72 Weeks

Mar 30 2023 9 ep. 35 mins 1
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Produced by New College, Oxford, 72 Weeks details how life can change, and indeed has changed, for people over the course of an Oxford University degree. Each episode focuses on a different theme, with guests having some form of commonality.

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Episode 1: Being Welsh, and studying Geography, at Oxford University

Jul 14 2022 22 mins  
Both hailing from Swansea, Episode 1 details what life is like for Welsh people in Oxford, as well as covering the highlights of studying for a degree in Geography. Recorded in Spring 2022.

Episode 2: Being a Showman at Oxford University

Jul 18 2022 29 mins  
Hear from Shelby and Millie, both members of the GTRSB Community, both with connections to Oxford University. Recorded in May 2022.

Episode 3: LGBTQ+ life in Oxford

Jul 29 2022 26 mins  
Hear from Nigel and Gabriel, both members of the LGBTQ+ Community, both with connections to New College. Recorded in June 2022.

Episode 4: Being from Liverpool and studying PPE at Oxford University

Aug 05 2022 39 mins  
Hear from Lewis and Karim, both ex-students of Calderstones School, Liverpool; both study / studied PPE at New College; both Evertonians. Recorded in June 2022.

Episode 5: Studying Biology at Oxford University

Nov 09 2022 42 mins  
Hear from Dani and Maddi. Both Biologists, Northern, bird-lovers, Step-Up ambassadors, UNIQ Summer School graduates, and much more! Recorded in October 2022.

Episode 6: Studying History and being a JCR President at Oxford University

Nov 17 2022 44 mins  
Hear from Miles, Warden of New College, and Paddy, current New College undergraduate. Both Historians, JCR Presidents, dog-lovers, and members of the English Speaking Union. Recorded in October 2022.

Episode 7: You always remember a good (Head)teacher

Nov 24 2022 35 mins  
Hear from Chris, English graduate of New College, and Sarah, current New College undergraduate, studying Chemistry. A Headteacher and one of his former students, hear how their experiences of New College, 30 years apart vary. Recorded in October 2022.

Episode 8 - Medicine: A life's story

Dec 01 2022 49 mins  
Discussions surround the 'most human subject there is'; Medicine. Recorded in November 2022.

Episode 9 - Harvey says....study Law

Mar 30 2023 30 mins  
Discussions surrounding the pathways to the 'vocation' that is Law. Recorded in February 2023.