Student Connect

In this special bonus episode student hosts Nesta and Alex speak to Senior Development and Alumni Relations Officer, Samantha Evans and her recent husband, Matt Evans, who share their story around meeting at university and how you can keep in touch after graduation. 

In this episode we welcome careers expert Holly O'Rourke and Staffordshire University alumni and part-time lecturer, Maxie, to chat about graduate destinations and careers. 

Wise up on how to spend and save your money - hosts Nesta and Alex welcome student Juliette and Student Support and Experience Practitioner, Rachel, to talk about the tips and tricks they use for managing their finances.  

 This episode is all about giving ourselves some TLC and how we take care of our wellbeing at university. Whether it’s physical or mental health, we’re going to share our experiences and get some practical advice about how to look after our wellbeing too. Join student hosts Nesta and Alex, who will be speaking with Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, Jonny, and  final year student, Esewi. 

In this episode  we discuss the skills we learn at university, or in education, that become skills for life. That could be academic or survival skills: everything from how to cook pasta, how to budget for your food shop, how to reference correctly, or how to structure your work. We're joined by first year Games Art student Juliette, and Academic Librarian and Skills Tutor, Jodie. 

In this episode our students and support staff will explore the topic of diversity at university – what it means to them, their own experience of diversity and inclusion during their studies. Our hosts chat with transgender Concept Art student, Rhys, who has openly shared his experiences around transitioning during university; representatives from the student inclusion teams will also draw upon their own experiences and offer advice on where to seek support. 

This episode will introduce hosts Nesta and Alex, sharing their own experiences of university so you can get to know them a little better.