HSK Student pod

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 33? Laura Lowe - HSK Associate Dean: (00:02 - 03:15) • Podcast introduction Student spotlight: (03:15 - 17:20) • As part of the 2023 International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day celebration, Aisha Abdulazeez, Bethany Knowler, Vivian Omolara Umossoh-Ime and Oluronke Oluwalere from the Nursing and Midwifery programmes in the School of Health and Social Work, share personal messages about what they have experienced which made them feel why they want to become a nurse or midwife. Very beautiful and empowering messages.!!! Just a moment with SSAS: - Part 1 - (17:20 - 26:46) • Shipa Begum from the SSAS team shares a short message about Exam preparation tips. A very useful message. Just a moment with SSAS: - Part 2 - (26:46 - 42:47) • Shipa Begum interviews Abu Allah from the SSAS team - Tips and advice of managing stress and anxiety. A very useful message. • This month's profession spotlight: (42:47 - 46:58) • Jane Say, Programme Leader BSc Pre- Registration Nursing in the School of Health and Social Work shares a special message to HSK students as part of the 2023 International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day celebration. Richard Matovu: (46:58 - 52:53) • Thank you and best wishes message

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 32? Laura Lowe - HSK Associate Dean: (00 - 02:04) • Podcast introduction Student spotlight: (02:04 - 06:07) • Vox Pops – Various students in the School of Health and Social Work are randomly asked the following question - Can you let us know what is meant by My Learning Dashboard. Aisha, Georgina, Russell, Erie, Amy, Josh. This month's profession spotlight: (06:07 - 09:05) • Laura Lowe gives a brief introduction about My Learning Dashboard system. This is a system that was set up to help students take ownership of their own learning. A very important and useful system for students. Just a moment with SSAS: - Part 1 - (09:06 - 16:40) • Shipa Begum gives a short message from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team). She 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 2 - (16:34 - 18:51) • Shipa Begum, gives a short message from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team) informing students of the services the SSAS team is offering during April. Richard: (18:52 - 23:02) • Thank you and best wishes message

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 31? Laura Lowe - HSK Associate Dean: (00 - 03:07) • Podcast introduction Just a moment with SSAS: - Part 1 - (03:07 - 11:26) • Shipa from the SSAS team shares a short message about the month of Ramadan which starts on the 23/03/2023, study tips for managing placements and preparing for assessments during this month. • 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: (11:26 - 16:20) • Jaabir Booly – First year Paramedic Science student (Also a Student Rep) • 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. Just a moment with SSAS: - Part 2 - (16:20 - 20:04) • Shipa Begum gives a short message from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team). She gives a brief insight about Critical thinking (What is meant by Criticality?), an important topic that often comes up when students are writing assignments. Richard: (20:04 - 23:18) • Thank you and best wishes message

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 30? Laura Lowe - HSK Associate Dean: (00 – 2:53) • Podcast introduction Just a moment with SSAS: - Part 1 - (2:53 – 06:04) • Shipa Begum, gives a short message from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team). She 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 2 - (06:04– 15:26) • Mariya Shabbir, a new staff member of the SSAS team. Mariya is introduced to the listeners, and she briefly informs us how she plans to support HSK students with their academic writing and reading needs. She also shares some of the things herself and the SSAS team are planning to put in place in order to support HSK students with their academic writing and reading skills. Richard: (15:26 – 18:06) • Thank you and best wishes message Interviewers: • Shipa

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 29? • Laura Lowe - HSK Associate Dean: (00 – 2:53) • Podcast introduction This month's profession spotlight: (2:53 – 17:59) • Becky Scott, the Library and Computing Services Information Manager for the School of Health and social work shares a brief message letting us know about some of the Key services the LRC offers to students. • She also informs us about some of the ways in which the LRC works with staff. Her message is very useful especially to HSK students and new staff. Just a minute with SSAS: (17:59 – 31:61) • Shipa Begum, gives a short message from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team) informing students of their December programme and when they will be reopening in the new year. Shipa also interviews Abu Ullah who informs us about the SSAS team’s new Coaching programme, a very useful service we are encouraging our HSK students to take advantage of. This month's profession spotlight: (31:61– 37:48) • Jackie Kelly the Dean for the School of Health & Social Work speaks to the HSK student podcast listeners. She gives an end of year message as the Dean of school, encourages the HSK students to think of and help one another. She also wishes the SHK Student and Staff community a good Christmas break and a happy new year. Richard: (37:48– 43:21) • Thank you and best wishes message Interviewers: • Laura Lowe, Shipa

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 28? Laura Lowe - HSK Assistant Associate Dean: (00 – 2:20) • Podcast introduction • General news & updates about the school Student spotlight: (2:20 – 11:40) • Third year students Rachel and her friends, Mia, Nuna and Elizabeth from the Learning disability nursing programme share a brief message with us that raises the awareness of Student led placements. They briefly share some of their experiences during their student led placements and also give some tips that can help other students who are looking for Student led placements This month's profession spotlight: (11:40 – 26:54) • Becky Scott, the Library and Computing Services Information Manager for the School of Health and social work shares a brief message letting us know about some of the Key services the LRC offers to students. • She also informs us about some of the ways in which the LRC works with staff. Her message is very important especially during this time when we are just starting the new academic year. Just a minute with SSAS: (26:54 – 35:47) • Shipa Begum, gives a short message from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team) informing students some of the activities the SSAS team will be running in the coming few weeks in Decemeber. Shipa also interviews Anita Fromm who informs us about a very useful service called - Study buddy Scheme. Richard: (35:47– 39:06) • Thank you and best wishes message Interviewers: • Laura Lowe, Rachel

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 27? Karen Atkinson - HSK Associate Dean: (00 – 6:30) • Podcast introduction • General news & updates about the school • New HSK BAME student advocate & Student Community Organiser (SCO) • Health Education England - Nation Education Training survey (Working towards eliminating inequalities in education & training) • Level 6 students – Education gain survey – How has your confidence improved towards employment • Karen’s retirement Student spotlight: (6:30 – 21:17) • Vivian (HSK BAME student advocate) and Sarah (Student Community Organiser (SCO)) • Vivian and Sarah introduce themselves, inform us about their roles and how they can be of help to HSK students. • This month's profession spotlight – Part 1: (21:17 – 28:40) • Faith Goligher (Student Union - Advice and Support Centre Manager) • Faith shares a message with us, highlighting some of the different ways the Students’ Union Advice & Support team can be of help to students especially during this time when we are just starting the new academic year. • This month's profession spotlight – Part 2: (28:40 – 43:53) • Aidan Mitchel (HSK Educational Technologist) • Aidan shares a message with us, highlighting the HSK EdTech team’s role in the school and some of the different ways the team can be of help to students and staff Just a minute with SSAS: (43:53– 45:18) • Shipa Begum - A short message from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team) informing students some of the activities the SSAS team will be running in the coming few weeks in October and November. Richard: (45:18– 46:02) • Installing the Castbox podcast app • Karen’s retirement • Thank you and best wishes message Interviewers: • Laura Lowe, Karen Atkinson

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 26? Cheryl Holman - HSK Associate Dean: (00 – 4:50) • Podcast introduction • General news & updates about the school • End of term farewell message Jackie Kelly – Dean of School: (4:50 – 12:00) • End of term farewell message • Positive news regarding the University’s ranking in the 2022 Research Excellence Framework (REF) Student spotlight – Part 1: (12:00 – 23:33) • Victoria Udeh, Second year student from the MSc Mental Health Nursing program in the School of Health and Social work • Victoria shares a message with us related to her recent achievement of winning the 2022 RCN’s Student Ambassador of the Year award. Student spotlight – Part 2: (23:33– 29:07) • Chika, Third year student on the BSc Learning Disability Nursing program • Anita Fromm – HSK Student Success and Academic Skills Tutor • Anita and Chika, share a message about the Comet academic skills online workshops. Student spotlight – Part 3: (29:07– 46:47) • Abigail, Dorcas, Ozi, Alice, Jordan, Feba, Anu, Zein and a few more Third year student contributors in the School of Health and Social work • The third-year students share a message regarding: their best experience / most memorable experience while at the University of Hertfordshire. They also share some special tips on what can help students succeed on their course or placements. Just a minute with SSAS: (46:47– 48:18) • Shipa Begum - A short message from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team) informing students some of the activities the SSAS team will be running in the coming few weeks. Richard: (48:18– 54:44) • Thank you and best wishes message Interviewers: • Laura Lowe

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 25? Karen Atkinson, HSK Associate Dean: (00 – 6:22) • Podcast introduction • General news & updates about the school • Farewell message to the outgoing SCOs and BAME advocates • New SCO roles • A special callout for Nursing students to apply for the two remaining SCO roles • New BAME advocates interviews • Available student support and services Student spotlight – Part 1: (6:18 – 18:38) • Joy Ifarimoyo and Meriel de Vekey, Second year students from the BSC Midwifery program in the School of Health and Social work • Joy and Meriel share a message with us related to their recent achievements. Student spotlight – Part 2: (18:16 – 28:34) • Bolatito Adigun Lawal, Princewill Nwosu, Lawrence Onamusi, Farida Ali, Victoria Chizoba Udeh, students on the MSc Mental Health Nursing course • Anita Fromm – HSK Student Success and Academic Skills Tutor • Anita, Bolatito, Farida, Lawrence, Prince and Victoria, share a message about their experience on the Online Academic Conversation Club. This month's profession spotlight: (28:34– 38:16) • Becky Scott - Library and Computing Services Information Manager for the School of Health and social work • Becky shares a brief message letting us to know more about the Multi-factor authentication system which students are being told to enrol to. She also briefly informs us about some of the key services the LRC offers to students. Just a minute with SSAS: (38:17– 39:56) • Shipa Begum - A short message from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team) informing students some of the activities the SSAS team will be running in the coming few weeks. Richard: (39:59– 45:27) • Thank you and best wish message Interviewers: • Cathy Hamilton, Laura Lowe & Victoria Chizoba Udeh

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 24? Karen Atkinson, HSK Associate Dean: (00 – 6:15) • Podcast introduction • General news & updates about the school • Help and support from the University of Hertfordshire career and employment services • Available student support and services • HSK Deans awards Student spotlight: (6:16 – 21:18) • Michelle Malcolm and Georgia Eigbe, Second year Social work students from the School of Health and Social work • Michelle and Georgia share a message related to their placement experiences and also share some tips that have enabled them to succeed on their Placements. This month's profession spotlight: (21:19– 31:09) • Faith Goligher – Hertfordshire Students’ Union Advice & Support Centre Manager • Faith shares a message letting us know about some of the services the Hertfordshire Students’ Union Advice & Support team offers to students. • Faith also explains what the Look After Your Mate sessions are and to join the sessions Just a minute with SSAS: (31:10– 32:31) • Shipa Begum - A short message from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team) informing students some of the activities the SSAS team will be running in the coming few weeks. Richard: (32:32– 36:10) • Thank you and best wish message Interviewers: • Jerry Evans and Laura Lowe

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 23? • Laura Lowe, HSK Assistant Associate Dean: (00 – 5:27) o Podcast introduction o General news & updates about the school o Available support o Student voice questionnaire o NSS survey (Third year students) o Post graduate teaching experience survey (Post graduate students) o BAME careers event o HSK Deans awards Student spotlight: (5:28 – 19:47) • Jade Bassi, Catalina Bunzel and Esther Oluwaseye, Third Year Physiotherapy students from the School of Health and Social work • Jade, Catalina and Esther share a message related to their placement experiences and also share some tips that have enabled them to succeed on their Placements and course. This month's profession spotlight: (19:48– 48:27) • Helen Donovan - Professional Lead for Public Health Nursing at the Royal College of Nursing and a specialist immunisation nurse • Helen shares a message that provides a spotlight on some of the important issues of vaccinations. Her message gives a brief understanding about vaccines, their importance and how they work. • Just a minute with SSAS: (48:29 – 49:47) • A short message from the SSAS team informing students some of the activities the SSAS team will be running in the coming few weeks. Richard: (49:48 – 54:28) o Installing the free Castbox App. This is a new and easy way of accessing the HSK student Podcast. o Download and install now the free Castbox App on your phone o Search for HSK Student pod o You should now see the HSK Student pod o Subscribe add HSK student pod to your Favourites o Listen to the HSK student pod and enjoy o You can also access Castbox on the computer using the Castbox website Interviewers: o Shipa Begum, Sarah Massias & Matt Woodhouse

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 21? Karen Atkinson, HSK Associate Dean: (00 – 5:39) o Podcast introduction o General news & updates about the school o Student reps – Dean of School upcoming meeting o NSS survey (Third year students) Student spotlight: (5:39 – 34:24) • Eniola Sanusi, Frempomaa Afia Ansong, Victoria Chizoba Udeh, Felix Wetaya, Phiona Mukasa, students from the School of Health and Social work Victoria, Eniola, Frempomaa, Felix and Phiona share their placement experiences and some tips for coping with placements / placement copping strategies This month's profession spotlight: (34:24– 49:00) • Chin Swain & Kathy Whayman, senior lecturers from the School of Health and Social work • Chin & Kathy, share a message promoting the Nursing Times Awards Event, encouraging both students and staff to nominate someone they feel deserves one of the awards. Richard: (49:00 – 54:59) o Proud to be wearing my profession uniform photos o Installing the free Castbox App. This is a new and easy way of accessing the HSK student Podcast. o Download and install now the free Castbox App on your phone o Search for HSK Student pod o You should now see the HSK Student pod o Subscribe add HSK student pod to your Favourites o Listen to the HSK student pod and enjoy o You can also access Castbox on the computer using the Castbox website Interviewers: o Shipa Begum, Chin Swain

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 21? Karen Atkinson, HSK Associate Dean: (00 – 6:20) o Podcast introduction o General news & updates about the school o Students voice questionnaire o NSS survey (Third year students) o Student support resources and services (Click on this link to open the - HSK Student Support resources https://www.health.herts.ac.uk/elearning/Karen%20A/Support_Resources/Student_Support_Resources.pdf) o 24 hours - 7 day a week, Telephone counselling service – 08000283766 Student spotlight: (6:20 – 24:35) • William skitch - a recent graduate student – from the Bsc Adult nursing program • Catherine Amewu – a recent graduate student – from the MSc Midwifery program William and Catherine, both recent graduates from the School of Health and social work at the University of Hertfordshire, share a brief message with us on how they managed to succeed in their studies and clinical placement roles despite the ongoing challenges. Jackie Kelly - Dean of School: (24:35– 34:13) o An update on what has been going on in the University and in the School of Health and social work. o End of year Christmas message. Richard: (34:13 – 38:25) o Installing the free Castbox App. This is a new and easy way of accessing the HSK student Podcast. o Download and install now the free Castbox App on your phone o Search for HSK Student pod o You should now see the HSK Student pod o Subscribe add HSK student pod to your Favourites o Listen to the HSK student pod and enjoy o You can also access Castbox on the computer using the Castbox website Interviewers: o Kathy Whayman

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 20? Karen Atkinson, HSK Associate Dean: (00 – 3:46) o Podcast introduction o General news & updates about the school Student spotlight: (3:46 – 12:21) Vivian and Rio the HSK BAME students advocates. Vivian and Rio share a brief message letting you know about their role and how they can be of help to students in the School of Health and Social work. BAME advocates contact details: o Vivian Umossoh-Ime: v.umossoh-ime@herts.ac.uk o Rio Cole: rc20acd@herts.ac.uk Student spotlight: (12:21 – 22:26) Valencia and Racheal, the HSK Student community organisers. Valencia and Racheal share a brief message letting you know about their role and how they can be of help to students in the School of Health and Social work. SCOs contact details: o Daniel Currell: daniel.currell20@outlook.com o Asher Thomson: ashert1471@yahoo.co.uk o Rachel Morfett: morfettr11@gmail.com o Valencia Lubinda: valencialubinda@gmail.com This month's profession spotlight: (22:27 – 37:28) Amandip, Shipa, Claire and Abu, the Student Success and Academic Skills team (SSAS Team). Amandip, Shipa, Claire and Abu share a brief message letting you know about their role and how they can be of help to students and staff in the School of Health and Social work. SSAS Team contact details: o HSK.Skills@herts.ac.uk o Instagram: @HSK.Skills o Twitter: @HSK.Skills o HSK Academic Skills Advice website: http://academic-skills.health.herts.ac.uk/ Richard: (37:29 – 40:00) o Installing the free Castbox App. This is a new and easy way of accessing the HSK student Podcast. o Download and install now the free Castbox App on your phone o Search for HSK Student pod o You should now see the HSK Student pod o Add HSK student pod to your favourites o Listen to the HSK student pod and enjoy o You can also access Castbox on the computer using the Castbox website Interviewers: o Jerry, Kathy and Karen

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’s in Episode 19? Karen Atkinson, HSK Associate Dean: o Herts Learning o HSK Learning & Teaching conference 2021 o HSK Deans Awards 2021 o National Student Survey results 2021 o New staff members for the Students Success & Academic Skills Team o HSK Student podcast short questionnaire o General news & updates about the school Student spotlight: o Gloria Sikapite - Final year student on the Bsc Adult Nursing programme o Other people involved on this segment: o Dr Jo Brooks - A nurse at Lister hospital in Stevenage, also a senior lecturer in the School of Health and social work at the University of Hertfordshire o Prof. Natalie Pattison - A nurse at Lister hospital in Stevenage, also a senior lecturer in the School of Health and social work at the University of Hertfordshire Gloria, Jo and Natalie share a brief message on what a student research placement is and the benefits of having this type of placement. They also talk about the student research internship programme. This month's profession spotlight: o Danielle Ramsey - A senior Physiotherapy lecturer in the School of Health and social work at the University of Hertfordshire. Danielle shares a brief message that encourages students to get involved in research studies, importance of research in practice and in education. Richard: o Summer holiday farewell message o Podcast team having a short break and will be back in September

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’s in Episode 18? Karen Atkinson, HSK Associate Dean: o National Student Survey updates – for Third year students o Herts Learning o General news & updates about the school Student spotlight: o Rubi Thomson - One of the current School community organisers for the School of Health and Social work shares a message to improve your awareness of the role of School community organiser at the University of Hertfordshire This month's profession spotlight: o Fiona, the University’s Chaplain - Fiona shares a brief message with us to help raise awareness of the various advice and support services available from her role as the university’s chaplain Richard: o Checking your emails and look out for those announcements that are often sent to you.

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’s in Episode 17? • Karen Atkinson, HSK Associate Dean: o National Student Survey – for Third year students o General news & updates about the school • Dean of School of Health and Social Work - Jackie Kelly, shares a special message to the HSK students and HSK pod listeners Student spotlight: o Helen McGinley - A postgraduate student on the MSc Advanced Health Assessment Module o Tanya Jackson - A postgraduate student on the MSc Contemporary Nursing programme Helen and Tanya share a brief message on how they are managing to succeed in their studies and clinical placement roles despite the ongoing Covid 19 lock down challenges. This month's profession spotlight: Chaitanya Pankhania, the head of UH students’ counselling services and Mental health team shares a brief message to help raise awareness of the various Mental health advice and counselling support services available to UH students. Richard: o Getting involved with the HSK student podcast o Fika mental fitness app short questionnaire

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’s in Episode 16? Karen Atkinson, HSK Associate Dean: o National Student Survey – for Third year students o Grade up Workshops – for Level 4 / First year students o General news & updates about the school Student spotlight: o Nicole Davids – A recent graduate student – from the MSc Social work program o Uche Enekwa – A recent graduate student – from the BSc Radiography & Diagnostic imaging program Nicole and Uche, share a brief message on how they managed to succeed in their studies and clinical placement roles despite the ongoing Covid 19 lock down challenges. This month's profession spotlight: Alex Ulrich one of the senior Paramedic lecturers in the School of Health and social work at the University of Hertfordshire shares a brief message reflecting on how the Paramedic profession has changed over the years to meet the huge demands on its services. She also shares a brief reflection on how she has managed to succeed in her new teaching role at the University despite the ongoing Covid 19 lock down challenges. Richard: o Getting involved with the HSK student podcast o Fika mental fitness app o Message of encouragement- we should continue to persevere despite the ongoing Covid 19 lock down challenges

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’s in Episode 15? Karen Atkinson, HSK Associate Dean: o End of December 2020 face to face teaching o Non-symptomatic Covid 19 testing o General news & updates about the school o Christmas message Student spotlight: o Omolara Sanyaolu Osoba – A Recent Adult nursing graduate student o Kelechi Vivian Ukokwelu – A Final year Adult nursing MSc International student o Felix Wetaya – A Second year Mental health student Omolara, Kelechi and Felix, share a brief message on how they have managed to succeed in their studies and clinical placement roles despite the ongoing Covid 19 lock down challenges. This month's profession spotlight: Emma Diston, Sharon Rosales, Helena Stanbury and Chris Goodchild from the University of Hertfordshire Student Wellbeing & Disability team, share a brief message with to help raise awareness of the various advice and support services offered by the Student Wellbeing & Disability team. This month's profession spotlight: Eunice Sirkett and Carole Yearley, one of the senior lecturers in the School of Health and social work at the University of Hertfordshire, share a brief message on how they have managed to succeed in their teaching and clinical practice roles despite the ongoing Covid 19 lock down challenges. Richard: o Getting involved with the HSK student podcast o Fika mental fitness app

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’s in Episode 14? Karen Atkinson, HSK Associate Dean: o New academic year welcome back message o General news & updates about the school Student spotlight: Harriet Podmore and Merrely Hondi share a message on what they are currently doing and their future plans as the HSK School community organisers. This month's profession spotlight: Suzanne Ball and Shimul Haque form the Herts Careers and Employment team share a brief message with us to help raise awareness of the various advice and support services offered by the Careers and Employment team. Valarie Brossier, from the HSK Academic skills advice and support team talks about academic skills advice and support in the School of Health and Social Work. The Dean of School, Jackie Kelly o New academic year welcome back message o Students’ wellbeing o Fika mental fitness app Richard: o Getting involved with the HSK student podcast o Fika mental fitness app

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’s in Episode 13? Karen Atkinson, HSK Associate Dean: o General news & updates about the school o Final Year National student survey (NSS survey). You could win a top prize draw of £1,000 o Grade up programme workshops Student spotlight: Stefania Diaz and Ruby Smith, second year Social work students share with us their experience during placements This month's profession spotlight: Faith Goligher, Stephanie Keegan, Hayley Elizabeth Jessener from the Hertfordshire Student Union Advice & Support team. They share a brief message with us to help raise awareness of the various advice and support services available to the University of Hertfordshire students. Episode 13 Vox pop: As a student at the University of Herefordshire, what can the Student Union Advice & Support team do for you? Presented by: o Anonymous students o Irene Anderson – Adult Nursing lecturer Some top tips or advice on how to help yourself succeed while at the University of Hertfordshire? Presented by: o Anonymous students Richard: o Getting involved with the HSK student podcast A Guided relaxation o A short-guided relaxation for HSK pod listeners that want to take a pause and unwind

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. I wish to let you know Episode 12 is out with empowering, inspiring, entertaining, informative messages including general news & updates about the school. What’s in Episode 12? Julie Vuolo, HSK Associate Dean: o General news & updates about the school o Final Year National student survey (NSS survey) o Bus pass access to Meridian House Student spotlight: Jasmine Ruscoe & Elizabeth Allen, third year Physiotherapy students share with us their experience as Physiotherapy students at the University of Hertfordshire. This month's profession spotlight: Alice Horton & Abby Sanderson from Hertfordshire Sports Village share a brief message with us to help raise awareness of how to look after yourself this year. Active student opportunities at the University of Hertfordshire? Episode 12 Vox pop: As a student at the University of Hertfordshire, what does the term Active student mean to you? Presented by: o Anonymous students o Emma Partington – Paramedic lecturer Richard: o Getting involved with the HSK student podcast o Accessing the Academic Skills Advice site (ASA) and the Library SkillUP site

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’s in Episode 11? Dean of School of Health and Social Work - Jackie Kelly, shares a message to the HSK pod listeners Julie Vuolo, HSK Associate Dean: o General news & updates about the school o Examples of available student support Student spotlight: Lacey Hagan, a second-year Social work student shares with us her experience on being at a Low secure mental health service placement. This month's profession spotlight: Lynne Gordon from the HSK Radiotherapy team shares with us a beautiful and very informative message to help raise awareness of Radiotherapy. Episode 11 Vox pop: Do you know what a therapeutic radiographer does? Presented by: o Gloria Sikapite and Grace Owosemi - third year adult nursing students o Karanheer Singh Sran – first year MSc in psychology student o Aidan Mitchel – HSK educational technologist o Grace Reed – Paramedic lecturer Richard: Getting involved with the HSK student podcast

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’s in Episode 10? Julie Vuolo, HSK Associate Dean: Shares a touching personal story that highlights the importance of communication when informing others of our needs. • Student spotlight: Uche Enekwa, Leonidas Antoniou, third year students on the Radiography & Diagnostic imaging program share with us their elective experience. This month's profession spotlight: Radica Hardyal from the HSK Midwifery team shares with us a message on how she has got to where she is, a message she calls “My midwifery Journey”. Richard: Accessing the Academic Skill Advice site and the One-to-one Academic support sessions. Here is the HSK student pod main page where you will find all previous episodes.

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’s in Episode 9? Julie Vuolo, HSK Associate Dean: o New Academic year welcome back message from Julie o General news & updates about the school o Examples of available student support Student spotlight: Prasis Ja singh, a University of Hertfordshire student based in Malaysia at one of the University of Hertfordshire’s overseas academic partners visits the HSK student pod. This month's profession spotlight: Cheryl Holman, Associate Dean Academic Quality Assurance for the School of Health and Social Work, informs us about the new assessment regulations that start this academic year (2019 – 2020). This month's profession spotlight: Yinglen Butt, Royal College of Nursing Associate Director of Nursing, gives an empowering and inspirational message to the HSK student pod listeners. Richard: o How to get access to the Academic Skill Advice site. o Do you know how to access UH key sites & ICT resources help video tutorial.

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’s in Episode 8? Julie Vuolo, HSK Associate Dean: o General news & updates about the school o Summer vacation wishes message o Getting in touch with the HSK student pod team Student spotlight: Jamila Noah, a third year Learning Disability student nurse shares with us her experience on the Learning disability programme at the University of Hertfordshire. She also introduces the Learning Disabilities nursing society being launched at the University of Hertfordshire. This month's profession spotlight: Debra Fearns, senior lecturer from the Learning Disability team shares with us a brief message from the Learning Disability team at the University of Hertfordshire regarding the celebration of 100 years of Learning disability nursing. This month's profession spotlight: Jon Woollard, Technical team lead for the School of Health and Social Work at the University of Hertfordshire, shares with us how his team makes it possible to provide the positive students’ experience that takes place or follows up from practical sessions that take place within the school.

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’s in Episode 7? Julie Vuolo, HSK Associate Dean, gives some general news & updates about the school – o Outgoing school community organisers, Tunde E (Adult nursing), Paul W (Radiography & Imaging), Kelly M (Paramedics science) and Joy Moyo (Learning disability nursing) o Student accommodation updates - Halls of residence allocations for students on placements o Personal Tutor project update o Student union teachers’ awards 2019 - Kate Morrow, Teresa Groves Other news: HSK student pod presents at the June 2019 University of Hertfordshire annual Teaching and Learning conference. The title for the video presentation - Podcasting: an innovative student-staff partnership. Student spotlight: Yazmin Carr shares with us her first-time experience of witnessing a child birth as a midwifery student. This month's profession spotlight: Prof. Brian Littlechild from the Social work team, enlightens us on the area of, co-production with service users in health and social care.

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’s in Episode 6? Julie Vuolo, HSK Associate Dean, gives some general news & updates about the school –Student Nursing Times Awards 2019 (Kathy Whayman and Debbie Martin), 2019 HSK Dean's Awards Nomination. Student spotlight: Ian Costello, Jasna Lemes-filipovic & their academic support tutor – Diane Currie. Ian & Jasna share with us their academic journey & experience on the Training nursing associates program (TNA) This month's profession spotlight: Dr Hubert Van Griensven from the Physiotherapy team, enlightens us on our understanding of pain. As a person working in the Healthcare industry, when you are assessing a patient or service user’s pain, how do you assess and understand the cause of their reported pain?

How are you going to preserve your Digital legacy? Yourself, friends, family members and my myself included, have increased significantly in the last few years our usage of digital data and the internet. Social media such as Whatsup, Twitter, Facebook, etc are used by us in so many ways to share information and to communicate with family, friends, colleagues or associates. We have also opened up many online accounts. Questions for you: When me and you are too ill to make our own decisions or sadly pass away, what will happen to our digital data and social network accounts? What will happen to our special and memorable photos or messages on social network accounts when we are too ill to make our own decisions or sadly pass away? In this podcast, Eunice Sirkett from the Adult nursing team, enlightens us on what the term Digital legacy means and why it’s important for us in today’s generation to know about. Eunice leaves us this challenging question: How are you going to preserve your Digital legacy?

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’s in Episode 5? Julie Vuolo, HSK Associate Dean, gives some general news & updates about the school –student union representative of the month, student shortlist for Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2019, HSK Dean’s Awards 2019. Student spotlight: Rebecca Morris a third year Adult Nursing student, shares with us her exciting elective experience in Spain. Student spotlight: Jolyon Price a first year Paramedic student, shares with us a message related to his experience in practice and also preparation for practice. Jolyon shares his experience of working with real people, and how he feels it’s different to working in simulation environments. This month's profession spotlight: Eunice Sirkett from the Adult nursing team, enlightens us on what the term Digital legacy means and why it’s important for us in today’s generation to know about. What does the term Digital legacy mean? Private study recommendation: Making use of the ASA site (Academic Skills Advice site).

In this podcast Dr Laura Abbott talks about her project “The needs of perinatal women in prison and their babies champion project”. She also shares with us how she has moved from an academic idea to making an impact in policy and in the wider world.

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’s in Episode 4? Julie Vuolo, HSK Associate Dean, gives some general news & updates about the school - Missing Student, Joy Morgan. Student spotlight: Ellen Ryan-Gill, a third year Adult Nursing student, shares with us her empowering experience of accessing student support during her second year. This month's profession spotlight: Dr Laura Abbott, from the Midwifery team, talks about her research looking at the issues facing pregnant women in English prisons. An empowering talk that shows how she moved from an academic idea to making an impact in policy and in the wider world. Private study recommendation: Visiting the section on the ASA site called – Understanding Academic Terms.

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’s in Episode 3? Julie Vuolo, HSK Associate Dean, gives some general news & updates about the school - Timetabling and accommodation issues. Student spotlight: Lewis Nevard, a third-year Mental health Nursing student, talks about his fantastic elective experience at Broadmoor hospital, a high-security psychiatric hospital, the best known and oldest of the three high-security psychiatric hospitals in England. Valarie Brossier, from the HSK Academic study skills unit, talks about academic skills advice in the school. This month's profession spotlight: Janet Migliozzi, from the Adult nursing team, gives an amazing talk about Influenza and some of the measures we can take to minimise illness. Special news: HSK Student reps upcoming meeting, Financial support, HSK attainment & inclusivity group upcoming lunch meeting.

HSK student pod was created for all students in the School of Health and Social Work. This is a podcast series which will cover 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’s in Episode 2? New Year message from Julie Vuolo, HSK Associate Dean This month's profession spotlight: Paul Townsend & Will Broughton, from the Paramedic Science team, chat about their experiences of being on the road over the festive period Student spotlight: Samuel Osei, Adult Nursing student, talks about how it feels to be a published author Special news: Where’s my hoodie?

HSK student pod HSK student pod has been created for all students in the School of Health and Social Work at the University of Hertfordshire. This is a podcast series which will cover 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. The podcast will be published twice a month so that you have something fresh and new to listen to regularly. Enjoy Episode 1

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.