Insights from the QM community
There's a lot you can learn from members of the Queen Mary community, whether that’s your fellow students, members of staff or recent graduates. In these student-curated podcasts you will hear interesting and varied perspectives on a range of key topics.
#QMReady podcast series
Produced as a collaboration between Academic Skills Enhancement and members of the Queen Mary Students' Union Executive Team, the #QMReady podcast series is designed to get you ready for the new academic year. In each episode, students and academic staff share their experiences and advice about one of the main challenges of academic life, such as referencing and critical thinking.
Episode 1: I Wish I Knew
This episode is all about thinking back to things people wish they knew when starting at Queen Mary. You will hear a number of testimonials from various people across the university, pondering the question: What do I wish I knew?
Starring: Professor Daniel Todman, Steven Buckingham, Dominic Hurst, Azmain Iftekha, Aisha Qadi & Nathalie Grey
Produced and Edited by: Tiana Dinard-Samuel, Cameron Storey
Executive Producer: Olumide E. Popoola
Episode 2: Get Credit
This episode explores the importance of giving academic credit, the story of Henrietta Lacks whose cancer cells were stolen for medical research while she was not given recognition; and the importance of accurate representation. You will also learn some tips for referencing properly.
Starring: Dr. Jennifer Randall, Sagal Abdullahi, Guy Westwell
Written, Produced and Edited by: Tiana Dinard-Samuel & Aphrodite Murray-Liddington
Executive Producer: Olumide E. Popoola
Episode 3: Believe It Or Not
This episode explores the idea of critical thinking, what it means and how it can be applied in universe(ity). We touch on the flaws of dogmatism, the beauty of Science and religion, rationality and Law and limitless avenues of English. In a world of misinformation, fake news and misdirection, the question remains: Do you believe it, or not?
Starring: Nathanael Matthews, Dr. Charalampos Saitis, Declan McLoughin & Antoinette Johnson
Written, Produced and Edited by: Aphrodite Murray-Liddington & Tiana Dinard-Samuel
Executive Producer: Olumide E. Popoola
Episode 4: Fast and Slow
This episode will introduce listeners to Kahneman’s Thinking Fast and Slow, and system 1 and 2 of thinking. You will learn about the importance of critical reflection and evaluation in the university environment.
Starring: Olumide Popoola, James Strong, Anna Chrysostomides, Diya Singh, & Nazia Uddin
Written and Produced by: Shamima Akter & Cameron Storey
Edited by: Salve Salvana
Executive Producer: Olumide Popoola
Episode 5: Beyond the Classroom, Part 1
This episode features a collection of stories of learning outside the classroom that students have experienced while at university. These include field trips and studying abroad, encouraging women in tech, internships and the international student experience. Be inspired to take your learning further!
Starring: Dr. Dave Hone, Ramesh Wilson
Produced and Written by: Shamima Akter, Tiana Dinard-Samuel, Aphrodite Murray-Liddington & Cameron Storey
Edited by: Salve Salvana
Executive Producer: Olumide Popoola
Episode 5: Beyond the Classroom, Part 2
This episode features a collection of stories of learning outside the classroom that students have experienced while at university. These include field trips and studying abroad, encouraging women in tech, internships and the international student experience. Be inspired to take your learning further!
Starring: Francis Elechi, Emmanuel Kiese, Winsome Yuen
Produced and Written by: Shamima Akter, Tiana Dinard-Samuel, Aphrodite Murray-Liddington & Cameron Storey
Edited by: Salve Salvana
Executive Producer: Olumide Popoola
Episode 6: Get Schooled
This episode focuses on students’ experiences with peer learning in each of Queen Mary’s three faculties. You’ll hear about using criticism to elevate performances in Drama, an astrophysics student's experience with the array of cultures at QM and how to keep cool under pressure from two medical students. We also learn about the great resources QM has to support peer learning.
Starring: Marta ‘Tambo’ Tamborski; Sharafina Binti Razin; Olumide Popoola; Jack Juckes & Mat Robathan
Produced, Written by: Aphrodite Murray-Liddington & Shamima Akter
Edited by: Salve Salvana and Olumide E. Popoola
Executive Producer: Olumide E. Popoola
Episode 7: On the Clock
This episode will be centred around time management techniques and procrastination. You will hear tips and advice from a couple guests based on their experiences and the importance of effective time management.
Starring: Sheila Gupta & Beatrix Andrews
Written, Edited and Produced by: Shamima Akter & Cameron Storey
Executive Producer: Olumide Popoola