The World Class Podcast

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

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.