Life at the Lanyon Podcast
Life at the Lanyon podcast gives you a real insight into what being a student at Queen’s University is all about. Produced and hosted by members of the Global Student Recruitment Team, you will hear from current students, staff and special guests so that you can make an informed decision about studying with us in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Queen’s is a Russell Group university, with a rich history, providing a world-class, research-led education to thousands of students from around the world.
Season 2 is currently in the works so keep an eye on this page for updates!
1) What is Clearing
In the first episode of Life at the Lanyon podcast, Raymond chats with two current Queen's students, Harshini and Yash, who will share their experience of going through the Clearing process.
Find out what Clearing is, how the process works and some tips and advice about how to make the Clearing process as smooth and stress free as possible.
2) Making The Most of Open Days
In this episode of Life at the Lanyon podcast, Raymond chats with Isabella, a Queen's Graduate and Student Recruitment Assistant, and Zoe, a current Queen's student, who both share their experiences of attending Open Days and finding out all the information you need to know about coming to Queen's University. Find out about what happens during an Open Day, how to prepare and the importance of Open Days in influencing your decision about which University to attend and which courses to study.
3) Applying to University: From Deadlines to Decisions
In this episode of Life at the Lanyon podcast, Raymond chats with Georgia, a secondary school student from Victoria College, Belfast, who is applying to study at Queen's University Belfast, and Inez, a Medicine student at Queen's, who share their experience of applying to University through the UCAS platform. Find out more about how to apply to University, the application process, interviews, support services, and hear some tips and advice from our guests!
4) The Student Experience You're Looking For
In this episode, Raymond chats with current students at Queen's, Erin (Law), and Tim (Computer Science), who share their experience studying at Queen's. Find out about their lectures and how they study as well as what they do in their free time. They chat about joining the Rubber Duck Appreciation Society, how to become more involved within the University, what Belfast is like as a city for students, what support services are available and much more!
5) Find The Path To Your Ideal Job
In this episode, Raymond chats with Caitlin, a current student at Queen's and Grad Ireland Female Undergraduate of the Year, and Ciaran, Placement Consultant in Queen's Business School, who discuss how you can become a Future Ready Graduate while studying at Queen's. They also discuss how to make the most of your time at University to enhance your future career and help you on the path to finding your ideal job. Please note that since this recording, Queen’s Management School has rebranded and is now known as Queen’s Business School.
6) From Great Britain to Queen's
In this episode of Life at the Lanyon podcast, Raymond chats with Matthew, Senior GB Recruitment Officer, and Erin, a current Queen's student from GB, who share their experience of what Belfast and Queen's University is like for students from Great Britain. Find out about the support available for GB students, our generous scholarship, what it's like moving to Belfast, how to embrace University life and learn some key local phrases from Northern Ireland!
7) Queen's Students' Union: Your Student Life Starts Here
In this episode, Raymond chats with Emma, Students' Union President 2022/23, and Bea, French and Portuguese Student and member of the SU Marketing team, who share all things Queens' Students' Union and how you can get involved to enhance your student experience. From joining Clubs and Societies, making your voice heard through SU Voice, volunteering through SU Volunteer, enhancing your business skills and growing your own business through SU Enterprise, or seeking support from SU Advice, the Students' Union is there for you. Also, find out more about our One Elmwood Student Centre, facing our beautiful Lanyon Building.
8) Clubs and Societies
In this episode of Life at the Lanyon podcast, Raymond chats with Joe, the President of the Dragonslayers society, and Niall, Sports Clubs Development Officer for QUBSU, who share how you can 'find your thing' through joining Clubs and Societies at Queen's.
From sports clubs, to gaming, and Taylor Swift, there is a club or society for everyone! Find out how you can join, what roles are available, how you can get involved and what it means to be in a club or society at Queen's.
9) Queen’s Accommodation: Your Home From Home
In this episode of Life at the Lanyon Podcast, Raymond chats to Euan, International Allocations Co-ordinator, and Clare, Residential Life Co-ordinator at Queen's Accommodation, who discuss all things Queen's Accommodation.
Find out about our Accommodation locations, room options, facilities, events taking place and support available. Whether you prefer a student village or city centre apartments, we can help make Queen's your home from home.