Student Life Radio

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Student Life Radio

Student Life - University of East London

12 episodes

6 days ago

Milo is joined by Karli-Jade Fontiverio-Hylton, a creative ethnographer who shares her journey from fine art to ethnography, emphasising the importance of immersive research and cultural storytelling in sharing authentic narratives within the creative space. Karli-Jade and Milo touch on the challenges of tokenism, the need for authentic engagement and what home truly means for children of the diaspora. Karli-Jade also shares thoughts on how Black History Month can evolve through continuous re...

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Episodes (12/12)

Student Life Radio

Black Future Month (Part 2)

1 month ago

53 minutes

Student Life Radio

Black Futures Month (Part 1)

How can we build for the future of our communities whilst keeping history alive? For this episode, Milo draws on a member of his own community to understand how we can endeavor to sculpt brighter futures, even through seemingly unrelated work. Milo is joined by Nadu Placca Rodriguez, a self-proclaimed 'event extraordinaire', who shares her experience of breaking new ground through events, education and building global bridges.

1 month ago

42 minutes

Student Life Radio

Bonus: Community Unscripted

What happens when you ask the UEL community big questions about identity, growth, purpose and belonging? In this special unscripted episode, we uncover the unfiltered perspectives shared by students, staff and alumni. They speak candidly with Milo about their experiences on campus, the challenges they’ve faced and the ways they’ve changed. Tune in for a rich and diverse snapshot of some of the voices shaping UEL as we learn, explore and grow as a community.

5 months ago

11 minutes

Student Life Radio

From Naij to Newham: The Past, The Present and The Possible

In this episode, Lumi, Oyinda and Joanna join Milo to share their journeys of personal growth, everchanging identities and finding home in the UK thousands of miles away from their homes in Nigeria. From navigating cultural shifts (English weather included!) to embracing newfound freedoms, the students reflect on how their confidence and sense of self have evolved.

6 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes

Student Life Radio

Clarifying Careers with Dina Grishin

Struggling with career clarity? In this episode, Milo sits down with UEL alumna turned Life and Career Coach Dina Grishin to explore how unexpected detours can lead to fulfilling careers. From active self-discovery to embracing “happenstance,” Dina shares practical tips on breaking limiting beliefs, staying flexible and taking control of your path. Your career begins when you decide, so tune in to take charge!

7 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Student Life Radio

Common Chords

In a Student Life Radio first, Milo sits down with a panel of three UEL students who share stories of their unique backgrounds and aspirations while exploring the commonalities found through their shared passion for music. Joined by Luca (rapper and producer), Maleia (music journalist) and Theo (musician and instrumentalist), this episode discusses themes of authenticity, representation and identity both as artists and individuals. Each student speaks openly about their journey to UEL, their ...

8 months ago

1 hour 20 minutes

Student Life Radio

Stacking Cultural Lenses

In this episode, Milo is joined by UEL staff and international graduates Bansari Bantwa (Senior Career Zone Advisor) and Samson Olagbami (EDI Manager) for a discussion surrounding culture, what it means and why it matters. Here, three individuals share the view from their respective cultural lens and converge them into a celebration of what makes each of us unique.

9 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Student Life Radio

Bonus: Wellbeing Tools and Tips

Adebusola Adisa of the Student Wellbeing team joins us to share some handy tips to carry forward in the new year. This episode includes techniques to reduce stress and panic, as well as some great tools to help you manage your wellbeing without the need for any additional materials. Listen along for a bitesized bonus of bliss, and relax... Have a look at our Playlist to keep the chill vibes flowing.

10 months ago

16 minutes

Student Life Radio

Building Belonging

On Volume 3 of Student Life Radio, we sit down with UEL's very own Regina Everitt to talk about the concept of belonging, UEL's Belonging Framework, developing a sense of who you are, and the importance of community. Regina Everitt is Assistant Chief Operating Officer & Director of Library, Archives and Learning Services. She began her professional career as a technical author/trainer working with computer companies that developed software for the manufacturing, pharmaceutica...

11 months ago

39 minutes

Student Life Radio

Ali, Ikigai, and Finding Your Purpose

On Volume 2 of Student Life Radio, you'll hear from Ali Alajeeli, a recent graduate of UEL who is currently working as a Stage Manager as part of the UEL Graduate Employment Scheme, and Milo Osun-Benjamin, this episode's host. Ali and Milo will discuss Ali's journey, the concept of Ikigai, and how they've found and nurtured their sense of purpose. Ali is a London-based photographer, cinematographer and writer-director for film. His juxtaposition between light and shadow in film style pu...

1 year ago

53 minutes

Student Life Radio

Welcome to Student Life Radio

On Volume 1 of Student Life Radio you'll hear from Ezi Odozor (Head of Student Life) and Salimata Bojang (Assistant Head of Student Life) about what they love, what community means to them and what Student Life Radio is all about. As part of Student Life Radio, you can also check out the playlists they've created on Spotify. Check them out here: Ezi's PlaylistSali's Playlist

1 year ago

36 minutes

Student Life Radio

This is Your Community - Student Life Radio

This is your community, but have you ever wondered who's in it? Each month on Student Life Radio we’ll delve into the lives of our community members as we hear stories about you--the students, staff, and local community --that make UEL come alive. Each episode also comes with a playlist created by our featured guests that represents who they are, what they love, and where they want to go. So tune in, learn about each other, and come closer together as we learn, explor...

1 year ago