The Scoop

Featuring Cara McErlane, a NHS psychological well-being practitioner, who candidly opens up about her experience with anxiety and imposter syndrome. The pressure of being a graduate… What’s next? Have I taken the correct path? Additionally, this episode explains how to ignore intrusive thoughts, enabling you to be the best version of yourself and much, much more!

Featuring a Student Leadership Special! QUBSU Education Officer Emma Murphy and President Katie Ní Chléire share their areas of focus this year and experiences of being women in leadership positions. Plus, School Rep and SU Councillor Huda AlBagali discusses the importance of diversity in student leadership. Abby Davidson and Rachel Hasson also return with a Worldwide Woman!

Featuring Avery Johnston, the QUBSU Trans Students’ Officer, on their role and areas of focus for the year as well as the issues which are most important to trans students and the wider trans community.

Featuring Rachel Powell, Women’s Sector Lobbyist at the Women’s Resource & Development Agency, on the recent first Women’s Parliament in the NI Assembly, and the Women’s Policy Group Key Election Asks for 2022. Plus, Abby Davidson and Rachel Hasson choose this week’s Worldwide Woman from Netflix hit, Heartstopper.

Featuring the emerging Fossil Free Careers movement at Queen's and, as usual, bringing you some good eco news!

Featuring the founder of The Homeless Period Belfast, Katrina McDonnell, on five years of campaigning and the recent passing of the Period Products (Free Provision) Bill at Stormont. Plus, Rachel Hasson and Abby Davidson return in Worldwide Women.

Featuring an interview with Coleraine winger Conor McKendry and Newry boss Darren Mullen.

Featuring the co-founders of Stop Street Harassment NI, Kristen Wallace and Hannah Campbell, on the work of the campaign and their plans for the future. Plus, Abby Davidson and Rachel Hasson return for Worldwide Women!

Featuring QUBSU’s Welfare Officer Bethany Moore discussing her work on QUB’s Period Products pilot scheme, as well as with the SU’s Project Choice and campaign group Alliance for Choice Derry. Plus, Rachel Hasson and Abby Davidson return with another Worldwide Woman!

Featuring an interview with Dungannon Swifts’ midfielder Ryan Mayse, a Premier League discussion and a round of NI sporting headlines.

Featuring an interview with climate activists Zac Lumley and Emmy Erskine with a special shout out to women leading the way in the environmental movement.

Featuring an International Women's Day Special! Aoife Clements, Founder and CEO of 50:50 NI, on encouraging more women to get into politics in Northern Ireland. Plus, Courtney Girvin and Orla Brady from The Belfast Girl Gang discuss how their online group has built a community of over a thousand women. Abby Davidson and Rachel Hasson also return with a special Worldwide Woman for International Women’s Day!

Featuring an interview with Carrick fullback Ben Tilney and a Six Nations round-up.

Featuring Phoebe Comiskey and Anita Thompson from the Sex Re-Ed campaign and podcast on the ways school sex education is failing young people in Northern Ireland. Plus, in Worldwide Women, Rachel Hasson and Abby Davidson share the story of Nour Emam, an influential sexual health educator in the Arab world.

Featuring an interview with a candidate for the role of President, Emma Murphy.

Featuring an interview with a candidate for the role of Education Officer, Jamie-Lukas Campbell.

Featuring an interview with a candidate for the role of Education Officer, Beth Elder.

Featuring an interview with candidates for the role of Welfare Officer, Rachel Hasson and Lauren Moore.

Featuring an interview with Linfield full-back Conor Pepper and a Premier League discussion with Daire McManus.

Featuring an interview with candidates for the role of Campaigns & Engagement Officer, Jenny Steele, Eibhlín Nic Cormaic and Aidan Moran. 

Featuring an interview with a candidate for the role of Equality and Diversity Officer, Kieron Portbury

Featuring Jess Crisp, the co-founder and president of QUB Feminist & Equality society, on their one year anniversary on campus and upcoming plans. Plus, Abby Davidson and Rachel Hasson are back with a Worldwide Women story for LGBT+ History Month!

Featuring Matthew MacNabb on his Love Island journey, Dancing with the Stars Ireland & fitness motivation. Plus, chat with Odhrán Johnson about the best & worst films of 2021 and a New Year music release rundown.

Featuring QUBSU’s Equality & Diversity Officer Niamh Oddy discussing her work and the SU’s recently-launched Consent Campaign. Plus, Rachel Hasson and Abby Davidson return for Worldwide Women with the story of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman to run for US President.

Featuring a Valentine's special with tips for making your Valentine's Day sustainable!

Featuring QUBSU’s Women Students’ Officer Holly Tunstall on her role and areas of focus in the year ahead. Plus QUB students Abby Davidson (abby.fantaisie) and Rachel Hasson (yourbest_isenough) discuss their blogs and take part in the show’s first Worldwide Women segment, exploring the stories of inspiring women from around the globe!

Featuring discussion on the Irish League and Premier League January transfer windows and a round up of Northern Irish sporting headlines.

Featuring an interview with Vivianne Gravey on the Brexit and Environmentalism and the good news segment looks back at 2021.

Featuring Niamh McMullan discussing procrastination and the 'state of flow'.

Featuring discussion on Queen's University's return to in-person teaching, proposed educational cuts and a pledge to end university non-disclosure agreements. Plus, coverage of Queen's University's annual financial statements and a brand new Scoop show!

Featuring an interview with Glentoran full back Bobby Burns and a discussion about Novack Djokovic and the Australian Open.

Featuring disability educator, influencer and comedian India Sasha Atkinson discussing the reality of growing up with a disability in Northern Ireland.

Featuring discussion on how different Students' Unions across the UK have handled the UCU strikes, the global reaction to the Omicron variant and a 'circuit breaker' in Northern Ireland's schools.

Featuring London-based artist Darren Cullen on greenwashing and a return for the good eco news segment!

Featuring Irish boxer Owen O’Neill and a discussion with Mark McKillen about the Irish Premiership

Featuring views and perspectives from outside COP26

Featuring QUB Ladies Football and a discussion with Tierna Kelly about Ireland’s win over New Zealand

Featuring David Johnston, Founder and CEO of Belfast-based clothing company Outside In discussion their 'wear one, share one' business model.

Featuring discussion on the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow

Featuring Rachel Hassan, a student and mental health activist, about the road to recovery, why self-care is crucial for a healthy mindset and the importance of embracing both the good days and bad days.

Featuring the results of the Climate Change Youth Survey and COP26 Updates

Featuring an interview with PT Dom Melley about his transition from football to fitness coach and a discussion with Tierna Kelly about Ireland Rubgy.

Featuring Dublin artist Shiv on her new EP 'The Love Interludes' and using the seasons to write about the course of a relationship. Also chat about new music releases, review of 'The French Dispatch' and a rundown of top motivational podcasts and audiobooks.

Featuring discussion on Queen's recent announcement of a multi-million pound sustainability action plan, an update on COP26 and information on the Global Day of Action protests.

Featuring Spirit of 2016 host Andy Bell to discuss Northern Ireland Women’s Euro 2022 group draw and their recent World Cup qualifying games.

Featuring discussion on potential staff strikes, drinks spiking, COP26 and Doug Beattie's visit to QUB

Featuring Greenpeace volunteers on the organisation's history and activism, their latest campaign and COP26.

Featuring Caoimhe Wright on how to maintain balance and a positive mindset, especially with university and job pressures. Also, the science behind sleep and saying ‘I can’ to everything, instead of doubting yourself.

Featuring the creators of two very different TikTok accounts -  Beth McDaniel & Ellen Watson are the Ulster University students that make up The Diabetic Duo and James Rodgers is the private pilot behind as NorthernIrishPilot.