The Wyrd Learning Podcast - Understand Uni Life

For many students, the dissertation is the most challenging and independent piece of work they will complete during their degree. It can feel overwhelming—where do you start? How do you choose the ri…

At university, everyone throws the term ‘criticality’ around as if it’s self-explanatory. From your oh-so clever professors to that most supportive and helpful librarian–but what does it actually mea…

If you're just starting out at University this academic year, or if you're currently considering your options for starting University in 2024, then this episode of the Wyrd Learning podcast is for yo…

 Are you a student eagerly anticipating your A-level results and wondering what's next? Or a parent unsure of how to guide your child through the university Clearing process? Look no further! Welcome…

In today's episode, your hosts, Alex Patel and Tracy Dix delve into the fascinating world of time management, transforming their personal experiences and challenges into valuable lessons for all. The…

On this episode, Alex and Tracy welcome a special guest to our podcast. Jenny Prescot is currently a Specialist Midwife, with many years' experience of working as a Labour Ward Midwife, Practice Deve…

Reflective assignments are mandatory in many disciplines at University, such as healthcare and teaching. And, they're becoming increasingly common in other subject areas too, as a form of 'authentic …

In this episode, Tracy and Alex discuss an influential theory about ‘Academic Tribes and Territories’that is used as a metaphor to understand how subject areas and the people who study and research t…

This is actually the first podcast episode we've recorded in MONTHS! Our last release was recorded during last summer’s heatwave, with fans on and curtains drawn, would you believe? It couldn’t feel …

It has been a hot minute with lots of things going on in the world of Wyrd Learning, but we're delighted to finally release this episode called the Pitfalls of Plagiarism. We welcome, once again, Dr …

The start of term is always very fast-paced, with so much information being thrown at you that it can all be very overwhelming. Many of you will have received your Module Handbooks, and information a…

One of the first things you’re given on your university course is a reading list, or resource list, as traditional academic sources, such as books and journal articles aren’t the only items to featur…

We’re excited to welcome a special guest to the Wyrd Learning Podcast. Kia Morant is a third-year student studying Politics and Economics at Aston University who will be sharing her experiences of wh…

Do you have to go to everything in Freshers’ Week to make friends, or can you opt out if a Ball, going clubbing or nights out aren’t your thing? Think about it. If you don’t like clubbing and drinkin…

An interview with Dr Catherine Armstrong, involved in clearing and admissions at Loughborough University. Catherine describes what clearing is like and offers advice on how to approach it.

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Hello, and welcome to another episode from Alex and Tracy at Wyrd Learning. Today, we're going to hear the personal and candid story behind name 'Wyrd Learning'. It really tells you what we are all a…

Hello dear listeners! We are absolutely thrilled to release this pilot episode of our brand new Wyrd Learning podcast! Today, we introduce ourselves Alex and Tracy, talk about the work we do in a UK …