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The Uni Guide Podcast

The Uni Guide Podcast
Degree Apprenticeships
Education
Student Discounts
Widening Participation
Engineering
Student Beans
Clearing
Results Day
Gap Year
Diversity and Inclusion
University Education
Study Skills
The Sutton Trust
The Herestate Network
University Of Derby
Career Development
Botheredness
University Of Cambridge
Exam Techniques
United Kingdom Higher Education

Hello listeners and welcome to The Uni Guide, a podcast created by UniTasterDays.

The university guidance podcast on all things about university.

In this podcast series we will be providing you, our listener, with the cutting edge and most up-to-date information and conversations about university……in plain English…. without the jargon.

From the lived experience of everyone involved in the proce... more

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Latest Episodes

Should you take a gap year before university? And if you do, what should you actually do with it?

Taking a gap year can mean travelling, working, volunteering, gaining experience, earning money or simply giving yourself more time to decide what come... more

What should you study at university? Finding your subject

Choosing what to study at university can feel like one of the biggest decisions you make as a student. With thousands of university courses and subjects available across the UK, how do you wo... more

Results Day 2026 & Clearing: What every student needs to know

Results Day 2026 is one of the biggest moments in the university application journey. Whether you're expecting the grades you need, worried you might miss your offer, or simply want to un... more

Episode 54: Degree apprenticeships explained: work, study and uni life

Thinking about a degree apprenticeship but not sure how they work? In this episode, we explore what degree apprenticeships are really like, how students balance work and universi... more

Episode 53: Choosing a career: do you need it figured out at 18?

Do you need to have your future career planned out by the age of 18? This episode explores the pressure many students feel to make big decisions about university, careers and their fut... more

Episode 52: Degree apprenticeships: step up and stand out

Thinking about a degree apprenticeship but unsure what the pathway looks like? This episode explores how degree apprenticeships work, what the application process involves, and how students c... more

Episode 51: University explained: courses, costs and applications

Thinking about going to university but unsure how it all works? This episode explains the key things students need to understand about university courses, tuition fees, student financ... more

Episode 50: Why study engineering at university and what it’s really like

Thinking about studying engineering at university but not sure what it actually involves? This episode breaks down what an engineering degree is really like, what you would st... more

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Recent Guests

Hywel Roberts
expert speaker on education, author and educator
Self-employed educator and author
Episode: What should you study at university? Finding your subject | Episode 56
Elizabeth Joseph-Adigun
Founder of The HerEstate Network; degree apprentice in site management
The HerEstate Network
Episode: Degree apprenticeships: step up and stand out | Episode 52
Simon Fairbanks
Editor of The Students' Guide 2026
UniTasterDays
Episode: University explained: courses, costs and applications | Episode 51
Elaine Brown
Mechanical engineer, lecturer in mechanical and process engineering at University of Bradford
University of Bradford
Episode: Why study engineering at university: what to expect | Episode 50
James Dornor
Principal assistant engineer, aerospace and defense; CEO of Driven By Us; Engineering Champion with Royal Academy of Engineering
Driven By Us; Royal Academy of Engineering
Episode: Why study engineering at university: what to expect | Episode 50
Chris Jones
Head of Strategic Relationships at Prospects
Prospects (prospects.ac.uk)
Episode: Does your uni course choice shape your future career? | Episode 48
James Seymour
Special guest with 30+ years of university experience and director-level roles across seven universities
Universities (various)
Episode: 2026 uni application tips and 2025 takeaways | Episode 46
Sander de Groot
Director and Head of MADE Training
MADE Training
Episode: Get Uni ready for 2026 – study skills and exam techniques | Episode 44

Talking Points

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Does your uni course choice shape your future career? | Episode 48
Q: How can students make career-ready degree subject choices?
Think about practical research and networking (alumni, mentors, family experience) while also reflecting on personal interests and strengths to guide choices, acknowledging that careers can evolve and that many degrees offer transferable skills.
What should you study at university? Finding your subject | Episode 56
Q: Hello, welcome to episode 56 of The Uni Guide Podcast. My name is Jon Cheek. And today we're talking about university subjects and how you can pick the right university subject for you.
Hywel explains his background, the concept of botheredness, and how curiosity, passion, and practical considerations should guide a student in selecting a subject and preparing for university life.
Get Uni ready for 2026 – study skills and exam techniques | Episode 44
Q: How can students figure out which study techniques work best for them?
He suggests trying a range of techniques (e.g., maps, flashcards, Cornell notes) and blending them to suit individual thinking styles, then testing and refining.
Get Uni ready for 2026 – study skills and exam techniques | Episode 44
Q: What do you do and why do you do it, in terms of thinking about how you learn?
Sander describes his role as helping students think about how they think, i.e., metacognition, to improve learning and exam outcomes.
Student discounts before and during university | Episode 47
Q: What discounts are available for students at university, and which categories tend to be most popular?
There are discounts across many areas including fashion, beauty, homeware, travel, utilities, software, and tech. Fashion and beauty remain very popular, but travel, food and drink, and experiences are also highly valued as students settle into university life.

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What is The Uni Guide Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers on practical guidance for navigating university admissions, study life, and post-secondary decisions. Across recent episodes, listeners hear from university recruitment professionals, current students, and guests with hands-on experience in engineering, real estate, and degree apprenticeships. Core themes include how Clearing and Results Day work, choosing courses and institutions, financing and accommodation, and ways to make the most of university life through study skills, open days, and networking. A recurring strength is translating complex higher-ed processes into actionable tips, with real anecdotes from students and staff that make the information feel approachable and actionable for prospective applicants, famil... more

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1. Hywel Roberts
2. Elizabeth Joseph-Adigun
3. Simon Fairbanks
4. Elaine Brown
5. James Dornor
6. Chris Jones
7. James Seymour
8. Sander de Groot

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