Brunel University Podcast

Brunel University Podcast

A podcast helping you to prepare for university.

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July 26, 2011 19 mins

From the moment you step on campus through to up to two years after you graduate you'll find the Placement and Careers Centre ready and waiting to help you find work.

We talk to team members Alison Taylor and Raj Sidhu who will be there to help you throughout your studies.

They talk us through the services provided by:

  • Job Shop
  • Placement
  • Careers
  • We also hear from graduates Jessica Gyamfi-Osew, John Bridger and Sharon H...

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    The Olympics are coming to London in 2012 giving Brunel University and its students plenty of opportunities to get involved - we hear from Neil Young, Head of Brunel's 2012 Programmes, who will be updating us on just how.

    We also talk to Sports Scholar and Taekwondo athlete, Jibreel Malik, who is hoping for Olympic gold himself.

    You can catch up on the Olympic goings on at Brunel University by visiting the Olympic page at h...

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    March 10, 2011 17 mins

    We talk to Brian O'Neill QC, who took time out of his busy Old Bailey schedule to share his experiences with us.

    We also hear from Admissions Tutor and Law Lecturer Christine Riefa about the type of student she's looking for and the type of course offered here at Brunel. Current Law student Evelyn Asuen also pops into the pod to say hello.

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    February 1, 2011 13 mins

    Steve Noble, Vinny Sivathevan and Layal Hakim talk to us about the Maths degree courses here at Brunel.

    Senior Lecturer Steve looks after the transition process for the first year students while Vinny is currently studying in her third year, having already enjoyed those early stages of her course. Also, Layal talks about what she's been up to since graduating and how she's been using her Maths degree.

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    Software, how it is developed and how it is used in the real world.

    Undergraduate Admissions Director David Williams talks to us about the differences between Information Systems and Computing and he reveals the sort of student he's looking for.

    Current student Richard Clapton shares his experiences on his Information Systems course while Mohammed Ali tells us what happened after he graduated. How did Brunel's offering he...

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    Settling in, getting involved and getting help.

    Senior English Ladies Champion Wrestler, Chloe Spiteri, talks to us about her learning disability and how support from Brunel has helped her achieve on her course.

    Alumna and school teacher, Anna Snook, also shares her experiences and how her pupils' might be feeling about going to University.

    And we hear from Emily Danvers from the Academic Skills service, 'ASK' who give...

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    The Olympics are coming to London in 2012 giving Brunel University and its students plenty of opportunities to get involved - we hear from Neil Young, Head of Brunel's 2012 Programmes, who will be telling us just how.

    We also talk t...

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    Find out more about postgraduate life at Brunel from current Master’s and Research students.

    Dr Steve Mullins talks to us about the financial issues you might face and we learn about the scholarships and funding that are available.

    Episode 1 is available from http://brunel.ac.uk/podcast.

    Voices:

    • Dr Steve Mullins, Assistant Registrar for Graduate Studies;
    • Nkechi Izuchukwu, Brunel International Scholar; and
    • Gaia Di ...
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    We hear how Business Management with Marketing student Trisha Motah's week has been going and we talk to final year Product Design Engineering student Tanya Budd who is already an award-winning inventor developing her potential at Brunel. Hear how Tanya has made Seafaring safer with the HypoHoist [http://hypohoist.co.uk].

    Schools and Colleges Liaison Amanda Hall also pays the podcast a visit to tell us what students coming to B...

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    Find out more about postgraduate life at Brunel from current Master’s and research students.

    Hear about the career support services on offer, and find out about how the Graduate School can help you to make the most out of your postgraduate experience.

    Voices:

    • Dr Kate Hone, Director of the Graduate School;
    • Jane Standley, Director of the Placement and Careers;
    • Rebecca Main, Job Shop Manager;
    • Nkechi Izuchukwu, Brunel In...
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    This podcast episode takes it's regular look at Student Life with Final Year Business Student Busola Sanusi. We talk to Award-winning graduate, Adam Sumar, and we hear what Brunel's Director of External Affairs has to say about an exciting new building to house the Brunel Business School: Andrew Kershaw will be talking to us about the Eastern Gateway.

    You can visit Brunel University now by navigating to the Virtual Open Day via...

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    December 16, 2009 15 mins

    First Year Film and Television student Kristy Myrie talks us through her week while ex-BBC man and Journalism Lecturer Keith Somerville discusses the BA in journalism. We also visit Brunel graduate and business owner, Paul Croft in his Covent Garden Offices in the centre of London to ask him how he thought Brunel influenced his success.

    You can visit Brunel University now by navigating to the Virtual Open Day via the website or...

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    Hear about what you should be doing on Results Day and what you might be expecting during Freshers Week. We talk to the lady in charge of Admissions, Sue Gemmill and we also advise on what you should be bringing with you when you arrive for the start of term at Brunel.

    We talk to Eoin Lally about his Clearing experience and ex-SU President Jatin Patel. We also hear from Katy Jenkins and Adam Sumar Tarmohamed. We're Out And About...

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    July 30, 2009 15 mins

    We meet Jade Bennett, Melanie Musonda and Luduvine Bell for their take on one of the last weeks of the academic term.

    How does one cope with exams and what else goes on?

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    Postal Address for Enquiries:
    Course Enquiries Office
    Marketing
    Brunel University
    Uxbridge
    UB8 3PH

    Telephone Number for Enquiries:
    01895 265599

    Web:
    http://www.brunel...

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    March 25, 2009 13 mins

    We meet Emanuella Adjei and Ina Hristova for their take on a week that sees the approach of coursework deadlines and exams. How do they balance a work life with a social life?

    Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

    Postal Address for Enquiries:
    Course Enquiries Office
    Marketing
    Brunel University
    Uxbridge
    UB8 3PH

    Telephone Number for Enquiries:
    01895 265599

    Web:
    http://www.br...

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    October 21, 2008 16 mins

    This episode witnesses a week in the life of three Brunel University students.

    Anthony Liu, Shennel Challenor and Deepali Soni return to University and share the week's experiences and thoughts . We get insights into their weekly food shop habits and hear about what their living arrangements are like. We hear about their workloads, jobs and car ownership in London.

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    In this episode we look at courses being offered by the Schools of Arts and Social Sciences.

    We hear from the Head of the School of Arts, Bill Leahy, and Admissions Tutors involved in Music, Psychology and Drama.

    Jacqui shows us around the Arts Centre and George talks us through some of the exhibits in the current show in the Beldam Gallery.

    We're also told of the famous musicians and writers currently teaching at B...

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    July 10, 2008 23 mins
    There's some important finance information in this podcast and you can hear more from our current students about their university experiences.

    Neepun Goyal gives us his budgeting tips and there is news of Brunel's funding and scholarships featuring Zanib Mirza and Peter Roberts who talks to us about his Placement Year.

    Funding Line: 01895 267267

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    Kat Temba comes home to a large kitchen in Galbraith Hall while Sasha enjoys a cheaper, larger room in a more central location in Saltash.

    The School of Health Sciences and Social Care's Chris Bailey and Dr Jo Bridger play host to the Brunel University Podcast and focus our attention on Occupational Therapy and Biosciences.

    Meanwhile first year student Sharon Hartley just loves spending time in hospital.

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    In this episode we look at courses being offered by the School of Law and the Brunel Business School. We visit Tian who tells us about Lancaster Hall of Residence and we have a look around the Lecture Centre.

    We hear about sandwich placements, transferable skills, the hotel spa, an old style tuck shop, not making the tea nor emptying the staplers and the food market.

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