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Explanations of how do you become a carer and what does it mean.

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Date of episode recording: 2025-04-09T00:00:00Z
Duration: 35:46:00
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Sarah Yardley
Guests: This podcast miniseries is presented by Dr Sarah Yardley, Associate Professor in Palliative Medicine, Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, University College London. Sarah collaborated with Lucy, Patricia, Elizabeth, Shona, Catherine, Marion, Raj, Shania, Amrita and Martin to narrate the stories. Some words have been voiced by Sarah’s academic colleagues at the request of the contributors.

Episode 1 - Can I call you a carer?

Exploring how care functions or not from the perspectives of people drawn into caring roles and what needs to change.

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Date of episode recording: 2025-04-09T00:00:00Z
Duration: 35:46:00
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Sarah Yardley
Guests: This podcast miniseries is presented by Dr Sarah Yardley, Associate Professor in Palliative Medicine, Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, University College London. Sarah collaborated with Lucy, Patricia, Elizabeth, Shona, Catherine, Marion, Raj, Shania, Amrita and Martin to narrate the stories. Some words have been voiced by Sarah’s academic colleagues at the request of the contributors.

Episode 2 - How care functions

What it is like to be caught in the net-of-work that caring so often involves.

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Duration: 25:41:00
Language of episode: English
Presenter:This podcast miniseries is presented by Dr Sarah Yardley, Associate Professor in Palliative Medicine, Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, University College London. Sarah collaborated with Lucy, Patricia, Elizabeth, Shona, Catherine, Marion, Raj, Shania, Amrita and Martin to narrate the stories. Some words have been voiced by Sarah’s academic colleagues at the request of the contributors.
Guests: This podcast miniseries is presented by Dr Sarah Yardley, Associate Professor in Palliative Medicine, Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, University College London. Sarah collaborated with Lucy, Patricia, Elizabeth, Shona, Catherine, Marion, Raj, Shania, Amrita and Martin to narrate the stories. Some words have been voiced by Sarah’s academic colleagues at the request of the contributors.
Producer: Lewis Young, Anna de Wolf Evans Maria Christodoulou and Clara Harris edited and produced the miniseries.

Episode 3 - Caught in a net-of-work

Learning from carers how they find ways to work the system.

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Date of episode recording: 2025-04-09T00:00:00Z
Duration: 48:48:00
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Sarah Yardley
Guests: This podcast miniseries is presented by Dr Sarah Yardley, Associate Professor in Palliative Medicine, Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, University College London. Sarah collaborated with Lucy, Patricia, Elizabeth, Shona, Catherine, Marion, Raj, Shania, Amrita and Martin to narrate the stories. Some words have been voiced by Sarah’s academic colleagues at the request of the contributors.
Producer: Lewis Young, Anna de Wolf Evans Maria Christodoulou and Clara Harris edited and produced the miniseries.

Episode 4 - Working the system

Reflections on the end of caring episodes and hear some final thoughts on the other themes in this mini series.

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Date of episode recording: 2025-04-09T00:00:00Z
Duration: 40:28:00
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Sarah Yardley
Guests: This podcast miniseries is presented by Dr Sarah Yardley, Associate Professor in Palliative Medicine, Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, University College London. Sarah collaborated with Lucy, Patricia, Elizabeth, Shona, Catherine, Marion, Raj, Shania, Amrita and Martin to narrate the stories. Some words have been voiced by Sarah’s academic colleagues at the request of the contributors.
Producer: Lewis Young, Anna de Wolf Evans Maria Christodoulou and Clara Harris edited and produced the miniseries.

Episode 5 - Reflections and endings

In this episode, Awa and Marianne explore the concept of diaspora – is simply “being from somewhere else” enough to claim a diasporic identity? They unpack what it means to relate to a place and reflect on how diasporic experiences are shaped by history, culture, and power. The conversation also turns inward, as they grapple with the complexities of navigating positionalities within academia and the ethical implications of studying systems of oppression.

Diaspora Diaries Episode 4: Diaspora...Or Not? Navigating Positionalities

In Episode 07 of Campus Conversations, Ayesha, Sophia and Inara dive into the intersection of politics, technology, and activism. They explore the rise of AI and its ethical implications, including its impact on education, the workplace, and environmental sustainability. The discussion also covers tourism and cultural respect, the dangers of misinformation on social media, and the role of government regulation. The episode wraps with a nuanced look at protests and grassroots activism, questioning their effectiveness and boundaries. This engaging conversation reflects the hosts' personal experiences and broader societal issues shaping student perspectives today. 

Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of our students and do not necessarily reflect the views of UCL. 

Trigger warning - This podcast episode discusses some very sensitive topics that may be triggering for the individual watching. If you feel you need a supportive conversation after watching, please do seek support. If you are a UCL student, you may wish to contact Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

Date of episode recording: 2025-02-12T00:00:00Z
Duration: 42:28
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Ayesha Qamar;Sophia Mencatelli;Inara Vanessa André
Guests: No guest
Producer: Luther Mayers, Adella Forder-Gore, Devon Kuziw


Episode 07 - Politics

Discover the transformative power of finding your place in education with our latest podcast episode of AccessGranted. Scott, a clinical sciences student at UCL, shares his story of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of happiness. 

In the words of Scott himself, "If you feel like you belong at a certain university or in a certain city, trust that instinct." Whether you're a student, educator, or simply someone passionate about personal growth, I invite you to be captivated by the ebbs and flows of choosing the right learning environment and the impact it can have on your future. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking piece that reminds us all of the power of finding our true path.

Transcript link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/statistics/edi-wellbeing/edi-and-outreach-initiatives-and-events/accessgranted-podcast

Date of episode recording: 2023-11-29T00:00:00Z
Duration: 00:37:11
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Yuxin Zhu and Kaixin Zhang
Guests: Scott Booth
Producer: Takoua Jendoubi

Episode 3. Step Out

Hosted by Olivia Moir, this episode of It All Starts Here explores the topic of giving birth and birth interventions, with a focus on assisted vaginal birth and the use of forceps. Olivia speaks with Dr. Dawn Parris, an Obstetrics and Gynaecology doctor and a PhD researcher at UCL/UCLH , about the different methods of giving birth, how decisions are made both beforehand and in the delivery room, and innovations in training obstetricians. This episode provides valuable insight into the complexities and nuances of birth choices, the role of education and technology in maternal healthcare, and why listening to and informing women is crucial in obstetric practice. 

About the Guest: Dr. Dawn Parris is an Obstetrics and Gynaecology doctor and a PhD researcher at UCL/UCLH. Her research focuses on improving training and outcomes in assisted vaginal birth, particularly using forceps. She is collaborating with engineers to develop cutting-edge robotic and virtual reality tools that simulate complex birth scenarios, enhancing clinical safety and practitioner confidence.

Date of episode recording: 2025-04-07T00:00:00Z
Duration: 00:33:24
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Olivia Moir
Guests: Dr. Dawn Parris
Producer: Olivia Moir


Giving Birth & Birth Interventions

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Read along while listening at our Medium: bit.ly/1SaD3qO |

Narrated by Vidish Athavale | Music by Kai Engel and Lee Rosevere |

Flavia is a Brazilian biologist working on memory and ageing at the UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience. When not busy with her research, she likes to get involved in the organization of science events and festivals in different cities. No less important, she has a love for monkeys, travelling and chocolate desserts.

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Read along while listening at our Medium: http://bit.ly/1Q3JKp4 |

Narrated by Angus Waite | Music by Kai Engel and Dexter Britain |

Michela is a Research Associate at UCL's Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology, where she works on the development of a new broad-spectrum antiviral drug and tries to understand the molecular basis of the interaction between viruses and cells. She likes to spend her free time enjoying modern art, friends’ company, and a good sci-fi book.

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Read along while listening at our Medium: http://bit.ly/1Tk1OBo ​|

Narrated by Angus Waite and Vidish Athavale | Music by Jon Luc Hefferman, Sergey Cheremisinov, Kai Engel and James Joshua Otto |

Vieri is a Reader in Linguistics at UCL whose research concerns the ways syntax and intonation affect each other, as well as the best way to model their complex interactions. He is the author of 'The Interaction of Focus, Giveness, and Prosody', which was recently published by Oxford University Press.

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Read along while listening at our Medium: bit.ly/21CnWXa |

Narrated by Angus Waite  | Music by Kai Engel and Lee Rosevere |

Zoltán is a historian at UCL, teaching in the Department of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies. He studies the cultural production of the Portuguese Empire during the 16th and 17th centuries, which includes chronicles, letters, travel accounts – and maps, many maps.

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Read along while listening at our Medium: bit.ly/24gsSHO |

Narrated by Alexander Samson and Vidish Athavale | Music by Kai Engel |

Alexander is a Reader in Early Modern Studies at UCL, specialising in the political and cultural relations between England and Spain in the sixteenth century. He has published on early modern drama, gardens and the reign of Mary I. He directs the Centre for Early Modern Exchanges and the Centre for Editing Lives and Letters.

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