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Periodically
by University of Oxford Chemistry Department
Periodically, the podcast that covers all things periods and chemistry!Each week, over this series of six episodes, we here at the University of Oxford will be taking a deep-dive into just how periods have affected us in tutorials, exams, labs and just generally studying at undergrad. We want to talk about how periods can sometimes just get in the bloody way!Periodically is funded by the Royal Society of Chemistry Equality and Diversity fund.
Episodes
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The Early Career Perspective
In this episode of Periodically, hosts Manami and Charlie are joined by Dr Jenny Maunder, a physical chemistry-based lecturer at the University of Durham. As a senior demonstrator, Jenny provides a unique perspective on the impact of menstrual health on both students and staff. The trio discuss…
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Perimenopause
In this episode of Periodically, hosts Josie and Felicity are joined by Kelly Britton, a DPhil student in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Oxford, and Dr Sarah Rawe, a lecturer in chemistry at the Technological University Dublin. Listen as they discuss the realities of experiencing...
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Research and Innovation
In this episode of Periodically, hosts Sofia and Lottie are joined by Chiara Cocco, a postdoctoral research associate at the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Caucus at Heriot-Watt University, to discuss the research that's being undertaken by initiatives like the EDI Caucus to investigate the...
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The Academic Perspective
In this episode of Periodically, hosts Manami and Charlie are joined by Dr. Jenny Burnham, a chemistry teaching specialist at the University of Sheffield, about the challenges women face in balancing their reproductive health and a career in academia. The conversation offers a candid look at the...
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Stigma and Support
In this episode of Periodically, hosts Felicity and Josie engage in an enlightening discussion with guests Liv and Lauren from the SASHA Society (Students Against Sexual Harassment and Assault), about the work that SASHA does and how they campaign for change at the University of Leeds. Liv and...
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Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic condition which affects one in ten people with periods in the UK. However, endometriosis is notably difficult to diagnose, taking an average of eight years from the onset of symptoms according to Endometriosis UK and with patients often being misdiagnosed or dismissed…
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Periodically Season Two Trailer
Periodically, the podcast that covers all things periods and chemistry, is back for Season Two! In this season, we want to talk more about how periods can sometimes just get in the bloody way and we'll be joined by guests who have experiences including with Endometriosis, Menopause, Perimenopause...
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General Workload
Periods are different for everyone and can significantly affect the daily lives of the people who have them. They can be irregular, debilitating, cause severe depression and many other things and the inflexible nature of a chemistry degree can make this hard to deal with. Understanding and…
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Tutorials
Tutorials are the main academic event of the week, the culmination of most of the week's work. It is the point where most students have their understanding of a topic click so any hindrance due to periods can have a huge effect on student's learning. Hannah Bruce, a former undergraduate chemist...
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Accessibility
A study by Plan International UK in 2018 found that 42% of girls use makeshift period products from socks, toilet paper, and newspaper because they could not afford period products. This was supported by a YouGov survey in 2022, which found that one in eight adults with periods say they are…
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The Pill
Although the pill is widely regarded as a contraceptive, with an estimated 70% of menstruators in Britain having used the pill at some stage in their lives, a study suggests that 31% of users take the pill as a method of treating period pain and 28% to regulate their menstrual cycle. As such…
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Exams
When periods and exams overlap, students face pain whilst taking the exams, issues with mental health and even in some cases episodes of fainting, potentially compromising their exam results. With 50% of the cohort being affected, could more consideration by the exam board improve the exam...
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Labs
In this week's episode, we're talking about all things labs! Standing at a fume hood all day can be exhausting for anyone, but what about when you get your period? Join Lottie, Josie, Elba and Charlie to find out more! (0:51) Introduction (1:35) Time Pressures in Labs (5:33) Periods and...
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Periodically: The Oxford Chemistry Period Podcast Trailer
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Periodically, the podcast that covers all things periods and chemistry!Each week, over this series of six episodes, we here at the University of Oxford will be taking a deep-dive into just how periods have affected us in tutorials, exams, labs and just generally studying at undergrad. We want to talk about how periods can sometimes just get in the bloody way!Periodically is funded by the Royal Society of Chemistry Equality and Diversity fund.
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University of Oxford Chemistry Department
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Periodically, the podcast that covers all things periods and chemistry!Each week, over this series of six episodes, we here at the University of Oxford will be taking a deep-dive into just how periods have affected us in tutorials, exams, labs and just generally studying at undergrad. We want to...
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