Are UL?

In this episode of 'Are UL?' Communities officer Chelsea Joyce talked with William Keohane, a transgender man studying in UL. The two discussed the new UL Gender Recognition and Identity policy which is currently being developed. 

In this podcast William discussed what transitioning was like for him. He talks about his experience with the university for changing defining records such as student email name and parchment details. The two discuss the benefit of the new policy to future transgender students, they also talk about the importance of inclusivity  both on and off campus.

John and Brian, AKA The Performance Nerds, might look familiar to some of you who have attended their Leadership Training Module organised by the Student Leadership and Representation Office. This training helped students to get a better understanding of the overall principles, practices, and styles of leadership. Watch out next semester, for more training opportunities with the guys!

Cathal & Nicky caught up with the guys  they talked about their roles, entrepreneurship what they do and imposter syndrome 

Cathal and Nicky chat to Kerstin Mey, the Interim President of the University Of Limerick.
 
Kerstin talks about growing up in Berlin, navigating a university through a global pandemic, and her love for techno music. 

Cathal & Nicky chat to Dr.Caroline West who has a Ph.D. & MA in Sexuality Studies, She is also a writer, podcaster.  Caroline focuses on feminism, sex, and the body. 

The guys talk to Caroline about her role and what she does. They talk about her role with third-level institutions and sex in general.  

Cathal and Nicky chat to Sarah Marnane and Siobhra Conway two student nurses who have been working on the frontline during the pandemic.

Both Sarah and Siobhra talk about their experience as student nurses such as the hours they put in, the role itself and their experience of the hospital environment during Covid-19

They go into detail about the conditions that nurses experience in Ireland the big question around emigration. and how they got into nursing. 

Episode 2 of Are UL? 

Cathal & Nicky chat to your 2020/2021 UL Student Life Officers.

Cian, Peadar, Alison & Chelsea chat about their time in office and the difficulties that came with the role during a pandemic.  They look back at their highs, lows, what they love about UL, why they went for their roles, and much more. 

Are UL?
 
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 Final year Journalism students Nicky Anderson and Cathal O'Sullivan speak to different influential people and cover a range of topics ⁣that matter to you, the student!⁣⁣⁣

For this episode, they interviewed each other to allow you to get to know them a little bit better!