Student Life Radio

In this episode, Milo returns for one more episode to sit down with Emily Greenwood from UEL's Early Years Institute to explore the fascinating world of infant development. From the moment babies are born, they are already learning, but how does that process actually work? Emily takes Milo through the science behind early childhood development, unpacking how babies make sense of the world aro...

Sounds of East London: Music, Memory & Community explores the vibrant musical landscape of East London and the powerful role that sound plays in shaping community identity, memory, and culture. In this episode, Katherine Green of Rendezvous Projects joins the conversation to discuss how local music scenes, stories, and shared listening experiences help document and preserve the rich cultural h...

Saul Payne from the Student Life team steps in as host being joined by Aneeka Tariq for East London Sport for a grounded, energising conversation on motivation, habits, and the inspirations that sustain both fitness journeys and wider life goals. Together, Saul Payne and Aneeka Tariq explore why motivation often fades after the January highs of resolutions and “new year, new me” thinking. They unp...

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 dias...

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...

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 voi...

 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.  

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...

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 identi...

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.

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 flowin...

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/tra...

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 photogr...

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 Playlist Sali's Playlist

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....