OWC - Pride and Prejudice Guide with Fiona Stafford

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

A conversation with Janet Bishop, co-curator of the exhibition Ruth Asawa: Retrospective.

Ruth Asawa

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

For their third annual Bulldog Days Live episode, Hannah and Mark interview three recently admitted students about how they chose to spend their time in high school. The students share their insights on balancing schoolwork, extracurricular activities,  social life, work, family, and everything else on their path to applying to college.  Admissions officers Skylar and John discuss how the admissions office produces an action-packed three-day campus preview program, including two world-class performance showcases. Hannah and Mark also share dozens of pearls of wisdom submitted by audience members about prioritizing commitments and finding balance.

Bulldog Days Live 2025

In this Oxford World’s Classics audio guide, listen to Fiona Stafford of Somerville College, Oxford, introduce and discuss Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’.

Pride and Prejudice has delighted generations of readers with its unforgettable cast of characters, carefully choreographed plot, and a hugely entertaining view of the world and its absurdities. With the arrival of eligible young men in their neighbourhood, the lives of Mr and Mrs Bennet and their five daughters are turned inside out and upside down.

In this supremely satisfying story, Jane Austen balances comedy with seriousness, and witty observation with profound insight.  Listen to this audio guide to learn more about Jane Austen’s early life, her letters, inspirations, influences, and the critical reception of ‘Pride and Prejudice’. 

#OWCAudioGuides


Origins of the Novel: Jane Austen’s inspirations and influence

Origins of the Novel: The Austen family’s epistolary traditions

Origins of the Novel: From ‘First Impressions’ to ‘Pride and Prejudice’

Introducing Jane Austen: What the author’s letters tell us about her personality

Introducing Jane Austen: Her early life in a house not only full of boys, but also books

Oxford University Press’s academic insights for the thinking world combine authority, innovation, and excellence.  We share audio resources for students, scholars, and researchers.

Origins of the Novel: The Austen family’s epistolary traditions

Oxford Academic (OUP)

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