Voices of Diversity

In our final episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Valen Lollato. Hear Valen reminisce about their Loughborough University journey, their experiences with the diagnosis process, why there’s been a perceived spike in neurodiversity in society, and how they have advanced EDI policies in the workplace. Tune into this captivating conversation with o...

In our sixth episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Steve Widdowson, one of Loughborough’s HR project managers. Hear Steve reminisce about his Loughborough University journey, where his passion for mental health and counselling comes from, and how men can access mental health services and be good role models to those around them. Tune into this c...

In our fifth episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Dr Saul Albert, the undergraduate lead for Media and Communications. Hear Saul reminisce about his Loughborough University journey, how looking after his disabled father informed his career journey and how looking after his son has changed his perspectives on life. Tune into this captivating con...

In our fourth episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Abigail Lupson, a final year Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering student and chair of the LGBT+ association in the SU. Hear about Abigail’s experiences at Loughborough and beyond, her hope for the future in the face of global uncertainty, and some eye-opening facts about LGBT+ people an...

In our third episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Tayyeba ‘T’ Miah, a third-year Psychology student and chair of the Psychology committee. Hear T reminisce about her Loughborough University journey, learn about her family background and how it informs everything she does in life, and find out how she balances university, work, committee chairin...

In our second episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Sandra Kwok, a Loughborough University graduate and current Graduate Management Trainee. Hear Sandra reminisce about her Loughborough University journey, learn the good and bad aspects of being an international student and staff member at Loughborough and find out how she’s been able to enjoy h...

In our first episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Professor Emily Keightley, the associate pro-vice chancellor for Vibrant and Inclusive Communities and professor of media and memory studies. From reminiscing on her academic journey, to reflecting on the metrics of success, to how discrimination appears in the workplace, listen in on this capti...