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Pathways Podcast - Warwick Chemistry
by Warwick Chemistry
A co-created podcast from students and staff in the Chemistry department at Warwick University. We discuss all things student experience, careers, and wellbeing, and will try to give our best tips and advice on making the most from your degree!
Episodes
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S4-E1: Reflections & Opportunities
In the first episode of a brand new season of Pathways, recent graduate Jess joins Adam and Tom to reflect on the past year's 'We are Chemistry' programme, discussing their highlights and lowlights from 2022/23. They also provide a sneak peek into the new opportunities that await in the 2023/24...
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S3-E11: MChem Hints and Tips
In this episode, Adam and Tom speak to Georgia Shreeve, who has just finished her MChem year at Warwick. Georgia reflects on her experiences to share insights and practical advice on transitioning to the MChem year and the differences compared to the previous three years of the degree. Georgia...
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S3-E10: Alumni Insights: PhDs and Research
In this episode, Adam and Tom speak to Warwick Chemistry alumni Francesca (2020) and Rory (2022), who are now pursuing research PhDs elsewhere. Drawing from their experiences, Francesca and Rory share insights and advice on securing projects, acquiring funding, and the lessons they've learned…
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S3-E9: Students' Union Advice and Support
In this episode, Tom, Jess, and Adam speak to Mollie Gates and Charlotte Cowdell about their work in the Advice Team at Warwick Students' Union. Mollie and Charlotte provide lots of different types of support and routes you can access to get help with cost-of-living, exam support, housing,...
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S3-E8: An Insight to In-Person Exams
In this episode, Jess speaks to Sam Weekes and Sam Davis to give you an insight to in-person exams they sat last term. They give tips, hints, and insights on how to prepare, revise, and successfully sit in-person exams, as well as manage anxiety and stress. If you are sitting an in-person exam,...
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S3-E7: Managing Anxiety In Exam Season
In this episode, Adam and Tom speak with Sarah Parkinson, a Wellbeing Adviser at Warwick, about how to manage stress and anxiety around exams. The group discusses the Wellbeing Support available at Warwick, what the department is doing to support you, what support is available for students with...
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S3-E6: Exam Support in Chemistry
In this episode, Jess speaks with fellow third year student and Co-Chair of the SSLC, Max about the upcoming exam season. They're joined by Dan Murdock, Director of UG Studies and Adam Alcock, Student Engagement and Experience Coordinator to discuss the return to face-to-face exams and the…
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S3-E5: Studying Chemistry with a Disability
In this episode, Tom and Adam speak with Ollie, a third year Chemistry undergraduate about his experiences of being a student with a disability. Ollie candidly discusses his experiences – from thinking of applying to a chemistry degree, right through to present day including the challenges he’s...
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S3-E4: Women in Chem
In this episode, Jess and Tom speak to four second year students - Sadie, Charlotte, Sophie and Liz - about their experiences applying to Warwick Chemistry and settling back into in-person teaching this year. They discuss the challenges of being a woman in STEM, how to overcome impostor syndrome,...
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S3-E3: Applying for and Succeeding on Placements
In this episode, Tom speaks to Jess and Harriet Cruikshank about their experiences on their third-year placements. Jess completed her placement with Rolls Royce over the summer, while Harriet is on a 12-month placement with Pharmaron, which she is completing alongside her studies. They discuss…
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S3-E2: Settling in and Challenging Stereotypes
In this student takeover episode, Jess Man speaks with Niraali Mehta about their experiences fitting into Warwick and breaking down some of the social stereotypes related to studying a Chemistry degree. They discuss the challenges of coming to university during a pandemic, the importance of…
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S3-E1: A-Levels, Clearing, and Warwick
In the first episode of this new season, Tom Ritchie speaks with Adam Alcock and Emily Williams about their experiences of getting their A-Level results and the clearing process at Warwick. Adam then discusses what students can expect in Welcome Week from the department, while Emily outlines...
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Pathways Season Two, Episode Three
In this episode, Bo Kelestyn speaks with Sam Trouton, Teaching Fellow and Warwick Chemistry and ChemSoc alumni. Sam's reflections on his unique journey doing Chemistry Outreach activities highlight the importance of extracurricular activities in helping to build confidence and skills that helped...
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Pathways Season Two, Episode Two
In this episode, Bo Kelestyn speaks with Dr Dani Pearson, a WATE award-winning Teaching Fellow in the Chemistry department. Dani's reflections on her journey both to university and into academia highlight that we all have different paths and there is no set way to achieve success.
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Pathways Season Two, Episode One
In this episode, Bo Kelestyn speaks with Dr Rebecca Notman, Associate Professor, and Royal Society University Research Fellow. Rebecca's experiences and stories about precarity in HE highlight the importance of resilience after graduation.
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Pathways Season Two, Introductory Episode
In this intro episode to Season 2, Matt and Bo share their highlight from Season 1 and start exploring the focus of this season: lab-based teaching innovation at Warwick Chemistry.
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Pathways Season One, Episode Three
In this episode Matt Taylor speaks with Dr David Fox, Associate Professor, Senior Tutor, and an industry focused researcher. Exploring team work, innovation, problem solving, academic careers and motivation, this conversation will leave you inspired and seen.
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Pathways Season One, Episode Two
In this episode, Dr Bo Kelestyn speaks with Dr Ann Dixon, Reader, Senior Tutor, Chair of Athena SWAN and Diversity Committee. Ann's interdisciplinary work and resilience focused mindset is inspiring and uplifting.
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Pathways Season One, Episode One
In this episode, Dr Bo Kelestyn speaks with the Head of Department and Professor of Inorganic Chemistry Professor Mike Ward. His candid perspective and storytelling offer a sense of reassurance.
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Pathways Season One, Introductory Episode
In this introductory episode co-hosts Dr Bo Kelestyn and Matt Taylor talk about Pathways, the meaning behind the name and their vision for the podcast.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A co-created podcast from students and staff in the Chemistry department at Warwick University. We discuss all things student experience, careers, and wellbeing, and will try to give our best tips and advice on making the most from your degree!
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Warwick Chemistry
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A co-created podcast from students and staff in the Chemistry department at Warwick University. We discuss all things student experience, careers, and wellbeing, and will try to give our best tips and advice on making the most from your degree!
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