In this season finale of Campus N Culture, Baba is joined by Aisha and Tamia for an honest and entertaining reflection on the 2025/26 ACS year. From the relief of finally finishing exams to looking back on their favourite events, biggest challenges and the lessons they learned along the way, the trio offer an inside look at what it really takes to run one of the university's largest societies. They also pull back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes work that members rarely see and share some of the funniest committee moments from the year, before putting each other to the test in a lively game of "Most likely to?"

The conversation then turns to the future, as Aisha and Tamia discuss their ambitions for ACS, including growing membership, improving the society behind the scenes, preserving important traditions and introducing fresh ideas for the year ahead. They share their dream events, bold predictions and hopes for the next chapter of ACS, while Baba closes out the first season of Campus N Culture with a heartfelt thank you to the CNC family.

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Host & Contributors:

• Host: Baba Odumeru
• Host Bio: Baba is a second-year medical student at Imperial College London and serves as the Vice President for Events for Imperial's African Caribbean Society.
• ⁠⁠⁠Imperial ACS Instagram⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠Campus N Culture Instagram

In this episode, Baba is joined by Tamsin, Jeannine and Mary for an insightful conversation about Sickle Cell Anaemia, Blood Donations and the importance of raising awareness within Black communities. The discussion begins by unpacking what the Sickle Cell Disorder is, how it affects the body, and the difference between carrying the Sickle Cell trait and living with the condition. Jeannine shares her personal experiences of growing up with sickle cell disease and the journey that led her to become an advocate, while Mary reflects on her work as a Healthcare and Design Researcher and as a founding member of the Imperial Sickle Cell Group.

Together, they explore the importance of education, representation and community-led initiatives that are helping to improve understanding of the condition.The conversation then turns to the life-saving role of Blood Donations, examining how transfusions support people living with Sickle Cell and addressing some of the most common myths and misconceptions that prevent people from donating. The panel also discusses the current shortage of Black blood donors and explains why ethnically matched blood is often essential for Sickle Cell patients.

Through powerful personal stories and expert insights, Jeannine and Mary encourage listeners to recognise the impact of a single donation and highlight the collective responsibility we all have to support those affected by Sickle Cell. The episode concludes with a call to action, highlighting ACS's upcoming blood donation initiative and how listeners can get involved using this link.

If you want to hear more, join us each month (we trying chill out) for real conversations with Black students, professors, and industry pros about university life, STEM, and student culture. Hear personal stories, trending debates, and tips for thriving at uni — all in a relaxed, authentic space celebrating Black excellence. Subscribe, turn on notifications, and follow us to catch every episode!

Host & Contributors:

• Host: Baba Odumeru
• Host Bio: Baba is a second-year medical student at Imperial College London and serves as the Vice President for Events for Imperial's African Caribbean Society.
• ⁠⁠Imperial ACS Instagram⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Campus N Culture Instagram

In this episode, Baba speaks with Professor Wayne Mitchell about his dual journey as a scientist and becoming the Provost for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Imperial College London. After a brief introduction and reflection on how they first met, Wayne explains his role as Associate Provost for EDI and outlines his day-to-day responsibilities. He shares his path to Imperial—from his upbringing and studies to joining the College in 2005—and discusses how he balances his passion for immunology with his EDI commitments.

The conversation also explores what motivated Wayne to take on the Associate Provost role and the impact of the initiatives he supports, such as Reach Society, the Imperial Sickle Cell Group, and the Race Equity Charter. He highlights the mission of Imperial As One and his “Belonging” podcast series, touching on themes of structural barriers, resilience and dreaming boldly. The episode concludes with advice for students who feel underrepresented, insights on cultural pressures, and ways all students can help create meaningful change.

If you want to hear more, join us each month for real conversations with Black students, professors, and industry pros about university life, STEM, and student culture. Hear personal stories, trending debates, and tips for thriving at uni — all in a relaxed, authentic space celebrating Black excellence. Subscribe, turn on notifications, and follow us to catch every episode!

Host & Contributors:

• Host: Baba Odumeru
• Host Bio: Baba is a second-year medical student at Imperial College London and serves as the Vice President for Events for Imperial's African Caribbean Society.
• Imperial ACS Instagram
• Campus N Culture Instagram

This debut episode of The Campus N Culture Podcast features a generation of ACS Presidents — Tani Akinmoladun, Blessings Mwanza, and Victor Ofodile, who led Imperial's African Caribbean Society in 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26, respectively. Baba Odumeru, the current Vice President of Events,  explores their journeys through Medicine, Mathematics, and student life at Imperial College London. They reflect on their paths to Imperial, from GCSEs to university, discussing challenges, misconceptions, and advice for future students. They also open up about their favourite memories, the realities of campus life, and what it’s really like balancing intense studies with leading a society, being creative, and pursuing personal passions.
The conversation deepens as they explore the theme of Black History Month: “Standing Firm in Power and Pride.” Everyone shares what the month means to them, their thoughts on representation, and reflections on today’s cultural climate. Wrapping up with trending topics, quick-fire cultural debates, and audience questions, the episode offers an authentic, entertaining, and empowering look into the lives of Black students thriving and leading within one of the UK’s top universities.
If you want to hear more, join us each month for real conversations with Black students, professors, and industry pros about university life, STEM, and student culture. Hear personal stories, trending debates, and tips for thriving at uni — all in a relaxed, authentic space celebrating Black excellence. Subscribe, turn on notifications, and follow us to catch every episode!

Host & Contributors:

• Host: Baba Odumeru
• Host Bio: Baba is a second-year medical student at Imperial College London and serves as the Vice President for Events for Imperial's African Caribbean Society.
• ⁠Imperial ACS Instagram⁠
• ⁠Campus N Culture Instagram