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In this week's episode, Cassia has a conversation with Dr Paul Sutcliffe about computational maths, solitons and some experiences from his PhD and postdoc years!01:20 - Paul Introduction 05:45 - Computational maths module09:19 - Teaching experiences 15:50 - Mathematical Journey up to now22:33 - The aim of a postdoc & solitons37:20 - On writing a book46:01 - Nothing interesting/ switching it around47:00 - Paul's experience in finance58:52 - The theme song to a theorem

Welcome to Bridging Borders, a podcast hosted by two South Asian women, one Indian, onePakistani, who are rewriting the stories they grew up with.In this episode of Bridging Borders, two brown girls (Indian & Pakistani) unpack what it reallymeans to grow up under beauty standards shaped by colonialism, culture and social media.From body ideals to pretty privilege,” we explore how beauty standards follow us acrossborders, and how they change depending on where you are.We share confidence tips collected from listener surveys and practical advice that actuallyhelps. We close with a heartfelt letter to our younger selves, reminding every listener that yourworth was never found in a bottle of cream.This episode isn't about becoming “prettier”—it's about reclaiming confidence, self-worth, andidentity on your own terms.

In this episode of Deeping your FYP, we discuss TikTok's romanticisation of 2016. 2016 marks the start of Gen Z's interaction with social media. From: dabs, Musical.ly, Justin Bieber, to Brexit and Trump's election, we look at why we idealise 2016.

We go over some Arsenal controversies and discuss their perception in the media and where we stand within it.

The Canary Call - Episode TwoThought Delegation and the Illusion of IntimacyDisclaimer: This episode contains explicit content which some listeners may find upsetting, including topics of hate speech, mental ill-health and suicide ideation. This episode is deemed not suitable for children. Welcome to The Canary Call: the sociolegal podcast exploring the warning signs of modern dystopia, produced and presented by friends and peers, Ione Banks and Oscar Bovenizer. In this episode, Oscar and Ione discuss the emerging psychosocial issues surrounding artificial intelligence chatbot use, from parasocial relationships to cognitive erosion. Sources:Opening AI Definition: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17579961.2023.2184135.Hallucinations and Common Token Bias: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsos.240197.MIT Study: https://time.com/7295195/ai-chatgpt-google-learning-school/AI Marriage: https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/japan/japan-chatgpt-ai-wedding-b2864314.htmlAI-Related Suicides: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/06/us/openai-chatgpt-suicide-lawsuit-invs-vishttps://www.lemonde.fr/en/pixels/article/2025/12/12/open-ai-microsoft-face-lawsuit-over-chatgpt-s-alleged-role-in-a-murder-suicide_6748404_13.htmlNEO Robots: https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/i-tried-the-robot-thats-coming-to-live-with-you-its-still-part-human-68515d44?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqeqL49su8EklLh38nG9S7XTYaETBciheA79xOyn_LROOhPRMwnNlHU21yeGYr8%3D&gaa_ts=690a07cf&gaa_sig=12BvMAt4BCd7QzC-MKZ0TzyhjYrxL8Slm3rwe_yBgR1EOr4PmCmAzlY0dh3Iv30RrOMpLtidzexv3uTUVcO7LQ%3D%3DCoercive Controlling Behaviour: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12fHHl4JYnC0QPnl8z5rz-BzcABj0OAkPAbb-Uo42KtM/edit?tab=t.4zmuop7bznus

In this week's episode, Cassia talks to Dr Stephen Harrap about his mathematical journey so far, public speaking …. and hobbits!01:00 - Stephen introduction06:44 - Styles of teaching11:50 - Lecture engagement18:18 - Maths into schools & graduate skills26:09 - Assessing maths31:29 - Graduate attributes 42:30 - Public speaking51:20 - Pure maths as escapism57:39 - AI in maths 01:05:16 - Maths and sports in fiction

The Canary Call - Episode OneRegulating Pornography and Rewriting Sexual ScriptsDisclaimer: This episode contains explicit content which some listeners may find upsetting, including topics of sexual abuse, gendered violence, and obscene pornographic content. This episode is deemed not suitable for children. Welcome to The Canary Call: the sociolegal podcast exploring the warning signs of modern dystopia, produced and presented by friends and peers, Ione Banks and Oscar Bovenizer. In this pilot episode, Oscar and Ione speak with Professor Clare McGlynn KC (Hon) - a leading expert on violence against women and girls, and gender equality - about the regulation of internet pornography and methods of technology-facilitated sexual abuse.

In this episode of Deeping your FYP, we discuss brain rot. Although it was claimed as the Oxford Dictionary's Word of the Year in 2024, it holds immense relevance today. Whether it is through short form content, or its traces in 2010s YouTube – brain rot is everywhere. We also discuss how the rise in brain rot parallels the rise in anti-intellectualism and our reliance on AI.

In this week's episode, Cassia chats with Ric about decolonisation within maths, mathematical cognition, student experience and much more! 00:00 Ric Crossman introduction01:33 Statistics and pedagogy07:34 Decolonising maths15:46 Maths education21:50 Upcoming changes to maths at durham25:38 Masters of data science and group learning37:15 Mathematical cognition48:20 Bilingualism and learning maths01:02:50 Student experience committee01:14:24 Books and films

In this episode of Deeping your FYP, we discuss how social media has portrayed women over the past year. We focus on the two extremes of the presentation - the conservative ‘Tradwives' and the infamous Bonnie Blue. We also cover Sky's disaster release of the Halo sports platform. Highlighting the, often limiting, view of women the media and your for you page curates.

Cormac hosts alongside Ollie and Scout as they discuss the Doctor Who stories 'The Krotons' (1969) and 'Cold War' (2013) from WhoSoc's 'The TARDIS Gets Social Anxiety Week'

Ollie hosts alongside Cormac, Lottie, and J as they discuss the New Who story 'Turn Left'/'The Stolen Earth'/'Journey's End' (2008) from WhoSoc's 'Wilf Week'

Ollie hosts alongside Cormac, Lottie, and J as they discuss the New Who story 'Turn Left'/'The Stolen Earth'/'Journey's End' (2008) from WhoSoc's 'Wilf Week'

Ollie hosts alongside Cormac, Lottie, and J as they discuss the New Who episode 'Love and Monsters' (2006) and the Sarah Jane Adventures serial 'Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane?' (2007) from WhoSoc's 'Dilf Week'

Ollie hosts alongside Cormac and Lottie as they discuss the Classic Who serial 'The Mark of the Rani' (1985) from WhoSoc's 'Milf Week'

Liv talks to Man City fan, Oli, and Man United fan, Oscar, and has them settle the debate - who really rules Manchester!

Scout hosts alongside Ollie, Cormac, and Lottie as they discuss the Class episode 'Detained' (2016) and the New Who episode 'Extremis' (2017) from WhoSoc's 'You Can't Handle the Truth Week'

In this week's episode, Cassia explores with Rachel a variety of statistical models, and research being done into maths for children during the early years. 00:00 - Rachel Oughton Introduction04:33 - Rachel's statistics journey10:39 - Clinical trials17:45 - Sample size in a trial 20:45 - Young minds big maths 35:40 - Statistical studies in social sciences 39:00 - Non-randomised trials47:11 - If given a month off to learn a new skill from scratch what would you learn? 48:32 - Sowing projects

Lottie hosts alongside Cormac as they discuss the New Who episode 'Rose' (2005) and the BBV film 'Auton' (1997) from WhoSoc's 'Get in, Loser, We're Getting Autons Week'

In this episode of Bridging Borders, we dive into the academic pressure so many international and Asian students grow up with. The expectation to be the “smart one,” to excel, and to justify the sacrifices our families made. We explore where this gpressure really comes from: family pride, community expectations, cultural stereotypes, and the education systems we grew up in. From India's rote-learning competition to Dubai's school rankings to the UK's assignment-heavy university style, we unpack what it means to constantly measure your worth through grades. We talk about academic validation, perfectionism, burnout, friendships affected by stress, and the guilt of choosing between studying and social life. Along the way, we share real tips that actually help like routines, music, body doubling, boundaries, and finding the right people to study with. This episode is a reminder that you're not alone, you're not behind, and you're so much more than your grades.00:00 Intro00:52 Asian stereotyping and academic pressure explained02:10 Pressure to be the “the smart one”04:05 Where does the pressure actually come from?05:10 Unlearning childhood academic expectations at uni07:00 Studying as a coping mechanism08:12 Moving countries, switching systems, culture shocks in education.10:25 India vs Dubai vs UK: Academic systems compared12:45 The UK university structure explained14:00 Assignments vs Exams - Which is easier? 15:20 Studying habits in India - One night before exam prep culture and memorising16:40 Useful Tips & tricks for students18:30 Routines and building discipline - Why 5AM studying works for one of us — and not for the other20:00 How to focus when your brain refuses to be quiet21:15 Body doubling & library culture -Why studying around other people actually works22:10 academic stress, friendships and choosing your “study people.”23:40 Saying no and protecting your time without losing friendships25:05 Meeting the right people at uni 26:00 You're not alone. Everyone is struggling more than they admit.26:40 Outro-Send us your episode ideas

Doctor Who: Beyond the Shadows - Cormac hosts alongside Ollie, Evie and Ollie (no, the two Ollies are *not* a typo) as they discuss 'DoubleSpeak' and 'Harvesters', the first two episodes of the second series of WhoSoc's own audio drama

Ollie hosts alongside Cormac, Scout, and Rebecca as they discuss the New Who episodes 'Amy's Choice' (2010) and 'The Star Beast' (2023) and the BBV film 'Ghosts of Winterborne' (1996) from WhoSoc's 'Gentlemen This Is Democracy Manifest Week'

Ollie hosts alongside Cormac, Scout, and J as they discuss the New Who episodes 'The Eleventh Hour' (2010) and 'The Power of the Doctor' (2022) from WhoSoc's 'Ooh Were They in Broadchurch? Week'

Ollie hosts alongside Cormac as they discuss the New Who stories 'Daleks in Manhattan'/'Evolution of the Daleks' (2007) and 'Time Heist' (2014) from WhoSoc's 'Before They Were Famous Week'

Cormac hosts alongside Scout as they discuss the Doctor Who stories 'Snakedance' (1983) and 'The Runaway Bride' (2006) from WhoSoc's 'Ew Kill It Kill It Kill It Week'

In this episode of Deeping your FYP, we discuss the ‘Performative male,' which has plagued our social media algorithm for the past year. From the performative male joke to contests across the globe, this phenomenon has grown to extraordinary heights, all to mock this trend and question gender identity. We discuss: the trend's potential harm, to both men and women; societal implications; its parallels to the ‘Pick Me' trend; and the economic implications.

Welcome to Bridging Borders — the space where two girls - one Indian, one Pakistani - from opposite sides of the border sit down and realise that we're actually living the same story. In this intro episode, we talk about who we are, why we started this podcast, and all the cultural, chaotic and relatable topics we'll be diving into - from international student struggles to beauty standards, stereotypes, accents, family expectations and more.This is where our story starts.Welcome to chapter one

Cormac hosts alongside Scout as they discuss the Sarah Jane Adventures serial 'Revenge of the Slitheen' (2007) and the New Who episodes 'Asylum of the Daleks' (2012) and 'Village of the Angels' (2021) from WhoSoc's 'Noun of the Nouns Week'

Liv and I talk about our favorite teams and go over their historic rivalry. Does Liv manage to convert me into a Barca fan? Listen to find out.

Hannah speaks to Cara, Will and Casey from the Cuth's Welfare team about all things Movember, trying to dig a bit deeper into what the month really means.

In their inaugural episode, Hamza and Danish delve into Zohran Mamdani's historic win in the New York and its implications for the Democratic Party, New York and American politics.

In this week's episode a new host is introduced! Cassia does a deep dive with Sophy into maths pedagogy, how teaching develops over time, and some tips for understanding new maths.

Cormac hosts alongside Ollie, Scout, and Sammy as they discuss the Classic Who serial 'The Happiness Patrol' (1988) and the Durham Who Audios episode 'Love in the Time of Maggie' (2022) from WhoSoc's 'Thatcher Week'

Scout hosts alongside Ollie, Cormac, and Sammy as they discuss the New Who episodes 'Dalek' (2005) and 'The Long Game' (2005) and the Torchwood episode 'Adam' (2008) from WhoSoc's 'Adam Week'

Ollie hosts alongside Cormac and Sammy as they discuss the Doctor Who stories 'The Horns of Nimon' (1980) and 'The Devil's Chord' (2024) from WhoSoc's 'I've Only Had This Villain for One Episode but if Anything Happened to Them... Week'

Lottie hosts alongside Cormac, Scout, and J as they discuss the New Who episodes 'Tooth and Claw' (2006), 'Night Terrors' (2011), and 'Knock Knock' (2017) from WhoSoc's 'Lottie's Big Spooky House Week'

Ollie hosts alongside Cormac and Lottie as they discuss the New Who episodes 'Voyage of the Damned' (2007), 'Last Christmas' (2014), and 'The Church on Ruby Road' (2023) from WhoSoc's 'That Won't Fly in This Neighbourhood Week'

Lottie hosts alongside Ollie, Scout, and J as they discuss the Doctor Who stories 'Image of the Fendahl' (1977) and 'The Unicorn and the Wasp' (2008) from WhoSoc's 'A-Salt Week'

Ollie hosts alongside Scout and Lottie as they discuss the New Who episodes 'The Next Doctor' (2008), 'The Vampires of Venice' (2010), and 'Robot of Sherwood' (2014) from WhoSoc's 'Unconventional Sword Fighting Week'

Scout hosts alongside Cormac, Lottie, and Rory as they discuss the New Who episode 'The Lazarus Experiment' (2007), the Torchwood episode 'Dead Man Walking' (2008), and the New Who episode 'Nightmare in Silver' (2013) from WhoSoc's 'Human Monsters Week'

Cormac hosts alongside Ollie, Lottie, and Louie as they discuss the Classic Who serial 'The Ambassadors of Death' (1970) from WhoSoc's 'Death Week'

Ollie hosts alongside Cormac, Scout and Lottie as they discuss the Doctor Who stories 'Robot' (1975) and 'A Town Called Mercy' (2012) from WhoSoc's 'Small Town Morally Grey Machinery Week'

Ollie hosts alongside Cormac and Scout as they discuss the New Who episodes 'The End of the World' (2005), 'Partners in Crime' (2008), and 'Oxygen' (2017) from WhoSoc's 'Screw Capitalism Week'