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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 33 MIN

Basic needs, fast track data, advice accreditation

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This week on Working for Students (the podcast formerly known as the Membership Services Show), Livia and Alan reflect on the year ahead – including the Secret Life of Students event and its focus on the human side of AI – before diving into three interviews. Lexi Baynes from the University of Manchester SU discusses the launch of their new student basic needs service, Essentials. Tom Levers shares insights from the Fast Track graduate scheme at Middlesex SU, focusing on data and insight. And Tom Wood, Head of Advice and Wellbeing at Coventry University SU talks through their journey to securing AQS accreditation. With Lexi Baynes (Manchester Students’ Union), Tom Levers (Middlesex Students’ Union), Tom Wood, Head of Advice and Wellbeing (Coventry University Students’ Union) and hosted by Livia Scott (Wonkhe) and Alan Roberts (CounterCulture).

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