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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'

Ollie hosts an absolutely fantastic special episode of WhoSoc Podcasts alongside returning guests Jacob, Martin, Freya, Jo,Joseph, Louie, Berty, Harry, Lorna and Georgia. They discuss various facets of WhoSoc's past, as well as delving into the production of WhoSoc's very own audio drama series!(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:32) Early Exec (feat. Jacob, Martin and Freya)(00:22:33) Recent Exec (feat. Jo, Joseph, Louie, Berty and Harry)(00:42:36) DWA Production (feat. Jacob, Jo, Joseph and Lorna)(00:01:01:11) DWA Acting (feat. Jacob and Georgia)(00:01:12:09) DWA Writing (feat. Jacob, Joseph, Lorna and Jo)(00:01:27:33) OutroThe host apologises for this podcast being a year late, and for having lost the audio file for the 'Future Exec' segment, though the latter is just as well given it's been so long they aren't the future exec anymore.

Zara joins Miranda in the Purple Studio to discuss the release of her debut single ‘I met you in June' along with all things gospel, musical theatre, and songwriting as they reflect on their experience as finalists in Durham and their last Summer in the city. Look out for the upcoming release of the song in August and head over to our socials to stay in touch!@zaraangelinemusic @purpleradiomusic

Welcome back to... Leeds 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 our very own Purple from Durham. Come on a musical and historical journey with us across our university cities!This final episode is brought to you by Leeds Student Radio!

In this episode of the Legal Besties Podcast, we delve into a provocative trio of topics: medical treatment, the death penalty, and L'Oréal. First, we examine the thorny question of whether medical professionals can lawfully treat someone who's unconscious, where does implied consent begin and end? Then, we turn to the polarising terrain of the death penalty, exploring how evolving legal standards and public opinion are reshaping its future. Finally, we spotlight a David-and-Goliath battle as L'Oréal faces backlash for allegedly targeting a small business with aggressive trademark litigation, raising questions about fairness, power, and the limits of brand protection.

In this episode of the Legal Besties Podcast, we unpack a timely trio of legal flashpoints: defamation, conscription, and child privacy. First, we dive into the murky waters of defamation through the lens of infamous university confession blogs - anonymous platforms where reputations are made and broken. Then, we explore the recent revival of debate around conscription, sparked in part by revelations about Kemi Badenoch's youth and attitudes toward national service. What does this say about generational divides and state expectations of civic duty? Finally, we turn to child privacy, asking how far parents should go in monitoring their children's technology use, especially in light of the controversial show Adolescence.

Dr James 'Jim' Coxon of the anthropology department joins Ben Caven to discuss his work on heritage and the significance of the Miner's GalaRecommended Sources: Pantazatos, A. and Silverman, H. 2019. 'Memory, pride and politics on parade: The durham miners' gala',  Heritage and festivals in europe, 110-27. Routledge.Temple, D. (2011). The big meeting : History of the durham miners' gala / david temple. Durham :: TUPS Books in assoc. with Durham Miners' Association.Tomaney, J. (2020). 'After coal: Meanings of the durham miners' gala', Frontiers in Sociology, 5: 32.

After two years of podcasting, Louie and Sam look back on some of Chalkboard Ultra's finest moments from this year. The hosts also discuss the future of the podcast, introducing a new host...

In the final guest interview for Chalkboard this year, the hosts chat to Durham's most famous lecturer: Sara L. Uckelman of Durfess and Overheard fame. Tune in for this amazing discussion on Sara's research, her role on Facebook and to find out what really went on behind the ecology report scandal...

Louie and Sam talk to Jamie about what it's like to be a teaching fellow at the university, and how to not screw up your PhD interviews!

In this week's episode, the hosts talk to Darren about how statistics underlies all other areas of maths. This episode features its uses in dynamical systems, what it means to be Bayesian and why (almost!) every programming language needs to be improved.