The Student Sessions
The best podcast out there for those studying and graduates to learn from other students and their experiences. Get motivated by listening to The Student Sessions, hosted by Tonia Galati, as we talk about the issues that are important to you in an unfiltered and honest way.
Episodes
Halima from the University of Northampton talks about navigating university life when feeling disconnected and the importance of being proud of yourself and celebrating your triumphs. Listen to more of Halima on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Buzz Sprout!
In this episode, we sit down with Laura and Jack from Publicis Groupe to explore how they built an innovative emerging talent program entirely from scratch over the past few years. Designed to fully immerse new joiners in the world of advertising, PR, and media, the programme places participants in real-world scenarios—from creative briefs to client presentations—pushing them beyond their comfort zones and fast-tracking their profe...
Second year law student, Diego, talks about his lack of direction and guidance when first entering university and the importance of keeping a strong mindset to push yourself. He also talks about his personal progress with networking events and how this inspired him to help other law students attain their own work experience. Listen to more from Diego by clicking on the episode!
On this episode, Sandali from Aston University chats with Tonia about her journey navigating a new country when moving to the UK for university and how she managed to adjust to her new life and becoming independent. Listen to more of Sandali on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Buzz Sprout!
In this episode of the Student Sessions, Liverpool John Moores University student, Charlotte, talks with us about the emotional difficulty she faced when transitioning to university life, a struggle many others are experiencing, and advice on how she overcame the overwhelming feelings of it all. Hear more from Charlotte by listening to her episode on the Student Sessions!
Is it important to target people in their early career? In this episode, we sit down with Sharon, a seasoned professional with 32 years of experience at Coca-Cola across sales, finance, and HR. Sharon shares how her team works closely with psychologists to create safe, supportive environments where young employees can express their anxieties, grow with confidence, and thrive in their early careers. Why focus on early career support...
Overcoming barriers and self-celebration, Jason Arday
Professor Arday is Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education. He is a Trustee of the Runnymede Trust, the UK’s leading Race Equality Thinktank and the British Sociological Association (BSA). Jason sits on the Centre for Labour and Social Studies (CLASS) National Advisory Panel, the NHS Race and Health Observatory Academic Reference G...
Professor Seun Kolade, Head of Research at Sheffield Business School, is a seasoned academic with a focus on digital transformation, circular economy, and transformative entrepreneur Ing. A recognised agile leader and senior fellow of the Higher education Academy (SFHEA), Prof Kolade is the author of more than 80 academic outputs, and has led numerous funded projects and international collaborations.
Imposter Syndrome, Wellbeing and Self-Care, Peter Olusoga
Dr Peter Olusoga is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University. His PhD thesis, completed in 2012, focused on stress and coping in elite sports coaching, and his current research focuses on burnout and well-being in high-performance environments. Dr Olusoga is a BPS Chartered Psychologist, an experienced consultant, and host of the award-winning sport and ...
Building relationships and connections, Alberta Mason, L’Oreal
Alberta Mason is a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager within L’Oréal UK and Ireland. With 20 years of experience specialising in graduate and senior level recruitment, she is an innovative and passionate industry expert who, during the pandemic, amassed a tiktok audience of 10,000 through providing bite sized employability support online. Alberta currently manages the L...
Take Action: Get out of your comfort zone, Reggie Nelson
Reggie Nelson is most recognised by the media as the young man who went ‘from East London to the City’, by knocking on people’s doors in wealthy areas for life advice. Reggie is an Associate for a Private Equity firm in London, and a two-time published author. His latest book is a memoir called “Opening Doors”, which is available online and in all good bookstores. In this epi...
Comfort zones: Getting to know and embracing the real you, Adenike Abidoye
Adenike Abidoye is a finance professional with 24 years of corporate work experience, mostly in the Oil & Gas sector. She holds a master's degree in forensic accounting from Sheffield Hallam University, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, and an Associate member of the Institute of Certified Management Accountant of Austra...
Navigating the Doctoral Application Process, Associate Professor Alisha Ali
Alisha Ali is an interdisciplinary and internationally recognised social scientist researching sustainable development in service industries. She is an Associate Professor and Head of Research Degrees in the Social and Economic Research Institute at Sheffield Hallam University and Vice-Chair of the Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME). In thi...
Tips for Effective Time Management, Lucy Ndlovu
Lucy is a PR and Communication Specialist and Founder of Progressive Talent CCIC, an Organisation aimed at advocating for Black Professional Women in the workplaces. A Community Advocate and passionate about volunteering and making an impact in the community she lives in. Lucy is a recipient of BAME scholarship award (ASPIRE) where she received the 2022 inaugural prize. Passionate abo...
Positive thinking: Developing a winning mindset, Dr Charles Egbu
What is a positive mindset and how do we develop one? In this episode Professor Charles Egbu shares his thoughts and tips. A British Academic who has over 30 years’ experience of the Higher Education Sector Dr Charles is Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University. His First Degree was in Quantity Surveying [First Class Honours, UK]. His Doctorate was obtained from ...
ASPIRE: Breaking racial barriers in the academy, Dr Francis Awolowo
In the first episode of the series we discuss the ASPIRE programme at Sheffield Hallam University, with the person behind the idea and the programme leader, Dr. Ifedapo Francis Awolowo. Dr Francis is an accomplished scholar with a wealth of academic achievements. With 7 degrees, including a distinguished PhD in Forensic Accounting, Dr. Awolowo has established himse...
In this special episode of The Student Sessions podcast we showcase the very best from our recent RE:Action 24/7 programme. 24/7, a TG Consulting program, is dedicated to empowering students and promoting racial equity. This episode contains snippets from our live-streamed sessions in the Autumn of 2022, featuring a line-up of top organisations, employers, and students sharing their expert advice and insights. Now, we've taken...
Tune in to this exclusive episode of The Student Sessions podcast, where we bring you highlights from RE:Action 24/7, a TG Consulting initiative, on empowering students to reach their full potential. This episode features snippets from our live-streamed sessions in the Autumn of 2022, where top organisations, employers, and students share their invaluable advice and insights. We've taken these sessions and transformed them int...
In this episode of The Student Sessions, Reagan and Tonia have a chat with Erykah and Khadija about their internship experiences.
Erykah and Khadija are both from Cardiff University and give some great advice on what it is like to work at a company during an internship. It’s more than learning the practical skills of the job, you also learn a lot about yourself and develop your core skills like team work and self-confidenc...
Today Reagan chats with 3rd year Law student, Rebbecca Knight about her experiences with their internship at Birmingham Airport. We discuss; how taking an internship improves your self-confidence, gaining valuable core and industry skills, and the support you can expect from your university careers team.
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