Connections Corner

It’s finally happening… we’re revealing who’s behind the UoG socials! 👀 Join us on Connections Corner as we sit down with Holly, our mystery social media admin, to chat all things connection, community, and cosy vibes. This week kicks off our two-part series: “Getting Cosy & Connecting with Your Community.”
In Part 1, we’re diving into IRL connections with major “-ber month” energy — think Gilmore Girls, autumn leaves, and finding your people at uni. 🍂✨ We talk about:

• Making new friends and settling in at uni 🤝
• Holly’s uni journey (and how changing her mind shaped it) 🎓
• Cosy autumn routines and “main character” moments 🍁
• Fun things to do locally during the colder months 🧣
• Why connecting offline still matters — especially now 💬

🎧 Filmed at Park Campus in the TV Production Studio, this episode is full of laughs, stories, and good vibes — the perfect listen for a chill autumn day.

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In this episode of Connections Corner, Ivana and Hesham are joined by Freya, our Students’ Union Activities and Opportunities Officer, for an honest chat about her UoG journey, and the incredible work she is doing in her role.
From previously leading the university Dance team to launching her campaign ‘Fed Up’, Freya opens up about tackling food insecurity among students, as well as taking part in a fun ‘Raid the Cupboard’ challenge, trying to piece together a nutritious and filling meal with what’s left in your food cupboard before your next food shop. And, of course, we get Freya to rate your budget-friendly and sometimes questionable students meals in Student Meal of the Week.

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In this very first episode of Connections Corner, it’s just your hosts Ivana and Hesham—no guests, no script, just real talk. Get to know the voices behind the mic as we share how we both found our way to uni, what sparked this podcast idea, and the kind of energy we’re bringing to every episode. Expect stories, banter, and… a little too much detail about how Wingstop may or may not have triggered a shopping habit for Ivana (👀). We’ll also hear from Hesham, who’s juggling postgrad life and finding connection in the chaos of a master’s degree. Plus, we dish on who we’re dying to get on the show—from students doing big things to staff and industry insiders we think you need to hear from. We’re also kicking off our brand new segment: Student Meal of the Week — where we rate, debate and occasionally regret our budget-friendly food choices. Come for the laughs, stay for the insights, and get ready to make your own connections along the way.

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