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For centuries, members of the B’doul Bedouin tribe lived in the caves around the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. Then, in the 1980s, the government forced the tribe to move in the name of preserving the geological site for tourists. But if the residents are forced to leave, and if their heritage has been permanently changed, then what exactly is being preserved? SHOW NOTES: Meet The Man Living in The Lost City Carved in Stone Jordan: Petra's tourism authority cracks down on Bedouin cave dwellers The tribes paying the brutal price of conservation “There is no future for Umm Sayhoun” Jordan’s Young Bedouins Are Documenting Their Traditions on TikTok Check out Sami's company Jordan Inspiration Tours Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Thank you for choosing to listen to our podcast! We will bring you monthly episodes, with guests, interviews, chat about student life around the world, and things we hope will be of interest to you. We very much hope to build a sense of community around this podcast and would love to get your input and perhaps even feature some of you in future episodes. Contact us through Twitter and Facebook to get involved. Enjoy!

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Interview with Patricia McKellar, Dean, Undergraduate Laws 21:13

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Get ready for Graduation 2025 26:57

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In this special graduation episode of the World Class Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Professor Emerita, Mary Stiasny OBE, former Pro Vice-Chancellor (International, Learning and Teaching) and Dave Ferguson, Head of Communications and Events at the University of London. They answer some of the most common questions surrounding graduation and share insights into the history of graduation and the traditions that continue each year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Making the most of the University of London Careers Service 31:22

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Join our expert Careers Consultant Rae Roberts and Student Ambassadors Amina and Aayushmaan as we explore the resources available through the University of London Careers Service. Discover how the Careers Service can support online, distance and flexible learners and students at Recognised Teaching Centres to build their employability skills and boost their career prospects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Balancing your studies as a mature student 35:28

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If you’re one of our incredible mature students who juggles studies with work or family life, this episode is for you. Take inspiration from Stella, Mehrdad and Emara on how they find work life balance and a student experience that is right for them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Interview with Chris Lam Chun Onn 16:27

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We catch up with BSc Data Science and Business Analytics and Singapore Institute of Management alumnus Chris. Listen in to hear how his study journey took him from Singapore to London and to hear his advice for study success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Student Ambassador Takeover 26:47

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In this special takeover episode of the World Class Podcast, Student Ambassadors Chayanada, Noor Ul Huda and Dania discuss Student Life with the University of London. Listen in to hear their tips for academic success, effective study habits and how they stay connected to their fellow students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Finding your feet! 48:38

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This episode of the World Class Podcast is designed to help you find your feet at the University of London. We are joined by Tim Wade, Director of Student Services (Student Experience) and Natalie Strange, Student Wellbeing Manager, as well as Student Ambassadors Logean and Kyle. Listen for a whole host of tips from staff and students, including some information about UoL Wellbeing Services and what support is on offer to students at UoL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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A Computer Science Special! 33:50

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We invited three of our current Computer Science students, from our UoLCommunity, to join us in a podcast to share their University of London stories. They talked to us about their programme, their experiences and shared advice for future students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Interview with Charlotte Chan 26:21

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Jo talks to former University of London and Singapore Institute of Management student - Charlotte Chan - about her studies, her career and her future goals. Charlotte studied the University of London BSc Economics and Management, with academic direction from the London School of Economics, at the Singapore Institute of Management, achieving top mark worldwide in one of her modules. While at SIM Charlotte founded the Innovation and Networking Society and was an active member of the Student Ambassador Society. She went on to work as a Strategy Consultant at Accenture for 5 years and now, having received a Scholarship for academic excellence and contribution to student life at the Singapore Institute of Management, Charlotte is studying for an MBA at the London Business School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 31:18

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This is special episode for Mental Health Awareness week, which runs from 15 to 21 May 2023. The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week this year is 'Anxiety'. In this episode Jo from the Student Life Team is joined by Ceri Connelly, Clinical Lead at TalkCampus and Adrian Clark, Student Health and Wellbeing Manager at the University of London, to take your questions on the subject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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World Mental Health Day Special 59:00

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In this special World Mental Health Day episode, we speak openly and honestly about mental health, mental illness and caring for mental health and wellbeing, answering questions from students all around the world to help raise awareness, destigmatise and normalise these discussions. The range of topics we cover includes depression and anxiety, imposter syndrome, suicide, grief, schizophrenia, caring for yourself while supporting others, and more. This episode is hosted by Jo. Jo is the Associate Director of Student Life at the University of London, committed to providing an excellent, well-rounded student experience to empower students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed and flourish academically, professionally and personally. We have three special guests in this episode: Adrian is Student Health & Wellbeing Manager at the University of London and the Warden of Connaught Hall, a University of London intercollegiate hall of residence. With a background of 17 years’ medical practice and a training in emergency medicine, Adrian’s professional interests lie in human factors and crisis resource management, advancing equity in higher education, wellbeing in the LGBTQ+ community, and mindful compassion. He is a Fellow of the RSA and of the RSM. Georgina is Student Wellbeing Manager at the University of London and is part of the team leading on mental health and wellbeing. As a therapeutic practitioner, Georgina has 10 years' experience facilitating writing for wellbeing groups in mental health, education and community settings. She holds an MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes, with Certificates in Counselling Skills, Bereavement Awareness, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, and is a Mental Health First Aider. They are joined in conversation by Kyle, who is a University of London student studying the BSc in Computer Science by distance learning, from Malawi. He is also a regular Student Blogger and shares an interest in mental health. Resources discussed: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day https://zerosuicidealliance.com/training https://twitter.com/WMHDay A video version of this podcast is avaialble at https://youtu.be/au3YZR2UuvQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Winding down after assessments 31:57

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Georgina, Student Wellbeing Manager, discusses the importance of winding down after assessments, how to manage your thoughts and cultivate self-compassion, and why being kind to yourself is the most productive way to progress and move forward, whatever your results You can find the resources we talk about, including TalkCampus, on the Wellbeing page of the Student Portal. Your University of London email address, which you will need in order to register with TalkCampus, can be found in your student portal on the TalkCampus page under Wellbeing. The book Georgina mentions is called Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski. Note that towards the end of the podcast we discuss suicidal ideation for a few minutes. This begins at around the 28 minute mark and continues to the end of the episode at around 32 minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Games Development with Kyle 42:19

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In this episode we chat to Kyle, an undergraduate student based in Malawi. Kyle is studying the BSc Computer Science programme with a specialism in Games Development. Kyle discusses the games that have inspired him to take this degree and seek out a career in Games Development and gives us his perspective on the multi billion dollar gaming industry. We also talk about his experience with the degree so far and how he copes with the pressures of studying. Kyle also becomes the first student to take our ‘How well do you know your University?’ mini quiz. The artwork for this episode of the podcast was kindly provided by Kyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Our Students - Part 2 23:25

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In this end of year episode we’re getting to know two of our current students and hearing about their experiences with the University of London. Amy from the Student Experience Team is joined by Imogen, a postgraduate, Infectious Diseases student from the UK and Shazia, who is studying BA English from South Africa. Both Imogen and Shazia are student bloggers for the University and you can read their work at www.london.ac.uk . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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It's time to talk 33:10

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