<![CDATA[Voices of Diversity]]>bf66e74f-b921-587b-bd7a-5261c9ef702eMon, 17 Nov 2025 14:08:54 +0000Captivate.fmLoughborough Universityhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/d99cbd54-e489-4fcd-a45a-cefcb2fe21a0/J12bvwI2vTyp3FWeUqAJ9L1y.jpgVoices of DiversityLoughborough UniversityLoughborough UniversityTBChttps://voices-of-diversity.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastEpisode 1: Emily KeightlyEpisode 1: Emily KeightlyIn our first episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Professor Emily Keightley, the associate pro-vice chancellor for Vibrant and Inclusive Communities and professor of media and memory studies. From reminiscing on her academic journey, to reflecting on the metrics of success, to how discrimination appears in the workplace, listen in on this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s greatest success stories.

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Credits

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager

Guest: Emily Keightley, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor for Vibrant and Inclusive Communities and Professor of Media and Memory Studies

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee

]]>In our first episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Professor Emily Keightley, the associate pro-vice chancellor for Vibrant and Inclusive Communities and professor of media and memory studies. From reminiscing on her academic journey, to reflecting on the metrics of success, to how discrimination appears in the workplace, listen in on this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s greatest success stories.

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Credits

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager

Guest: Emily Keightley, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor for Vibrant and Inclusive Communities and Professor of Media and Memory Studies

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee

]]>951ea2fc-5025-4446-86c6-176e8736e9f5Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +000024:08falsefull1111Episode 2: Sandra KwokEpisode 2: Sandra KwokIn our second episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Sandra Kwok, a Loughborough University graduate and current Graduate Management Trainee. Hear Sandra reminisce about her Loughborough University journey, learn the good and bad aspects of being an international student and staff member at Loughborough and find out how she’s been able to enjoy her culture in the UK. Tune into this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s most passionate voices for EDI.

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Credits

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager

Guest: Sandra Kwok, Graduate Management Trainee

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee

With thanks to EDI Services and LSU Media

]]>In our second episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Sandra Kwok, a Loughborough University graduate and current Graduate Management Trainee. Hear Sandra reminisce about her Loughborough University journey, learn the good and bad aspects of being an international student and staff member at Loughborough and find out how she’s been able to enjoy her culture in the UK. Tune into this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s most passionate voices for EDI.

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Credits

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager

Guest: Sandra Kwok, Graduate Management Trainee

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee

With thanks to EDI Services and LSU Media

]]>c1b3a9f6-dd5a-4b9b-9a00-9bb021ff01eeWed, 30 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +000023:55falsefull1221Episode 3: Tayyeba MiahEpisode 3: Tayyeba MiahIn our third episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Tayyeba ‘T’ Miah, a third-year Psychology student and chair of the Psychology committee. Hear T reminisce about her Loughborough University journey, learn about her family background and how it informs everything she does in life, and find out how she balances university, work, committee chairing and more. Tune into this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s busiest and brightest students.

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Credits

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager

Guest: Tayyeba ‘T’ Miah, Part C Psychology Student

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee

With thanks to EDI Services and LSU Media

]]>In our third episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Tayyeba ‘T’ Miah, a third-year Psychology student and chair of the Psychology committee. Hear T reminisce about her Loughborough University journey, learn about her family background and how it informs everything she does in life, and find out how she balances university, work, committee chairing and more. Tune into this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s busiest and brightest students.

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Credits

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager

Guest: Tayyeba ‘T’ Miah, Part C Psychology Student

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee

With thanks to EDI Services and LSU Media

]]>107db31f-76a6-4bf1-973e-b04434731b82Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +000025:55falsefull1331Episode 4: Abigail LupsonEpisode 4: Abigail LupsonIn our fourth episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Abigail Lupson, a final year Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering student and chair of the LGBT+ association in the SU. Hear about Abigail’s experiences at Loughborough and beyond, her hope for the future in the face of global uncertainty, and some eye-opening facts about LGBT+ people and mental health. Tune into this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s most dedicated and successful LGBT rights activists.

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Credits

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager

Guest: Abigail Lupson, chair of the LGBT+ student association

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee

With thanks to EDI Services and LSU Media

]]>In our fourth episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Abigail Lupson, a final year Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering student and chair of the LGBT+ association in the SU. Hear about Abigail’s experiences at Loughborough and beyond, her hope for the future in the face of global uncertainty, and some eye-opening facts about LGBT+ people and mental health. Tune into this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s most dedicated and successful LGBT rights activists.

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Credits

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager

Guest: Abigail Lupson, chair of the LGBT+ student association

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee

With thanks to EDI Services and LSU Media

]]>17fdd6e7-ca51-4ebf-9fd8-455b670036fbWed, 30 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +000023:11falsefull1441Episode 5: Saul AlbertEpisode 5: Saul AlbertIn our fifth episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Dr Saul Albert, the undergraduate lead for Media and Communications. Hear Saul reminisce about his Loughborough University journey, how looking after his disabled father informed his career journey and how looking after his son has changed his perspectives on life. Tune into this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s most introspective voices.

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Credits

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager

Guest: Dr. Saul Albert, Undergraduate Programme Lead for Media and Communications BSc

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management

]]>In our fifth episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Dr Saul Albert, the undergraduate lead for Media and Communications. Hear Saul reminisce about his Loughborough University journey, how looking after his disabled father informed his career journey and how looking after his son has changed his perspectives on life. Tune into this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s most introspective voices.

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Credits

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager

Guest: Dr. Saul Albert, Undergraduate Programme Lead for Media and Communications BSc

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management

]]>50550ad0-6473-4c0c-bf1c-9232c4e9b06fWed, 30 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +000033:24falsefull1551Episode 6: Steve WiddowsonEpisode 6: Steve WiddowsonIn our sixth episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Steve Widdowson, one of Loughborough’s HR project managers. Hear Steve reminisce about his Loughborough University journey, where his passion for mental health and counselling comes from, and how men can access mental health services and be good role models to those around them. Tune into this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s most passionate voices on mental health.

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Credits

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager

Guest: Steve Widdowson, HR Project Manager

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee

With thanks to EDI Services and LSU Media

]]>In our sixth episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Steve Widdowson, one of Loughborough’s HR project managers. Hear Steve reminisce about his Loughborough University journey, where his passion for mental health and counselling comes from, and how men can access mental health services and be good role models to those around them. Tune into this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s most passionate voices on mental health.

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Credits

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager

Guest: Steve Widdowson, HR Project Manager

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee

With thanks to EDI Services and LSU Media

]]>555c1040-8f1b-444e-974f-c0638c5f3652Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +000028:59falsefull1661Episode 7: Valen LollatoEpisode 7: Valen LollatoIn our final episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Valen Lollato. Hear Valen reminisce about their Loughborough University journey, their experiences with the diagnosis process, why there’s been a perceived spike in neurodiversity in society, and how they have advanced EDI policies in the workplace. Tune into this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s most impassioned voices for EDI.

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Credits

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager

Guest: Valen Lollato, Student Support Administrator and EDI Representative for the School of Science

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee

With thanks to EDI Services and LSU Media

]]>In our final episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Valen Lollato. Hear Valen reminisce about their Loughborough University journey, their experiences with the diagnosis process, why there’s been a perceived spike in neurodiversity in society, and how they have advanced EDI policies in the workplace. Tune into this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s most impassioned voices for EDI.

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Credits

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager

Guest: Valen Lollato, Student Support Administrator and EDI Representative for the School of Science

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee

With thanks to EDI Services and LSU Media

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