The Student Sessions

Overcoming barriers and self-celebration, Jason ArdayProfessor Arday is Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education. He is a Trustee of the Runnymede Trust, the UK’s leading Race Equality Thinktank and the British Sociological Association (BSA). Jason sits on the Centre for Labour and Social Studies (CLASS) National Advisory Panel, the

Professor Seun Kolade, Head of Research at Sheffield Business School, is a seasoned academic with a focus on digital transformation, circular economy, and transformative entrepreneur Ing. A recognised agile leader and senior fellow of the Higher education Academy (SFHEA), Prof Kolade is the author of more than 80 academic outputs, and has led numerous funded projects and internatio

Imposter Syndrome, Wellbeing and Self-Care, Peter OlusogaDr Peter Olusoga is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University. His PhD thesis, completed in 2012, focused on stress and coping in elite sports coaching, and his current research focuses on burnout and well-being in high-performance environments. Dr Olusoga is a BPS Chartered Psychologist, an experienced c

Building relationships and connections, Alberta Mason, L’OrealAlberta Mason is a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager within L’Oréal UK and Ireland. With 20 years of experience specialising in graduate and senior level recruitment, she is an innovative and passionate industry expert who, during the pandemic, amassed a tiktok audience of 10,000 through providing bite sized employa

Take Action: Get out of your comfort zone, Reggie NelsonReggie Nelson is most recognised by the media as the young man who went ‘from East London to the City’, by knocking on people’s doors in wealthy areas for life advice. Reggie is an Associate for a Private Equity firm in London, and a two-time published author. His latest book is a memoir called “Opening Doors”, which

Comfort zones: Getting to know and embracing the real you, Adenike AbidoyeAdenike Abidoye is a finance professional with 24 years of corporate work experience, mostly in the Oil & Gas sector. She holds a master's degree in forensic accounting from Sheffield Hallam University, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, and an Associate member of the Inst

Navigating the Doctoral Application Process, Associate Professor Alisha AliAlisha Ali is an interdisciplinary and internationally recognised social scientist researching sustainable development in service industries. She is an Associate Professor and Head of Research Degrees in the Social and Economic Research Institute at Sheffield Hallam University and Vice-Chair of the Council f

Tips for Effective Time Management, Lucy NdlovuLucy is a PR and Communication Specialist and Founder of Progressive Talent CCIC, an Organisation aimed at advocating for Black Professional Women in the workplaces. A Community Advocate and passionate about volunteering and making an impact in the community she lives in. Lucy is a recipient of BAME scholarship award (ASPIRE) where she

Positive thinking: Developing a winning mindset, Dr Charles EgbuWhat is a positive mindset and how do we develop one? In this episode Professor Charles Egbu shares his thoughts and tips. A British Academic who has over 30 years’ experience of the Higher Education Sector Dr Charles is Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University. His First Degree was in Quantity Surveying [First Cl

ASPIRE: Breaking racial barriers in the academy, Dr Francis AwolowoIn the first episode of the series we discuss the ASPIRE programme at Sheffield Hallam University, with the person behind the idea and the programme leader, Dr. Ifedapo Francis Awolowo. Dr Francis is an accomplished scholar with a wealth of academic achievements. With 7 degrees, including a distinguished PhD in Fore