Spare a Thought
Welcome to Spare a Thought, the podcast amplifying voices, stories, and ideas that are often overlooked or misrepresented in the media. Join host Tom Spare for thought-provoking conversations with engaging guests. Whether you’re navigating the morning commute, taking a Sunday stroll or looking for a lunchtime listen - take time out of your day to Spare a Thought.
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Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
This third episode of Spare a Thought starts a mini series focused on international students studying in the UK. In episode three, Tom chats with Julie Campbell, International Student Advisory Manager at Ulster University about international students and the Higher Education sector.
International students provide a net contribution to the UK economy of £37.4 billion, but their contribution goes way beyond numbers and figures. There are lots of challenges that international students are faced with, but even when an international student has their place confirmed, their journey is far from over.
Also, feel free to follow Tom via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparetom/
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
In the second episode of Spare a Thought, Tom chats with Dr Samantha James, an NHS doctor who volunteered for the German charity Sea Watch collecting refugees in distress in the Mediterranean in 2022.
Together, Sam and Tom discuss why Sam became a doctor, how she found out about Sea Watch and explore her experience in the Mediterranean.
To donate to Sea Watch: https://sea-watch.org/en/
To follow Sea Watch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seawatchcrew/
Sea Watch testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frx_ZlIY4HI
Human Rights Watch - The Mediterranean explainer: https://shorturl.at/jT1W1
Libya militias take EU funds for migrants: https://shorturl.at/Dm5kZ
Libya: number of detained refugees soars: https://shorturl.at/Va2zE
Other NGOs you can follow on this matter include: Borderline Europe, Captain Support Network, Compass Collection and Médecins Sans Frontières.
Also, feel free to follow Tom via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparetom/
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
In this inaugural episode of Spare a Thought, Tom chats with Berwyn Rowlands, Director of the Iris Prize, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ short film prize. Together, Berwyn and Tom discuss first cinema memories, delve into the origins of Iris, consider the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, and reveal what’s in store for the upcoming Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
The Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival takes place between 8th - 13th October 2024.
To buy tickets to the festival, head to: https://irisprize.org/
Follow Iris Film Festival on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irisprize/
Watch trailers and films via their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@irisprize
Also, feel free to follow Tom via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparetom/