It's that time of year again when SUSU are holding their annual Spring Elections. Among the roles up for election are the Sabbatical Officers, who work full time for a year to represent student interests both locally and nationally and work with the University to make change on the students' behalf. In this episode, we catch up with some of the candidates running for Vice President Welfare and Community and Vice President Activities.

Voting opens on the SUSU website on 3rd March . You can find the full list of candidates and their manifestos here: https://www.susu.org/whats-on/leadership-elections.html

It's that time of year again when SUSU are holding their annual Spring Elections. Among the roles up for election are the Sabbatical Officers, who work full time for a year to represent student interests both locally and nationally and work with the University to make change on the students' behalf. In this episode, we catch up with the candidates running for President.

Voting opens on the SUSU website on 3rd March . You can find the full list of candidates and their manifestos here: https://www.susu.org/whats-on/leadership-elections.html

It's that time of year again when SUSU are holding their annual Spring Elections. Among the roles up for election are the Sabbatical Officers, who work full time for a year to represent student interests both locally and nationally and work with the University to make change on the students' behalf. In this episode, we catch up with some of the candidates running for Vice President Education and Democracy 

Voting opens on the SUSU website on 3rd March . You can find the full list of candidates and their manifestos here: https://www.susu.org/whats-on/leadership-elections.html

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a charity shop? On this week's episode Emily chats to Lucy from Naomi House and Jacksplace and she shares information on just this plus why volunteering is good for you and the opportunities available working in the fundraising sector. This episode is also jam packed with advice on getting jobs and career development, regardless of your industry. 

This week we're talking all about feeling good with Shara Tochia, co-founder of the wellness and lifestyle website DOSE. We cover a lot of ground in this episode; from Shara's snowstorm student days in New York, to why she set up her business and what it's like being your own boss. Of course, we also talk lots about wellness, including top tips for sleeping, as well as food, fitness and travel.

You can find out more via @dose on Instagram or through their website here: https://whateveryourdose.com/

Data shows that the number of women working in science, technology, engineering and maths has risen by 350,000 over the last ten years. Despite this, UNESCO data shows that less than 30% of all scientific researchers worldwide are women. As today is the International day of women and girls in science, we are shining a light on some of our incredible female alumni working in science. Coming up in this episode I talk to Evie (a trainee clinical scientist specialising in embryology at the NHS), Lara (A conservation Biologist) and Jess (A senior operational meteorologist at the Met Office). We chat all about what inspired them to go into the science, the ins and outs of their jobs and get advice for finding a career in this industry.

You can see more of Lara's work here:
IG- @lara_wildlife 
www.larawildlife.co.uk

Today is Time to Talk Day, a campaign which encourages people to open up about their mental health experiences and help end the stigma around mental health issues. In a very open and honest episode, Emily chats with Holly, a first year student, about their journeys with mental health.

TRIGGER WARNING: There are mentions of bereavement and self-harm in the course of this episode. If you are affected by any of this content, please make use to our support services, which you can contact here.

You can get involved with Holly's yoga here:

IG: @hollydazeyoga

Web: www.hollydaze.org

Ever wondered what it's like working as a UK diplomat? In this episode, Dame Judith Macgregor goes in depth about her time in diplomatic service sharing stories such as her experience at Nelson Mandela's funeral, to emergency salmon fishing meeting in Slovakia and much more.

This week on the podcast we're talking all about money. Listen for tips on budgeting and managing your finances as well as info from the SUSU Advice Centre and University Financial Support team about the help available to students.
Some other handy links:

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/student-guide/?utm_source=MSE_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=15-Sep-20-50638631-4464&utm_campaign=nt-bignote-two&utm_content=2

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/student-loans-tuition-fees-changes/

In our final episode before Christmas we aim to bring you some (very much needed) festive cheer. We chat to Professor Chris Howls, Director of the Doctoral College about some of his  yule-tide traditions and catch up with Jason from the Student Life team about the support available for students over the holiday season.

Since this episode was recorded, there have been further COVID restrictions announced by the PM which we know will likely impact on some of your Christmas plans and make things more difficult. If you are still in Southampton for the Christmas break period and need a friendly voice to chat to or any other support, please don't hesitate to make use of the services available. You can find details of these services in this episode and further information here: https://sway.office.com/hhNhc1DlTxnph2Qa?loc=swsp