72 Weeks

New College, Oxford

Produced by New College, Oxford, 72 Weeks details how life can change, and indeed has changed, for people over the course of an Oxford University degree. Each episode focuses on a different theme, with guests having some form of commonality.

Episodes

  1. Episode 1: Being Welsh, and studying Geography, at Oxford University

    EPISODE 1

    Episode 1: Being Welsh, and studying Geography, at Oxford University

    The first episode of 72 Weeks explores the experiences of two Welsh people at Oxford University, with the same first name, same hometown, and the same love for the subject of Geography.

    22 min
  2. Episode 2: Being a Showman at Oxford University

    EPISODE 2

    Episode 2: Being a Showman at Oxford University

    The second episode of 72 Weeks explores the fascinating experiences of two members of the GTRSB community, as they outline their educational journeys to Oxford University.

    29 min
  3. Episode 3: LGBTQ+ life in Oxford

    EPISODE 3

    Episode 3: LGBTQ+ life in Oxford

    The third episode of 72 Weeks explores the experiences of two members of the LGBTQ+ community at New College.  Growing up in different times, with different experiences, Nigel and Gabriel openly share their stories.

    26 min
  4. Episode 4: Being from Liverpool and studying PPE at Oxford University

    EPISODE 4

    Episode 4: Being from Liverpool and studying PPE at Oxford University

    The fourth episode of 72 Weeks involves discussions surrounding Everton, PPE, New College, Manners Makyth Man, teenage band names, and being a John Lennon lookalike.

    39 min
  5. Episode 5: Studying Biology at Oxford University

    EPISODE 5

    Episode 5: Studying Biology at Oxford University

    The fifth episode of 72 Weeks involves discussions surrounding Biology, New College, studying during the Covid pandemic, career-paths, female role-models in Science, and the wonder of birds.  Recorded in October 2022.

    42 min
  6. Episode 6: Studying History and being a JCR President at Oxford University

    EPISODE 6

    Episode 6: Studying History and being a JCR President at Oxford University

    The sixth episode of 72 Weeks involves discussions surrounding History, New College, being the JCR President, leading the College, the importance of debate, career-paths, and 'Cornettos'.   Recorded in October 2022.

    44 min
  7. Episode 7: You always remember a good (Head)teacher

    EPISODE 7

    Episode 7: You always remember a good (Head)teacher

    The seventh episode of 72 Weeks involves discussions surrounding English, Chemistry, Oxford University traditions, the importance of reading, what makes a good Headteacher, why teaching is a rewarding career option, and the wonder that is Taylor Swift.   Recorded in October 2022.

    35 min
  8. Episode 8 - Medicine: A life's story

    EPISODE 8

    Episode 8 - Medicine: A life's story

    The eighth episode of 72 Weeks involves discussions surrounding Medicine; the most human of subjects and one that can truly impact 'a life's story'.  Oh, and a little bit of Strictly as well.  Recorded in November 2022.

    49 min
  9. Episode 9 - Harvey says....study Law

    EPISODE 9

    Episode 9 - Harvey says....study Law

    Discussions surrounding the pathways to the 'vocation' that is Law.  Recorded in February 2023.

    31 min
  • 9 Episodes

About

Produced by New College, Oxford, 72 Weeks details how life can change, and indeed has changed, for people over the course of an Oxford University degree. Each episode focuses on a different theme, with guests having some form of commonality.

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  • Creator
    New College, Oxford
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
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    © 2025 New College, Oxford