Episodi

  • Christmas time as a student
    Dec 22 2023

    In the last episode of season 1, Tash is joined by Dr Hilary to discuss the Christmas period as a student. 
    From the post-semester come down, to studying or working, to maybe spending Christmas at uni if you’re estranged or won’t be returning home, Tash and Dr Hilary offer their advice to students during the festive break. 

    Tash Talks Uni Life will be back for season 2 in 2024!

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    14 min
  • Don’t panic, do a masters!
    Dec 14 2023

    Tash Talks all about postgraduate study in this episode featuring PhD student at the University of Glasgow, Mia Clarke. Tash and Mia discuss their different experiences of doing a taught versus a research masters and why Mia has decided to pursue a career in academia. 
    The pair also discuss the difference between a panic masters and a planned one. 

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    33 min
  • Mickey Mouse degrees?
    Dec 1 2023

    There’s been a lot of talk recently on Mickey Mouse degrees. But what are Mickey Mouse degrees? And how did this terminology come about? 
    Tash Talks all about how the rhetoric surrounding this topic came to be and discusses whether vocational or traditionally academic subjects are more suitable for the modern labour market. 

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    22 min
  • University living: who, what, and where to live as a student
    Nov 23 2023

    Finding your next place to live as a student can sometimes be taxing. With a range of different types of university accommodation on offer, there has never been more choice in terms of what kind of rented property a student may want to live in. 
    But from deciding who to live with, in what kind of housing, and where a property is situated can all be determining factors when deciding where to live. 

    Do not worry. Whether you’re a student, parent, or guardian, Tash Talks all about her experiences of living in university halls, a shared house, and a studio by herself in the hope that her experiences will shed some light on what type of accommodation would be best for you. Tash addresses some of the concerns you may have about where to live and how you can go about them. 

    Featuring Dr Hilary Coyle in the second half of the episode to demystify any worries parents are guardians might have when their child is looking for their first rented property. 

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    32 min
  • Why you should consider mentoring
    Nov 16 2023

    Mentoring has been a huge part of Tash’s personal and professional development, especially during the second half of her time at uni. Although Tash didn’t think too much about what exact career she wanted to pursue after she left the University of Exeter, becoming a mentee within the university’s career mentorship programme helped with thinking about various creative careers and approaching new opportunities with a refreshed perspective. When Tash decided that she was going to pursue journalism, she got herself another mentor who’s been in the industry for a number of years. 

    With featured interviews and discussions from Tash’s two mentors Stewart Ross and Susan Egelstaff, Tash Talks about the value and benefits of mentoring both for a mentee and a mentor. 

    In the second half of the episode, Tash is joined by Dr Hilary Coyle who is both a mentee and mentor to discuss how students can go about finding a mentor if this is something they’re interested in. 

    Tash would love to hear your thoughts on this episode and her show, so please leave a rating and your comments. And if you’re enjoying Tash Talks Uni Life, please share with friends, family, and colleagues. 

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    29 min
  • Student spending - Money Talks (2)
    Nov 9 2023

    In the second episode of Tash Talks’s mini-series on money, Tash is joined by Livvy Mason-Myhill, current third year student at the University of Exeter and Print Editor for the publication Exeposé. Tash and Livvy discuss all things student spending from bills to the price of a night out. The pair also offer their budgeting tips to make the money you have as a student stretch a little further. 


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    35 min
  • Is the cost of university worth it? - Money Talks (1)
    Nov 2 2023

    In the first episode of this mini-series Money Talks, Tash discussing with her regular guest Dr Hilary Coyle whether the cost of university in 2023 is worth it. 

    Looking at a range of factors, the money students pay towards university doesn’t just go to a degree. But on the flip side, the cost of university in the UK is more expensive than ever before. With decreasing UK graduate wage premiums, Tash explores whether university is the right financial investment for everyone. 

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    27 min
  • Movember Special
    Oct 26 2023

    As we approach the end of October and head into November, Tash Talks about Movember. Movember is the UK’s leading charity for changing the face of men’s health. 

    With featured interview with Matt Cornish and Jay Kelman, two Movember ambassadors at the University of Glasgow, Tash Talks about Movember and its importance to students and beyond the university setting. 

    To find out more about how you can get involved with Movember, check out https://uk.movember.com 

    Please get in touch with Tash with any questions or comments by sending an email to the following address: tashcoyle@gmail.com. 

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    18 min