The World Class Podcast

In this special edition of the World Class Podcast, we take a closer look at what it is like to study at a Recognised Teaching Centre, as Student Ambassador Alishbah Mazhar interviews Nassir Kasuri, CEO of Beaconhouse International College. Recognised Teaching Centres provide structured, local support for the University of London’s online, distance and flexible learning programmes through face-to-face teaching.Find out more about Beaconhouse International College: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/where-study/teaching-centre/pakistan/beaconhouse-international-college-lahore Find out more about Recognised Teaching Centres: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/where-study/teaching-centre  

Join us as we dive into the realities of student life in Undergraduate Laws with our fantastic LLB students. Studying at Recognised Teaching Centres in Malaysia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, they share what motivates them, how they stay on top of their studies and tips to find balance between work and life.  Whether you’re just starting your degree or in your final year, you’ll find practical tips, relatable stories and insights to help you make the most of your time at UoL.  A huge thank you to our interviewees:  Dylan Goh-Lee, Brickfields Asia College, Brigid Cotter Prize for academic achievement 2023-24 Kai Lum Foo, Brickfields Asia College, Brigid Cotter Prize for academic achievement 2023-24Kudachchige Ayodya Gayathri De Alwis, Royal Institute of Colombo, Graduate Entry Award Winner Mohammed A Shahyan Naeem, Universal College Lahore, First Class Award Winner Noor Ul Huda Memon, Denning Law School, Student Ambassador Noorul Khadeeja Rahman, Royal Institute of Colombo, Brigid Cotter Prize for academic achievement 2024-25 

If you are new to the University of London, this episode is bringing you all the highlights from the past year to help you set yourself up for success.You’ll hear from Tim Wade, Director of Student Services (Student Experience) and Professor Emerita, Mary Stiasny, OBE, former Pro Vice-Chancellor (International, Learning and Teaching), alongside colleagues in Student Life, Careers and Undergraduate Laws.With them are your fellow students from all around the world, who share their experiences of managing their studies, making friends, and self-care.Head over to the Welcome Hub on your Student Portal for much more information to help you get started: https://my.london.ac.uk/group/student/welcome-hub

If you are new to the University of London as an online, distance and flexible learner or studying with a Recognised Teaching Centre, Student Ambassadors Jamiul (BSc Computer Science) Nour Nabel (BSc Psychology) and Shreya (BSc Business and Management) are here to put your mind at ease. Learn how they adapted to university-level study, made new friends in person and online, and overcame challenges along the way. Visit the Welcome Hub on your Student Portal for more guidance and resources to help get your studies off to a great start: https://my.london.ac.uk/group/student/welcome-hub

This month on the World Class Podcast, we are sharing a Global Careers Call from the University of London Careers Service. In this episode, Sophie Odgers-Roe and Rae Roberts, Career Consultants at the University of London, discuss how understanding and leveraging personal strengths can impact career development across various stages of somebody’s career. They explore how strengths awareness can benefit career starters, developers, and changers, offering practical advice and also some activities for each group which you will find in the description. The conversation also highlights the importance of reflecting on personal and external feedback, the role of diverse strengths in building cohesive teams, and lessons they learned from strengths-based career coaching.Below you will find the activities that Sophie and Rae, Careers Consultants at UoL, have designed to help you discover your strength:Surfacing your StrengthsUncovering your Strengths and choosing the job that best suit your natural StrengthsCappfinity, a company specialised in Strengths development, also has a quiz designed to help uncovering strength. Find it below:Free Strengths Test | Strengths ProfileDiscover more Global Careers Calls epsiodes.

Student Wellbeing Manager Natalie Strange and Student Ambassador Ghalib discuss wellbeing after assessments while waiting for results. Listen in for tips on managing stress, self care and where to seek support if you need it.Discover the Wellbeing support available to online, distance and flexible learners and students at Recognised Teaching Centres via the Wellbeing Hub: https://my.london.ac.uk/group/student/wellbeingWatch the assessment results resilience webinar: https://my.london.ac.uk/group/student/wellbeing-and-studyingLearn how to cultivate healthy habits for your wellbeing: https://my.london.ac.uk/group/student/cultivating-healthy-habits

Dr Ahmet Durgungoz has a PhD in Learning, Technology and Education from the University of Nottingham and is one of the people behind the activities and resources on the Skills Hub in the Student Life Team. The Skills Hub is a resource for students at Recognised Teaching Centres or studying online to support their studies and future career in areas such as AI, digital literacy and assessment readiness. We catch up with Ahmet on the work he and the team are doing to support students in an age of ChatGPT, and where he thinks we are headed next.Discover the Skills Hub: https://my.london.ac.uk/group/student/skills-hub

In this episode, we speak to Patricia McKellar, Dean of Undergraduate Laws at the University of London. We discuss what Patricia's role looks like day to day, and why the study of Law continues to resonate with so many students around the world. Listen in to discover some of the highlights of Patricia's role, including travelling to meet our incredible students in person, and to learn more about the team that delivers the Undergraduate Laws programme.