The Bristol Lowdown
Fergal Maguire helps you through starting at university
An exclusive production for Burst Radio
Episode 10
As a student, there can often feel a disconnect between your university experience and those high-level academics that manage the institution. To help shed some light on the humanity of these academics, we spoke to Pro Vice Chancellor Sarah Purdy who, along with David Ion (UG Education Officer), showed us just how close those academics are to us
Producer: Dave Jones
Episode 9
So much university life happens outside study, and it can be daunting to come into this strange new world. To talk about some of the things that university offers to ease this transition, we spoke to Ruth Day (Student Living Officer) and Roy Kiruri (International Students’ Officer)
Producer: Dave Jones
Episode 8
In our third academic episode we’re talking Science and Engineering – why it’s important and how their academic societies provide opportunities for engagement. To talk about their experiences, we have Flo Ingram (Engineering Undergraduate Faculty Rep), Zoe Wang (Sciences Faculty Rep) and Orlando Timmerman (CHAOS (Physics) President)
Producer: Dave Jones
Episode 7
Our second academic episode is a spotlight on the Health and Life Sciences faculties, where students research and learn about how humans work and can be fixed. We brought on Becca Pullin (Health Sciences Undergraduate Faculty Rep), Iona Marshall (Life Sciences Undergraduate Faculty Rep) and Jack McAlinden (Galenicals (Medical Society) President) to talk to us about their experiences
Producer: Dave Jones
Episode 6
In the first of our academic episodes, we take a deeper look at the Arts / Social Sciences and Law faculties. To give us an insight to the life of an ASSL student, we spoke to Siddharth Sreekanth (Social Sciences and Law Undergraduate Faculty Rep) and our producer Dave Jones (Arts Undergraduate Faculty Rep)
Producer: Dave Jones
Episode 5
Everybody's wellbeing matters. That's why we brought on a range of guests to discuss its importance. Speaking to us are Olivier Levy (Chair of the Wellbeing Network), Khadija Meghrawi (Chair of the BME Network) and Imogen Andrews (Chair of the Disabled Students Network)
Producer: Dave Jones
Episode 4
Everyone deserves to be themselves. Here at Bristol University (and in Bristol more widely), we have a wonderful LGBT+ Community that is a brilliant support network. To give us an insight into the LGBT+ Community, we spoke to Jason Palmer (Equality, Liberation and Access Officer) and Marten Payne (Trans Network Chair)
Producer: Dave Jones
Episode 3
Everybody loves a showtune now and then. In Bristol, we thrive on our performing arts culture. To help get to grips with just how much PA goes, we’ve brought in Harry Clements (Music Theatre Bristol President) and Millie Wills (Stage Technicians’ Association President) to talk about their experiences
Producer: Dave Jones
Episode 2
Music connects everyone in some way shape or form. The music scene at Bristol University and the surrounding city more widely is famous for its diverse and eclectic nature. From jazz, to DNB, to orchestras and opera, Bristol has it all. To discuss it are Grace Harwood (JFS President), Charlotte Greensmith (BUMS President) and Alex Carpenter (Former LiveSoc President)
Producer: Dave Jones
Episode 1
We brought Jenny Herring (Sports Network Chair), Frankie Woolf (past Women's Rugby Club Captain) and Rushab Shah (Sports and Student Development Officer) to talk about their experiences of sport in Bristol, and how things might look a little bit different this year
Producer: Dave Jones
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