Brunel University Podcast

The 2012 Olympics and the Koreans are coming

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Wed, 04 May 2011 13:26:12 GMT

The Olympics are coming to London in 2012 giving Brunel University and its students plenty of opportunities to get involved - we hear from Neil Young, Head of Brunel's 2012 Programmes, who will be updating us on just how.

We also talk to Sports Scholar and Taekwondo athlete, Jibreel Malik, who is hoping for Olympic gold himself.

You can catch up on the Olympic goings on at Brunel University by visiting the Olympic page at http://brunel.ac.uk/2012

Voices:

Neil Young
Jibreel Malik

Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

Links:

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
+44(0)1895 265 935

Virtual Open Day:
http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay

Law at Brunel

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMT

We talk to Brian O'Neill QC, who took time out of his busy Old Bailey schedule to share his experiences with us.

We also hear from Admissions Tutor and Law Lecturer Christine Riefa about the type of student she's looking for and the type of course offered here at Brunel. Current Law student Evelyn Asuen also pops into the pod to say hello.

Visit
http://www.brunel.ac.uk/law

Brian O'Neill's profile can be found here
http://www.2harecourt.com

Voices:

Admissions Tutor and Law Lecturer - Christine Riefa
Current Law Student - Evelyn Asuen
Brunel Law Alumnus - Brian O'Neill QC

Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

Links:

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
+44(0)1895 265 935

Virtual Open Day:
http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay

Maths at Brunel

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:57:14 GMT

Steve Noble, Vinny Sivathevan and Layal Hakim talk to us about the Maths degree courses here at Brunel.

Senior Lecturer Steve looks after the transition process for the first year students while Vinny is currently studying in her third year, having already enjoyed those early stages of her course. Also, Layal talks about what she's been up to since graduating and how she's been using her Maths degree.

Visit http://www.brunel.ac.uk/maths

Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

Links:

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
+44(0)1895 265 935

Virtual Open Day:
http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay

Web:
http://brunel.ac.uk/podcast

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Information Systems and Computing at Brunel

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:08:47 GMT

Software, how it is developed and how it is used in the real world.

Undergraduate Admissions Director David Williams talks to us about the differences between Information Systems and Computing and he reveals the sort of student he's looking for.

Current student Richard Clapton shares his experiences on his Information Systems course while Mohammed Ali tells us what happened after he graduated. How did Brunel's offering help him into the right profession?

Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

Links:

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
+44(0)1895 265 935

Virtual Open Day:
http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay

Web:
http://brunel.ac.uk/podcast

Subscribe:
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Adjusting to University Study and the Learning Support Available

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:08:23 GMT

Settling in, getting involved and getting help.

Senior English Ladies Champion Wrestler, Chloe Spiteri, talks to us about her learning disability and how support from Brunel has helped her achieve on her course.

Alumna and school teacher, Anna Snook, also shares her experiences and how her pupils' might be feeling about going to University.

And we hear from Emily Danvers from the Academic Skills service, 'ASK' who gives us her top tips on how to cope with the academic demands at University.

You can visit Brunel University now by navigating to the Virtual Open Day via the website or by visiting http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay

Presented by: Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Marketing
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
01895 265599

Virtual Open Day
http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay

Email:
podcast@brunel.ac.uk

Further Podcasts:
http://brunel.ac.uk/podcast

Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

Links:

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
+44(0)1895 265 935

Virtual Open Day:
http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay

The 2012 Olympics and Medal Winning Brunel Alumni

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:05:21 GMT

We also talk to Brunel Physiotherapy alumna, Heather Fell [pictured], who won an Olympic silver medal in the last Olympics in Beijing.

You can visit Brunel University now by navigating to the Virtual Open Day via the website or by visiting http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay

Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

Links:

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
+44(0)1895 265 935

Virtual Open Day:
http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay

Postgraduate Study: Why Brunel? Episode 2

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:34:47 GMT

Find out more about postgraduate life at Brunel from current Master’s and Research students.

Dr Steve Mullins talks to us about the financial issues you might face and we learn about the scholarships and funding that are available.

Episode 1 is available from http://brunel.ac.uk/podcast.

Voices:

Dr Steve Mullins, Assistant Registrar for Graduate Studies;
Nkechi Izuchukwu, Brunel International Scholar; and
Gaia Di Castro, Isambard Research Scholar.

Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

Links:

Postal Address for Enquiries:
The Graduate School
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
+44(0)1895 265 935

Virtual Open Day:
http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay

An Award-Winning Product Design Engineering Inventor and What to Expect When You Visit Brunel

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:15:04 GMT

We hear how Business Management with Marketing student Trisha Motah's week has been going and we talk to final year Product Design Engineering student Tanya Budd who is already an award-winning inventor developing her potential at Brunel. Hear how Tanya has made Seafaring safer with the HypoHoist [http://hypohoist.co.uk].

Schools and Colleges Liaison Amanda Hall also pays the podcast a visit to tell us what students coming to Brunel might expect from the University.

You can visit Brunel University now by navigating to the Virtual Open Day via the website or by visiting http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay

Presented by: Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Marketing
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
01895 265599

Virtual Open Day:
http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay

Further Podcasts:
http://brunel.ac.uk/podcast

Postgraduate Study: Why Brunel? Episode 1

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:13:09 GMT

Find out more about postgraduate life at Brunel from current Master’s and research students.

Hear about the career support services on offer, and find out about how the Graduate School can help you to make the most out of your postgraduate experience.

Voices:

Dr Kate Hone, Director of the Graduate School;
Jane Standley, Director of the Placement and Careers;
Rebecca Main, Job Shop Manager;
Nkechi Izuchukwu, Brunel International Scholar; and
Gaia Di Castro, Isambard Research Scholar.

Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

Links:

Postal Address for Enquiries:
The Graduate School
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
+44(0)1895 265 935

Virtual Open Day:
http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay

Business Courses at Brunel and the new Eastern Gateway Building

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:06:09 GMT

This podcast episode takes it's regular look at Student Life with Final Year Business Student Busola Sanusi. We talk to Award-winning graduate, Adam Sumar, and we hear what Brunel's Director of External Affairs has to say about an exciting new building to house the Brunel Business School: Andrew Kershaw will be talking to us about the Eastern Gateway.

You can visit Brunel University now by navigating to the Virtual Open Day via the website or by visiting http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay

Presented by: Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Marketing
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
01895 265599

Virtual Open Day
http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay

Brunel Courses in the Arts and Media

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:03:45 GMT

First Year Film and Television student Kristy Myrie talks us through her week while ex-BBC man and Journalism Lecturer Keith Somerville discusses the BA in journalism. We also visit Brunel graduate and business owner, Paul Croft in his Covent Garden Offices in the centre of London to ask him how he thought Brunel influenced his success.

You can visit Brunel University now by navigating to the Virtual Open Day via the website or by visiting http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay

Presented by: Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

Paul Croft appears courtesy of Mediatonic.co.uk

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Marketing
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
01895 265599

Virtual Open Day
http://brunel.ac.uk/VirtualOpenDay

Links
http://www.brunel.ac.uk
http://www.brunel.ac.uk/courses/ug/fees/budgettips

Results Day, Clearing, Adjustment, Enrolment and the Start of Term

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:09:00 GMT

Hear about what you should be doing on Results Day and what you might be expecting during Freshers Week. We talk to the lady in charge of Admissions, Sue Gemmill and we also advise on what you should be bringing with you when you arrive for the start of term at Brunel.

We talk to Eoin Lally about his Clearing experience and ex-SU President Jatin Patel. We also hear from Katy Jenkins and Adam Sumar Tarmohamed. We're Out And About around the Student Union and we talk to Sam Smith on the SU Reception.

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Marketing
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
01895 265599

Telephone Number for Clearing Hotline Number
01895 272273

Presented by: Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com
The Announcer: Amanda Bennett of Brunel University
Additional student voices: Katy Jenkins and Adam Sumar Tarmohamed.

Music by Cagey House Music, Ashley Keeler and LittleSmasher.com

Student Life - A Week in the Life 3

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:25:25 GMT

We meet Jade Bennett, Melanie Musonda and Luduvine Bell for their take on one of the last weeks of the academic term.

How does one cope with exams and what else goes on?

Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Marketing
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
01895 265599

Student Life - A Week in the Life 2

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:00:01 GMT

We meet Emanuella Adjei and Ina Hristova for their take on a week that sees the approach of coursework deadlines and exams. How do they balance a work life with a social life?

Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Marketing
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
01895 265599

Student Life - A Week in the Life

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:49:01 GMT

This episode witnesses a week in the life of three Brunel University students.

Anthony Liu, Shennel Challenor and Deepali Soni return to University and share the week's experiences and thoughts . We get insights into their weekly food shop habits and hear about what their living arrangements are like. We hear about their workloads, jobs and car ownership in London.

Presented by Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Marketing
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
01895 265599

Courses in the Schools of Social Sciences and Arts

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:00:01 GMT

In this episode we look at courses being offered by the Schools of Arts and Social Sciences.

We hear from the Head of the School of Arts, Bill Leahy, and Admissions Tutors involved in Music, Psychology and Drama.

Jacqui shows us around the Arts Centre and George talks us through some of the exhibits in the current show in the Beldam Gallery.

We're also told of the famous musicians and writers currently teaching at Brunel, an example of a Sonic Arts assignment and a big ball of yellow shoes.

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Marketing
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
01895 265599

Links:
http://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/acad/sa
http://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/acad/sss
http://www.brunel.ac.uk/clearing

Presented by: Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

Voices: Bill Leahy, Jacqui Macintosh, George Mogg, David Plans, Mary Richards, Colin Riley and Charlotte Russell.

Music by Ashley Keeler and LittleSmasher.com

Courses at the School of Health Sciences and Social Care

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:08:38 GMT

Kat Temba comes home to a large kitchen in Galbraith Hall while Sasha enjoys a cheaper, larger room in a more central location in Saltash.

The School of Health Sciences and Social Care's Chris Bailey and Dr Jo Bridger play host to the Brunel University Podcast and focus our attention on Occupational Therapy and Biosciences.

Meanwhile first year student Sharon Hartley just loves spending time in hospital.

May contain advice that could lead to students getting free money.

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Marketing
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
01895 265599

Web
http://www.brunel.ac.uk

Links:
http://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/acad/health

Presented by: Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com

Voices: Chris Bailey, Jo Bridger, Sharon Hartley, Kat Temba and Sasha Shalmina.

Music by Cagey House Music, Ashley Keeler and LittleSmasher.com

Courses at the School of Law and the Brunel Business School

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:00:01 GMT

In this episode we look at courses being offered by the School of Law and the Brunel Business School. We visit Tian who tells us about Lancaster Hall of Residence and we have a look around the Lecture Centre.

We hear about sandwich placements, transferable skills, the hotel spa, an old style tuck shop, not making the tea nor emptying the staplers and the food market.

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Marketing
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
01895 265599

Links:
School of Law
Brunel Business School

Presented by: Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com
Voices: Laura Forrester, Benil Kanani, Adam Sumar-Tarmohamed, Reni Shodunke, Natesha Henry-Mitchell and Tian Liang.

Music by Cagey House Music, Ashley Keeler and LittleSmasher.com

Living in Kilmorey Hall (Bishop Complex), Brunel Sport and the School of Sport and Education

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:54:38 GMT

Matt Southgate shows us round the Kingston Lane Outdoor Sporting Facility and we talk to promising young sprinter and Sports Sciences student, Idowu Akindele.

Reni Shodunke shows us around her halls of residence while Sally Preece and Jane Dunkley talk about the indoor Sporting facilities available to Brunel students.

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Marketing
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
01895 265599

Links:
Brunel Sport
School of Sport and Education

Presented by: Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com
Voices: Idowu Akindele, Jane Dunkley, Sally Preece, Morenike Shodunke and Matt Southgate.

Music by Cagey House Music, Ashley Keeler and LittleSmasher.com

Schools of Engineering and Design and Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics

brunel@littlesmasher.com (Brunel University & LittleSmasher.com) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT

In this series we take a look at the academic schools and their courses and facilities they provide Brunel students.

Join Keisha Crooks on a walk around Uxbridge Town Centre while Osian Owens tells us about the Brunel University Formula Student Racing Team.

Ross Dudley takes us on a walk around the workshops and course directors Ray Kirby and Stephen Cockett show off the impressive facilities their courses use.

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Marketing
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
01895 265599