TLU Student Podcast

14/05/2024

Our new series is up! Check them out here - starting with our latest on music and identity. The students did amazing work this semester - give them all a listen here on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
- Terry McDonald , Tallinn University
https://open.spotify.com/episode/29R8Iqg0f9ssivEqCO9FfL

15/12/2022

Hello listeners👋

Episode 57 is up!

In this episode, our guest Peadar Callaghan, Gamification Lecturer at Tallinn University talks about the role of games in education from a historical perspective and why teachers should incorporate this method in their teaching approach to improve learners' critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Listen 👂 in to learn more about how gaming can improve your critical thinking and problem solving skills.

As early as the first microcomputers in the late 1970s, gaming and education have gone hand-in-hand. Game-based learning is a process of teaching where students analyze the relevant aspect of games in a learning context designed by teachers. In this episode, host Boonsita Limworaphan and Co-host Cyn...

12/12/2022

Hello listeners 👋

Episode 56 is published!

Are you a student parent or a student thinking about the possibility of starting a family while in school? Then this episode is for you.

In this episode, we are joined by Nafisat-Gyimah, PhD student from the Thomas Johann Seebeck Department of Electronics at Tallinn University of Technology and Seth Amofah, Doctoral Candidate in Sociology from the School of Governance, Law and Society at Tallinn University who are student parents to share the challenges, tips and tricks to balancing school work with family life.

Tune in, sit back and listen now🎧

More than one-fifth of all college students are student parents, according to estimates by the National Center for Education Statistics. That's nearly 4 million college students with children. This episode highlights student parents' challenges as they try to balance family life and school work. Stu...

09/12/2022

✨Hello fantastic people!✨

🎊Episode 55 is published now!!!🎊

In this episode, we will discuss the effect of an active lifestyle on people's personalities. Intriguing, isn’t it? Well, we also have a special guest - Kristjan Port from the Tallinn University Institute of Health Sciences, who gives you an overview of this topic and develops your knowledge about health and sport, and of course, your personality.

So, whether you workout on a regular basis or go on a few relaxing walks every once in a while, this is your chance to spend your time with this sports podcast! 🎧

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In this episode of the Tallinn University Student Podcast, we discuss the effect of an active lifestyle on people's personalities. We had a special guest, Kristjan Port from the Tallinn University Institute of Health Sciences, who gave us an overview and with whom we will discuss this interesting to...

06/12/2022

✨Hello beautiful people!✨
🎊Episode 54 is published now!!!🎊

In this episode, we will talk about the negative sides of veganism. But don’t panic! There will not be any hate or discrimination towards vegans or people who support veganism. The whole podcast is based on scientific research, that will help you on your journey towards veganism without causing health damage.

BONUS: in the episode, we have two amazing guests - Professor Saima Kuu and Professor Kristi Koppel, both from Tallinn University's School of Natural Sciences and Health.

So, if you are interested in veganism, don’t be shy and welcome to listen to the podcast 🎧
Link to the show:

In this episode of the Tallinn University Student Podcast, we will talk about the negative sides of veganism. DISCLAIMER: The podcast is not intended to promote or stimulate hatred against vegans or those who support veganism. By listening to it, you may educate yourself and prevent health issues on...

01/12/2022

Hello everyone 👋

Episode 53 is published!!!

In this episode, we discuss Translingualism, a novel method for studying language and communication across cultures. The pros and cons of taking a translingual strategy in the academic world.

Relax in a chair with a cup of coffee and listen to the breakdown of a whole new approach. 😊 🕺

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In this episode we addressed “Translingualism” as a relatively new approach in linguistics and intercultural communication studies. To dive deeper into the topic we had a great discussion with Karin Luiga, a professional specialist at marketing services, growing brand value, and constructing cor...

28/11/2022

Hello everyone!!!
Episode 52 is published. 😎

As we all probably are aware of, there is a lot we could do to ease the negative impacts on the environment. One way is to change our eating habits and that’s why we have decided to bring to you the discussion about plant-based food and its impact on the environment. Grab a salad (or a plant-based meat burger 😋) and enjoy.

Listen now:

In this podcast episode we talk about plant-based food and its impact on the environment compared to meat production. Discussions include the impact in terms of environmental problems such as climate change, biodiversity, well-being of animals and soil pollution. Although we focus on the environment...