Pathways Podcast - Warwick Chemistry – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In the first episode of a brand new season of Pathways, recent graduate Jess joins Adam and Tom to reflect on the past year's 'We are Chemistry' programme, discussing their highlights and lowlights from 2022/23. They also provide a sneak peek into the new opportunities that await in the 2023/24 academic year, including new co-designed student-led activities, a brand new Chemistry Student Common Room, and a new careers support and development stream. Tune in to get a comprehensive overview of what's in store for Warwick Chemistry in the upcoming year through the We are Chemistry programme, including our projects around empowering Women Chemists, supporting Black Chemists through Project InVISIBLE, and our work on a project with King's College and the University of York to provide greater support and resources for neurodiverse students and staff. As with all our podcasts, the topics are chosen by you, so if you have any ideas for what you would like to hear in the future, or want to host a podcast with some friends, get in touch! A transcript for this episode can be found here.

In this episode, Adam and Tom speak to Georgia Shreeve, who has just finished her MChem year at Warwick. Georgia reflects on her experiences to share insights and practical advice on transitioning to the MChem year and the differences compared to the previous three years of the degree. Georgia discusses the specialised areas of study she encountered, how the MChem let her deepen her understanding and practical knowledge of being a chemist, and the proven strategies she used to manage the workload, research projects, and lab work. You can access the glossary discussed in the episode here. As with all our podcasts, the topics are chosen by you, so if you have any ideas for what you would like to hear in the future, or want to host a podcast with some friends, get in touch! A transcript for this episode can be found here.

In this student takeover episode, Jess Man speaks with Niraali Mehta about their experiences fitting into Warwick and breaking down some of the social stereotypes related to studying a Chemistry degree. They discuss the challenges of coming to university during a pandemic, the importance of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone to make new friends, and how to overcome feeling like an impostor. They also outline the 'Women In Chemistry' activities they completed in 2021/22 and the importance of encouraging women to study in STEM. A transcript for this episode is available here.

In the first episode of this new season, Tom Ritchie speaks with Adam Alcock and Emily Williams about their experiences of getting their A-Level results and the clearing process at Warwick. Adam then discusses what students can expect in Welcome Week from the department, while Emily outlines ChemSoc's plans and what new students will find in their Introductory Labs. The group then outlines the new 'We Are Chemistry' activities plan for the coming year, highlights where you can find out more on social media, and finish by giving their best pieces of advice for new students.

In this episode, Bo Kelestyn speaks with Sam Trouton, Teaching Fellow and Warwick Chemistry and ChemSoc alumni. Sam's reflections on his unique journey doing Chemistry Outreach activities highlight the importance of extracurricular activities in helping to build confidence and skills that helped him later in his career.

In this episode, Bo Kelestyn speaks with Dr Dani Pearson, a WATE award-winning Teaching Fellow in the Chemistry department. Dani's reflections on her journey both to university and into academia highlight that we all have different paths and there is no set way to achieve success.

In this episode, Bo Kelestyn speaks with Dr Rebecca Notman, Associate Professor, and Royal Society University Research Fellow. Rebecca's experiences and stories about precarity in HE highlight the importance of resilience after graduation.

In this intro episode to Season 2, Matt and Bo share their highlight from Season 1 and start exploring the focus of this season: lab-based teaching innovation at Warwick Chemistry. 

In this episode Matt Taylor speaks with Dr David Fox, Associate Professor, Senior Tutor, and an industry focused researcher. Exploring team work, innovation, problem solving, academic careers and motivation, this conversation will leave you inspired and seen. 

In this episode, Dr Bo Kelestyn speaks with Dr Ann Dixon, Reader, Senior Tutor, Chair of Athena SWAN and Diversity Committee. Ann's interdisciplinary work and resilience focused mindset is inspiring and uplifting.