Brunel University Podcast

The Olympics are coming to London in 2012 giving Brunel University and its students plenty of opportunities to get involved - we hear from Neil Young, Head of Brunel's 2012 Programmes, who will be updating us on just how. We also talk to Sports Scholar and Taekwondo athlete, Jibreel Malik, who is hoping for Olympic gold himself. You can catch up on the Olympic goings on at Brunel University by visiting the Olympic page at http://brunel.ac.uk/2012. Voices: Neil Young Jibreel Malik Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

We talk to Brian O'Neill QC, who took time out of his busy Old Bailey schedule to share his experiences with us. We also hear from Admissions Tutor and Law Lecturer Christine Riefa about the type of student she's looking for and the type of course offered here at Brunel. Current Law student Evelyn Asuen also pops into the pod to say hello. Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com Visit http://www.brunel.ac.uk/law

Senior Lecturer Steve looks after the transition process for the first year students while Vinny is currently studying in her third year, having already enjoyed those early stages of her course. Also, Layal talks about what she's been up to since graduating and how she's been using her Maths degree. Visit http://www.brunel.ac.uk/maths Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com Links: http://www.brunel.ac.uk http://www.brunel.ac.uk/courses http://www.facebook.com/BrunelPodcast Postal Address for Enquiries: Course Enquiries Office Brunel University Uxbridge UB8 3PH Telephone Number for Enquiries: +44(0)1895 265 599 Virtual Open Day: http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay Email: podcast@brunel.ac.uk Web: http://brunel.ac.uk/podcast Subscribe: http://feeds.feedburner.com/brunel

Software, how it is developed and how it is used in the real world. Undergraduate Admissions Director David Williams talks to us about the differences between Information Systems and Computing and he reveals the sort of student he's looking for. Current student Richard Clapton shares his experiences on his Information Systems course while Mohammed Ali tells us what happened after he graduated. How did Brunel's offering help him into the right profession? Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com Links: http://www.brunel.ac.uk http://www.brunel.ac.uk/courses http://www.facebook.com/BrunelPodcast Postal Address for Enquiries: Course Enquiries Office Brunel University Uxbridge UB8 3PH Telephone Number for Enquiries: +44(0)1895 265 599 Virtual Open Day: http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay Email: podcast@brunel.ac.uk Web: http://brunel.ac.uk/podcast Subscribe: http://feeds.feedburner.com/brunel

Senior English Ladies Champion Wrestler, Chloe Spiteri, talks to us about her learning disability and how support from Brunel has helped her achieve on her course. Alumna and school teacher, Anna Snook, also shares her experiences and how her pupils' might be feeling about going to University. And we hear from Emily Danvers from the Academic Skills service, 'ASK' who gives us her top tips on how to cope with the academic demands at University. You can visit Brunel University now by navigating to the Virtual Open Day via the website or by visiting http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay Presented by: Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com Postal Address for Enquiries: Course Enquiries Office Marketing Brunel University Uxbridge UB8 3PH Telephone Number for Enquiries: 01895 265599 Virtual Open Day http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay Email: podcast@brunel.ac.uk Further Podcasts: http://brunel.ac.uk/podcast

The Olympics are coming to London in 2012 giving Brunel University and its students plenty of opportunities to get involved - we hear from Neil Young, Head of Brunel's 2012 Programmes, who will be telling us just how. We also talk to Brunel Physiotherapy alumna, Heather Fell, who won an Olympic silver medal in the last Olympics in Beijing. You can visit Brunel University now by navigating to the Virtual Open Day via the website or by visiting http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com Links: * http://brunel.ac.uk * http://brunel.ac.uk/2012 * http://twitter.com/brunel2012 Postal Address for Enquiries: Course Enquiries Office Brunel University Uxbridge UB8 3PH Telephone Number for Enquiries: +44(0)1895 265 935 Virtual Open Day: http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay Email: podcast@brunel.ac.uk http://brunel.ac.uk/podcast

Find out more about postgraduate life at Brunel from current Master’s and Research students. Dr Steve Mullins talks to us about the financial issues you might face and we learn about the scholarships and funding that are available. Episode 1 is available from http://brunel.ac.uk/podcast. Voices: * Dr Steve Mullins, Assistant Registrar for Graduate Studies; * Nkechi Izuchukwu, Brunel International Scholar; and * Gaia Di Castro, Isambard Research Scholar. Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com Links: * http://brunel.ac.uk/graduateschool * http://brunel.ac.uk/courses/pg/funding Postal Address for Enquiries: The Graduate School Brunel University Uxbridge UB8 3PH Telephone Number for Enquiries: +44(0)1895 265 935 Virtual Open Day: http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay Email: podcast@brunel.ac.uk http://brunel.ac.uk/podcast

We hear how Business Student Trisha Motah's week has been going and we talk to final year Product Design Engineering student Tanya Budd who is already an award-winning inventor developing her potential at Brunel. Hear how Tanya has made Seafaring safer. Schools and Colleges Liaison Amanda Hall also pays the podcast a visit to tell us what students coming to Brunel might expect from the University. You can visit Brunel University now by navigating to the Virtual Open Day via the website or by visiting http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay Presented by: Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com Postal Address for Enquiries: Course Enquiries Office Marketing Brunel University Uxbridge UB8 3PH Telephone Number for Enquiries: 01895 265599 Virtual Open Day http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay Email: podcast@brunel.ac.uk Further Podcasts: http://brunel.ac.uk/podcast

Find out more about postgraduate life at Brunel from current Master’s and research students. Hear about the career support services on offer, and find out about how the Graduate School can help you to make the most out of your postgraduate experience. Voices: * Dr Kate Hone, Director of the Graduate School; * Jane Standley, Director of the Placement and Careers; * Rebecca Main, Job Shop Manager; * Nkechi Izuchukwu, Brunel International Scholar; and * Gaia Di Castro, Isambard Research Scholar. Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com Links: * http://brunel.ac.uk/graduateschool * http://brunel.ac.uk/courses/pg/funding Postal Address for Enquiries: The Graduate School Brunel University Uxbridge UB8 3PH Telephone Number for Enquiries: +44(0)1895 265 935 Virtual Open Day: http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay Email: podcast@brunel.ac.uk http://brunel.ac.uk/podcast

This podcast episode takes it's regular look at Student Life with Final Year Business Student Busola Sanusi. We talk to Award-winning graduate, Adam Sumar, and we hear what Brunel's Director of External Affairs has to say about an exciting new building to house the Brunel Business School: Andrew Kershaw will be talking to us about the Eastern Gateway. You can visit Brunel University now by navigating to the Virtual Open Day via the website or by visiting http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay Presented by: Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

First Year Film and Television student Kristy Myrie talks us through her week while ex-BBC man and Journalism Lecturer Keith Somerville discusses the BA in journalism. We also visit Brunel graduate and business owner, Paul Croft in his Covent Garden Offices in the centre of London to ask him how he thought Brunel influenced his success. You can visit Brunel University now by navigating to the Virtual Open Day via the website or by visiting http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay Presented by: Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com Paul Croft appears courtesy of Mediatonic.co.uk Postal Address for Enquiries: Course Enquiries Office Marketing Brunel University Uxbridge UB8 3PH Telephone Number for Enquiries: 01895 265599 Virtual Open Day http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay Email: podcast@brunel.ac.uk

Hear about what you should be doing on Results Day and what you might be expecting during Freshers Week. We talk to the lady in charge of Admissions, Sue Gemmill and we also advise on what you should be bringing with you when you arrive for the start of term at Brunel. We talk to Eoin Lally about his Clearing experience and ex-SU President Jatin Patel. We also hear from Katy Jenkins and Adam Sumar Tarmohamed. We're Out And About around the Student Union and we talk to Sam Smith on the SU Reception.

We meet Jade Bennett, Melanie Musonda and Luduvine Bell for their take on one of the last weeks of the academic year. Luduvine finishes her degree, Jade completes her second year and Melanie makes it to the end of her first year.

We meet Emanuella Adjei and Ina Hristova for their take on a week that sees the approach of coursework deadlines and exams. How do they balance a work life with a social life?

This episode witnesses a week in the life of three Brunel University students. Anthony Liu, Shennel Challenor and Deepali Soni return to University and share the week's experiences and thoughts . We get insights into their weekly food shop habits and hear about what their living arrangements are like. We hear their concerns about their workloads, jobs and car ownership in London. Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

In this episode we look at courses being offered by the Schools of Arts and Social Sciences. We hear from the Head of the School of Arts, Bill Leahy, and Admissions Tutors involved in Music, Psychology and Drama. Jacqui shows us around the Arts Centre and George talks us through some of the exhibits in the current show in the Beldam Gallery. We're also told of the famous musicians and writers currently teaching at Brunel, an example of a Sonic Arts assignment and a big ball of yellow shoes.

Kat Temba comes home to a large kitchen in Galbraith Hall while Sasha enjoys a cheaper, larger room in a more central location in Saltash. The School of Health Sciences and Social Care's Chris Bailey and Dr Jo Bridger play host to the Brunel University Podcast and focus our attention on Occupational Therapy and Biosciences. Meanwhile first year student Sharon Hartley just loves spending time in hospital. May contain advice that could lead to students getting free money. Postal Address for Enquiries: Course Enquiries Office Marketing Brunel University Uxbridge UB8 3PH Telephone Number for Enquiries: 01895 265599 Web http://www.brunel.ac.uk Email: podcast@brunel.ac.uk Links: http://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/acad/health Presented by: Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com Voices: Chris Bailey, Jo Bridger, Sharon Hartley, Kat Temba and Sasha Shalmina. Music by Cagey House Music, Ashley Keeler and LittleSmasher.com

In this episode we look at courses being offered by the School of Law and the Brunel Business School. We visit Tian who tells us about Lancaster Hall of Residence and we have a look around the Lecture Centre. We hear about sandwich placements, transferable skills, the hotel spa, an old style tuck shop, not making the tea nor emptying the staplers and the food market.

Matt Southgate shows us round the Kingston Lane Outdoor Sporting Facility and we talk to promising young sprinter and Sports Sciences student, Idowu Akindele. Reni Shodunke shows us around her halls of residence while Sally Preece and Jane Dunkley talk about the indoor Sporting facilities available to Brunel students.

n this series we take a look at the academic schools and their courses and facilities they provide Brunel students. Join Keisha Crooks on a walk around Uxbridge Town Centre while Osian Owens tells us about the Brunel University Formula Student Racing Team. Ross Dudley takes us on a walk around the workshops and course directors Ray Kirby and Stephen Cockett show off the impressive facilities their courses use.

Hear what our current students have to say about living at University. Eoin Lally and Lucy Newnham tell us about the difference between standard and en-suite accommodation, Dawn James give us a tour of her room on campus and Vina Asani talks about the option of living at home. Ludivine Bell tells us what it's like to come and study at Brunel from her home country of France. There's some important accommodation information and, with the help of Satyesh Shah, we're out-and-about checking out the new library. All that plus some information about a new course.

There's some important finance information in this podcast and you can hear more from our current students about their university experiences. Neepun Goyal gives us his budgeting tips and there is news of Brunel's funding and scholarships featuring Zanib Mirza and Peter Roberts who talks to us about his Placement Year.

With tips and hints on applying to Brunel University through UCAS. Help with your personal statement. Featuring The Announcer and an interview with final year undergraduate, Kajal Dhanak, who recalls what it was like for her to apply to University. Exclusive footage of Jo Brand's speech at this year's graduation ceremonies.