The Student Show

Students talk Christmas

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 12:41:54 GMT

In the final episode of the season, Holly is joined by Curtis Donnan, the VP for Coleraine campus, as they talk about Christmas.

Tune in as they chat about how they celebrate during Christmas, as well as some of their family traditions.

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Students talk Exercise

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:13:50 GMT

In this weeks episode, Holly is joined by Hannah Le Fondre, a final year journalism student and member of the UUSU book club, as they talk about Exercise.

Tune in as they chat about some of the benefits of exercise, as well as some of their motivations for exercising.

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Students talk Deadlines and Exams

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:34:40 GMT

This week, Holly is joined by Benjamin Gibson, a first year Marine Science student and a member of the Geography and Environmental society, as they talk about deadlines.

Tune in as they chat about things that help them study, as well as the importance of rewarding your hard work.

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Students talk Sustainability

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:24:45 GMT

In this week's episode, Holly is joined by Claire Campbell, a second year Geography student and member of the Geography and Environmental Sciences society, as they talk about Sustainability.

Tune in as they chat about ways that we can reduce our waste and individual impact on the environment in our everyday lives.

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Students talk Food

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:49:56 GMT

This week, Holly is joined by Zoe Managh, a second year English and Education student, and the Chairperson for CASS, as they chat about food.

Tune in as they talk about their experiences with food growing up, as well as their go to dishes and recipes.

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Students talk Music

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:11:25 GMT

In this week's episode, Holly is joined by Odhran Fox, a PhD Human Geography Researcher and a member of Coleraine's Irish Traditional Music society, as they talk about music.

Tune in as they chat about Odhran's involvement with music, vinyl records and concerts.

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Students talk Halloween

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:50:25 GMT

This week, Holly is joined by Grace Boyle, VP of Education, as they chat about all things Halloween.

Tune in as they talk about some spooky traditions and memories, as well as local myths and tales...

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Students talk Societies

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:12:46 GMT

In this episode, Holly is joined by Kate McGrath, a final year History and Education student and the Chairperson of Coleraine’s Irish Traditional Music society, to chat about societies.

Tune in as they talk about some of the great benefits of joining a society whilst at university.

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Students talk Enterprise

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:22:48 GMT

This week, Holly is joined by Rose McGuigan, Owner of Bites by Rose and a final year Consumer Management and Food Innovation student, as they chat about Enterprise.

Tune in to hear about how you could start your own business. As well as some ideas to help you create or improve your professional profile.

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Students talk Sports

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:17:09 GMT

This week, Holly is joined by Sarah McCartney, Secretary of the Ulster University Dance Club. Tune in as they chat about some of the great benefits of sport, as well as some fond sporting memories. Stream now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Students talk Money

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:53:05 GMT

S4, E2 - Students talk Money 💵

In this week’s episode, Holly is joined by Owen McCloskey the President of the Students’ Union.

Tune in to hear about the available scholarships and their top tips for budgeting whilst at university. 💰

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Students talk Freshers

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:04:55 GMT

In this episode, Holly is joned by Jordan Graham a final year drama student.

Tune in to hear about the fantastic freshers events and their experience of settling into university.

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Season 4 Trailer

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:26:42 GMT

🚨Season 4🚨

Join us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts on Thursday the 23rd of September as we kickstart Season 4 of The Student Show!

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Students... and Clearing

Fri, 21 May 2021 13:27:29 GMT

In this bonus episode Holly was joined by Claire Beeton, a first year mental health nursing student and Conan Meehan, a student recruitment officer; and they discussed clearing.

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Students... and Mental Wellbeing

Thu, 13 May 2021 10:28:25 GMT

BONUS EPISODE

In this bonus episode Holly was joined by Owen McClure, an Executive Director and Lauren Mallon, an Outreach Manager from Pure Mental NI.

They discussed the amazing work that UUSU and Pure Mental do to raise awareness about the importance of young people’s mental health.

As well as mentioning initiatives that young people can get involved with to improve their mental wellbeing.

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Students... and Summer

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:38:53 GMT

This week Holly is joined by Caoimhe Clements a final year photography with video student and a rep for Belfast’s School of Art.

The pair discuss everything about Summer, from our best childhood memories to what we’re looking forward to this year when everything opens again!

Tune in to hear all about Holly and Caoimhe’s bucket lists, the coolest places to adventure to in Northern Ireland and let us know; would you visit Holly-land?

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Students... and Careers

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:30:35 GMT

This week Holly is joined by Drew Clarke, owner of DW cosmetics and social media star!

The pair discuss everything about careers, from biggest worries to tips on nailing an interview.

Tune in to hear all about ways to balance your work and home life, inspiration to keep going and Drew’s awkward interview experiences!

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Students... and Sustainability

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:21:51 GMT

This week Holly is joined Ewan Glenny a first-year human resource management student.

The pair discuss everything about living sustainably from student tips on making a change to their brilliant bin bag business.

Tune in to hear all about sustainable living, the small changes we can make from water bottles to plastic bags and hear all about Ewan’s cement mixer madness.

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Students... and Easter

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:40:21 GMT

This week Holly is joined by Lauren Lappin, final year computing science student and rep for the school of computing.

The pair discuss all things Easter from freaky traditions, the best egg decorating tips and their favourite Easter treats!

Tune in to hear all about Easter conspiracy’s, Holly’s mini egg obsession and help us settle the debate: what’s better- mini eggs or crème eggs?

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Students... and Art

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:25:14 GMT

This week Holly is joined by Shannon Ritchie, a final year photography and video student and an Art, Events and Enterprise Co-ordinator with Ulster University’s Unique art shop!

The pair discuss anything and everything to do with art from crochet disasters, deformed twisted candles and who the next Van Gogh of stickmen is.

Tune in to hear all about Shannon’s experiences down at Unique, all the amazing student artists and let us know if you got up to any lockdown art ventures!

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Students... and Irish Traditions

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:56:41 GMT

This week Holly is joined by Moya Sweeney, a final year music student and a member of the Magee Irish Traditional music society.

The pair discuss anything and everything to do with Irish traditions, superstitions & St Patrick’s Day.

Tune in to hear us chat about our strangest superstitions, Irish myths & whether or not y’alright is the Irish hello!

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Students... and Fashion

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:22:24 GMT

This week Holly is joined by Rachel Moore, a final year Fashion and Textiles Student from our Belfast campus.

The pair discuss anything and everything to do with fashion, disaster outfits and what trends they think will make a comeback!

Tune in to hear all about our worst fashion mishaps, teenage trips to Hollister and help us answer the age old question; are crocs cool or not?

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Students... and Entertainment

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:55:10 GMT

This week Holly is joined by Catherine Curry, a media studies and production student and school rep.

The pair discuss anything and everything to do with entertainment, Disney faves and what we are most looking forward to doing after lockdown.

Tune in to hear all about lockdown entertainment saviours, addictions to the WII and help us answer the question, how did no one know Hannah Montana was Miley!

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Students... and Accommodation

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:28:39 GMT

This week Holly is joined by Michael Jennings, a PHD Researcher and Digital Signaling Processor.

The pair discuss anything and everything to do with Accommodation, dingey digs and reveal some housemate horror stories.

Tune in to hear all about the best and worst accommodation, tips to protect yourself against scamming landlords and various take-away tales including a kebab and a fight.

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Students... and Valentine's

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:24:37 GMT

This week Holly is joined by Rebecca Watterson, PHD History student, School of Arts and Humanities Rep and Instagram pro.

The pair discuss anything and everything to do with Valentine’s Day, biggest icks and reveal some juicy dating disaster stories.

Tune in to hear all about date night ideas, the perfect Galentine’s and help us settle the great debate, flowers or chocolates?

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Students... and Representation

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:34:21 GMT

This week Holly is joined by Stacey Flynn, a second year Screen Production student, Student Councillor and School Rep. (How do you do it all Stacey!!)

The pair discuss anything and everything to do with Student Representation in Uni and the media, with some self-care tips and tricks in there too!

Tune in to hear all about the day-to-day representation we have as students and Stacey’s pro baking skills and how to bank yourself some free drinks at spoons!

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Students... and Societies

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:23:01 GMT

This week Holly sits down with Robert Millar, a final year Fine Art student and chair of the UUSU One World Society. The pair discuss anything and everything to do with Societies and all the exciting up-coming events UUSU have planned. Tune in to hear all about Robert’s trips to America, the opportunities a society can add to your student life and even tales of Cuban Salsa lessons from a Scotsman!

2 Truths, 1 Lie music by CJ O'Loan

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Season 3 Trailer

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:22:57 GMT

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Students... and Christmas

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:21:31 GMT

With Christmas just around the corner, Holly sat down with Masters student Catherine Dynes to talk about just that – Christmas!! All from the nostalgia, the gifts, Santa, and traditions this conversation is simply just the best way to finish up a tough semesters worth of work.

Quickfire Questions music by CJ O'Loan.

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Students... and Deadlines

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:41:58 GMT

With it being the dreaded deadline season for all us students, Holly sits down with Owen McCloskey, a final year student and Student Councillor for UUSU to talk all about them. From Tips and tricks for productivity or just the opposite in procrastination, this conversation is about anything and everything you could possibly relate to when you’re going through your coursework nearing your deadlines.

Quickfire Questions Music by CJ O'Loan.

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Students... and Exercise

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:57:04 GMT

This week Holly sits down with Chris Chambers, our VP for Sport and Wellbeing to talk about the topic of Exercise. The conversation goes from talking about those cool wooden climbing frames from our primary school days, to how we all can stay motivated and active while we are all studying and working from home. There’s some top tips and interesting experiences to say the least, so why not give this one a go and listen.

Quickfire Questions Music by CJ O'Loan

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Students... and Placement

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:57:12 GMT

This week on ‘The Student Show’, Holly meets up with current final year student and coach for the Ulster Elks American Football Club in Coleraine Campus, Alex Williams, to chat about Placement experiences. If you are thinking about placement, or even gone through it and want to hear something to relate back upon your year then this episode is perfect for you! They chat about CV writing, interview skills, The Careers and Employability Hub at Ulster, and much more.

Quickfire Questions music by CJ O'Loan

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Students... and Food

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 09:20:17 GMT

On this weeks episode, Holly meets with Conor, our VP Jordanstown to chat about food. From Turkey Dinosaurs to raw super noodles, and sweets that could rot your teeth to not liking cheese. This conversation goes in deep into how students eat, cook and evolve in their taste.

Quickfire Questions Music by CJ O'Loan.

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Students... and Relationships

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:21:54 GMT

This week Holly meets with Rebecca Allen, your Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Faculty Rep to talk about Relationships. This delves into both platonic and romantic relationships, as well as talking about our embarrassing childhood crushes, to staying in touch with friends through this pandemic. To hear the full conversation listen in with the following links:

Quickfire Questions Music by CJ O'Loan

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Students... and Halloween

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:23:51 GMT

This week Holly meets with Ryan, our VP for the Magee Campus to talk about all things Halloween. From the nostalgia of trick or treating and dressing up, to experiencing the nightlife of Halloween night – this episode has all you need to relate to and even learn what you can do this year in our online celebrations.

Quickfire Questions Music by CJ O'Loan.

Outro Music by The Folk Up's (Red in the Sky).

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Students... and Money

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:14:50 GMT

Holly meets with Caitlin Mulhern, a second year Interactive Media student. They spend the next 30 minutes talking about all the tips and tricks you can take into account when thinking about managing your money while at University.

Make sure to listen in and hopefully learn something new!

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Students... and Sport

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:53:06 GMT

This week Holly meets with your President, Collette Cassidy to talk about all things sport. They talk about playing sport at Uni, PE in primary and secondary school, and the culture of sport. So stick this on whether you’re on your commute somewhere, or even if you’re just sitting down for a cuppa, I’m sure you’ll relate to a lot of what’s been said!

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Students... and Making Friends

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 08:20:48 GMT

This week Holly sits down with your VP for Education, Nicole to chat about making friends at University. They chat about walking in fresh as a first year, meeting people on nights out, meeting new people online in the environment we are living in right now and much more.

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Students... and Lectures

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:14:08 GMT

Holly and our very own Grace Boyle get together (socially distanced in the studio) for a chat about some funny, awkward or embarrassing memories of lectures” If you also hate it when people constantly click their pens, or eat food during a lecture then get across to Spotify or Apple Podcasts for a listen!

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Students... and Freshers'

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:00:26 GMT

In this episode you get an introduction to our brand new host, Holly, and a chat with Shauna – our VP for Belfast. They chat about their experience of Freshers’ gone by and what the craic is this year for our online version of Freshers’.

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Season 2 Trailer

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:22:13 GMT

The Student Show is back!!

Listen to all new episodes, with all new guests, and all new topics. Listen in every Wednesday to hear what its like to be a students at Ulster University.

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Meet your Student Officer Team 20/21

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:10:16 GMT

Sophie meets the newly elected Student Officer team and tries to get to know them better. For the year 20/21 these people will be representing your needs at the highest level both institutionally and nationally. Why not give it a listen and learn a little bit about who represents you!

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"What you study might not end up being your job - and that's okay!"

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:07:44 GMT

Sophie chats to Andrew McAnallen about exams and life after graduation in this weeks episode. They chat about the wonders of job searching, what to look out for and what to avoid. They also address exams and assessments and graduation ceremonies - tune in to find out what they say!

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"That Holylands Spar sees more students than Uni does"

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 12:03:13 GMT

This week Sophie has a chat with Nicole about money and finances around student life. Are you a spender or a saver? Where is the best place to shop? How quickly do you spend your student loan? All of this is discussed in this weeks episode.

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"Does falling asleep in the club and being carried out by the bouncer count as being thrown out"

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:33:55 GMT

Sophie has a chat with Collette about what it's like to be a student at Ulster. They talk about their experiences going into first year, night life, food and student discount.

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"Mental health can be positive too, it's something we all have"

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:26:25 GMT

Sophie chats to Chris and guest speaker, Tom, about mental health and the issues that affect students and different things to do that can improve mental health

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BONUS EPISODE - UU Love special

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:51:14 GMT

In this episode Sophie chats to the UU Love admin Matty and the legend himself Colin Turner in exclusive interviews to The Students Show

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"He was a lanky culchie that rapped to Skepta"

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:03:49 GMT

Sophie welcomes Shauna and Owen onto this weeks episodes to talk about friendships and relationships at University

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"You can sign away your soul in a Tenancy Agreement"

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:00:30 GMT

Sophie and Oisín have a chat about student accommodation of all types and experiences

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Welcome to The Student Show!

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 08:59:56 GMT

A quick trailer that describes our fantastic host, Sophie, and all about the podcast to come over Semester 2!

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