Hawk Talk is all about sport at the University of Cambridge. Hosts Holly and Jonathan chat to former and current Cantabs about their time in the Light Blues. Topics covered include playing international sport whilst studying at Cambridge, picking up a new sport and taking it all the way to becoming a Blue, and overcoming adversity to play sport at Cambridge. We hope to shed light on the fact that you really can excel at both sport and academics whilst at the University of Cambridge.
Welcome to another episode of Hawk Talk! In this episode, Holly and Jonathan interview multi-Blues athlete, Joy Lisney. Joy has represented the Light Blues in over 15 Varsity Matches across lacrosse, cycling, triathlon, athletics and cricket. What's even more impressive is that she's juggled and switched between sports whilst also maintaining an international music career and studying for her degree. As she comes to the end of her PhD in music composition, Joy shares with us how she managed to transfer between sports, and between music and sport. Crucial transferable skills have really been the key to her success. Have a listen to the episode to find out more!
To see more from Joy, follow her on Instagram @joylisney (for music content) and @sportingjoy (for sport content).
For more of an insight into life as a Light Blue athlete, check out our Instagrams @hawksclubcambridge and @ospreyscambridge
***Please note this episode was recorded remotely***
23 Mar 2021
S1 E10 - Higgy's History
Welcome to another episode of Hawk Talk! In this episode, Holly and Jonathan interview Alastair Hignell CBE. We look back on his time at Cambridge, where he was captain of the University rugby and football Blues teams, and reflect on how he managed to fit so much in! We then chat about how sport impacted his career in teaching, and what it was like to play professional sport.
Higgy's website (https://www.alastairhignell.com)
For more of an insight into life as a Light Blue athlete, check out our Instagrams @hawksclubcambridge and @ospreyscambridge
***Please note this episode was recorded remotely***
23 Feb 2021
S1 E9 - Sport at Cambridge Special
Welcome to an extra-special episode of Hawk Talk with Holly and Jonathan. This is the 'podcast version' of a talk we gave to prospective students in January 2021. We thought it would be useful to have an episode giving a run-down on all things Sport at Cambridge. We talk about the benefits of sport (and the evidence behind it), University-level sport at Cambridge, College-level sport at Cambridge, and cover some FAQs too.
Want to read more? Here are the links to the evidence for the benefits of sport:
A review of the Social Impacts of Culture and Sport (Taylor et al. 2015) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/416279/A_review_of_the_Social_Impacts_of_Culture_and_Sport.pdf)
The British Active Students Survey (BUCS, ongoing) (https://www.bucs.org.uk/resources-page/bass-2019.html)
The Cambridge University Students' Union (CUSU) Student Loneliness Report (CUSU, 2020) (https://www.cusu.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/CUSU-Student-Loneliness-Report-2020-V2.pdf)
How to look after your Mental Health using Exercise (Mental Health Foundation, accessed 18/01/21) (https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-using-exercise)
Report on Sport and Academic Performance (University of Cambridge Sports Service, 2019) (https://www.sport.cam.ac.uk/files/sport_and_academic_performance_summary_report.pdf)
BUCS Employability Research Report (BUCS, 2013) (https://www.bucs.org.uk/static/f14d3f35-a50c-433a-99609f047db7245b/BUCS-Employability-Research-Report.pdf)
Want to find out more about sport at Cambridge? The best way to get in touch with us is via our Instagrams @hawksclubcambridge and @ospreyscambridge, where we can answer your questions or point you in the right direction.
***Please note this episode was recorded remotely***
26 Jan 2021
S1 E8 - Trading Running Shoes for Two Wheels
Welcome to the first episode of Hawk Talk in 2021!
Holly and Jonathan are very pleased to be joined by the wonderful Ollie Fox. Ollie recaps his experience of representing GB in Cross Country, before sharing his tips on balancing sport and academics - highlighting the importance of UCAPP. He also takes the time to explain why he chose to hang up his running shoes and channel his sporting energy into cycling.
For more of an insight into life as a Light Blue athlete, check out our Instagrams @hawksclubcambridge and @ospreyscambridge
***Please note this episode was recorded remotely***
1 Dec 2020
S1 E7 - Reflections on Race and Access
Welcome to another episode of Hawk Talk!
In this episode, Holly and Jonathan chat to University of Cambridge graduate, Dr Arav Gupta. Join us for an important conversation about racism in sport. Arav shares his experiences of racism in sport, and advises on what we should be doing to make sport for everyone. We also briefly cover the history of HOATS.
To read more experiences of racism in sport, Arav has recommended the following article: Racism in Football (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/extra/5v1pvdk8mr/Racism-in-football-our-stories)
Follow Arav on his medicine journey on Instagram @aravgupta93. He is also happy to be DM'ed with any questions around sport at Cambridge!
For more of an insight into life as a Light Blue athlete, check out our Instagrams @hawksclubcambridge and @ospreyscambridge
***Please note this episode was recorded remotely***
17 Nov 2020
S1 E6 - Pedalling on Through Tough Times
Welcome back to Hawk Talk!
In this episode, Holly and Jonathan chat to Alex Petter - the winner of the Sports Personality of the Year Award at the Cambridge University Sport Awards 2020. Alex shares his sporting story, from choosing to apply to Cambridge, to being on the Cycling Club committee, to balancing academic work with both sport and medical treatment. We thoroughly enjoyed having Alex on our podcast, and hope you enjoy the episode too!
To see more of the Cycling Club at Cambridge, follow their Instagram: @cambridgeuniversitycyclingclub
For more of an insight into life as a Light Blue athlete, check out our Instagrams @hawksclubcambridge and @ospreyscambridge
***Please note this episode was recorded remotely***
13 Oct 2020
S1 E5 - Progress, Para-Rowing and UCAPP
We are back with another episode of Hawk Talk!
In this episode, Holly and Jonathan chat to German national para-rower Jan Hemlich. Jan recalls his rowing story from novice, to 'Blades', to the German national team with hopes of the Tokyo Olympics. Jan has also rowed with the Cambridge Lightweights, and shares his tips for balancing sport and academics. The UCAPP scheme here at Cambridge, generously funded by alumnus Mark Hanson, has certainly helped Jan enhance his rowing performance. Jan gives a summary on how UCAPP has supported him during his studies.
For more of an insight into life as a Light Blue athlete, check out our Instagrams @hawksclubcambridge and @ospreyscambridge
***Please note this episode was recorded remotely***
21 Sept 2020
S1 E4 - The College Experience
Welcome back to Hawk Talk!
As a change from episodes so far, this episode focusses on college-level sport instead of Blues sport. Holly and Jonathan chat to all-round sportsman, and 'Dan Rookwood Award' winner, Jack Pinder all about the fantastic college sport community here at Cambridge. Jack describes his experiences of playing 1st Team football and badminton for Pembroke College, taking on leadership positions, and trying out new sports. Throughout this episode, Jack highlights the importance of doing what you love and the benefits of keeping decisions (including the Cambridge application process) as simple as possible. We hope this episode will help our listeners thinking of applying to Cambridge, or starting out as a Fresher in a few weeks time!
For more of an insight into life as a Light Blue athlete, check out our Instagrams @hawksclubcambridge and @ospreyscambridge
***Please note this episode was recorded remotely***
8 Sept 2020
S1 E3 - From Newbie to GB
Welcome to another episode of Hawk Talk!
In this episode, Holly and Jonathan chat to the incredible Imogen Grant. Imogen is currently taking a break from her medicine degree at Cambridge to train as part of the GB rowing squad; her goal being to get to the Tokyo Olympics. Imogen shares with us her rowing story from novice, to Blue boat, to Team GB. We also cover how rowing is taking steps to become more gender-equal and, as always, how balancing sport and academics can be done.
To see more of Imogen's rowing journey, follow her on Instagram and Twitter: @imogendaisyg
For more of an insight into life as a Light Blue athlete, check out our Instagrams @hawksclubcambridge and @ospreyscambridge
***Please note this episode was recorded remotely***
25 Aug 2020
S1 E2 - Sharing the Sporting Stage
Welcome back to Hawk Talk!
In this episode, Holly and Jonathan are joined by twins Jenni and Fiona Shuttleworth, from Cambridge University Rugby Union Football Club (CURUFC). Join us for a conversation all about the merging of the men's and women's sides of the clubs, what it is like to play at Twickenham (with your twin!), and of course how the balance between sport and academics is managed.
Follow CURUFC on instagram @curufc, and check out the epic promotional video for the Women's Blues (https://www.facebook.com/CURUFC/videos/1155734514635571/).
For more of an insight into life as a Light Blue athlete, check out our Instagrams @hawksclubcambridge and @ospreyscambridge
***Please note this episode was recorded remotely***
11 Aug 2020
S1 E1 - Balancing England Lacrosse
Hello and a VERY big welcome to the first ever episode of Hawk Talk!
Holly and Jonathan are very lucky to be joined by Ospreys President and England lacrosse player, Sophie Tamblyn. This episode covers Sophie's process of applying to Cambridge, and how she has managed to balance her international sporting commitments with the academic requirements of a degree at Cambridge.
For more of an insight into life as a Light Blue athlete, check out our Instagrams @hawksclubcambridge and @ospreyscambridge.
***Please note this episode was recorded remotely; we are working to improve the audio quality.***
4 Aug 2020
Introducing... Hawk Talk
Introducing... Hawk Talk! A podcast produced by the Hawks and Ospreys clubs at the University of Cambridge, all about access to sport. Hosts Holly and Jonathan introduce the overall aims and themes of the first series of the podcast. Our first full episode will be coming soon!
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