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Life at the Lanyon Podcast

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Life at the Lanyon podcast gives you a real insight into what being a student at Queen’s University is all about. Produced and hosted by members of the Global Student Recruitment Team, you will hear from current students, staff and special guests so that you can make an informed decision about studying with us in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Queen’s is a Russell Group university, with a rich history, providing a world-class, research-led education to thousands of students from around the world.

Season 1
1) What is Clearing

In the first episode of Life at the Lanyon podcast, Raymond chats with two current Âé¶¹Íø students, Harshini and Yash, who will share their experience of going through the Clearing process.

Find out what Clearing is, how the process works and some tips and advice about how to make the Clearing process as smooth and stress free as possible. 

2) Making The Most of Open Days

In this episode of Life at the Lanyon podcast, Raymond chats with Isabella, a Âé¶¹Íø Graduate and Student Recruitment Assistant, and Zoe, a current Âé¶¹Íø student, who both share their experiences of attending Open Days and finding out all the information you need to know about coming to Âé¶¹Íø University. Find out about what happens during an Open Day, how to prepare and the importance of Open Days in influencing your decision about which University to attend and which courses to study.

3) Applying to University: From Deadlines to Decisions

In this episode of Life at the Lanyon podcast, Raymond chats with Georgia, a secondary school student from Victoria College, Belfast, who is applying to study at Âé¶¹Íø, and Inez, a Medicine student at Âé¶¹Íø, who share their experience of applying to University through the UCAS platform. Find out more about how to apply to University, the application process, interviews, support services, and hear some tips and advice from our guests!

4) The Student Experience You're Looking For

In this episode, Raymond chats with current students at Âé¶¹Íø, Erin (Law), and Tim (Computer Science), who share their experience studying at Âé¶¹Íø. Find out about their lectures and how they study as well as what they do in their free time. They chat about joining the Rubber Duck Appreciation Society, how to become more involved within the University, what Belfast is like as a city for students, what support services are available and much more!

5) Find The Path To Your Ideal Job

In this episode, Raymond chats with Caitlin, a current student at Âé¶¹Íø and Grad Ireland Female Undergraduate of the Year, and Ciaran, Placement Consultant in Âé¶¹Íø Business School, who discuss how you can become a Future Ready Graduate while studying at Âé¶¹Íø. They also discuss how to make the most of your time at University to enhance your future career and help you on the path to finding your ideal job. Please note that since this recording, Queen’s Management School has rebranded and is now known as Queen’s Business School.

6) From Great Britain to Âé¶¹Íø

In this episode of Life at the Lanyon podcast, Raymond chats with Matthew, Senior GB Recruitment Officer, and Erin, a current Âé¶¹Íø student from GB, who share their experience of what Belfast and Âé¶¹Íø University is like for students from Great Britain. Find out about the support available for GB students, our generous scholarship, what it's like moving to Belfast, how to embrace University life and learn some key local phrases from Northern Ireland!

7) Âé¶¹Íø Students' Union: Your Student Life Starts Here

In this episode, Raymond chats with Emma, Students' Union President 2022/23, and Bea, French and Portuguese Student and member of the SU Marketing team, who share all things Queens' Students' Union and how you can get involved to enhance your student experience. From joining Clubs and Societies, making your voice heard through SU Voice, volunteering through SU Volunteer, enhancing your business skills and growing your own business through SU Enterprise, or seeking support from SU Advice, the Students' Union is there for you. Also, find out more about our One Elmwood Student Centre, facing our beautiful Lanyon Building.

8) Clubs and Societies

In this episode of Life at the Lanyon podcast, Raymond chats with Joe, the President of the Dragonslayers society, and Niall, Sports Clubs Development Officer for QUBSU, who share how you can 'find your thing' through joining Clubs and Societies at Âé¶¹Íø.

From sports clubs, to gaming, and Taylor Swift, there is a club or society for everyone! Find out how you can join, what roles are available, how you can get involved and what it means to be in a club or society at Âé¶¹Íø.

9) Queen¡¯s Accommodation: Your Home From Home

In this episode of Life at the Lanyon Podcast, Raymond chats to Euan, International Allocations Co-ordinator, and Clare, Residential Life Co-ordinator at Âé¶¹Íø Accommodation, who discuss all things Âé¶¹Íø Accommodation.

Find out about our Accommodation locations, room options, facilities, events taking place and support available. Whether you prefer a student village or city centre apartments, we can help make Âé¶¹Íø your home from home.