STAND Student Podcast
By STAND
STAND Student PodcastOct 25, 2019
STAND Newsletter - 26th September 2022
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STAND Newsletter - 12th September 2022
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STAND Newsletter - 23rd August 2022
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STAND Newsletter - 8th August 2022
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STAND Newsletter - 25th July 2022
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STAND News - Ruled Over While Tilling the Soil
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STAND Newsletter - 11th July 2022
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Links listed in the episode:
STAND Festival Internship - https://stand.ie/team
STAND News Contributor - https://stand.ie/apply-standnews/
Meet the UN Youth Delegates - https://stand.ie/news
STAND Newsletter - June 27th 2022
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Links listed in the episode:
STAND opportunities - https://stand.ie/upcoming-events/
Request to join Suas & STAND Alumni - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9106330/
LGBTQUIA+ Refugees are Being Deported - https://stand.ie/lgbtqia-refugees-deported/
STAND News Event Writing from the Local to the Global - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/372213168607
Inform STAND News - https://forms.gle/hZz3niQzjYixsaGE6
OutSTANDing Stories: Cameron Keighron, NUI Galway PhD Student
In the fourth episode of our series 'OutSTANDing Stories', Emily Savage interviews Cameron Keighron, a PhD NUI Galway student examining stem cell therapeutics for Parkinson's disease. Cameron chats about exploring their sexual orientation and gender identity throughout their undergraduate and postgraduate time on campus, and the variant forms these expressions and experiences have taken over time. In this episode, they also reflect on positive changes that have occurred for students both on campus and nationally, where further work is needed and offers advice to any student who may be going through a similar experience.
A full transcription of this podcast episode is available at: https://stand.ie
Podcast hosted by: Emily Savage
Podcast creation supported by: Conor Courtney
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updates and links for future episodes.
OutSTANDing Stories: Rob Fitzpatrick, UCD
In the third episode of our series 'OutSTANDing Stories', Emily Savage interviews Rob Fitzpatrick, a social science student and current auditor of the Literary & Historical Society in UCD. Rob chats about overcoming his early difficulties of starting as a fresher in the college and the endless benefits of engaging in society life and fostering supportive connections, which doesn't necessarily have to be limited to the LGBTQ soc. While Rob feels like his experiences have shaped the direction of his studies, he also chats about the importance of choosing a path that speaks to your own personal goals and dreams rather than one you think you should be limited to or feel compelled to do, solely based on identity.
A full transcription of this podcast episode is available at: https://stand.ie
Podcast hosted by: Emily Savage
Podcast creation supported by: Conor Courtney
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updates and links for future episodes.
OutSTANDing Stories: Robert Brennan, TU Dublin
In the second episode of our series 'OutSTANDing Stories', Emily Savage interviews Robert Brennan, a first-year student in TU Dublin as they discuss their lived experiences as a trans student in third-level education so far. Robert details the network of supports available to them such as the campuses LGBTQ soc, the SU and the Welfare and Equalities Officer, campus counselling services and outside organisations such as TENI and BeLong To. Robert stresses the importance of having people on your side who are willing to advocate for you, so you don’t have to just advocate for yourself. Robert also discusses the impact of online learning and concerns around starting face-to-face lectures in September with the possibility of being misgendered more by lecturers or classmates.
A full transcription of this podcast episode is available at: https://stand.ie/outstanding-stories-robert-brennan-tu-dublin/
This podcast is brought to you by:
Podcast hosted by: Emily Savage
Podcast creation supported by: Conor Courtney
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updates and links for future episodes.
Episode 10: COVID-19, Mental Health and the 'Blame Game'
Students have faced many particular challenges over the last year, including often feeling like the sacrifices they have made during the pandemic have been undervalued while being unfairly 'scapegoated' for rising cases 🤷
They've also faced a let down in communication about many important matters in their lives, such as the Leaving Certificate and college accommodation. In the podcast episode, Shauna and Orla’s dive into how such matters have directly impacted student mental health 🧠
If you need some support with your mental health, please text 50808 for everything from a calming chat to immediate support 📱
A full transcription of this podcast episode is available at: https://stand.ie/covid19-mental-health-the-blame-game/
This episode forms part of STAND's spring series.
This podcast is brought to you by:
Presenters: Shauna Regan and Orla Patton
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updates and links to future episodes.
OutSTANDing Stories: Jayson Pope, UCD LBGTQ+ Soc
In the first episode of our new series 'OutSTANDing Stories', Emily Savage interviews Jayson Pope, Auditor Elect of UCD LBGTQ+ Society and volunteer with BeLonG To, as he discusses his lived experiences as a trans student in UCD. Jayson discusses his identity and the joys and issues he's faced in both social and academic settings upon entering third-level education. For Jayson, his position as a trans student has directly impacted what he hopes to do in life. In this episode, he also offers outlets of support to any student who is going through a similar experience.
A full transcription of this podcast episode is available at: https://stand.ie/outstanding-stories-episode-1/
This podcast is brought to you by:
Podcast hosted by: Emily Savage
Podcast creation supported by: Conor Courtney
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updates and links for future episodes.
Episode 9: Consumption Guilt
Everything we do these days has an attached consequence and navigating through the world with this realisation can be a lot. Whether it’s buying clothes we don't necessarily need, not sorting out the recycling properly or aiding carbon emissions from budget holiday flights, most of us have experienced guilt about our consumption habits at some point. Shauna and Orla dive into this 'consumer guilt' and the forms it can take, particularly during a global pandemic.
This podcast is brought to you by:
Presenters: Shauna Regan and Orla Patton
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updates and links for future episodes.
Episode 8: The Voluntary Mental Health Sector + COVID-19
This podcast speaks to people working on helplines or 'active listening' services throughout the last year. With the country in lockdown and everyone spending much more time at home, vulnerable people are facing more challenges than they normally would. Although many face-to-face mental health services have been temporarily suspended or had their services scaled back, helplines have remained open throughout the pandemic.
Conor speaks to Lee Daly, a volunteer with Childline, and Rory Fitzgerald, Regional Director of Samaritans, on their experiences of providing remote listening services for people in need throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Childline is 1800 66 66 66 and at childline.ie
The Samaritans is 116 123 and samaritans.org
This podcast is brought to you by:
Presenter: Conor Doyle
Producer: Conor Doyle
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updates and links for future episodes.
Democratic Republic of Congo Series: Episode 6 pt. 2
Have you ever wondered what your phone is made of? What kind of journey it made before reaching your hands?
In the last two episodes of our podcast series on the Democratic Republic of Congo, we’ll explore conflict minerals and supply chains.
The DRC is a country with a massive abundance of mineral resources. This should be a blessing, but it has also proved to be a curse – for many seek to secure these minerals for their own economic advancement.
To get to the bottom of this issue, we’ll be talking to Sasha Lezhnev of The Sentry, who shares his expertise on supply chains, mineral extraction, and conflict in the DRC.
This podcast is brought to you by:
Presenter / Researcher / Editor: Maria Salto Galdon, TCD
References:
Blood batteries -Cobalt and the Congo
https://www.cobaltinstitute.org/production-and-supply.html
What to do with your old phone https://www.irishtimes.com/business/
technology/new-tech-gifts-here-s-what-to-do-with-your-old-phones-1.2918594
Where does your phone come from ? The Economist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKvGzS8LYbY
Cobalt is critical for a renewable energy transition. How can we minimise its social and environmental cost? https://www.greenbiz.com/article/cobalt-critical-renewable-energy-transition-how-can-we-minimize-its-social-and
https://www.ft.com/content/15071a6a-c02c-11e9-b350-db00d509634e
https://www.ft.com/content/48fac39e-37a0-11ea-a6d3-9a26f8c3cba4
https://www.ft.com/content/dba05400-e343-11e8-a6e5-792428919cee
Deep sea mining https://www.ft.com/video/87fb22bc-bd80-4149-af3e-2724dd0e35c2
Enough project https://enoughproject.org/get-involved/take-action
https://www.wired.com/story/alternatives-to-cobalt-the-blood-diamond-of-batteries/
Music :
African Relaxing music for stress relief - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSXnGtLJUCM
Serge Ilunga : Mitole Remix ( Louange)- https://youtu.be/_yQXEQ46epc
Serge Ilunga : Louange populaire : https://youtu.be/svlH4UTM-VU
Congo Patrie de Paix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0pQEEKdz4Y
Democratic Republic of Congo Series: Episode 6 pt. 1
Have you ever wondered what your phone is made of? What kind of journey it made before reaching your hands?
In the last two episodes of our podcast series on the Democratic Republic of Congo, we’ll explore conflict minerals and supply chains.
The DRC is a country with a massive abundance of mineral resources. This should be a blessing, but it has also proved to be a curse – for many seek to secure these minerals for their own economic advancement.
To get to the bottom of this issue, we’ll be talking to Sasha Lezhnev of The Sentry, who shares his expertise on supply chains, mineral extraction, and conflict in the DRC.
This podcast is brought to you by:
Presenter / Researcher / Editor: Maria Salto Galdon, TCD
References:
Blood batteries -Cobalt and the Congo
https://www.cobaltinstitute.org/production-and-supply.html
What to do with your old phone https://www.irishtimes.com/business/
technology/new-tech-gifts-here-s-what-to-do-with-your-old-phones-1.2918594
Where does your phone come from ? The Economist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKvGzS8LYbY
Cobalt is critical for a renewable energy transition. How can we minimise its social and environmental cost? https://www.greenbiz.com/article/cobalt-critical-renewable-energy-transition-how-can-we-minimize-its-social-and
https://www.ft.com/content/15071a6a-c02c-11e9-b350-db00d509634e
https://www.ft.com/content/48fac39e-37a0-11ea-a6d3-9a26f8c3cba4
https://www.ft.com/content/dba05400-e343-11e8-a6e5-792428919cee
Deep sea mining https://www.ft.com/video/87fb22bc-bd80-4149-af3e-2724dd0e35c2
Enough project https://enoughproject.org/get-involved/take-action
https://www.wired.com/story/alternatives-to-cobalt-the-blood-diamond-of-batteries/
Music :
African Relaxing music for stress relief - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSXnGtLJUCM
Serge Ilunga : Mitole Remix ( Louange)- https://youtu.be/_yQXEQ46epc
Serge Ilunga : Louange populaire : https://youtu.be/svlH4UTM-VU
Congo Patrie de Paix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0pQEEKdz4Y
Democratic Republic of Congo Series: Episode 5
Welcome to the fifth episode of our podcast series on the Democratic Republic of Congo, the entirety of which has been researched, produced and edited by TCD Student Maria Salto Galdon.
In this week's podcast, we're sharing the second part of an important interview on African economics, international trade, and supply chains.
We are joined again by Dr. David Nyaluke, UCD Proudly Made in Africa Fellow in Business and Development at the UCD School of Business.
David gives us incredibly valuable insight into one of the biggest issues facing modern day Africa - its international trade system. Join us as we journey through its unfair history and current day situation .
When you're done listening, make sure to connect with Proudly Made in Africa in whatever way you can:
www.linkedin.com/company/proudlymadeinafrica
www.facebook.com/proudlymadeinafrica
This podcast is brought to you by:
Presenter / Researcher / Editor: Maria Salto Galdon, TCD
Interviewee: Dr. David Nyaluke: UCD Proudly Made in Africa Fellow in Business and Development in the UCD College of Business.
Intro music: Courtesy of bensound.com
Music :
"The Africans" - Terry Oldfield
African Relaxing music for stress relief - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSXnGtLJUCM
Democratic Republic of Congo Series: Episode 4
Welcome to the fourth episode of our podcast series on the Democratic Republic of Congo, the entirety of which has been researched, produced and edited by TCD Student Maria Salto Galdon.
In this week's podcast, we start a new section of the series that covers economics, international trade, and supply chains.
For this episode, we're delighted to be joined by Dr. David Nyaluke, UCD Proudly Made in Africa Fellow in Business and Development at the UCD School of Business.
David gives us incredibly valuable insight into one of the biggest issues facing modern day Africa - its international trade system. Join us as we journey through its unfair history and current day situation .
When you're done listening, make sure to connect with Proudly Made in Africa in whatever way you can:
www.linkedin.com/company/proudlymadeinafrica
www.facebook.com/proudlymadeinafrica
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updated and links for future episodes
This podcast is brought to you by:
Presenter / Researcher / Editor: Maria Salto Galdon, TCD
Interviewee: Dr. David Nyaluke: UCD Proudly Made in Africa Fellow in Business and Development in the UCD College of Business.
Intro music: Courtesy of bensound.com
Music :
"The Africans" - Terry Oldfield
African Relaxing music for stress relief - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSXnGtLJUCM
Democratic Republic of Congo Series: Episode 3
Welcome to the third episode of our podcast series on the Democratic Republic of Congo, the entirety of which has been researched, produced and edited by TCD Student Maria Salto Galdon.
In this episode we look at the features of the Congolese Government, as well as the role that militias and armed groups play in the perpetration of human rights violations in the Congo.
We will also be talking to Mariam Sawadogo, Western and Central Africa Coordinator of Frontline Defenders, an organisation that provides support to human rights activists all around the world.
Learn more about the work of Frontline Defenders at: https://www.frontlinedefenders.org
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updated and links for future episodes
This podcast is brought to you by:
Presenter / Researcher / Editor: Maria Salto Galdon, TCD
Intro music: Courtesy of bensound.com
Poem :
“To Masika” - Rosemarie Milano - Christian peacemaker teams -https://www.cpt.org/content/congo-poem-quotto-masikaquot
Music :
Serge Ilunga: Instant d´adoration- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2_eAjDKAqQ&feature=youtu.be
African Relaxing music for stress relief - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSXnGtLJUCM
Africa - Shaman -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcgPRmLPPqw
Congo Patrie de Paix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0pQEEKdz4Y
Other references:
All further references here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E5Z7AV8cp4jBbqVjbIDhcLMZF8fBProCdUUNR5XvDpE/edit?usp=sharing
Democratic Republic of Congo Series: Episode 2
In the second episode of this series, we'll be talking to Serge, a former Trinity College Dublin student and Congolese native, who will be telling us about his life both in the DRC and Ireland.
Serge is also the singer in many of the background songs that feature in this series, so make sure to subscribe to his channel through the links below.
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updated and links for future episodes
This podcast is brought to you by:
Presenter / Researcher / Editor: Maria Salto Galdon, TCD
Intro music: Courtesy of bensound.com
Other music : Serge Ilunga : Mitole Remix ( Louange)- https://youtu.be/_yQXEQ46epc
Serge Ilunga Instant d´adoration: :https://youtu.be/V2_eAjDKAqQç
Serge Ilunga : Louange populaire : https://youtu.be/svlH4UTM-VU
Democratic Republic of Congo Series: Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of our podcast series on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In this episode, we'll journey into the history of the DRC, an intricate web of events that seem to have remained in the shadows but that as we will see, are very much connected, and are a direct result of the Western world's destructive practices.
We will also briefly look at a particular point in history that Ireland and the Congo have in common.
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updated and links for future episodes
This podcast is brought to you by:
Presenter / Researcher / Editor: Maria Salto Galdon, TCD
Intro music: Courtesy of bensound.com
Solo piano : "Your lie in April"
“The Africans”- Terry Oldfield
Reflection music : Peder B. Hellard “ Dance of life” - Youtube (Soothing relaxation)
Serge Ilunga: Mitole Remix ( Louange)- https://youtu.be/_yQXEQ46epc
Other references:
Thornton, John “The Origins and Early History of the Kingdom of Kongo, c. 1350-1550”The International Journal of African Historical Studies, Vol. 34, No. 1 (2001), pp. 89-120. Boston University African Studies Center. Available online at : https://www.jstor.org/stable/3097288 (Accessed: 15-06-2020)
BBC documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43xTvpxWLW4&t=2458s
Chronology of key events the Congo https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13286306
Aljazeera English documentary :Inside Story - Is history repeating itself in DR Congo? :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuRI3ejVuOc
Adam Hochschild “ Object of Plunder: The Congo through the centuries” University of California, Berkeley, March 16,2014, Getty Center https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLyZGTwmcRA
The Economist : Videographic : As short, recent history of Congo :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv8llEj0CXw
Film : The Siege of Jadotville (2016)- directed by Richie Smith
Poem : David Rubadiri : Stanley meets Mutesa: https://allpoetry.com/poem/10502019-Stanley-Meets-Mutesa-by-David-Rubadiri
Episode 7 (Zoom Recording): World Water Day + COVID-19
March 22nd marks World Water day, and for this month’s episode of the STAND Student Podcast (recorded over zoom this month), we talked to UCC Student Martin Keohane about his river conservation project.
We also spoke to USI President Lorna Fitzpatrick, who gave us some insight into the evolving COVID-19 situation for students in Ireland.
If any of the issues spoken about in this episode have made you feel anxious or unnerved, or you’re just finding yourself struggling at the moment, here are a couple of useful services:
Samaritans: 116 123
LGBT Ireland helpline: 1890 929 539
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updates and links to future podcast episodes.
This podcast is brought to you by:
Presenter: Anson Liski
Researcher: Julia Tereno
Music courtesy of bensound.com
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updated and links for future episodes.
Episode 6: The Gender Recognition Act Review - Why Were Some People Left Behind?
In November last year the Gender Recognition Act 2015 went through a review which left some groups out - meaning certain groups won’t be able to have their preferred gender recognised by law.
We talked to Ollie Bell from Trans Pride Dublin to learn more about where we're at in terms of true gender recognition for all, and what we can do to finally get there.
This podcast is brought to you by:
Presenter: Aine Chatterjee
Researchers: Sarah Connery & Julia Tereno
Music courtesy of bensound.com
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updated and links for future episodes.
Episode 5: How does the Irish electoral system work?
This Saturday, we’re voting to elect who we want to see represent us in Government. But how does Ireland’s electoral system actually work, and is it a good system?
We sat down with Ian Power, CEO of (SpunOut.ie), and Dr Jacqueline Hayden (TCD) to figure the whole thing out!
Link to 'I Side With' political party quiz:
https://ireland.isidewith.com/political-quiz
This podcast is brought to you by:
Presenters: Anson Liski & Aine Chatterjee
Researchers: Sarah Connery & Julia Tereno
Music courtesy of bensound.com
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updated and links for future episodes.
Episode 4: Dealing with Exam Stress
For this mini episode, we asked recent TCD graduates for their advice on dealing with exam stress.
We also talk to Dr. Emer Sheahan, a Counselling Psychologist based in Dublin.
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updated and links for future episodes.
This podcast is brought to you by:
Presenters: Anson Liski
Music courtesy of bensound.com
Episode 3: Movember & Men's Health
November is the month when men across the world grow moustaches to raise awareness of men's health issues. As such, we're dedicating this episode to, you guessed it, men's health!
Listen in as we chat to Movember Ireland and Tribe Charity about the steps we need to take to make it easier for men to open up about their problems.
We also talk to LYIT SU about the events they've been running on campus to promote good mental health, and finally to Dr Emer Sheahen, a Counselling Psychologist based in Dublin.
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updated and links for future episodes.
Featured this month:
Movember: @movember
Tribe Charity: @tribe_charity
LYIT SU: @lyit.su
This podcast is brought to you by:
Presenters: Anson Liski & Aine Chatterjee
Researchers: Sarah Connery & Julia Tereno
Music courtesy of bensound.com
Bonus Episode: Climate Justice Panel Discussion at DCU STAND Student Festival
This bonus episode of the STAND Student Podcast is brought to you by the DCU STAND Society, who hosted a Climate Justice Panel Discussion as part of the STAND Student Festival 2019 in DCU.
Panelists include:
-Dr Dave Robinson, DCU
-Sarah Doherty, Extinction Rebellion
-Michael Foran, DCU Student + Climate Activist
Keep up to date with the DCU STAND Student Society by following them on Instagram at @dcustandsoc.
Find out more about the work that STAND do at www.stand.ie
Episode 2: Climate Anxiety & Action
Want to take climate action, but totally lost as to where to even start?
This Climate Anxiety + Action special features interviews with Miriam Needham of Active Hope Ireland & Helen McCann Extinction Rebellion Ireland, and will hopefully leave you feeling less blue about our planet!.
Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updates and links
STAND Student Festival: https://www.stand.ie/festival/
Active Hope Ireland: https://www.facebook.com/ActiveHopeIreland/
Extinction Rebellion Ireland: https://extinctionrebellionireland.com/
Presenters: Anson Liski & Aine Chatterjee
Researchers: Sarah Connery & Julia Tereno
Off-site-producer: Rachel Husson
Music courtesy of bensound.com
www.stand.ie
Episode 1: Student Accommodation & the Housing Crisis
Welcome to the STAND Student Podcast!
In episode one, our student podcast team dive into student accommodation and the housing crisis that Ireland is currently facing.
Interviewees: Lorna Fitzpatrick (President, USI), Cathal Curry (giveback.ie)
Presenters: Anson Liski & Aine Chatterjee
Researchers: Sarah Connery & Julia Tereno
Learn more about STAND and the work we do at www.stand.ie, or follow us on Instagram @stand.ie