In the third episode, Holly is joined by Julie Baldwin, who is a research Librarian at the University of Nottingham. The discussion centres around external funding organisations & their open access policies, the transition to a more unified approach to these mandates, rights retention, & the ever shifting scholarly communications landscape. Diamond open access is also a topic of conversation.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
http://www.openaccessweek.org/
https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6775/6/3/31
https://www.ukri.org/publications/ukri-open-access-policy/
https://www.coalition-s.org/
https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/guidance/open-access-guidance/open-access-policy
https://zenodo.org/record/4558704#.YXkSGZ7MJhE
Episode two focuses on a discussion around persistent identifiers (PIDs) such as ORCiD, RAiD, and DOIs, thinking about the challenges associated with them such as repository integrations, what sits behind PIDs, accessing the information that they point to and how they can help recognise contributions to scholarly outputs. The future of PIDs in the scholarly communications landscape is also a topic of conversation. Holly is joined by special guests, Kirsty Wallis, Head of Research Liaison at University College London and Dr. Adam Vials Moore, Product specialist for PIDs at Jisc.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
http://www.openaccessweek.org/
https://www.ukri.org/publications/ukri-open-access-policy/
ORCIDs in the Wild: A Field Guide to the Popular Persistent Identifier
The release of this podcast is in celebration of OA week and hosted by the University's Repository and Open Access Librarian, Holly Limbert. This episode focuses on a discussion around the #ebookSOS campaign, open access books, and equity in access to information. She is joined by special guest, Caroline Ball, the Academic Librarian supporting Business, Law and Social Sciences at the University.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
http://www.openaccessweek.org/
In the final success as a student podcast, Alex and Joel Boulter discuss how they found success after underperforming at A Level. They also discuss how to you can get the most out of your student experience to turn A Level disappointment into university success.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Library Skills Workshops: https://libcal.derby.ac.uk/calendar/events/?cid=4256&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=4256&ct=33107&inc=0
Your Academic Librarians run drop in clinics that can be found through this calendar: https://libcal.derby.ac.uk/calendar/events/?cid=4256&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=4256&ct=33108,33206,33109,33114&inc=0
Alex interviews Eliza Patrascu about her reflections from her time at university. Eliza discusses her mindset that she held at the start of university and her mindset towards university now that she has graduated. We also discuss learning your limits, and going to the world with an open mind.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Library Skills Workshops: https://libcal.derby.ac.uk/calendar/events/?cid=4256&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=4256&ct=33107&inc=0
Your Academic Librarians run drop in clinics that can be found through this calendar: https://libcal.derby.ac.uk/calendar/events/?cid=4256&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=4256&ct=33108,33206,33109,33114&inc=0
In this episode, Alex interviews recent first class graduate Liz Hayden about her experiences of getting involved as a student whilst studying at the University of Derby. Liz discusses finding and going on a placement year, volunteering through societies and how you can get your volunteering accredited through the futures award.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Futures Award Explained: https://www.derby.ac.uk/blog/university-of-derby-futures-award/
Societies: https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/getinvolved/societies/
Careers Website (Student Login Required): https://careerhub.derby.ac.uk/students/abintegro?redirectURL=https://www.abintegro.com/Resources/CustomPage/5328
Careers email: careers@derby.ac.uk
Library Skills Workshops: https://libcal.derby.ac.uk/calendar/events/?cid=4256&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=4256&ct=33107&inc=0
Your Academic Librarians run drop in clinics that can be found through this calendar: https://libcal.derby.ac.uk/calendar/events/?cid=4256&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=4256&ct=33108,33206,33109,33114&inc=0
Recent foundation year Law student Katie Harrod and host Alexander Wood discuss their experiences in finding their feet at the start of university. We discuss our reflections from our first year, how you can settle in and make friends, and how you aren't alone if you are feeling overwhelmed in your first few weeks.
Links to resources discussed in the episode:
Understanding the Question Video: https://youtu.be/WBtwApeIr8k
Note Taking Videos:
What notes should I take: https://youtu.be/dYHIKVFVQnk
How should I take notes: https://youtu.be/dYHIKVFVQnk
Relevant Podcasts:
Perseverance and Motivation Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wESPxen1uPjBFGmBxORF1?si=796ba68234c14686
Boldness Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oiRACf9jI9AhFv6XV2I3D?si=6e94139fcad844ab
Success as an International Student: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6laCCPFgr5K2FC1aYdRvJj?si=4df634c8db7c4815
Website Links:
New Students: https://www.derby.ac.uk/welcome/new-students/
Wellbeing Webpage: https://www.derby.ac.uk/study/student-support/health-and-wellbeing/
Careers Webpage: https://www.derby.ac.uk/study/employability/
Personal Academic Tutoring: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/centre-for-excellence-learning-teaching/personal-academic-tutoring/
International Student Support: https://www.derby.ac.uk/life/international-students/international-student-support/
Union Advice: https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/advice/
Student and Graduate Experience Team Email: students@derby.ac.uk
Academic Representation: https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/change/academic/
Book Links:
How to win friends and influence people: https://capitadiscovery.co.uk/derby-ac/items/1014464
Skills Team Links:
Library Skills Workshops: https://libcal.derby.ac.uk/calendar/events/?cid=4256&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=4256&ct=33107&inc=0
Skills Guides: https://libguides.derby.ac.uk/skillsguides
Your Academic Librarians run drop in clinics that can be found through this calendar: https://libcal.derby.ac.uk/calendar/events/?cid=4256&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=4256&ct=33108,33206,33109,33114&inc=0
In this episode, Alex interviews recent first class graduate Joseph Webster about how critical thinking has applied throughout his student experience. Alex and Joseph discuss how critical can be used for deciding what opportunities to take and when and our advice for being successful as a student. Alex and Joseph also discuss getting the most out of your placement
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Critical Thinking Podcast: https://youtu.be/FOAUjnEmxlA
Critical Thinking Skills Guide: https://libguides.derby.ac.uk/criticalthinking
The critical questions video: https://youtu.be/F4aWwalZtB4
5 tips for critical analysis video: https://youtu.be/2XhOsH6P_Q4
Reflection Podcast: https://youtu.be/IMRlL4ei4mM
Library Skills Workshops: https://libcal.derby.ac.uk/calendar/events/?cid=4256&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=4256&ct=33107&inc=0
Your Academic Librarians run drop in clinics that can be found through this calendar: https://libcal.derby.ac.uk/calendar/events/?cid=4256&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=4256&ct=33108,33206,33109,33114&inc=0
In this episode, Alex interviews recent first class graduate Anisha Johal her experiences as a student. Anisha got involved throughout her time at university to develop her skills and find her passions.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Boldness Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oiRACf9jI9AhFv6XV2I3D?si=0a25186b2bd44699
Organisation Podcast: https://youtu.be/E6cHuYNF-PI
Problem Solving Podcast: https://youtu.be/4PlAL93ykWA
Library Skills Workshops: https://libcal.derby.ac.uk/calendar/events/?cid=4256&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=4256&ct=33107&inc=0
In this episode, Alex interviews recent first class graduate Sam Chikowore about how he found his feet as an international following moving 6000 miles from Zimbabwe to study at Derby. Sam discusses how he made friends, and how his experiences as a Marketing Representative helped him to develop his skills and find success as a student.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Boldness Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oiRACf9jI9AhFv6XV2I3D?si=0a25186b2bd44699
Organisation Podcast: https://youtu.be/E6cHuYNF-PI
Problem Solving Podcast: https://youtu.be/4PlAL93ykWA
Library Skills Workshops: https://libcal.derby.ac.uk/calendar/events/?cid=4256&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=4256&ct=33107&inc=0
International Student Centre: https://www.derby.ac.uk/life/international-students/contact-us/
In this episode, Alex interviews the award winning University of Derby Online Learning student Ian Danton about returning to education after a break. Ian graduated from his first degree 30 years ago and discusses what helped him to find his feet at university.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Organisation Podcast; https://youtu.be/E6cHuYNF-PI
Problem Solving Podcast: https://youtu.be/4PlAL93ykWA
Union of Students Website: https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/
Wellbeing department webpage: https://www.derby.ac.uk/study/student-support/health-and-wellbeing/
Academic Writing Guide: https://libguides.derby.ac.uk/academicwriting
Referencing Guide: https://libguides.derby.ac.uk/referencing
Academic Librarian Clinics: https://libcal.derby.ac.uk/calendar/events/?cid=4256&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=4256&ct=33108,33206,33109,33114&inc=0
Library Skills Workshops: https://libcal.derby.ac.uk/calendar/events/?cid=4256&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=4256&ct=33107&inc=0
In this episode, Alex interviews recent graduate and former Vice President Education of the Union of Students Scarlet Moss to discuss how you can find your voice and be confident whilst at University. Scarlet discusses her own barriers and how she overcame them.
Links and resources mentioned in the episode:
Be the Boss Scheme Website: https://www.derby.ac.uk/business-services/facilities/starting-a-new-business/enterprise-support/
Union of Students get involved web page: https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/getinvolved/
Hedgehog Friendly Campus is an amazing sustainability project taking place at Derby and at Universities all over the country. Students and staff are working together to make campuses safer for hedgehogs through positive actions and spreading awareness. To find out more use this link: https://www.derby.ac.uk/about/environment/estate-management/hedgehog-friendly-campus-derby-group/ If you are interested in getting involved you can follow @HedgehogsDerby on Twitter.
Success as a Student is a new weekly podcast series hosted on the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel. In this series University of Derby Graduate of the Year Alexander Wood interviews successful students and staff about the skills that will help you find success. If you are interested in seeing episodes as they come out, subscribe to the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel.
If you have any feedback on this episode or the series email library@derby.ac.uk
Other relevant useful episodes:
Enterprise and Networking: https://youtu.be/YbjNJiFHIGc
Organisation: https://youtu.be/E6cHuYNF-PI
Creativity and Problem Solving: https://youtu.be/4PlAL93ykWA
Growth Mindset: https://youtu.be/6PDw51w9Du4
Are Geniuses born or made: https://youtu.be/YR6Xsg0LTPM
In this episode Enterprising Student of the Year 2020 and Graduate of the Year 2021 runner up Tyra Tucker discusses her student journey and how she developed the her skills in enterprise.
Tyra founded her own business whilst at University with the help of the be the boss scheme and explains how she was able to run it whilst as a student and what she would have done differently.
Links and resources mentioned in the episode:
Be the Boss Scheme Website: https://www.derby.ac.uk/business-services/facilities/starting-a-new-business/enterprise-support/
Careers Website (Student Login Required): https://careerhub.derby.ac.uk/students/abintegro?redirectURL=https://www.abintegro.com/Resources/CustomPage/5328 Careers email: careers@derby.ac.uk
Union of Students get involved web page: https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/getinvolved/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/
Success as a Student is a new weekly podcast series hosted on the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel. In this series University of Derby Graduate of the Year Alexander Wood interviews successful students and staff about the skills that will help you find success. If you are interested in seeing episodes as they come out, subscribe to the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel.
If you have any feedback on this episode or the series email library@derby.ac.uk
Other relevant episodes:
Enterprise and Networking with Oliver Stonier: https://youtu.be/YbjNJiFHIGc
In this episode, Alex interviews the University of Derby Environment and Sustainability Manager Liz Hunt to discuss the skills that you can develop to help make an impact towards a sustainable future.
We also discuss what is meant by sustainability, are all careers impacted by sustainability, how students can make an impact towards the sustainable development goals and how students can get involved in sustainability.
Find out more about the sustainable development goals: https://sdgs.un.org/goals
Hedgehog Friendly Campus is an amazing sustainability project taking place at Derby and at Universities all over the country. Students and staff are working together to make campuses safer for hedgehogs through positive actions and spreading awareness. To find out more use this link: https://www.derby.ac.uk/about/environment/estate-management/hedgehog-friendly-campus-derby-group/
If you are interested in getting involved you can follow @HedgehogsDerby on Twitter.
Another local organisation that you can get involved with is the Wildlife Trusts. Locally there is the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/) and the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (https://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/).
If you have an idea for a way to make the University more sustainable you can contact the relevant officer in the Union of Students. Here is a link to where you can find the information: https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/change/officers/
Success as a Student is a new weekly podcast series hosted on the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel. In this series University of Derby Graduate of the Year Alexander Wood interviews successful students and staff about the skills that will help you find success. If you are interested in seeing episodes as they come out, subscribe to the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel.
If you have any feedback on this episode or the series email library@derby.ac.uk
Other relevant useful episodes:
Enterprise and Networking: https://youtu.be/YbjNJiFHIGc
Organisation: https://youtu.be/E6cHuYNF-PI
Creativity and Problem Solving: https://youtu.be/4PlAL93ykWA
Growth Mindset: https://youtu.be/6PDw51w9Du4
Are Geniuses born or made: https://youtu.be/YR6Xsg0LTPM
In this episode, Alex interviews three special guests to discuss how you can develop your critical thinking. Critical thinking is a skill that you already have a foundation in, the key is in learning to apply your critical thinking into practice. David Richardson discusses examples of how you already think critically, Sally Forrest explains methods that you can use for applying critical thinking to your secondary research and Alex Hudson advises on how you can be critical when writing your assignments.
Success as a Student is a new weekly podcast series hosted on the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel. In this series University of Derby Graduate of the Year Alexander Wood interviews successful students and staff about the skills that will help you find success. If you are interested in seeing episodes as they come out, subscribe to the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel.
If you have any feedback on this episode or the series email library@derby.ac.uk
We run workshops that can be found on this calendar: https://libcal.derby.ac.uk/calendar/events/?cid=4256&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=4256&ct=33107&inc=0
Sally and the Academic Librarians run drop in clinics that can be found through this calendar: https://libcal.derby.ac.uk/calendar/events/?cid=4256&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=4256&ct=33108,33206,33109,33114&inc=0
Other relevant useful episodes:
Enterprise and Networking: https://youtu.be/YbjNJiFHIGc
Organisation: https://youtu.be/E6cHuYNF-PI
Creativity and Problem Solving: https://youtu.be/4PlAL93ykWA
Growth Mindset: https://youtu.be/6PDw51w9Du4
Are Geniuses born or made: https://youtu.be/YR6Xsg0LTPM
In this episode, Alex interviews Fran McKay about how you can motivate yourself to find success in your studies and your career. We discuss topics including motivating yourself after one bad day, our methods for motivation and the power of finding your values.
Fran runs the amazing Clueless Careers Instagram page. You can find this through searching @TheCluelessCareer
In the episode we reference a book called the Productivity Ninja by Graham Allcott that Fran and I have read.
Success as a Student is a new weekly podcast series hosted on the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel. In this series University of Derby Graduate of the Year Alexander Wood interviews successful students and staff about the skills that will help you find success.
If you are interested in seeing episodes as they come out, subscribe to the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel.
If you have any feedback on this episode or the series email library@derby.ac.uk
Other relevant useful episodes:
Enterprise and Networking: https://youtu.be/YbjNJiFHIGc
Organisation: https://youtu.be/E6cHuYNF-PI
Creativity and Problem Solving: https://youtu.be/4PlAL93ykWA
Growth Mindset: https://youtu.be/6PDw51w9Du4
Are Geniuses born or made: https://youtu.be/YR6Xsg0LTPM
In this episode, Alex interviews Head of the Student and Graduate Experience Team Russell Lewis about the skill of presenting. Throughout your student life and beyond you will be presenting to audiences, so University is the perfect place to develop your presentation skills. We discuss tailoring a presentation to the audience, advice for overcoming nerves, answering questions and whether you should use a script or not!
Success as a Student is a new weekly podcast series hosted on the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel. In this series University of Derby Graduate of the Year Alexander Wood interviews successful students and staff about the skills that will help you find success. If you are interested in seeing episodes as they come out, subscribe to the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel.
If you have any feedback on this episode or the series email library@derby.ac.uk
7-11 Breathing Explained: https://www.hgi.org.uk/resources/delve-our-extensive-library/resources-and-techniques/7-11-breathing-how-does-deep
Other relevant useful episodes:
Enterprise and Networking: https://youtu.be/YbjNJiFHIGc
Organisation: https://youtu.be/E6cHuYNF-PI
Creativity and Problem Solving: https://youtu.be/4PlAL93ykWA
Growth Mindset: https://youtu.be/6PDw51w9Du4
Are Geniuses born or made: https://youtu.be/YR6Xsg0LTPM
In this episode, Alex interviews John Hill (Head of the Library) and Naomi Bowers-Joseph about how you can use reflection to develop your skills. We discuss the benefits of reflection, methods that you can use to reflect, when is the best time to reflect and how you can use your feedback as an opportunity to improve.
Success as a Student is a new weekly podcast series hosted on the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel. In this series University of Derby Graduate of the Year Alexander Wood interviews successful students and staff about the skills that will help you find success. If you are interested in seeing episodes as they come out, subscribe to the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel.
If you have any feedback on this episode or the series email library@derby.ac.uk
Other relevant useful episodes:
Enterprise and Networking: https://youtu.be/YbjNJiFHIGc
Organisation: https://youtu.be/E6cHuYNF-PI
Creativity and Problem Solving: https://youtu.be/4PlAL93ykWA
Growth Mindset: https://youtu.be/6PDw51w9Du4
Are Geniuses born or made: https://youtu.be/YR6Xsg0LTPM
Earlier on in the series, Associate Professor Melanie Pope explained how behind successful people there are often a series of failures. In this episode David Robertshaw and Alexander Wood give our own examples of where we have failed in the past and how we have used these failures to shape our future successes. We will discuss how failure is part of the journey, why you should aim high and how we overcome imposter syndrome.
Success as a Student is a new weekly podcast series hosted on the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel. In this series University of Derby Graduate of the Year Alexander Wood interviews successful students and staff about the skills that will help you find success.
If you are interested in seeing episodes as they come out, subscribe to the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel. If you have any feedback on this episode or the series email library@derby.ac.uk
Other relevant useful episodes:
Enterprise and Networking: https://youtu.be/YbjNJiFHIGc
Organisation: https://youtu.be/E6cHuYNF-PI
Creativity and Problem Solving: https://youtu.be/4PlAL93ykWA
Growth Mindset: https://youtu.be/6PDw51w9Du4
Are Geniuses born or made: https://youtu.be/YR6Xsg0LTPM
Boldness and taking opportunities: https://youtu.be/h7svrzLnl50
Alex and the Sue Jennings (Head of the Law School) discuss how you can take opportunities and learn to be bold. Throughout the series a consistent theme of the advice given by other staff has been to take the opportunities that come your way and in this episode dedicated to the topic, we will discuss how you can evaluate the opportunities that come your way, how to find opportunities and how to be confident and bold enough to take them.
Success as a Student is a new weekly podcast series hosted on the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel. In this series University of Derby Graduate of the Year Alexander Wood interviews successful students and staff about the skills that will help you find success. If you are interested in seeing episodes as they come out, subscribe to the Derby Uni Library YouTube channel.
If you have any feedback on this episode or the series email library@derby.ac.uk
Other relevant useful episodes:
Enterprise and Networking: https://youtu.be/YbjNJiFHIGc
Organisation: https://youtu.be/E6cHuYNF-PI
Creativity and Problem Solving: https://youtu.be/4PlAL93ykWA
Growth Mindset: https://youtu.be/6PDw51w9Du4
Are Geniuses born or made: https://youtu.be/YR6Xsg0LTPM
