Best Patrick Farrell Podcasts (2025)

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Irish national identity in the early Middle Ages? with Dr Patrick Wadden 56:12

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Who were the Scotti? The Féni? The Gaels? We were delighted to get Dr Patrick Wadden, from DCU and Belmont Abbey College, NC, USA on the podcast this week to explore the evidence for the existence of the Irish nation as a concept in the early medieval period. Dr Wadden guides us through a variety of texts, in both Latin and the vernacular, which de…

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Spooky Samhain with Dr Hannah Mac Auliffe 47:51

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"Great was the darkness of that night and its horror, and demons would appear on that night always." Oíche shamhna shona daoibh go léir! Happy Hallowe'en! To accompany you on any trick or treating or early morning/late night wakenings this weekend we bring you our spooky Samhain special! Dr Hannah Mac Auliffe, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Maynoo…

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Medieval Medicine with Prof. Deborah Hayden 54:49

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This week Prof. Deborah Hayden, our Head here in the Dept. of Early Irish, Maynooth University, explains what it was like both to go the, or become a, doctor in medieval Ireland! Taking us through a chronological development from the early medico-legal texts through the surge in scientific writing in the later Middle Ages she explains everything fr…

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How to make the most of your Placement Year 34:24

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In this episode, placements manager Sally Docherty is joined by students Sidra Mann and Anmol Sidhu about their transformative placement experiences. They discuss the skills they developed, the challenges they faced, and the best advice for current students about to take on their placement year.By The University of Law

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Poets and Poetry with Dr Elizabeth Boyle 52:30

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Welcome back for season three! Hope you missed us as much as we missed recording our chats on all things medieval Ireland! Today we have Dr Elizabeth Boyle back for the first episode of the new season (as is becoming tradition) to learn about poets and poetry. We discuss everything from Poet-President Michael D. Higgins, the power of satire, constr…

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AI in Conversation - Episode 4 - Elle Farrell-Kingsley 27:03

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In this podcast series our Head of Computer Science, Dr Paul Sant, is joined by a variety of guests within the technology sector to learn more about their journey and how AI is challenging the landscape in their industry. In this episode Elle Farrell-Kingsley, an AI ethics expert and youth policy advisor, shares her journey into the world of tech. …

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Sin and Penance with Dr Elaine Pereira Farrell 55:28

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Welcome to the last episode of season two! Thank you everyone for their continued support. Today we chat to one of the foremost experts on the Penitentials, Dr Elaine Pereira Farrell, who explains how these prescriptive documents list various sins and the corresponding recommended penances (e.g. fasting, prayers, fines). We learn how the Penitentia…

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AI in conversation - Episode 3 - Patrick Grant 33:03

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In this podcast series our Head of Computer Science, Dr Paul Sant, is joined by a variety of guests within the technology sector to learn more about their journey and how AI is challenging the landscape in their industry In this episode Patrick Grant, Associate Professor at The University of Law, talks about how he got into the legal technology and…

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National Museum of Ireland Part 2 with Maeve Sikora and Matthew Seaver 54:57

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We are back this week in the National Museum of Ireland, Archaeology, on Kildare Street, in Dublin City centre, which is open 7 days a week and free to the public. We are joined by Maeve Sikora, Keeper of Irish Antiquities, and Assistant Keeper Matt Seaver. In addition to chatting more about the Words on the Wave exhibition, Maeve and Matt tell us …

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Huntington's Heart: Dan Ferguson's Legacy and Vision 48:46

5M ago48:46

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I sit down with Dan Ferguson, a dedicated community member and former police officer, who shares his journey growing up in Huntington, his military service in the Coast Guard, and his impactful career in law enforcement. Dan reflects on his childhood memories, the evolution of community events like Summerfest, and the importance of public safety an…

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Ireland and St Gallen in Early Medieval Europe with the National Museum of Ireland 58:11

6M ago58:11

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This week Matt Seaver, Assistant Keeper of Irish Antiquities and Dr Diarmuid Ó Riain, curatorial researcher, welcomed us in to the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare St. to see the unique new exhibition: Words on the Wave. This is an incredible display of precious manuscripts from the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland — some returning to Ireland for t…

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Building Community: Insights from Huntington's Mayor Patrick Farrell 22:02

6M ago22:02

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In this episode, we sit down with Huntington Mayor Patrick Farrell, a dedicated leader with a rich military background and a passion for community service. He shares his journey from the Air Force Academy to becoming a mayor, emphasizing the importance of family, education, and collaboration in revitalizing Huntington. Discover his insights on effe…

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The Royal Irish Academy Library with Barbara McCormack 49:09

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In this episode, we chat about the incredible academic and public resource that is the Library in the Royal Irish Academy. Academy Librarian Barbara McCormack tells us all about the collection of medieval manuscripts including some of Ireland's oldest manuscripts the Cathach of Columba and the Stowe Missal. Please visit the library yourself or chec…

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Castles in Medieval Ireland with Dr Victoria McAlister 54:21

7M ago54:21

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Dr Victoria McAlister from Towson University, Maryland, on everything you ever wanted to know about castles! Featuring all the big hits, Maynooth Castle, Bunratty, Blarney, Trim, the Rock of Dunamase, Clonard castle, Ferrycarrig, Carrickfergus, Irish castles, Anglo-Norman castles, Tower houses, colonialism, we cover it all. Dr McAlister busts some …

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The Lord Chancellors: Where Politics meets Justice - Episode 6 - Alex Chalk KC 47:12

7M ago47:12

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Alex Chalk KC was Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary in the last Conservative Government. He is now a partner with international law firm, Jones Day. In this wide-ranging interview with journalist Frances Gibb, Alex discusses his views on sentencing in the UK and the role of the independent Sentencing Council in advising judges, how he supports …

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Dicuil and Irish scholars at the Carolingian Court with Dr Christian Schweizer 52:25

7M ago52:25

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This week we are delighted to talk to the always enlightening Dr Christian Schweizer about his Research Ireland funded research on Dicuil, an Irish scholar who was prominent in the Carolingian Court in Aachen in the early 9th century. Dicuil wrote many fascinating texts covering a variety of disciplines including geography, astronomy and computisti…

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AI in conversation - Episode 2 - Henry Warner 28:50

7M ago28:50

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In this podcast series our Head of Computer Science, Dr Paul Sant, is joined by a variety of guests within the technology sector to learn more about their journey and how AI is challenging the landscape in their industry In this episode Henry Warner, Senior Legal Engineer at Juro, talks about how his carer path and the diversity within the industry…

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Slavery in Medieval Ireland with Dr Janel Fontaine 52:39

8M ago52:39

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Apologies for the poor sound quality in this episode! This week Dr Janel Fontaine (Treasure Trove Officer, National Museums Scotland) talks us through some of the evidence for slavery in medieval Ireland. From the accounts of St Patrick in the 5th century to Gerald of Wales in the 12th century she explains how slavery was built into the social and …

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The Lord Chancellors: Where Politics meets Justice - Episode 5 - David Gauke 1:00:04

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David Gauke has held several key ministerial positions, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for justice, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, and Secretary of State for work and pensions. He has now been appointed by the Labour Government to recommend measures to tackle the prison crisis, with the final report due in May 2025. In this wide-ranging i…

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The 'Story' of St Patrick with Dr Elizabeth Dawson 56:50

8M ago56:50

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It's time for our annual discussion of the man responsible for our national holiday in Ireland, Fáilte Ireland's global greening campaign and J. D. Vance wearing shamrock socks in the White House! Dr Elizabeth Dawson (Carlow College) is the perfect expert guide through over 14 centuries of stories celebrating St Patrick. She explains how Patrick be…

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AI in conversation - Episode 1 - Hannah Claus 19:33

8M ago19:33

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In this podcast series our Head of Computer Science, Dr Paul Sant, is joined by a variety of guests within the technology sector to learn more about their journey and how AI is challenging the landscape in their industry. In this episode Hannah Claus, an AI and robotics enthusiast, talks about the importance of making the sector more diverse, her w…

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Women's Power and Patronage with Tiago Veloso Silva 42:43

9M ago42:43

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Due to popular demand our podcast producer Tiago de Oliveira Veloso Silva has finally come on to the other side of the mic as one of our expert guests! We chat ‘soft power’, definitions of patronage, Agnes Ní Máelsechlainn ‘An Caillech Mór’ (d.1196), St Mary’s Arrouaisian monastery, Clonard, & reflections on the study of medieval Irish history. Tia…

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Discovering the Magic of the Keith-Albee Theater 36:32

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In this episode, I welcome Vanessa Hankins to take a captivating journey through the history and grandeur of the Keith-Albee Theater. From its origins as one of the largest theaters in the United States to its recent renovations, we share personal anecdotes and fascinating facts about this iconic venue. Discover the theater's rich past, its connect…

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Isabel de Clare (d.1220) with Dr John Marshall 58:48

9M ago58:48

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"I have no claim to anything here save through her". These are the reputed words of one of the most famous knights in English history, William Marshal, describing his wife Isabel, daughter of Aoife and Strongbow. In honour of St Valentine's Day Dr John Marshall (Lancaster University) gives us the full story of Isabel de Clare — a fascinating noblew…

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The Lord Chancellors: Where Politics meets Justice - Episode 4 - Sir Robert Buckland 1:02:56

9M ago1:02:56

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Sir Robert Buckland, is a senior conservative politician and barrister. Under Boris Johnson he was made Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, a role he held until 2021, and oversaw the criminal justice system during the Covid 19 pandemic. As a backbencher and minister, he favoured reforms such as increased prison sentences for grooming gangs and b…

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Bonus episode: Interpreting the 'Anglo-Norman' Invasion with Dr Colin Veach 24:09

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As a follow up to our episode on the English Conquest with Dr Colin Veach (University of Hull) we examine the bias inherent in the contemporary sources, including the famous Laudabiliter papal bull, the works of Gerald of Wales (Giraldus Cambrensis/Gerald de Barri) , and the 'Song of Dermot and the Earl'. We also discuss how historians can best app…

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Building Trust: Sheriff Doug Adams on Community and Law Enforcement 20:36

10M ago20:36

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"Our kids deserve better, and we have to do the right thing for them." I welcome newly elected sheriff Doug Adams, who shares his journey from a lifelong resident of Cabell County to his new role in law enforcement. Doug discusses his family life, his passion for travel, and the importance of community values. He reflects on his mentors, the challe…

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1169: The English Conquest of Ireland with Dr Colin Veach 54:22

10M ago54:22

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Happy St Brigit's weekend! (For links to Brigit content see below). Instead of Brigit we were eager to release an episode we recorded just before Christmas with the brilliant Dr Colin Veach, from the University of Hull, on the English colonisation of Ireland, which may be known to some of you as the Anglo-Norman Invasion. Today’s episode mostly foc…

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Fashion and clothing with Mairéad Finnegan 34:32

10M ago34:32

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In this episode, Niamh Wycherley interviews Mairéad Finnegan, a PhD researcher in Maynooth University, about dress, clothing and fashion in late medieval Ireland (12th to 16th centuries). Mairéad brilliantly paints a vivid picture of how a medieval Irish person would express their ethnic identity, status, gender or community through their clothes a…

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Courage, Commitment, and Community: Inside John Nicholas' Life 17:53

10M ago17:53

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Chairman's Club! I sit down with John Nicholas, the esteemed captain of the Huntington Fire Department. John's story is one of resilience and transformation. With a rich military background, having served 14 years across active duty and reserve time, John brings a wealth of experience to his role in the fire …

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The Lord Chancellors: Where Politics meets Justice - Episode 3 - Jack Straw 59:04

10M ago59:04

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Jack Straw was Home Secretary under Tony Blair from 1997 to 2001; Foreign Secretary from 2001 to 2006 and then Justice Secretary/Lord Chancellor from 2007 to 2010 under Gordon Brown. The member of Parliament for Blackburn for 36 years until 2015, he was only one of three individuals to have served in Cabinet continuously during the Labour governmen…

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St Columbanus and the Merovingians with Dr Alexander O'Hara 52:32

11M ago52:32

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Happy New Year! To soothe fragile minds after the Christmas break we are easing you in to 2025 with St Columbanus part 2 — a further, more relaxed, reflection, on the career and legacy of Irish monastic founder Columbanus with Dr Alexander O'Hara. Do listen to our previous episode from November 22nd first if you get the chance. In this episode, we …

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Law and Society with Prof. Liam Breatnach 58:45

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Happy Christmas everyone! In today's episode, Professor Liam Breatnach (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies), one of Ireland's leading experts on the Old/Middle Irish language, medieval Irish law (so-called Brehon Law), poets and the Irish language, explains what the law tracts can tell us about medieval Irish society, the intellectual networks a…

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Set For Success: Leah Vaghela, My Law Solicitors 34:27

11M ago34:27

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In this episode, recent alumnus Ben Weisz is joined by Leah Vaghela, co-founder of My Law Solicitors and a specialist in employment law. Leah studied her LLB and LPC at the University. Leah discusses the reasons behind setting up her own firm, managing her career whilst raising children, and how sitting down for an extra hour with a client can some…

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The Lord Chancellors: Where Politics meets Justice - Episode 2 - Michael Gove 1:06:24

11M ago1:06:24

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A senior politician and former Justice Secretary, Michael Gove, delivers a blistering attack on the whole criminal justice system as badly managed - from the police service through to the courts. Michael Gove's comments come in an interview on our new podcast series, “The Lord Chancellors: Where Politics meets Justice” hosted by journalist Frances …

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The Material World of Medieval Ireland with Dr Sharon Greene 56:39

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Today, Dr Sharon Greene tells us how archaeologists explore how people lived in the past, what they believed and so on through the material remains they left behind. This can sometimes confirm or deny what the written records tell us – but most often it adds another layer to our understanding medieval Ireland. We chat about disciplinary challenges,…

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24 Questions in 2024: With Dr Jonny Dudley, Lecturer in Psychology 41:59

12M ago41:59

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In this episode, LLB student Alex Gill talks with Psychology lecturer Dr Jonny Dudley who shares his journey into the field of forensic psychology. Jonny shares insight into his previous studies and work within the prison system and what he learnt through the experience; explains what forensic psychology is all about; and the advice he would give s…

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St Columbanus with Dr Alexander O'Hara 54:27

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Happy anniversary to St Columbanus, famous as a monastic founder, and a symbol of a united Europe, who is remembered as having died on Nov 23rd in the year 615! (Happy birthday also to Dr O'Hara's wife! More info in episode). Columbanus aficionado Dr Alexander O'Hara brings us through Columbanus' auspicious beginnings as a handsome aristocrat in Le…

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The Lord Chancellors: Where Politics meets Justice - Episode 1 - Lord Falconer 47:17

1y ago47:17

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When he was Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer was responsible for ushering in constitutional reforms that abolished the role of Lord Chancellor as head of the judiciary; set up a Supreme Court and a judicial appointments commission. The changes were hugely controversial at the time - not least because judges were not consulted on them in advance. Lord…

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SQE: Preparing for Exams with Andy Lee, LLM student 36:17

1y ago36:17

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In this episode, LPC/SQE Programme & Student Lead, Elizabeth Farrell, is joined by LLM student Andy Lee who shares his experience of studying for the SQE 1 exam having passed with one of the highest scores. Andy discusses the structure of the exams, his preparation, what he learnt from the process and advice he would give to students beginning thei…

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Medieval Irish Manuscripts with Dr Chantal Kobel 56:07

1y ago56:07

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr Chantal Kobel (Department of Early Irish, Maynooth University) to chat all about medieval Irish manuscripts (literally documents written by hand) and the various specialists skills and tools needed to read these precious historical sources. From palaeography (the study of old handwriting and writing systems) to …

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Dyslexia Awareness: with Andrew Grice 37:50

1y ago37:50

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In celebration of Dyslexia Awareness Month, in this episode Student Learning Development Manager for neurodiversity, Ruth Le Duc, is joined by Senior Lecturer Andrew Grice, who shares his story to becoming an entrepreneur and lecturer, and provides some tips and key learning resources. Despite leaving school early and eventually getting a diagnosis…

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Muirchertach Ua Briain with Anthony Candon 55:48

1y ago55:48

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This week we chat to Anthony Candon about one of the greatest men in Irish history — Muirchertach Ua Briain (c.1050–1119), king of Munster, arguably king of all Ireland, and great-grandson of Brian Bóru. Tony tells us all about Muirchertach's reputation as a great military leader, his influence on the Irish Church, his international status outside …

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24 Questions in 2024: With Susana Kyei, LLB Student 25:26

1y ago25:26

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In this episode, Mental Health Advisor Jessica Massie is joined by LLB student Susana Kyei, who shares her experience as an international student. Despite initial nerves, Susana joined multiple societies and founded the Women in Suits Society, which celebrates women in law. Susana reflects on moving to a new country, managing her studies, making fr…

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Future Solicitors: Qualifying Work Experience 35:58

1y ago35:58

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In this episode, Head of Pro Bono Amanda Crutchley is joined by SQE student Andrew Lee to discuss obtaining qualifying work experience (QWE). Andrew and Amanda talk about what QWE entails and share advice and tips on securing work experience and what to expect when applying.By The University of Law

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An Introduction to Medieval Irish Literature with Dr Elizabeth Boyle 57:18

1y ago57:18

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Welcome back to the second season of The Medieval Irish History Podcast! We are very excited to be back with you all! Today, in our very first episode of the new season, we are back with Dr Elizabeth Boyle to talk little bit about Early Irish Literature. You have probably heard about some key figures of medieval Irish literature, such as Cú Chulain…

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24 Questions in 2024: With Joy Elson, BPC student 22:12

1y ago22:12

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In this episode, Clubs and Society coordinator Emily Lewis is joined by BPC student Joy Elson, who currently works as a Legally Qualified Disability Advocate for social enterprise, PIP Professionals. Joy shares her journey to studying law, achieving the Anthony Walker and CPS Scholarships, and how this inspired her to a career in law and promoting …

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REPEAT — Adomnán of Iona (St Columba Part 2 with Prof. Thomas Owen Clancy) 49:35

1y ago49:35

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ICYMI! In order to celebrate the anniversary of Adomnán on the 23rd of September, we are re-uploading the episode discussing saint Adomnán, one of the successors of Columba and writer of the Vita Columbae, with Prof. Clancy (Professor of Celtic, University of Glasgow). In this episode we focus on his primary monastic foundation, Iona, and his succe…

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Bonus episode: Saint Brigid at 1500 22:31

1y ago22:31

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This episode is excerpted from RTÉ Radio One's The History Show with Myles Dungan September 8th, 2024: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22430394/ Thanks a million to Myles, producer Lorcan & the whole team for having Dr Niamh Wycherley on to talk about St Brigid’s legacy, medieval Irish history, women in medieval Ireland, how medieval historia…

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24 Questions in 2024: with Dr Paul Sant, Head of Computer Science 25:26

1y ago25:26

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In this episode, LLB student Alex Gill, is joined by our Head of Computer Science, Dr Paul Sant, to discuss his role, his passion for computer science and the different career opportunities studying computer science can bring.By The University of Law