The Student Guide (previously known as Pick Up The Mic) is an ongoing podcast series, based in the United Kingdom (UK), that explores important themes such as race, and discusses support services available to young people from diverse backgrounds with their development, particularly as they navigate through the impact of the pandemic on employment and education. This podcast is a reflection of all our personal experiences, journeys in life, and backstories.
Send us a textWant to know more about Pick Up The Mic, who we are, and how to get involved? Check out this short trailer where you get to meet the hosts - Jeffrey, Ninoshka, and Sam as they dive into important topics, raise awareness on global issues and encourage to you to pick up your own micSupport the show
03/03/2021 • 01:47
Send us a textIn the first episode, we will be looking into how to follow your passion in a difficult world. We learn about what Sam, Ninoshka, and Jeffrey's passion were growing up, and how it has changed since they were young. Sam leads us into the idea of not putting money as the focus when it comes to following your passion, how scouting the industry can help you develop and know what exactly your passion is and who motivates them. We also learn about who the MC of this month is and why she was pickedSupport the show
03/03/2021 • 47:56
Send us a textWe've got our second episode of Pick Up The Mic, and we are glad to announce that we have Layla Ali with us. Layla is the new BME Officer at Brunel University, starting her term of office in the new academic year. In this episode, we will be discussing the importance of BAME Representation In Higher Education Institutions (such as universities). We will be discussing what motivated Layla to become the BME Officer, who inspires her, and why it is important to have BAME Representation in higher education institutions and moreSupport the show
31/03/2021 • 27:27
Send us a textIn our third episode of Pick Up The Mic, we are glad to have Selma on the podcast. Selma is a student who is looking to go into the world of STEM when she graduates. Our topic for this episode is BAME Representation, and we will be discussing the importance of BAME Representation, how individuals can promote BAME Representation, how decolonising education can help encourage BAME Representation, and more. We'll also be introducing our next MC of the Month this episode too!Support the show
14/04/2021 • 23:31
Send us a textIn this episode, we will be discussing the relationship between mental health and race. Both of these topics are very important to us and we are glad to have Maria Claridge on the show discussing how both topics are related. We will learn more about Maria, what we (as individuals) can do to improve our mental health, how racial tensions and inequalities affect mental health, and more! We also being explaining why we've picked Mind (or Mind UK) as our MC for this monthSupport the show
28/04/2021 • 52:04
Send us a textWe're glad to have Riham, a Life Sciences Student, on the podcast today to discuss an important subject - BAME Representation In STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). We'll be talking about what motivated her to study a STEM subject, how she feels about BAME Representation within her course, how diversifying industries within STEM help improve the industry as a whole, and more! We'll also be talking about our next MC of The Month - Project 17Support the show
12/05/2021 • 43:38
Send us a textIn Episode 6, we'll be talking about an issue that has been talked about a lot lately; sustainability. We're joined by Yetunde King, a final-year engineering student, who will be discussing why sustainability is so important to the world we live in. We'll be talking about how Yetunde is sustainable in her own life, as well as her hopes for the construction industry and more! We'll also be discussing how our MCs of the Month for this episode (UN Sustainable Development Goals) are related to sustainability.Support the show
26/05/2021 • 37:18
Send us a textWe're focusing on revision tips in this episode. Ninoshka will be leading discussions around how she and the rest of the team revise, as well as giving tips to anyone with exams on how to revise effectively.Support the show
09/06/2021 • 57:28
Send us a textWe'll be taking a trip down memory lane and talking about the university applications in this episode of Pick Up The Mic. We're joined by Shilpa, a graduate who runs the blog lateafternoonthoughts on Instagram, who will be giving her insight into the application process itself and offering advice to anyone applying to university. We'll also be talking about our new MC of the Month - UCAS!Support the show
22/06/2021 • 49:50
Send us a textIn this episode, we give an overview of everything we've learned this season. We ask questions about how we've developed, our favourite moments and more! Support the show
27/07/2021 • 24:28
Send us a textIn the final episode of Season One, we'll be speaking with Joshua from EBI Records - a record label founded in 2014 that focuses on helping new artists find their feet. We'll be discussing the topic of creativity, and specifically why we should encourage creativity. We'll also be letting you know who our MCs Of The Month are too!Support the show
05/08/2021 • 80:37
Send us a textWe're back with our second season of Pick Up The Mic, and we'd like to introduce our guest speaker Chloe. Chloe is a history graduate who previously worked as a campaigns coordinator at the Union of Brunel Students. In this episode, we'll be thinking about what students can do after university, some of the opportunities and support available, as well as introducing our new segment - Question For Us (where we get interviewed), and of course talk about our latest MC Of The MonthSupport the show
20/08/2021 • 47:25
Send us a textIn episode 2, we will be highlighting the need for women representation within the STEM Industry with our special guest Nkem Nwaobi. Nkem is a masters student studying Advanced Biomedical Science, as well as running the Instagram page @bionkem. We'll learn about her journey into the field of STEM, how her work has given her new skills and what tips she has to offer. We'll also learn about a New MC Of The Month!Support the show
04/09/2021 • 75:35
Send us a textWe're back with a whole new episode of Pick Up The Mic. In episode 3, we'll be speaking with Michelle Sambo, a recent Product Design graduate who specialises in environmentalism. We'll be discussing environmental anxiety, ways we can support those affected by it, and how we can be sustainable in our own lives. We'll also be talking about our newest MCs Of The Month - Elizabeth Wathuti and Green Generation Initiative!Support the show
14/09/2021 • 75:35
Send us a textWe're excited to have Catherine on this new episode of Pick Up The Mic. Catherine is a recent Biomedical Sciences Graduate who is passionate about her faith and advocating for social change for young people. We will be discussing our university experiences, resources that supported us, and how university helped prepared us for life after university. We'll also be talking about why The Student Room is our MC Of The Month.Support the show
29/09/2021 • 39:37
Send us a textWe've got loads of content coming over the next couple of months and we've broken down what they are in this short episode. If you want to have the latest updates, subscribe to our mailing list on our website.Support the show
11/10/2021 • 02:16
Send us a textIn our first episode of Into The Spotlight, we are delighted to have Giovanni from GioLeo with us. GioLeo are a duo exploring the eco hip-hop genre. They chant socially active messages via multilingual Rap and Trap and their singles are the beginning of many releases. In this episode, we discuss the importance of raising awareness about sustainability in the music industry, learn more about previous GioLeo projects, their plans for the future, and why sustainability is important to themSupport the show
15/10/2021 • 19:49
Send us a textFor our second episode, we are delighted to have Anika, a student from Brunel University studying Global Challenges. Anika specialises in Planetary Health and is passionate about raising awareness of and promoting Planetary Health principles. In this episode, we learn more about the importance of greenspaces, why we need to preserve and protect them, and how higher education institutions (such as universities) can work towards the improvement of their local greenspacesSupport the show
15/10/2021 • 22:00
Send us a textWe've got Beth, a Civil Engineering student and chair of the Innovia Society at Brunel. In our fourth episode, Beth will be discussing with us some misconceptions regarding sustainability. We'll be talking about how these misconceptions can limit mitigations efforts, where people can find reliable information on environmental issues, and what higher education institutions (such as universities) can do to help educate students, and more! Support the show
15/10/2021 • 52:25
Send us a textIn our third episode, we are delighted to have Brunel alumni Martina. Martina has loads of experience with working with programmes at Brunel, such as the READY Programme, as well as working with organisations to upscale people worldwide. In today's episode, Martina will be focusing on sustainability, what it means to her. and what are some misconceptions regarding the term.Support the show
15/10/2021 • 28:30
Send us a textWe're glad to have Sam as our next guest for Into The Spotlight. Samuel is a psychology student with a huge passion for environmentalism. In this episode, we'll be looking into the relationship between environmentalism and psychology, what we as individuals can do to raise awareness about environmentalism, and who inspires Sam to live more sustainably.Support the show
15/10/2021 • 46:08
Send us a textIn Episode 6, we are glad to introduce Dr Eleni Iacovidou the latest person to step into the spotlight. Dr Iacovidou is an environmental sciences lecturer at Brunel University, specialising in environmental management and sustainable development, We will be talking about plastic pollution and the effect that it has on the environment.Support the show
15/10/2021 • 28:59
Send us a textWe're excited to have Sajni, an Environmental Sciences student and the current Environment and Ethics Officer (2020-21) at the student union, on the podcast. Sajni will be telling us more about the construction industry, specifically how it impacts the environment and the ways it can become more sustainable.Support the show
15/10/2021 • 16:16
Send us a textWe're excited to bring to you Rameen as our latest guest on Into The Spotlight. Rameen is an Environmental Sciences student who started the campaign called Plastic Go. This campaign is aimed to reduce plastic pollution at her university. She will be telling us more about her campaign and what higher education institutions (such as universities) can do to support campaigns like this.Support the show
15/10/2021 • 27:08
Send us a textIn the final episode of Season 1, we're talking to Kat Eames, whose background is in climate change and sustainability. We'll be looking into the science behind climate change, how we have contributed to it and what we can do to mitigate the effects.Support the show
15/10/2021 • 20:36
Send us a textWe're introducing Niamh, the current Vice-President of the College of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences (2021-22) at Brunel. In our latest episode, we will be discussing how sports and health psychology are linked with environmentalism and exploring the health benefits that the environment offers to us.Support the show
15/10/2021 • 39:12
Send us a textWe're so excited to have guest speaker Amanda Shodeko on Pick Up The Mic. We'll be learning more about Amanda, who inspires her, and the importance of representation!Support the show
27/10/2021 • 14:34
Send us a textWe're so excited to have Laura on the show. Laura runs the page The Grad Girl Project on Instagram, a page that offers advice and tips for students about life after graduation. Laura will be telling us more about The Grad Girl Project, going through the different opportunities available to students after graduation, and more! We'll also be explaining why Brunel's Professional Development Centre is our MCs Of The Month!Support the show
08/11/2021 • 64:27
Send us a textDiamond Spratling is an impact-driven public health professional and non-profit leader motivated to eliminate health, social, and environmental disparities in Black and Brown communities. She is the founder of M4EJ (Millennials 4 Environmental Justice), a non-profit organization designed to bring awareness to and solutions for dismantling environmental racism. In today's episode, we'll learn more about the importance and impact of the environment, as well as how we can promote environmental justice. We'll also be announcing our new MC Of The Month - the Environmental Justice Foundation!Support the show
08/11/2021 • 58:05
Send us a textWe've got Jess Barry, a recent graduate and prospective author working on a book about the intricacies of sexism and the cognitive network that forms our perception; as a new wave of solutions to internalised misogyny. We're touching on the topic of colourism in this episode, and will be talking about how Black-Ish addresses the issue, how people can educate themselves on colourism, and who inspires Jess in her day-to-day life. We'll be also talking about why Chika Okoro is our latest MC Of The Month.Support the show
16/11/2021 • 65:45
