Bits of Beds: A Pocket-Sized Student Guide to the University of Bedfordshire

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Bits of Beds: A Pocket-Sized Student Guide to the University of Bedfordshire

Bits of Beds is a pocket-sized student guide to life at the University of Bedfordshire! Over the course of several 'minisodes' - and some special edition episodes! - our hosts will be getting you up to speed with everything you need to know about student life - from mental health, student support and employability, to the University's world-leading research opportunities.

  1. Sense of Belonging: Life at University as an International Student

    10 OCT

    Sense of Belonging: Life at University as an International Student

    Hear from our international students about the reality of life at the University of Bedfordshire.

    21 min
  2. National Inclusion Week - Fly Spy

    29/09/2023

    National Inclusion Week - Fly Spy

    In this special edition themed around National Inclusion Week (25th – 29th September 2023), hosts Amia and Amina are joined by two of our staff members: Susan Shutter, Director of Human Resources, and Dr Mohammad Alramahi, Principal Lecturer in Law, as they talk about the efforts they’re making behind the scenes to make Bedfordshire a more inclusive place to study and work.

    12 min
  3. National Inclusion Week - Grad Chat

    27/09/2023

    National Inclusion Week - Grad Chat

    In this special edition themed around National Inclusion Week (25th - 29th September 2023), hosts Amia and Amina are joined by two of our graduates - Richard Sackey-Addo and George Barnard - as they discuss the support they’ve received during their time at Beds.

    13 min
  4. National Inclusion Week - Beds Life

    25/09/2023

    National Inclusion Week - Beds Life

    In this special edition themed around National Inclusion Week (25th - 29th September 2023), hosts Amia and Amina sit down with Dr Suzella Palmer, Senior Lecturer in Applied Social Studies, to discuss her experience as a student and staff member at Beds. Chloe Sharp and Shelby Davies also join to share their experiences as students and the support they’ve received while studying.

    19 min
  5. Bits of Beds: Clearing Special

    04/08/2023

    Bits of Beds: Clearing Special

    During this special Clearing edition, hosts Joe and Cleo meet a variety of guests who give listeners a brilliant insight into Clearing. Special guests include BBC Radio 1’s Melvin Odoom and other alumni who are happy to have cemented their studies with Beds through Clearing. For more information and how to apply, please visit: www.beds.ac.uk/clearing or call: 0300 3300 073

    30 min
  6. Fly Spy: Employability – meet Wayne & Yemi

    30/09/2022

    Fly Spy: Employability – meet Wayne & Yemi

    During this minisode, Joe and Priscilla meet local businessman and Bedfordshire alumnus, Wayne, who talks about how he made the most of the free business support available to graduates via the University’s Research & Innovation Service. Through this support he was able to launch a start-up business and eventually went on to provide work placements and full time employment for other Beds students, including Yemi. For more information visit: www.beds.ac.uk/ris

    9 min
  7. Grad Chat: Employability – meet Danny & Riya

    28/09/2022

    Grad Chat: Employability – meet Danny & Riya

    Joe and Priscilla are joined by two graduates who talk about the on-campus work experience they took part in which helped with their employability. Danny – who now works for BBC Three Counties radio – discusses his enjoyment of undertaking the role of Student Station Manager with Bedfordshire’s Radio LaB station during his final year of study, which gave him lots of hands-on broadcasting experience. Riya also discusses how she took part in the University’s Graduate Advancement Programme (GAP) after her studies, which enabled her to gain useful experience for her CV while earning a wage. For more information visit: https://radiolab.beds.ac.uk/getinvolved and www.beds.ac.uk/careers

    16 min
  8. Beds Life: Employability – meet Michelle & Alan

    26/09/2022

    Beds Life: Employability – meet Michelle & Alan

    In this minisode, Joe and Priscilla sit down with Michelle Everitt Head of the University’s Careers & Employability service to discuss the support and advice available to students and graduates. Psychology student Alan also joins to share his experience of using the careers service and how it’s helped to develop his skillset and improve his job prospects. For more information visit: www.beds.ac.uk/careers

    12 min
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Bits of Beds is a pocket-sized student guide to life at the University of Bedfordshire! Over the course of several 'minisodes' - and some special edition episodes! - our hosts will be getting you up to speed with everything you need to know about student life - from mental health, student support and employability, to the University's world-leading research opportunities.

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