Be the change. Media Network and Tom Spare

Spare a Thought

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Welcome to Spare a Thought. The podcast for curious minds, exploring creativity, culture and stories from the margins. Join host Tom Spare for conversations that go to unexpected places, from the Welsh landscape and Japanese architecture, to media ownership and hidden British history. Whether you're on the morning commute, taking a Sunday stroll or looking for a lunchtime listen, take time out of your day to Spare a Thought.

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Be the change. Media Network and Tom Spare

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Spare a Thought for International Students - Part 1 18.12.2024 44:31

This third episode of Spare a Thought starts a mini series focused on international students studying in the UK. In episode three, Tom chats with Julie Campbell, International Student Advisory Manager at Ulster University about international students and the Higher Education sector. International students provide a net contribution to the UK economy of £37.4 billion, but their contribution goes w...

Spare a Thought for the Care of Refugees 18.12.2024 38:10

In the second episode of Spare a Thought, Tom chats with Dr Samantha James, an NHS doctor who volunteered for the German charity Sea Watch collecting refugees in distress in the Mediterranean in 2022. Together, Sam and Tom discuss why Sam became a doctor, how she found out about Sea Watch and explore her experience in the Mediterranean. To donate to Sea Watch: https://sea-watch.org/en/ To foll...

Spare a Thought for the Iris Prize 18.12.2024 35:45

In this inaugural episode of Spare a Thought, Tom chats with Berwyn Rowlands, Director of the Iris Prize, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ short film prize. Together, Berwyn and Tom discuss first cinema memories, delve into the origins of Iris, consider the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, and reveal what’s in store for the upcoming Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival. The Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Fe...