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It's our turn - welcome to Purple's episode of the Tour of the North! Join Charley, Charlie, Karis, Adam, and Miranda as they take you on an audio tour of Durham, stopping at exciting places on the way and hearing from people all across the city. A huge thank you to all of our guests, including BookWyrm, Handcrafted, UpcycleMe, and DJ Dave B. Listen back on our page for other episodes from URY, Jam Radio, and Moore Student Radio, and tune in next week for LSR!**Please be aware of reverb/audio quality issues in the final half an hour of the episode.

The next lecturer to enter the studio is James, who takes the hosts on a journey through the links between pure maths, medical science and clinical trials.

In this week's episode, DU Women in Maths president Hannah joins the hosts and talks about all things 'grurple': the crossover between various branches of maths, life as a student and, of course, the importance of supporting women in maths.

Welcome back to... Moore Student Radio? This is our Tour of the North!Come along with Purple as we discover our fellow student radio stations from across the north of England - Moore from Liverpool, Spark from Sunderland, LSR from Leeds, URY from York, Jam from Hull, and of course our beloved Purple from Durham. Come on a musical and historical journey with us across our university cities!This episode is brought to you by Zoe and Jack from Moore Student Radio.

Welcome back to... URY York? This is our Tour of the North! Over the next 6 weeks, come along with Purple as we discover our fellow student radio stations from across the north of England - Moore from Liverpool, Spark from Sunderland, LSR from Leeds, URY from York, Jam from Hull, and of course our beloved Purple from Durham. Come on a musical and historical journey with us across our university cities! This next episode is brought to you by Dee and Liz from URY York!

In this episode, I invited two special guests - Eloise, a home student in Durham and Prof. Nah, a professor in the Sociology department.In the last episode, I talked about what I feel as an exchange student, but after that, I thought it was crucial to talk about this theme with people from different standpoints. That's why I published this episode!Enjoy our conversation!!

Welcome back to... Jam Radio Hull? This is our Tour of the North! Over the next 6 weeks, come along with Purple as we discover our fellow student radio stations from across the north of England - Moore from Liverpool, Spark from Sunderland, LSR from Leeds, URY from York, Jam from Hull, and of course our beloved Purple from Durham. Come on a musical and historical journey with us across our university cities! This first episode is brought to you by Lizzie from Jam Radio in Hull.

Purple Radio X RT Minds DurhamIn Episode Three of the Never Give Up podcast series, listen to the incredible Ziggy talk about dealing with Anorexia and her road to recovery.Her story is truly moving, she is a real inspiration.If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode, further guidance and access to support is available following the link below:https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/overview/

Join WhoSoc for our latest discussion of Doctor Who's latest instalment, the 2024 Christmas special- an episode we do not have the highest opinion of. Tune in for our takes on the plot device of the Time Hotel, the character of Joy, and the religious imagery in the episode.

“Artistic freedom allows for artists to pursue any topic they want, from whichever perspective they choose from. Although it is generally agreed upon that this is a good thing, in recent years various works in literature, film etc have been criticised for inaccurate or insensitive portrayals, or for being motivated by a hidden ,or sometimes explicit, political agenda. This raises the question whether there are any responsibilities on what an artist is allowed to do, and more importantly not allowed to do when creating art."Thank you to Pavlos and Sarah for being our guests this week, and special thanks to Pavlos for writing the thesis.

Join us for another interview special.We were delighted to be joined by Durham University Choral Society to hear about the incredible work that they do and their exciting upcoming plans.

Last term Oswald's Players presented their second annual student written pantomime. I was joined by co-directors Ben and Charlotte to tell me all about the writing and rehearsal process; and Ben shares a star-studded anecdote from his school days...

Join Purple Radio as we talk with the 6 bands progressing to Durham RockSoc's finals for their annual Battle of the Bands! Competing for a live lounge session, these student musicians will appear on Thursday 20th March, 7:30pm at Klute, to fight for the title in a live-streamed extravaganza broadcasted by Durham's award winning PalTV.

Join WhoSoc as we discuss the final episode of the latest season of Doctor Who! We discuss the ups, and more often the downs, of this rather whelming finale.

Viewer's discretion is advised. Join Sami, Srishti, and Mariam as they discuss the importance and prevalence of FGM in the UK and beyond. The discussion will revolve around how and why FGM is practiced, as well as the legal implications that occur as a result.

Another lecturer guest joins the hosts! Andrew talks through his research background in probability and specifically in random walks. This was a fun discussion on random walks, its applications, and Guinness!

Happy International Women's Day! In the final episode of Her Voice Durham, Purple Radio's miniseries celebrating the women of Durham University, we are joined by the team of women that make everything happen - the executive committee of Purple Radio.Join Charley (Head of Podcasts), Ione (Deputy Station Manager), Phoebe (Head of News), and Karis (Head of Live Production) as we discuss being a woman in education, the strong female figures in our lives, and try our hand at an International Women's Day quiz!

Let's go Red Sox! In this episode, Andrew talks to the hosts about everything statistical in baseball: from enjoying it as a kid to deep diving into how we measure the sport's success over time.

Welcome back to Her Voice Durham, Purple Radio's special miniseries highlighting the women of Durham University in the lead up to International Women's Day 2025 on the 8th March. In this episode Charley is joined by Liz and Dara from The Legal Besties Podcast, alongside their friends and classmates Devina and Tianna. Listen in to hear their thoughts and experiences as Black women studying law at Durham, as well as how we can encourage girls to get into law, the women that inspire them, how accurately films and TV shows depict the law profession, and what they would say to their younger selves.

Lulu and Jack join me to talk all about this collaborative devised project, their dream musical roles, and Jack gets a history lesson!

We were delighted to be joined by the wonderful Lucy Wilkinson- Miss Durham, in this weeks episode of Student Voice.We spoke all things beauty pageants, from training to misconceptions.Be sure to tune in to learn what holding this title really means- warning its nothing like Miss Congeniality or Toddlers &Tiaras!

Louie and Sam give an homage to their supporters by inviting Cassia Pearce and Lydia Purcell on the pod to talk about their journey through the Mathematical Society and maths at Durham itself.

Welcome to this introduction to the Halo Project, featuring Project Director Srishti!The Halo Project was established in 2011 in response to a gap in service provision for Black and Minoritised women and girls experiencing, or at risk of, domestic and sexual abuse and violence. Since launch we are proud to have supported over 3000 women from over 49 different ethnicities, we have helped them to move from a situation of untenable violence to a life free from abuse. The Halo Project strives to support survivors through their programmes to ensure survivors are believed, protected, supported and empowered to live independent and fulfilled lives. The Durham Student HALO team aim to further the mission and vision of the charity.

In this episode of Her Voice Durham, Purple Radio's special miniseries showcasing the voices of women across Durham University in the lead up to International Women's Day, Charley is joined by Liv, Steeley, and Hannah from Safe Education. Listen in to hear our discussion about what International Women's Day means to us, why it is important to be intersectional in feminist discussions, the work that Safe Education does, and so much more!

We were delighted to be joined by Durham Marrow in this weeks episode of Student Voice.Listen now to learn more about the incredible work that they do and how you can get involved!Be sure to follow them on Instagram @durham_marrow

This week, Cameron and Milly dissect DDF appearances, the Apprentice, Sports Day and everything in between. The more tangential the better.

On this romantic special, Milly and Cam start discussing the best way to spend February (the month of love), before quickly devolving into dissecting the latest Durham news and pop culture.

Imagine going to the doctor in excruciating pain, only to be dismissed with a “It's just stress” or “It's all in your head.” This is the harsh reality for millions of women navigating a healthcare system built around the male body as the default. From misdiagnoses to inadequate treatments and higher mortality rates, women's health is often overlooked, with serious consequences - delayed diagnoses, ignored pain, and mental health issues brushed aside.Welcome back to Women Unfiltered Episode 3 is here, and we're diving deep into the gender health gap with three incredible guests. In this episode, we'll explore some tough questions, such as: Why is women's pain so often dismissed? Why is there such little research on the female body? Why are women more likely to tear their ACLs? What is medical gaslighting? Why does it take nearly 9 years for women to get diagnosed with Endometriosis? Plus, why is only 5% of global health research funding dedicated to women's health?We kick off the conversation with Clara Hall, unpacking the lack of research into female reproductive health and hormones, followed by Liv sharing her journey of recovering from an ACL and Meniscus injury. Then, we welcome Stella Fenwick, who opens up about living with PCOS, and Jenni Kingsnorth, who shares her story of struggling with Endometriosis.We end with a discussion about neurodiversity, focusing on ADHD in women. Leah Iqbar and Liv dive into the harmful stereotypes, the struggles in getting diagnosed, internalised ableism, and Leah's personal journey with ADHD medication. Why are so many neurodivergent women overlooked, and how does that impact their mental health and daily lives?Trigger Warning: Discussion of Endometriosis and PCOS (with a brief discussion about blood) and ACL Injuries. Timestamps:Intro: Physical Health - Hormones, ACL Post-Op / Clara: 0:00 - 18:01Physical Health - PCOS / Endometriosis: 18:02 - 52:00Neurodiversity (ADHD/Dyslexia): 52:01 - 1:28:00Closing: 1:28:01 - 1:29:00

We were so excited to interview the co-directors of Crazy for You, Ben and Hannah. We spoke with them about the show's production, talented dancers, spot-on comedic timing and high energy performance!

We chatted about birthdays and how we celebrate them as well as addressing unpopular opinions.We also teased our interview and delved into recent shows such as DULOG ‘Crazy for You' and Northern Lights A Capella showcase at the Gala Theatre

Welcome to Her Voice Durham, Purple Radio's special miniseries showcasing the voices, stories, and lives of women from across Durham University in the lead up to International Women's Day 2025 on the 8th March. Purple Radio's Charley is joined in this first episode by Jessie and Beth from Comets Cheer, the cheerleading team representing Grey and South colleges. Listen in to hear about what cheer represents for them as women, an insight into how cheer works at an intercollegiate level at Durham, and information about their charity Pomathon fundraiser for International Women's Day!

As part of the SU's ‘Let's Talk Leadership' podcast series, we ask the SU Officer election candidates your questions. This is your chance to learn more about their values, goals, and how they plan to address the issues that matter most to you.In our third episode, we are joined by Abi and Caleb, your candidates for the role of SU President.

As part of the SU's ‘Let's Talk Leadership' podcast series, we ask the SU Officer election candidates your questions. This is your chance to learn more about their values, goals, and how they plan to address the issues that matter most to you. In this first episode we are joined by Regulus and Fran, your candidates for Community Officer.

As part of the SU's ‘Let's Talk Leadership' podcast series, we ask the SU Officer election candidates your questions. This is your chance to learn more about their values, goals, and how they plan to address the issues that matter most to you.In our second episode we are joined by Tom and Ellie, your candidates for the role of Education Officer.

I am joined by Purple Radio's own Bex Smith to get all the inside gossip from Ooook! Production's Taskmaster. We also discuss the TV show, well, what we can remember of it!

Purple Radio x RT Minds: Never Give UpPurple Radio is so proud to be collaborating with grassroots mental health and suicide prevention charity RT Minds.In the second episode of our Never Give Up series, Karis and Beano are joined by singer-songwriter Steve Pledger to discuss the links between art, recovery and mental health.Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive discussions, including topics related to suicide and depression.To find out more about RT Minds visit:RTProjects | Mental health | Charity | Art therapy | ArtTo hear more of Steve Pledgers incredible music visit:Steve Pledger | singer/songwriter

We were missing Phoebe and Adam in this weeks episode of Student Voice... but not to worry! Ally and Karis were back bringing you the latest student trends from go to meals to Sunday Runday and finishing it all with an American Quiz.

Happy Valentines day from the Student Voice team!This week, love is in the air with our Mr & Mrs special featuring Ally and Phoebe's boyfriends alongside special guests Charles and Estelle. Karis and Adam both had less romantic plans, but with new segment Karizz I'm sure they'll both be lucky in love in no time!

2025 marks the return of the Durham Debate and Discussion Society podcast, now named The Durham Podcast.  A place for fostering conversation and dialectics instead of partisanship. Or as we like to call it, the more chill debate society. Kicking off our return we welcome new co-hosts, Rue and Casper who are joined by Ben and Sam to discuss whether “Buddhism is the answer to the lost Spirituality of the West?"

In our first podcast of 2025, we discussed all of the latest headlines.These included Trump's executive orders, tariff wars, Israel-Hamas ceasefire and the release of hostages, DRC ceasefire and Starmer's relationship with the EU.

This week I'm joined by the team from Feather TC's Pride & Prejudice. We discuss Jane Austen, our favourite shows, and Bea's pitch for “Love Island: A New Musical”

Join us on Behind the Gloves as we dive into the world of Aggression Sessions, exploring it through the experiences of our boxers—past and present—as well as key figures in our boxing community. From unforgettable moments in the ring to exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, we bring you stories of dedication, resilience, and passion for the sport. Whether you're a boxer, a lifelong fan, or simply curious about boxing and Aggression Sessions, this podcast delivers a fresh, engaging, and unfiltered look at the world of boxing.In this first episode, we welcome Kalypso, Sarah, Ade, and Rob as they share their personal journeys with Aggression Sessions. They discuss how they got involved, what drew them to it, and how the experience has challenged and inspired them. From the highs and lows of training to their most memorable moments—plus their all-important walkout song choices—this episode offers a candid insight into what Aggression Sessions truly means to them.

This has to be Adam's favourite episode yet- because it's alllll about his age.Tune in to our Birthday Special, celebrating the oldest person in Purple Radio.Happy Birthday Adam!