The Vibe - A Teesside University Podcast
The Vibe is a series of podcasts from Teesside University. We’ll bring you expert insight on university subjects, topical issues, university news and stories from our community including students, alumni and staff. We take an informative and inspirational approach with the aim of giving career inspiration, advice on where to go around campus, the application and Clearing process, things to do in Teesside, tips on helping students survive on a student budget and much more. For prospective students the podcast aims to alleviate any concerns that people might have including applying, money, accommodation, feeling settled, fitting work in and making friends. We’re always working on new ideas for other podcast series – so check back here for updates.
The Vibe is a series of podcasts from Teesside University. We’ll bring you expert insight on university subjects, topical issues, university news and stories from our community including students, alumni and staff. We take an informative and inspirational approach with the aim of giving career inspiration, advice on where to go around campus, the application and Clearing process, things to do in Teesside, tips on helping students survive on a student budget and much more. For prospective students the podcast aims to alleviate any concerns that people might have including applying, money, accommodation, feeling settled, fitting work in and making friends. We’re always working on new ideas for other podcast series – so check back here for updates.
Episodes
Aug 13, 2025
Hidden fields in nursing
Aug 13, 2025
Aug 13, 2025
27 min
Welcome to The Vibe, a Teesside University podcast. In this episode, hosts Fiona Craig and Michelle Parkes are joined by nursing students Hasnain and Melissa, to shine a light on mental health nursing and learning disability nursing. Through personal stories, experiences and professional insight, we explore why these 'hidden fields' are so important and why they might be the career path for you.
Aug 13, 2025
27 min
Aug 5, 2025
Why we need more men in nursing
Aug 5, 2025
Aug 5, 2025
31 min
Welcome to The Vibe, a Teesside University podcast. In this episode, hosts Sarah Clarke and Mark Wheatley are joined by nursing associate apprentice Brett, as they challenge stereotypes and explore what it's really like to be a man in the nursing profession.
Aug 5, 2025
31 min
May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
35 min
Welcome to The Vibe, a Teesside University podcast. In this episode, hosts Sarah Clarke and Mark Wheatley are joined by Registered Nursing Associate, Lyanne, and adult nursing student, Sarah, as they chat through all things nursing and nursing associate.
May 14, 2025
35 min
Sep 10, 2024
Sep 10, 2024
19 min
Postgrad Tips explores all things to do with postgraduate study and gives you the tips and advice you need to embark on your next step.
Host Oli is joined by Errol from Teesside University’s Student Life, Welfare and Advice team as they discuss all things to do with Student Finance, funding and money for postgraduate students.
Sep 10, 2024
19 min
Jun 6, 2024
Jun 6, 2024
24 min
‘Postgrad Tips’ explores all things to do with postgraduate study and gives you the tips and advice you need to embark on your next step.
Host Oli is joined by Teesside University Psychology alumni Dr. Hannah Barraclough and Dr. Chris Rosenbrier as they discuss and share their experiences of studying Psychology at master’s level and their careers in the sector.
Jun 6, 2024
24 min
May 10, 2024
Postgrad tips- PhD and me
May 10, 2024
May 10, 2024
29 min
‘Postgrad Tips’ explores all things to do with postgraduate study and gives you the tips and advice you need to embark on your next step.
Host Oli is joined by Teesside University PhD students David Malcolm and Anirudh Sharma as they bring their experiences of studying a PhD and advice for aspiring doctors to this episode.
May 10, 2024
29 min
Apr 10, 2024
Postgrad Tips- why choose postgraduate study?
Apr 10, 2024
Apr 10, 2024
22 min
‘Postgrad Tips’ explores all things to do with postgraduate study and gives you the tips and advice you need to embark on your next step.In this episode, ‘why choose postgraduate study?’ host Oli is joined by Teesside University alumni Stephen Reeson and Talene Beyaslian to discuss why they decided to pursue postgraduate degrees, how it has supported them in their careers and their advice for students considering applying for a postgraduate qualification.
Apr 10, 2024
22 min
Sep 14, 2023
Sep 14, 2023
3 min
Welcome to The Vibe. A Teesside University podcast. In this podcast we are joined by Niamh and Steph who highlight all the main changes in the new Plan 5 student loans.
Sep 14, 2023
3 min
Aug 16, 2023
Teesside University Law Clinic
Aug 16, 2023
Aug 16, 2023
19 min
Welcome to The Vibe, a Teesside University podcast. In this episode we are joined by Dr Helen Howard and Emma Harbron from Teesside University Law School to discuss how our Law Clinic works and how you can benefit from it.
Aug 16, 2023
19 min
Jun 14, 2023
Tips and tricks to help you budget at uni
Jun 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
17 min
Welcome to The Vibe. A Teesside University podcast. In this podcast, we teamed up with a current Teesside uni student to help you with some tips on how to make your money go further.
Jun 14, 2023
17 min






