HSK student pod was created for all students in the School of Health and Social Work. This is a podcast series which covers a range of topics including keeping you up to date on what is going on in the school, useful tips and advice for getting ahead with your studies, and some special interest items with guest speakers.

What is in Episode 31?

Laura Lowe - HSK Associate Dean: (00 - 03:07 )

• Podcast introduction

Just a moment with SSAS: - Part 1 - (03:07 - 11:26 )

• Shipa from the SSAS team shares a short message about the month of Ramadan which starts on the 23/03/2023, study tips for managing placements and preparing for assessments during this month.
• Her message is to help improve our awareness of what takes place during the month of Ramadan which can be of help in case you are working with students / patients/ service users who are fasting and also her messages is very helpful to the students who may be fasting during this period.

Student spotlight: (11:26 - 16:20 )

• Jaabir Booly – First year Paramedic Science student (Also a Student Rep)
• Jaabir shares some tips on how to manage and cope with studying or placements during the month of Ramadan, including how to support students that may be fasting during the month of Ramadan. His message is very informative to both students and staff, whether you are fasting or not.

Just a moment with SSAS: - Part 2 - (16:20 - 20:04 )

• Shipa Begum gives a short message from the SSAS team (Student Success and Academic Skills team). She gives a brief insight about Critical thinking (What is meant by Criticality?), an important topic that often comes up when students are writing assignments.

Richard: (20:04 - 23:18 )

• Thank you and best wishes message