Bits of Beds: A Pocket-Sized Student Guide to the University of Bedfordshire

In this minisode, Joe and Priscilla discuss the variety of support services available to students during their studies with the Director of Student Experience, Ruki Heritage. They also speak with final year student and refugee Fithawi, who used the support services to help him to excel and progress during his time at Beds. For more information visit: www.beds.ac.uk/student-support

Professor of Diversity in Public Health Gurch Randhawa and current PhD student, Fani, chat to Joe and Priscilla about some current research projects and the opportunities available to students with IHR – the University’s Institute for Health Research. For more information visit: www.beds.ac.uk/ihr

Joe and Priscilla meet three graduates from ISPAR – the University’s Institute for Sport & Physical Activity Research, based at the Bedford campus. Marsha, Chris and Jane all recently completed their PhDs which have helped towards their careers, and they give listeners an insight into their interesting jobs at a local council (Marsha), the NFL (Chris) and within the School of Psychology here at Beds (Jane). For more information visit: www.beds.ac.uk/ispar

In this minisode, listeners are introduced to the research and PhD opportunities available to students at the University of Bedfordshire. Joe and Priscilla talk to Pro Vice Chancellor, Professor Andrew Church, and current PhD student, Winifred. For more information visit: www.beds.ac.uk/research

Our hosts, Joe and Priscilla, get an insider look at studying Mental Health Nursing here at the University of Bedfordshire. They chat to lecturer Valerie and student Maria about the course and opportunities it gives to those who wish to work in the mental health profession. For more information visit: www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/courses/postgraduate/next-year/mental-health-nursing

Joe and Priscilla meet international student Aleeha who has just graduated from the University. She tells them about the University’s mental health support services which she used during the Covid-19 pandemic – and which ultimately encouraged her to stick with her studies and graduate. For more information visit: www.beds.ac.uk/student-support/mentalwell

In this minisode, hosts Joe and Priscilla chat with on-campus counsellor Jill about the mental health support service available to students during their studies. They are also joined by student Nicola who discusses the wellbeing support she received during her studies. For more information visit: www.beds.ac.uk/student-support/mentalwell

Introducing Bits of Beds - a pocket sized student guide to the University of Bedfordshire, landing September 2022. Whether you're thinking about going to university or are a current Bedfordshire student, this podcast will give you useful, personal insight into life here at Beds and the opportunities and support available throughout and beyond your student journey. Subscribe today!