Future You: achieve your career goals

This week I chat to Dr Floriana Grasso from the University of Liverpool Online about the range of computer science programmes available.  From AI and big data to cyber security, we discuss entry rout…

This week I'm joined by Dr Daniel Coren, senior lecturer for the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath to discuss their Automotive Masters courses. We chat about the history …

In today’s episode, we sit down with Lieutenant Sophie Farrelly RLC, who shares her journey from university student to commissioned Army Officer - all funded by the British Army’s bursary scheme.

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This week, we’re joined by deputy academic director Claire Ketnor from the University of Essex Online to explore their short professional courses - flexible, part time learning designed to fit aroun…

This week we’re joined by Dr Jonathan Foyle from the University of Bath to discuss their Conservation of Historic Buildings MSc. We cover the difference between conservation and restoration, climate …

This week we speak to David McCulloch about the realities of being an actor. From writing your own material to sending off audition tapes, David gives his advice on how to deal with rejection, whethe…

This week, Mike Sewell joins us to discuss his 30-year career as a sports broadcaster. From manager interviews at Fakenham Racecourse to covering football matches for BBC Radio 5 Live, he offers his …

This week I chat to Helen Garcia, who works as a scrum master. We discuss what the role is, how to get certified and what a typical day looks like.

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This week we’re joined by Darcy, an editor at Prospects. She shares her educational and professional journey so far and discusses how her autism and ADHD shape her experience in the workplace. She al…

In this episode, we chat with Dr Sue Bolt from the University of Liverpool about the online MA in Academic Practice. Sue explains what the course offers, who it’s for, and how it’s helping teachers b…

This week, Emily Sherwin, social media lead at Jisc, chats about how she went from art school and Waitrose cheese counters to leading social strategy. We discuss agency vs in-house life, going viral …

In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed film critic Anna Smith as she shares her path into journalism and film criticism. From Minx to Cannes, Anna tells us about navigating a male-dominated indu…

This week, Tom Feary and Lea Grange, co-founders of Studio 163 Architects, join us to explore the realities of a career in architecture. From their unique educational journeys across Europe to launch…

In this week's episode, personal trainer Annie discusses the job's highs and lows, how you don't have to be a morning person to train others, and why boundaries are important.  

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In this episode, we speak to Katie Lawley, national prison drug and alcohol lead, to explore what working in HM Prison and Probation Service is like. After completing the Future Prison Leaders Progra…

In this episode, we chat with Sharon Sibanda, head of computing at the University of Essex Online, about the MSc Artificial Intelligence. Sharon shares how the course equips students from all backgro…

Photographer Beth Moseley shares her journey from training to be a chef to running her own successful photography business. She gives advice on pricing, mistakes, flexibility, and evolving creatively…

This week, I chat to Faith, a freelance personal finance journalist. She talks about her career journey from studying law to accidentally ending up at the Daily Telegraph and going freelance. She now…

In this episode, we explore the role of a health and life coach with certified coach Tom. He shares insights on how life coaching differs from therapy, his journey from personal training to coaching,…

From A-level setbacks to facing Lord Sugar in the boardroom, Chisola Chitambala, a 2025 candidate on BBC's The Apprentice, shares her journey of resilience and entrepreneurial spirit. She explains he…