HSK student pod was created for all students in the School of Health and Social Work. This is a podcast series which covers a range of topics including keeping you up to date on what is going on in the school, useful tips and advice for getting ahead with your studies, and some special interest items with guest speakers.

What is in Episode 43?

• Welcome to Episode 43: (00:01 – 01:49)

• A brief update on what is going on in the School of Health and Social Work (HSK). (01:49 – 09:14)

Kathy Whayman - HSK Assistant Associate Dean for learning and teaching and student experience. Kathy introduces the podcast and also gives a brief update on what is going on in the School of Health and Social Work.

• Just a moment with SSAS: Part 1 (09:14 – 14:26)

Gugu (Gulethu Maphosa) a previous graduate Mental Health Nursing student in the School of Health and Social Work is interviewed by Shipa Begum from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team). Gugu shares her story and useful tips on how she managed to succeed on her course despite being a full-time student with parenting and caring responsibilities.

• Just a moment with SSAS: Part 2 (14:26 – 19:28)

Shipa Begum from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team) talks about how Perfectionism affects students. She shares some useful tips on how students can find the right balance with Perfectionism and how they can use the shared tips when working on their assignments during the Christmas break.

Shipa also gives an update on the services and resources the SSAS team has on offer to students in the School of Health and Social Work. Including the SSAS team services over the Christmas break.

• A thank you to Episode 43 guests: (19:28 – 21:53)

• End of Episode 43 podcast: (21:53 – 24:14)

HSK student pod was created for all students in the School of Health and Social Work. This is a podcast series which covers a range of topics including keeping you up to date on what is going on in the school, useful tips and advice for getting ahead with your studies, and some special interest items with guest speakers.

What is in Episode 42?

• Welcome to Episode 42: (00:01 – 01:36)

• Message from the SSAS team: (1:36 – 7:52)

Shipa Begum from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team) gives an update on the services and resources the SSAS team has on offer to students in the School of Health and Social Work. She also shares some useful tips on how students can read, plan and work on assessments with long assessment briefs. This is a very useful message to any student that is working on an assessment with a long assessment brief.

• This month's profession spotlight: (7:52 – 20:05)

A special message from various HSK staff members.

We are showcasing our staffs’ clinical expertise who are sharing their individual story about a time that they made a difference in their previous Health or Social work roles. Listen to these empowering and beautiful messages, hopefully their messages inspire you about the difference you will make in your future Health or Social work careers.

• A thank you to Episode 42 guests: (20:05 – 23:23)

• Guided relaxation: (23:23 – 26:32)

Take a brief moment and unwind by listening to this beautiful Guided relaxation by Julie Vuolo.

• End of Episode 42 podcast: (26:32 – 27:08)

HSK student pod was created for all students in the School of Health and Social Work. This is a podcast series which covers a range of topics including keeping you up to date on what is going on in the school, useful tips and advice for getting ahead with your studies, and some special interest items with guest speakers.

What is in Episode 41?

Welcome to Episode 41: (00:01 – 01:44)

• A brief update on what is going on in the School of Health and Social Work (HSK): (01:44 – 5:46)

Kathy Whayman - HSK Assistant Associate Dean for learning and teaching and student experience. Kathy introduces the podcast and also gives a brief update on what is going on in the School of Health and Social Work.

• Message from the SSAS team: (5:46 – 10:36)

Shipa Begum from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team) gives an update on the services and resources the SSAS team has on offer to students in the School of Health and Social Work. She also gives some tips on managing and planning your time as a student.

• This month's profession spotlight: (10:36 - 39:42)

A special message from various HSK staff members.

We are showcasing our staffs’ clinical expertise who are sharing their individual story about a time that they made a difference in their previous Health or Social work roles. Listen to these empowering and beautiful messages, hopefully their messages inspire you about the difference you will make in your future Health or Social work careers.

• A thank you to episode 41 guests : (39:42 – 43:21)

• End of Episode 41 podcast: (43:21 – 44:35)

HSK student pod was created for all students in the School of Health and Social Work. This is a podcast series which covers a range of topics including keeping you up to date on what is going on in the school, useful tips and advice for getting ahead with your studies, and some special interest items with guest speakers.

What is in Episode 40?

• Welcome to Episode 40: (00:01 – 01:03)

Learning Disability Team (Niamh Knight & Eunice George): (01:03 - 27:22)

• In celebration of the Learning Disabilities week (17th – 23 June), the Learning Disability Team give a special message to raise awareness of Learning Disabilities and the Role of the Learning Disabilities nurse.

Go Herts Award: (27:22 - 28:21)

• A remind to students in the School of Health and Social work to apply for the Go Herst award.

Making use of the SSAS team: (28:21 – 29:46)

• A reminder to students in the School of Health and Social work to make use of the SSAS team services (Student Success and Academic Skills team).

Thank you to the guests: (29:46 – 31:28)

• Thank you episode 40 guests.

End of Episode 40 podcast: (31:28 – 33:18)

HSK student pod was created for all students in the School of Health and Social Work. This is a podcast series which covers a range of topics including keeping you up to date on what is going on in the school, useful tips and advice for getting ahead with your studies, and some special interest items with guest speakers.

What is in Episode 39

Welcome to Episode 39: (00:01 – 01:31)

Podcast introduction: (01:31 - 7:34)

• Kathy Whayman - HSK Assistant Associate Dean for learning and teaching and student experience. Kathy introduces the podcast and also gives a brief update on what is going on in the School of Health and Social Work.

This month's profession spotlight: Part 1: (7:34 - 17:17)

• Freddie Stubley, the New Graduate Tutor for the School of Health and Social work introduces himself and informs the listeners about his new role and how he can be of help to students in the School of Health and Social work.

Just a moment with SSAS team: (17:17 - 21:28)

• Shipa Begum from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team) gives an update on the services and resources the SSAS team can offer to students in the School of Health and Social Work.

• As part of the Stress Awareness month, Shipa also shares a message that gives some tips on managing stress and encourages students to care about themselves, self-care

This month's profession spotlight: Part 2: (21:28 - 31:00)

• Cathy Hamilton, the Associate Dean Academic Quality Assurance Practice Enhancement introduces to the students an initiative to support students from the School of Health and Social work when they have some concerns or any issues arising from their placements. She also informs the students of a new school email that they can use to get in touch regarding placement related issues or concerns.

Richard Matovu: Thank you to the podcast guests. (31:00 – 32:22)

Important message for Final Year students in the School of Health and Social work (32:22 - 34:26)

Richard Matovu: End of Episode 39 podcast. (34:26 – 35:45)

HSK student pod was created for all students in the School of Health and Social Work. This is a podcast series which covers a range of topics including keeping you up to date on what is going on in the school, useful tips and advice for getting ahead with your studies, and some special interest items with guest speakers.

What is in Episode 38?

Welcome to Episode 38: (00:01 – 01:37)

Podcast introduction: (01:37 - 10:40)

• Kathy Whayman - HSK Assistant Associate Dean for learning and teaching and student experience.

Student spotlight: Part 1: (10:40- 18:06)

• Narjis Rizvi – Third year Radiotherapy student in the School of Health and Social Work (HSK).

• Narjis shares a brief message letting us know about the Council of Deans of Health Student Leadership Programme, how to apply to the programme and why it’s a good programme for HSK students to apply to.

Just a moment with SSAS: Part 1 (18:06 - 19:00)

• Shipa Begum from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team) gives an update on the services and resources the SSAS team can offer to students in the School of Health and Social Work.

Just a moment with SSAS: Part 2 - Critical thinking (19:00 - 21:33)

• Shipa from the SSAS team gives a brief insight about Critical thinking (What is meant by Criticality?), an important topic that often comes up when students are writing assignments.

Just a moment with SSAS: Part 3 - Reflective writing (What is meant by Reflective writing?) (21:33 - 28:23)

• Shipa from the SSAS team gives a brief insight about Reflective writing (What is meant by Reflective writing?), an important topic that often comes up when students are writing assignments.

Just a moment with SSAS: Part 4 (28:23 - 36:02)

• Shipa from the SSAS team shares a short message about the month of Ramadan, study tips for managing placements and preparing for assessments during the month of Ramadan.

• Her message is to help improve our awareness of what takes place during the month of Ramadan which can be of help in case you are working with students / patients/ service users who are fasting and also her messages is very helpful to the students who may be fasting during this period.

Student spotlight: Part 2 (36:02 - 41:36)

• Jaabir Booly – Second year Paramedic Science student in the School of Health and Social Work (HSK)

• Jaabir shares some tips on how to manage and cope with studying or placements during the month of Ramadan, including how to support students that may be fasting during the month of Ramadan. His message is very informative to both students and staff, whether you are fasting or not.

Richard Matovu: (41:36 - 47:00)

• Thank you and end of Episode.

HSK student pod was created for all students in the School of Health and Social Work. This is a podcast series which covers a range of topics including keeping you up to date on what is going on in the school, useful tips and advice for getting ahead with your studies, and some special interest items with guest speakers.

What is in Episode 37?

Welcome to Episode 37: (00:01 – 01:04)

Podcast introduction: (01:04 - 06:55)

• Kathy Whayman - HSK Assistant Associate Dean for learning and teaching and student experience.

This month's profession spotlight: (06:55- 18:51)

• Rachel Nield from the University of Hertfordshire Widening Access and Student Success (WASS) team gives an introduction about the Go Herts Awards, how to get this award and why students should aim to get this award.

Just a moment with SSAS: (18:51 - 23:30)

• Shipa Begum from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team) gives an update on the services and resources the SSAS team has on offer to students in the School of Health and Social Work.

• She also shares some useful tips about the purpose and importance of the Marking criteria and the importance of reviewing any given feedback when working on assessments.

Richard Matovu: (23:30 - 27:06)

• Thank you and end of Episode.

HSK student pod was created for all students in the School of Health and Social Work. This is a podcast series which covers a range of topics including keeping you up to date on what is going on in the school, useful tips and advice for getting ahead with your studies, and some special interest items with guest speakers.

What is in Episode 36?

Welcome to Episode 35: (00:01 – 01:18 )

Podcast introduction: (01:18 - 05:34)

• Kathy Whayman - HSK Assistant Associate Dean for learning and teaching and student experience.

Student spotlight: (05:34 - 18:44)

• Sophia Didacus, Adult Nursing Student, from the School of Health and Social work at the University of Hertfordshire, shares a message regarding her wonderful experience during a Virtual hospital placement. Her message also raises awareness about this new way the NHS is providing service care to patients.

• Interviewed by: Laura Lowe - HSK Associate Dean for learning and teaching and student experience.

Just a moment with SSAS: (18:44 - 22:12)

• Shipa Begum from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team) gives an update on the services and resources the SSAS team has on offer to students in the School of Health and Social Work.

• She also shares some useful tips on how students can best manage their reading and make the most of their reading sessions.

This month's profession spotlight: (22:12 - 30:10)

• Jackie Kelly, the Dean of School gives an End of Year & festive season message.

• She encourages us to take care of our wellbeing and make use of all the available support services.

• Jackie also gives us a special, farewell and personal message.

Richard Matovu: (30:10 - 38:03)

• Thank you and end of Episode.

HSK student pod was created for all students in the School of Health and Social Work. This is a podcast series which covers a range of topics including keeping you up to date on what is going on in the school, useful tips and advice for getting ahead with your studies, and some special interest items with guest speakers.

What is in Episode 35?

Welcome to Episode 35: (00:00 - 01:10 )

Podcast introduction: (01:10 - 06:23)

• Kathy Whayman - HSK Assistant Associate Dean for learning and teaching and student experience.

Student spotlight: (06:23 - 18:55)

• Rimjhim Singh and Solomon Abraham who are some of the new Student Community Organisers (SCO) for the School of Health and Social Work (HSK), share a brief message letting us know about their role and how they can be of help to HSK students.

Just a moment with SSAS: (18:55 - 23:58)

• Shipa Begum from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team) gives an update on the services and resources the SSAS team has on offer to students in the School of Health and Social Work. She also shares some useful tips on how students can organise themselves and manage their studies.

Richard Matovu: (23:58 - 29:14)

• How to access the new SSAS Team website

• How access the HSK student podcast using the Castbox App

• Thank you and end of Episode

Welcome to our podcast! In this episode, we look into the fascinating topic of the challenges faced by international students in their learning journey due to not speaking with a native English accent. We explore the various hurdles they encounter and the impact it can have on their academic experience.

But it's not all about the challenges. We also shed light on the empowering strategies that can be implemented to foster an inclusive learning environment. Our aim is to ensure that every student's voice is not only heard but celebrated, regardless of their linguistic background.

Voices featured in the podcast:

Iris Wing Tung Tam: Alumni BSC social work student who graduated in 2021

Victor Anderson: Currently in the final year of his MSc in Social Work

Dr Echo Yuet Wah Yeung: Associate Professor in Social Work.