OutSTANDing Stories: Rob Fitzpatrick, UCD
In the third episode of our series ‘OutSTANDing Stories’, Emily Savage interviews Rob Fitzpatrick, a social science student and current auditor of the Literary & Historical Society in UCD. Rob chats about overcoming his early difficulties of starting as a fresher in the college and the endless benefits of engaging in society life and fostering supportive connections, which doesn’t necessarily have to be limited to the LGBTQ soc. While Rob feels like his experiences have shaped the direction of his studies, he also chats about the importance of choosing a path that speaks to your own personal goals and dreams rather than one you think you should be limited to or feel compelled to do, solely based on identity.
Interview with Sustainable Radio
In this episode with Laura Kelly from Sustainable Radio, our Marketing Coordinator discusses our organisation and our campaigns. We talk about the pressure young people have to be the catalyst of climate action, their conscious consumption campaign and sustainability challenges and how we can get involved to bring about change.
OutSTANDing Stories: Robert Brennan, TU Dublin
In the second episode of our series ‘OutSTANDing Stories’, Emily Savage interviews Robert Brennan, a first-year student in TU Dublin as they discuss their lived experiences as a trans student in third-level education so far. Robert details the network of supports available to them such as the campuses LGBTQ soc, the SU and the Welfare and Equalities Officer, campus counselling services and outside organisations such as TENI and BeLong To. Robert stresses the importance of having people on your side who are willing to advocate for you, so you don’t have to just advocate for yourself. Robert also discusses the impact of online learning and concerns around starting face-to-face lectures in September with the possibility of being misgendered more by lecturers or classmates.
COVID-19, Mental Health and the ‘Blame Game’
In the second episode of Shauna and Orla’s series, they dive into students’ mental health as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussing what impact the pandemic has had on them personally, and how they imagine younger students have been affected, they also touch on the so-called ‘blame game’ and how young people have been labelled the ‘scapegoats of the pandemic’.
OutSTANDing Stories: Jayson Pope, UCD LBGTQ+ Soc
In the first episode of our new series ‘OutSTANDing Stories’, Emily Savage interviews Jayson Pope, Auditor Elect of UCD LBGTQ+ Society and volunteer with BeLonG To, as he discusses his lived experiences as a trans student in UCD. Jayson discusses his identity and the joys and issues he’s faced in both social and academic settings upon entering third-level education. For Jayson, his position as a trans student has directly impacted what he hopes to do in life. In this episode, he also offers outlets of support to any student who is going through a similar experience.
STAND Student Podcast: Democratic Republic of Congo Series Episode 5
Welcome to episode 5 of our new podcast series on the Democratic Republic of Congo. Listen in to learn more about the history of the DRC – an intricate web of events that seem to have remained in the shadows.
STAND Student Podcast: Democratic Republic of Congo Series Episode 4
Welcome to episode 4 of our new podcast series on the Democratic Republic of Congo. Listen in to learn more about the history of the DRC – an intricate web of events that seem to have remained in the shadows.
STAND Student Podcast: Democratic Republic of Congo Series Episode 3
Welcome to episode 3 of our new podcast series on the Democratic Republic of Congo. Listen in to learn more about the history of the DRC – an intricate web of events that seem to have remained in the shadows.
STAND Student Podcast: A new series on the Democratic Republic of Congo
Welcome two the first two episodes of our new podcast series on the Democratic Republic of Congo. Listen in to learn more about the history of the DRC – an intricate web of events that seem to have remained in the shadows.
STAND Student Podcast Episode 7 (Zoom Recording): World Water Day + COVID-19
March 22nd marks World Water day, and for this month’s episode of the STAND Student Podcast (recorded over zoom this month), we talked to UCC Student Martin Keohane about his river conservation project.