Sounding It Out

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Sounding It Out is the School of Social Sciences' podcast series on all things student wellbeing. Led by colleagues specialising in wellbeing at The University of Manchster, Chris Perrin and Cathy Bell.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Wobble Week: Feeling homesick or unsettled

    This episode coincides with the SoSS events and resources around ‘Wobble Week’, a common point mid-Semester where students worry that Uni, or their course, isn’t for them and consider dropping out. Feeling ‘at home’ is key to a successful university experience. How can we achieve that? What obstacles are in the way? Tune in to hear the perspectives of a ResLife Coordinator and a final-year Law with Politics student. Featuring Domonkos Lukacs, ResLife Coordinator for Daisy Bank & Manchester GardensSadie Kitto, final-year Law with PoliticsResources ResLife contact, support and eventsFeeling homesick or unsettled?

    Wobble Week: Feeling homesick or unsettled

  2. Nov 3

    Engagement fatigue

    What can we do if the subjects we study cause emotional distress?   Tune in to hear the perspectives of a Politics lecturer and a final-year Sociology student activist.  Featuring Clara Sandelind, Lecturer in Political Theory Scarlett Postance, final-year BSocSc SociologyResources Mental Health Support Team workshops​Speak to an Academic Advisor

    Engagement fatigue

  3. Nov 3

    Dealing with career anxiety

    How do you handle career stress?   Tune in to hear advice from a Careers Consultant and a final-year student's career and employability journey. Featuring Sophie Coller, Careers Consultant for the Faculty of Humanities Hazman Muhammad Nor, final-year BA Econ Accounting and Finance studentResources Where to start with your careerAI in job applications

    Dealing with career anxiety

  4. Nov 3

    Finding Balance

    How can you find balance amidst the chaos of uni life? Tune in to hear tips from a student leader and a national Jiu Jitsu champion on carving out time for enriching opportunities.Featuring Brianna Murphy, PPE Society President (Politics, Philosophy and Economics) Dr Emile Chan, School Academic Advisor and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gold medallist in the 2025 British Open Resources Support WheelUoM Clubs and Societies

    Finding Balance

  5. Nov 3

    What's DASS?

    What's DASS? Where's DASS? How's DASS? Tune in to find out more about the University of Manchester's Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS), and what support it offers to students in the School of Social Sciences with long-term conditions.Featuring Meghan Wakefield, DASS Advisor  Philipa Igwe, master's student in the School of Social Sciences  Dr Cristina Masters, MA Politics Director Resources SoSS Guide to DASS DASS website - How do I get support?

    What's DASS?

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Sounding It Out is the School of Social Sciences' podcast series on all things student wellbeing. Led by colleagues specialising in wellbeing at The University of Manchster, Chris Perrin and Cathy Bell.

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  • Creator
    School of Social Sciences, The University of Manchester
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 School of Social Sciences, The University of Manchester