This is your community, but have you ever wondered who's in it?
Each month on Student Life Radio we’ll delve into the lives of our community members as we hear stories about you--the students, staff, and local community --that make UEL come alive. Each episode also comes with a playlist created by our featured guests that represents who they are, what they love, and where they want to go.
So tune in, learn about each other, and come closer together as we learn, explore, and hopefully grow with Student Life Radio.
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Ours to Build: Black History Month Conversation with Judith Garfield MBE
In this special Black History Month episode of Student Life Radio, we sit down with Judith Garfield MBE, founder of Eastside Community Heritage, to talk about what it means to grow up in Black communities in the UK today. We explore the pressures young Black people are juggling in the current climate, the stories preserved through oral history, and how looking back can help us build a better future. Judith also shares where listeners can find support and how to get involved with Eastside Comm...
31 Aug 2026
Between Lectures and Lunchboxes with Joceley dos Reis
In this episode of Student Life Radio, Ijeoma and I sit down with Joceley dos Reis, a UEL student who's navigating one of the toughest balancing acts there is: being a full-time mum and a full-time student. Joceley opens up about what her journey has really looked like, from the early mornings and late-night study sessions to the moments where she's had to stop, reassess, and reset. It's an honest conversation, not a polished highlight reel, about what it actually takes to show up for your de...
9 Apr 2026
Tiny Teachers (Humans in Training) with Emily Greenwood
In this episode, Milo returns for one more episode to sit down with Emily Greenwood from UEL's Early Years Institute to explore the fascinating world of infant development. From the moment babies are born, they are already learning, but how does that process actually work? Emily takes Milo through the science behind early childhood development, unpacking how babies make sense of the world around them and what those first crucial years mean for how we all learn. Whether you're a parent, educat...
20 Mar 2026
Sounds of East London: Music, Memory & Community with Katherine Green.
Sounds of East London: Music, Memory & Community explores the vibrant musical landscape of East London and the powerful role that sound plays in shaping community identity, memory, and culture. In this episode, Katherine Green of Rendezvous Projects joins the conversation to discuss how local music scenes, stories, and shared listening experiences help document and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the area. We also touch on Katherine’s upbringing and the experiences that inspired he...
17 Feb 2026
From Stuck to Unstoppable with Aneeka Tariq
Saul Payne from the Student Life team steps in as host being joined by Aneeka Tariq for East London Sport for a grounded, energising conversation on motivation, habits, and the inspirations that sustain both fitness journeys and wider life goals. Together, Saul Payne and Aneeka Tariq explore why motivation often fades after the January highs of resolutions and “new year, new me” thinking. They unpack the emotional and practical reasons we lose momentum, and focus on the systems, routines, and...
17 Oct 2025
Black Future Month (Part 2)
Milo is joined by Karli-Jade Fontiverio-Hylton, a creative ethnographer who shares her journey from fine art to ethnography, emphasising the importance of immersive research and cultural storytelling in sharing authentic narratives within the creative space. Karli-Jade and Milo touch on the challenges of tokenism, the need for authentic engagement and what home truly means for children of the diaspora. Karli-Jade also shares thoughts on how Black History Month can evolve through continuous re...
3 Oct 2025
Black Future Month (Part 1)
How can we build for the future of our communities whilst keeping history alive? For this episode, Milo draws on a member of his own community to understand how we can endeavor to sculpt brighter futures, even through seemingly unrelated work. Milo is joined by Nadu Placca Rodriguez, a self-proclaimed 'event extraordinaire', who shares her experience of breaking new ground through events, education and building global bridges.
6 Jun 2025
Bonus: Community Unscripted
Milo interviews University of East London students, staff, and alumni, who share unfiltered perspectives on identity, growth, purpose, and belonging, offering a snapshot of the voices shaping the university community.
2 May 2025
From Naij to Newham: The Past, The Present and The Possible
In this episode, Lumi, Oyinda and Joanna join Milo to share their journeys of personal growth, everchanging identities and finding home in the UK thousands of miles away from their homes in Nigeria. From navigating cultural shifts (English weather included!) to embracing newfound freedoms, the students reflect on how their confidence and sense of self have evolved.
4 Apr 2025
Clarifying Careers with Dina Grishin
Struggling with career clarity? In this episode, Milo sits down with UEL alumna turned Life and Career Coach Dina Grishin to explore how unexpected detours can lead to fulfilling careers. From active self-discovery to embracing “happenstance,” Dina shares practical tips on breaking limiting beliefs, staying flexible and taking control of your path. Your career begins when you decide, so tune in to take charge!
7 Mar 2025
Common Chords
In a Student Life Radio first, Milo sits down with a panel of three UEL students who share stories of their unique backgrounds and aspirations while exploring the commonalities found through their shared passion for music. Joined by Luca (rapper and producer), Maleia (music journalist) and Theo (musician and instrumentalist), this episode discusses themes of authenticity, representation and identity both as artists and individuals. Each student speaks openly about their journey to UEL, their ...
7 Feb 2025
Stacking Cultural Lenses
In this episode, Milo is joined by UEL staff and international graduates Bansari Bantwa (Senior Career Zone Advisor) and Samson Olagbami (EDI Manager) for a discussion surrounding culture, what it means and why it matters. Here, three individuals share the view from their respective cultural lens and converge them into a celebration of what makes each of us unique.
17 Jan 2025
Bonus: Wellbeing Tools and Tips
Adebusola Adisa, Student Wellbeing expert, shares practical wellbeing tools and techniques to reduce stress and panic, empowering students to prioritize their mental health and wellbeing.
6 Dec 2024
Building Belonging
Regina Everitt, UEL's Assistant Chief Operating Officer, discusses the Belonging Framework and its impact on developing a sense of identity and community.
1 Nov 2024
Ali, Ikigai, and Finding Your Purpose
On Volume 2 of Student Life Radio, you'll hear from Ali Alajeeli, a recent graduate of UEL who is currently working as a Stage Manager as part of the UEL Graduate Employment Scheme, and Milo Osun-Benjamin, this episode's host. Ali and Milo will discuss Ali's journey, the concept of Ikigai, and how they've found and nurtured their sense of purpose. Ali is a London-based photographer, cinematographer and writer-director for film. His juxtaposition between light and shadow in film style pun...
3 Oct 2024
Volume 1 - Welcome to Student Life Radio
On Volume 1 of Student Life Radio you'll hear from Ezi Odozor (Head of Student Life) and Salimata Bojang (Assistant Head of Student Life) about what they love, what community means to them and what Student Life Radio is all about. As part of Student Life Radio, you can also check out the playlists they've created on Spotify. Check them out here: Ezi's PlaylistSali's Playlist
2 Oct 2024
Welcome to Student Life Radio
This is your community, but have you ever wondered who's in it? Each month on Student Life Radio we’ll delve into the lives of our community members as we hear stories about you--the students, staff, and local community --that make UEL come alive. Each episode also comes with a playlist created by our featured guests that represents who they are, what they love, and where they want to go. So tune in, learn about each other, and come closer together as we learn, explore, ...
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