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CAHA Student Podcast

CAHA Student Podcast

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The CAHA Student Podcast gives you the opportunity to hear about the interests and experiences of students in the Department of Classics, Ancient History, and Archaeology at the University of Birmingham.

Whether you are a current student, an incoming student, or are simply thinking about joining us in the department this podcast will have something for you!

Hosted by Alexandra Lee and Antonia Parker Smith with special guests on each episode.
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Episode 8

CAHA Student PodcastNov 09, 2020

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Episode 8

Episode 8

Join Alex and Antonia for the final episode of the series!

In this episode we talk to student Lauren Palmer who has recently completed an undergraduate degree in CAHA and is now going on to complete a Masters with us! Find out more about this experience and trajectory.

As ever, this episode was recorded via Zoom and though a high production quality was our aim, sometimes internet connection had different ideas.

Nov 09, 202024:47
Episode 7

Episode 7

In this episode we talk to Heloise Martignoni about her experience of being an exchange student and people's reactions to her studying classics.

As ever, this episode was recorded via Zoom and though a high production quality was our aim, sometimes internet connection had different ideas.

Hosted by Alexandra Lee and Antonia Parker Smith.
Edited by Alexandra Lee.

Oct 29, 202025:48
Episode 6

Episode 6

Join Alex and Antonia as they talk to final year student, Lydia, about her experience of being a local student and the A2B (Access to Birmingham) scheme!

As ever, this episode was recorded via Zoom and though a high production quality was our aim, sometimes internet connection had different ideas.

Hosted by Alexandra Lee and Antonia Parker Smith.
Edited by Alexandra Lee.

Oct 22, 202022:32
Episode 5

Episode 5

Listen as we talk to Ellen, an Ancient and Medieval History student, about her experience of studying at the University of Birmingham and her thoughts around accessibility to classics.

Be sure to listen now to this brilliant episode also available on most podcast platforms.

As ever, this episode was recorded via Zoom and though a high production quality was our aim, sometimes internet connection had different ideas.

Hosted by Alexandra Lee and Antonia Parker Smith.
Edited by Alexandra Lee.

Oct 15, 202028:27
Episode 4 - Part 2

Episode 4 - Part 2

CAHA Student Podcast - Episode 4 - Part 2

Alex and Antonia continue to talk with recent graduate, Adwoa Owusu-Barnieh, about the culture of Benin, diversifying our curriculum, and engaging with your studies at university.

As ever, this episode was recorded via Zoom and though a high production quality was our aim, sometimes internet connection had different ideas.

Hosted by Alexandra Lee and Antonia Parker Smith.
Edited by Alexandra Lee.

Oct 03, 202029:29
Episode 4 - Part 1

Episode 4 - Part 1

This week is extra special as we have a two-parter! Listen as Antonia and Alex speak to graduate, Adwoa Owusu-Barnieh, about the history and acquirement of the Benin Bronzes, problematising the British Museum, and why that is important. The follow-up episode will be posted later this week!


As ever, this episode was recorded via Zoom and though a high production quality was our aim, sometimes internet connection had different ideas.

Hosted by Alexandra Lee and Antonia Parker Smith.
Edited by Alexandra Lee.

Sep 30, 202040:54
Episode 3

Episode 3

This week we speak to final-year Ancient History and Archaeology Student, John Mitchell, who is also president of the Archaeology Society. We find out about his experiences in CAHA and hear some of the plans for Archaeology Society this academic year.

As ever, this episode was recorded via Zoom and though a high production quality was our aim, sometimes internet connection had different ideas.

Hosted by Alexandra Lee and Antonia Parker Smith.
Edited by Alexandra Lee.

Sep 19, 202037:60
Episode 2

Episode 2

This week's student podcast features the brilliant Dan Theodorou, president of one of our departmental societies, BACAS. Listen in to hear more about Dan's student experience; his year abroad; and the brilliant BACAS!

As ever, this episode was recorded via Zoom and though a high production quality was our aim, sometimes internet connection had different ideas. 

Hosted by Alexandra Lee and Antonia Parker Smith. 

Edited by Alexandra Lee.

Sep 11, 202029:18
Episode 1

Episode 1

Join Alex and Antonia for the first of the University of Birmingham's Department of Classics, Ancient History, and Archaeology (CAHA) student podcast! 

In this episode we get to know Alex, a soon-to-be third year BA Classical Literature and Civilisation student, and get to know a little more about what to look forward to in coming episodes. 

Sep 04, 202044:34