This episode comes with a clear warning to all listeners... You will find the content informative and inspirational. Especially if you're applying to study medicine at university, or if you're supporting a student who is thinking of doing so. In this episode Jon and Tim are delighted to welcome back a familiar student voice on the pod, Leah Brooks (4th year Medical student at the University of Sheffield) to share her open and honest journey about how she accessed Medicine at university, what the...
Jun 21, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Roll-up! Roll-up! Young and old....for all the fun of the fair....University fairs that is. In this pod, Jon and Tim welcome special guest Andy Jackson (Recruitment Events Manager, University of South Wales and HELOA Vice-Chair) to explore everything about this special type of university event and how they can support you when making decisions about university. Tune in to hear from our amazing and fresher-faced student panellists, Leah Brooks and Emma Berwick as they provide tips alongside their...
Jun 07, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 12
What do Leonardo Di Vinci, Elvis, Benjamin Franklin and Billy Connolly all have in common? Well, they all served as an apprenticeship at one point before they found their callings. In this episode, Jon and Tim welcome guest Karen Hinton (Associate Director of Marketing at the University of Suffolk) to explore and discuss degree apprenticeships, a higher education pathway which can provide an alternative to a traditional university degree. Tune in to as we explore the pros and cons of this qualif...
May 24, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, Jon and Tim cover a topic which is very close to their hearts, the Uni Connect Programme. To do so, they invite friend, special guest and Uni Connect oracle Dr Hannah Merry, from the Higher Horizons Uni Connect network, to discuss a national outreach programme that consists of 29 regional partnerships across England. Tune in to find out how this programme has engaged and supported over 1 million young people since 2017, from breath taking stats to tear-jerking inspirational stor...
May 10, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, Jon and Tim invite special guest, Kate Nelson (Teesside University, Middlesbrough) to discuss why parental engagement and support with university decisions is so impactful for the young people. Along the way, our two proud parents, Jon and Kate, will be battling it out to provide you, the listener, with top tips and key areas of conversation when engaging in university discussions. As well as information and support for students and school colleagues. Who knows, Jon may get his ...
Apr 19, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, Jon and Tim invite special guest, Jonathan Atkinson-White (University of Liverpool) to explore the most attended university event - university open days. Tune in to find out how open days benefit students and how these experiences can help parents and teachers to support young people with their university decisions as well. Along the way, you'll hear from our student panellists: Leah and Nuku , as they reflect on their recent lived experience of attending such events with hints ...
Apr 04, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, Jon and Tim invite special guest, Emily Day (Student Recruitment Officer at Lancaster University) to explore the wide range of events universities host for schools, prospective students and parents. Tune in to find out more about the different types of university events, how they benefit students and how these experiences can help parents and teachers to support young people with their university decisions. Along the way, you'll hear from our student panellists: Anton Springett ...
Mar 22, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this pod, we're exploring university summer schools and residential events through the experience of those who have attended them, delivered them and champion them as the ultimate try 'before you buy' university experience. Join us as Jon and Tim welcome special guest, Jake Brown (Widening Participation Officer at Lancaster University) to provide you with all the information anyone considering summer schools (or even parents and teachers advising them) need. You will also hear from our brilli...
Mar 08, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, we're exploring vocational qualifications (BTECs) as we travel through time and space in the search for knowledge, clarity and chocolate. To do so, Jon is reunited with his past 'phone a friend' and highly respected voice on vocational qualifications and Widening Participation, Chris Bayes ( National Educational Opportunities Network ) and ( SEER ). Expect quizzing, honest and frank discussion on these qualifications young people can study, with hints and tips on how to support ...
Feb 15, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this, our 4th episode, we will be exploring and challenging the myths that surround university and undergraduate students. In order to do this, Tim and Jon welcome a special guest, Matt Cowdock, Student Recruitment Officer (St George’s, University of London) to share his lived experience and expertise with a focus on supporting young people applying to Medical and Allied Health courses. You'll also hear from our amazing student panel who are current studying or have just graduated from univer...
Jan 19, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this our 3rd episode, we're taking down a massive beast that surrounds higher education and university conversations....jargon! In order to do this, Tim and Jon welcome a special guest, Meg Griessel (St Mary’s University, Twickenham) who shares her journey into university whilst we pick out and de-jargonise the many, many, terms and acronyms we have in higher education. You'll also hear from our amazing student panel who are current studying or have just graduated from university: Anton Sprin...
Dec 07, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3
From a narrowly avoided gunslinging showdown to a suspect Mastermind quiz to a Top of the Pops chart rundown... We at the Uni Guide aim to uncover the cost of going to university in a dedicated episode! In this pod, Tim welcomes back self-confessed 'Student Finance geek' and founder of Uni Taster Days Jon Cheek alongside friend and fellow Student Finance expert, Ian McGarry ( Operations Manager, Greater Manchester Higher ) to bust myths, decode jargon and share information, advice and guidance o...
Nov 02, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2
From Family Fortunes fun, frank discussions on school, tear-jerking accounts of support to free resources... In this, our first episode, we welcome friend, highly respected widening access professional and proud Stokie, Ant Sutcliffe (Head of Uni Connect Partnership, Higher Horizons) to discuss his lived experience of accessing university as the first person in his family to do so. Together with UniTasterDays Founder, Jon Cheek, medical undergraduate, Leah Brooks and media graduate, Nuku Somevi ...
Sep 26, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to The Uni Guide Podcast. The guidance podcast you need for all things university. Listen, like and share for the cutting edge information and advice about university, In plain English, without the jargon! Students, Parents and Teachers. Please check out these FREE resources: The Teachers' Guide to University Brochure The Parents’ Guide to University Brochure.com The Students' Guide to University Brochure.com Produced by Tim Roe for Uni Taster Days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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