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Careersphere: the Careers podcast by the University of Stirling

University of Stirling Careers

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Frequency: 1 episode/36d. Total Eps: 18

This is Careersphere, a podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team. Each month, we will bring you an interview with someone connected to the University, sharing their career story and their top tips on how to make the most of any opportunities that might come your way. You can get more information and updates by visiting @stirunicareers on Instagram, and if you are a current student, do log into TARGETconnect to get in touch, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award: http://stirling.targetconnect.net/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/74ee08f6-d7e8-

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S2, Ep 10: Everything you need to know about graduate jobs in 2026! Part 2, with labour market expert Dr Charlie Ball

Season 2 · Episode 10

Monday, June 22, 2026 • Duration 29:41

Are you graduating in the summer of 2026? Do you have your next move lined up, or are you currently applying for jobs or courses?

In this special episode of Careersphere, Jisc's Labour Market Analyst Charlie Ball sits down for a chat with Careers Consultants Rish, Lauren and Emily, covering the reality of the graduate jobs market in 2026. In part 2:

What is the picture in the Scottish job market?
Can I really have a career as a freelancer?
SMEs - the jobs that you don't always see
Is AI going to stop me from getting a graduate job?

Dr Charlie Ball is a public-facing expert on UK graduate employment, who has contributed to papers, presentations and policy documents relating to the UK jobs market, with a specific focus on outcomes for UK university students and graduates.

A big thank you to Charlie for sharing his time and expertise. In case you missed it, Part 1 of this discussion is already in your podcast feeds.

You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠. Students and graduates can log into ⁠⁠TARGETconnect⁠⁠ to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and get inspiration for your next steps.

Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

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S2, Ep 9: Everything you need to know about graduate jobs in 2026! Part 1, with labour market expert Dr Charlie Ball

Season 2 · Episode 9

Monday, June 22, 2026 • Duration 29:16

Are you graduating in the summer of 2026? Do you have your next move lined up, or are you currently applying for jobs or courses?

Is it all doom and gloom?
Are job prospects better for graduates?
Where can I find jobs in the current market?
What is the situation for international graduates?

A big thank you to Charlie for sharing his time and expertise. Part 2 of this discussion will be in your podcast feeds adjacent to this episode.

You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on Instagram and LinkedIn. Students and graduates can log into ⁠TARGETconnect⁠ to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and get inspiration for your next steps.

Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

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S2, Ep8: "Say yes to things!" Portfolio careers, with Matt Turpin, lecturer, editor and journalist

Season 2 · Episode 8

Friday, May 15, 2026 • Duration 22:41

Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team!

This month's guest is Matt Turpin, who combines working as a lecturer at a further education college, with his roles as an editor of a 'hyperlocal' magazine, and as a journalist and writer.

Careers Consultant Rish Baruah speaks to Matt about how he combines multiple occupations and hobbies into a single 'portfolio' career, and how passion combined with entrepreneurial thinking can open up career opportunities. Matt also shares his top tips for anyone thinking about working in the creative industries, or who wants to make a career out of something that they enjoy.

Big thanks to Matt for joining us. You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on Instagram and LinkedIn. Students and graduates can log into ⁠TARGETconnect⁠ to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and get inspiration for your next steps.

Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

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S2, Ep7: Starting up overseas, with Arundati Dandapani, Founder of Generation1.ca

Season 2 · Episode 7

Friday, March 6, 2026 • Duration 25:39

Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team!

This month's guest is Arundati Dandapani, a multi-certified, multi-award-winning leader and the Founder and CEO of Generation1.ca, a social enterprise and nonprofit professional community association advancing immigrant inclusion and empowerment powered by data-driven innovation and storytelling across North America.

Careers Consultant Rish Baruah speaks to Arundati about the power of storytelling, and how that not only brought her to Stirling for her MLitt Publishing degree, but also provides a 'Golden Thread' connecting her various roles as a Founder, CEO, Professor, speaker and author.

S2, Ep6: GRADUATING THIS SUMMER? Part 2, with Careers Consultants Rish Baruah, Lauren Ferguson and Emily Sandwell

Season 2 · Episode 6

Monday, January 26, 2026 • Duration 19:10

Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team!

This month we are doing things slightly differently, with a two-part discussion for all students who are completing their studies in the Summer of 2026. We bring you the lowdown on some of the key issues facing finalists and postgraduate students right now:

What is it really like looking for a job in 2026? We are hearing a lot about a slow economy and how there aren't any jobs to apply for, so we take a look at the available evidence
Is AI destroying my chances of getting a job? Are graduate jobs really being taken by AI, and are LLMs making applications easier or harder? We attempt to separate the fact from fiction
What happens if I graduate without having a job to go to, and is the situation worse if I am an international student? What are the options available to me after I graduate, and what exactly is a 'graduate level job'? Most importantly, what is your purpose?

This discussion is brought to you by your Careers Consultants Rish Baruah, Lauren Ferguson and Emily Sandwell, looking at the latest evidence and research.

This is a BIG discussion, so we have split it into two parts for you; part 1 is available alongside this episode.

You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠. Students and graduates can log into ⁠TARGETconnect⁠ to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award.

Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

S2, Ep5: GRADUATING THIS SUMMER? Part 1, with Careers Consultants Rish Baruah, Lauren Ferguson and Emily Sandwell

Season 2 · Episode 5

Monday, January 26, 2026 • Duration 20:20

Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team!

What is it really like looking for a job in 2026? We are hearing a lot about a slow economy and how there aren't any jobs to apply for, so we take a look at the available evidence
Is AI destroying my chances of getting a job? Are graduate jobs really being taken by AI, and are LLMs making applications easier or harder? We attempt to separate the fact from fiction
What happens if I graduate without having a job to go to, and is the situation worse if I am an international student? What are the options available to me after I graduate, and what exactly is a 'graduate level job'? Most importantly, what is your purpose?

This discussion is brought to you by your Careers Consultants Rish Baruah, Lauren Ferguson and Emily Sandwell, looking at the latest evidence and research.

This is a BIG discussion, so we have split it into two parts for you; part two will be available alongside this episode.

You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on Instagram and LinkedIn. Students and graduates can log into TARGETconnect to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award.

Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

S2, Ep4: Internships, part-time jobs and work-based learning, with Anne Cumming, Employer Engagement Manager

Season 2 · Episode 4

Friday, December 19, 2025 • Duration 23:16

Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team!

This month's guest is our very own Anne Cumming, Employer Engagement Manager within Student Skills and Employability at the University of Stirling.

Anne talks to Careers Consultant Rish Baruah about what 'work-based learning' actually means for students at the university, and how her background as a Stirling alumna inspired her to create partnerships with local and national employers.

Anne also shares news of a couple of events that are coming up in January and February 2026, that will be useful to students who are thinking about part-time jobs, internships or graduate opportunities.

Big thanks to Anne for joining us. You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠. Students and graduates can log into ⁠⁠⁠TARGETconnect⁠⁠⁠ to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award.

Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

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S2, Ep3: Grad schemes, with Ekaterina Petrova, Digital Transformation graduate at NatWest

Season 2 · Episode 3

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • Duration 23:54

Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team!

This month's guest is Ekaterina Petrova, a recent graduate of BSc Management at the University of Stirling, who is now working in Digital Transformation as part of the NatWest graduate programme.

Ekaterina talks to Careers Consultant Rish Baruah about the benefits of a graduate scheme, and how she got her place. She also talks about the activities she did at university, including a placement, part-time work and volunteering.

Finally, find out if Ekaterina's childhood dream of becoming a film actor helped her to achieve her current ambitions.

Big thanks to Ekaterina for joining us. You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠. Students and graduates can log into ⁠⁠TARGETconnect⁠⁠ to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award.

Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

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S2, Ep2: THE AI EDITION, with Dr Vicky Mileva, Psychology Lecturer and AI Lead at University of Stirling

Season 2 · Episode 2

Friday, October 24, 2025 • Duration 23:37

Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team!

This month's guest is Dr Vicky Mileva, a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Stirling who is also a prominent voice in the use of AI in academia, work and life.

Vicky joins Careers Consultant Rish Baruah to discuss how she became a lecturer and balances her specialism in psychology with her interests in AI. We also hear Vicky's thoughts on how to critically use the technology and the impact it can have on both our lives and our planet. Finally, Vicky shares her top tips.

Big thanks to Vicky for joining us. You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠. Students and graduates can log into ⁠TARGETconnect⁠ to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award.

Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

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S2, Ep1: Dr Sam Lynch on career ambitions, personal branding and "golden threads"

Season 2 · Episode 1

Friday, September 26, 2025 • Duration 26:21

Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team!

This month's guest is Dr Sam Lynch, Founder of "Work Smarter", an advisory practice that accelerates ambitions for individuals and organisations, and delivers career coaching, innovation consultancy and business coaching.

Sam joins Careers Consultant Rish Baruah to discuss the "golden threads" that have permeated her career so far, the importance of personal brand, and supporting women in their professional ambitions. Finally, Sam shares her top tips for you, to support you with your own personal career journey.

Useful resources referred to in this episode:

Dr Sam Lynch: Work Smarter
Follow Sam on LinkedIn and Instagram
Video explainer of Jeff Olson's Slight Edge theory

Big thanks to Dr Sam Lynch for joining us. You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on Instagram and LinkedIn. Students and graduates can log into TARGETconnect to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award.

Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

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