Voices of Diversity

In our fourth episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Abigail Lupson, a final year Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering student and chair of the LGBT+ association in the SU. Hear about Abigail’s experiences at Loughborough and beyond, her hope for the future in the face of global uncertainty, and some eye-opening facts about LGBT+ people and mental health. Tune into this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s most dedicated and successful LGBT rights activists.  

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.  

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.  

Credits:  

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager  

Guest: Abigail Lupson, chair of the LGBT+ student association 

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee  

With thanks to EDI Services and LSU Media 

In our third episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Tayyeba ‘T’ Miah, a third-year Psychology student and chair of the Psychology committee. Hear T reminisce about her Loughborough University journey, learn about her family background and how it informs everything she does in life, and find out how she balances university, work, committee chairing and more. Tune into this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s busiest and brightest students.  

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.  

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.  

Credits:  

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager  

Guest: Tayyeba ‘T’ Miah, Part C Psychology Student 

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee  

With thanks to EDI Services and LSU Media 

In our second episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Sandra Kwok, a Loughborough University graduate and current Graduate Management Trainee. Hear Sandra reminisce about her Loughborough University journey, learn the good and bad aspects of being an international student and staff member at Loughborough and find out how she’s been able to enjoy her culture in the UK. Tune into this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s most passionate voices for EDI. 

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community. 

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123. 

Credits: 

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager 

Guest: Sandra Kwok, Graduate Management Trainee 

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee 

With thanks to EDI Services and LSU Media

In our first episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Professor Emily Keightley, the associate pro-vice chancellor for Vibrant and Inclusive Communities and professor of media and memory studies. From reminiscing on her academic journey, to reflecting on the metrics of success, to how discrimination appears in the workplace, listen in on this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s greatest success stories. 

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community. 
Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Credits:

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager
Guest: Emily Keightley, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor for Vibrant and Inclusive Communities and Professor of Media and Memory Studies
Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee