The World Class Podcast

In this episode, we are diving into the archives through two interviews from the Postgraduate Certificate in International Sports Management.First up, we hear from Dr Oscar Mwaanga, Programme Director, on the transformative and healing power of sport. Next, we hear highlights from our 2020 interview with professional cricket player, commentator and coach, Venkatesh Prasad, who studied the International Sports Management Programme.Find out more about studying International Sports Management at the University of London: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate/pgcert-international-sports-management

If you're a Psychology student, or considering further study in Psychology, you may be starting to consider specialisms. Perhaps you have a particular career in mind, or a specific question you are looking to answer through research. Or maybe, you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed and have no idea where to start! Wherever you are in your academic journey, this conversation aims to inspire and encourage you to consider options for specialism.In this episode, we're speaking to Dr Emanuele De Luca, Deputy Programme Director of the University of London BSc Psychology, Module Leads Dr Charlotte Forrest and Dr Gemma Gordon, and alumna Victoria Sauter. We’ll hear about the moments that defined their academic direction, what excites them about their research area, and how you can prepare to discover yours.Find out more about the BSc Psychology on our website: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bsc-psychology-study-online

Are you considering postgraduate study after your BSc Psychology? Discover how to choose the right course for you and ways to make your application stand out from the crowd in this discussion with Programme Director Professor Jenny Yiend, Senior Careers Consultant Liz Wilkinson, and BSc Psychology alumna Alice Coen.Useful resourcesUniversity of London Careers Service VLE (for students studying Online or at a Recognised Teaching Centre)Junior Researcher ProgrammeBSc Psychology programme page

This episode is a conversation about how the University of London Online Library really works. We are joined by Gerry Coyle and Ariana Kaleta, Librarians from the Online Library who are helping us bust myths that students have about the service.Visit the Online Library website: https://onlinelibrary.london.ac.uk/

Our online, distance and flexible learners reflect on how global events impact their lives and studies and how they stay up to date and informed in a rapidly changing world. We’re joined by Natalie Strange, Senior Manager: Student Health and Wellbeing to talk about self-care when living through or processing global events.With thanks to our guests Evangelina (BSc International Relations, Singapore Institute of Management) and Abdul (Undergraduate Laws).If you are studying with us online or at a Recognised Teaching Centre, you can access wellbeing support via the Wellbeing Hub on your Student Portal: https://my.london.ac.uk/group/student/wellbeingLearn more about the BSc International Relations: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bsc-international-relationsLearn more about the Undergraduate Laws Programme: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/llb-bachelor-laws

Janie Kingsley, Director of Global Business Development at the University of London interviews SIM-UoL Master's Scholar and BSc Economics and Finance alumnus Yang Bo.Yang shares his advice for students looking to excel in their studies, how he finds work life balance and where he hopes his studies will take him next.This interview is in Mandarin. To listen to an interview with Yang Bo in English, please see episode 38: https://shows.acast.com/theworldclasspodcast/episodes/interview-with-yang-bo

We catch up with BSc Economics and Finance alumnus and SIM-UoL Master's scholar Yang Bo. Listen in for tips on establishing a study rhythm, making the most of your university community and finding work life balance.

What makes the study of Psychology so fascinating, why is it important, and how can students get the most out of the University of London’s BSc Psychology programme? We sit down with the teaching team for the BSc Psychology, with academic direction from Kings College London, to learn more.Hear from: Professor Jenny Yiend - Professor of Cognitive Psychopathology, Principle Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Director of UoL’s BSc Psychology Dr Charlotte Forrest, UoL BSc Psychology module lead, Honorary Psychology Lecturer at the University of Liverpool and Adjunct Professor at Addis Ababa University Dr Gemma Gordon, Former Head of Psychology at UoL’s first BSc Psychology teaching centre in Lisbon, and UoL BSc Psychology modules lead Dr Alex Martin, Lecturer in Psychology at King’s College London and lead for the UoL BSc Psychology project modulesFind out more about the BSc Psychology Programme.For current students: Access the Online Library: https://onlinelibrary.london.ac.uk/  Access the Skills Hub: https://my.london.ac.uk/group/student/skills-hub  Access your Careers support: https://linktr.ee/uolcareersservice

As you settle into your studies, research tells us that this can be a time when many students start to feel the “wobble” - that first dip in energy, motivation, or confidence. In this wellbeing-focused episode, Student Wellbeing Manager Natalie is joined by Student Ambassador Ayra (MSc Cyber Security) to talk about what it really means to find your balance during this transition period and how to stay steady when things get tough.Find out more about the support available for online, distance and flexible learners and students at Recognised Teaching Centres:Wellbeing on your Student PortalCultivating Healthy HabitsTalkCampus