eziefula taking your questions on Covid-19.

Dr Chi is Senior Lecturer in Infection at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (run jointly by the Universities of Brighton and Sussex) and an Honorary Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust.

You can subscribe to this podcast via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn and most other podcast apps - just search University of Brighton.

If you want to get in touch, email podcasts@brighton.ac.uk

Apr 03, 202034:01
Professor Angie Hart: Resilience during the coronavirus pandemic
Mar 27, 202033:41
Coronavirus Q&A: Dr Bethany Davies (BSMS)

Coronavirus Q&A: Dr Bethany Davies (BSMS)

With the university moving to remote working and learning from Monday 23 March and the coronavirus pandemic having such a huge impact on all of our lives, we invited Dr Bethany Davies, Senior Lecturer in Infection at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) to answer your medical questions on COVID-19.

Over the coming weeks and months, our podcasts will focus on the virus itself, wellbeing, tips to get through this extraordinary situation - including advice on remote learning and working and much more.

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most podcast apps - just search 'University of Brighton'.

Mar 20, 202022:48
In conversation with George Mills

In conversation with George Mills

In the latest podcast, we catch up with sports scholar George Mills, who's just become British Indoor athletics champion in the 1500m in Glasgow and also recently went 3rd in the British rankings over the same difference.

George talks about balancing studies with elite sport, his Olympic dream and his famous dad - former England footballer Danny Mills.

Mar 12, 202028:59
Careers special: In conversation with Clare Dawson

Careers special: In conversation with Clare Dawson

With the end of the academic year just months away, we sat down to speak to the university's new Head of Employability, Clare Dawson.

Clare offers careers tips and guidance, advice on CVs, discusses how big an opportunity placements can be for students.

Mar 06, 202028:27
In conversation with Sarah Fitzjohn-Scott

In conversation with Sarah Fitzjohn-Scott

In the latest episode, we speak to the School of Education's Deputy Head of School (Partnership and Engagement) to talk about teacher training, student placements and how to make teacher training even more accessible.

Feb 27, 202027:26
In conversation with Munroe Bergdorf
Feb 21, 202018:12