Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/72-weeks Produced by New College, Oxford, 72 Weeks details how life can change, and indeed has changed, for people over the course of an Oxford University degree. Each episode focuses on a different theme, with guests having some form of commonality. © 2025 New College, Oxford 18e87696-d14c-51e9-af0f-bc4b70e02d1c no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:34:02 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:27:11 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/yXVg9Jhm1cA_XGnt8PNGQQfZ5W9Rm0w-IBAxATkI-7s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMyMzYxLzE2NTc4/MDUyODAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg serial New College, Oxford Produced by New College, Oxford, 72 Weeks details how life can change, and indeed has changed, for people over the course of an Oxford University degree. Each episode focuses on a different theme, with guests having some form of commonality. Produced by New College, Oxford, 72 Weeks details how life can change, and indeed has changed, for people over the course of an Oxford University degree. New College, Oxford University, life changes, opportunities, subjects New College, Oxford No No 1 1 Episode 1: Being Welsh, and studying Geography, at Oxford University full 49c05fe0-0c44-43cb-b888-4f23513f7e7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/57aff80c The first episode of 72 Weeks explores the experiences of two Welsh people at Oxford University, with the same first name, same hometown, and the same love for the subject of Geography. 

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]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0700 New College, Oxford New College, Oxford 1347 Both hailing from Swansea, Episode 1 details what life is like for Welsh people in Oxford, as well as covering the highlights of studying for a degree in Geography. Recorded in Spring 2022. Both hailing from Swansea, Episode 1 details what life is like for Welsh people in Oxford, as well as covering the highlights of studying for a degree in Geography. Recorded in Spring 2022. New College, Oxford University, Welsh, Swansea, Geography, Rugby, Welsh language No 2 2 Episode 2: Being a Showman at Oxford University full 1aa62943-46d9-4b09-94da-9cae8b39aa27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8890ea87 The second episode of 72 Weeks explores the fascinating experiences of two members of the GTRSB community, as they outline their educational journeys to Oxford University.   

]]> The second episode of 72 Weeks explores the fascinating experiences of two members of the GTRSB community, as they outline their educational journeys to Oxford University.   

]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0700 New College, Oxford New College, Oxford 1757 Hear from Shelby and Millie, both members of the GTRSB Community, both with connections to Oxford University. Recorded in May 2022. Hear from Shelby and Millie, both members of the GTRSB Community, both with connections to Oxford University. Recorded in May 2022. New College, Oxford University, GTRSB, Higher Education, Showmen, Fairground, Classics, English No 3 3 Episode 3: LGBTQ+ life in Oxford full 0fb372ce-01f2-47d3-949e-b572ebfc89eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9253334 The third episode of 72 Weeks explores the experiences of two members of the LGBTQ+ community at New College.  Growing up in different times, with different experiences, Nigel and Gabriel openly share their stories.   

]]> The third episode of 72 Weeks explores the experiences of two members of the LGBTQ+ community at New College.  Growing up in different times, with different experiences, Nigel and Gabriel openly share their stories.   

]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:35:58 -0700 New College, Oxford New College, Oxford 1588 Hear from Nigel and Gabriel, both members of the LGBTQ+ Community, both with connections to New College. Recorded in June 2022. Hear from Nigel and Gabriel, both members of the LGBTQ+ Community, both with connections to New College. Recorded in June 2022. New College, Oxford University, Oxford, LGBTQ+, Pride, No 4 4 Episode 4: Being from Liverpool and studying PPE at Oxford University full c6fa6fc2-1dfd-4f74-9756-ade185b9f4e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45bc116c The fourth episode of 72 Weeks involves discussions surrounding Everton, PPE, New College, Manners Makyth Man, teenage band names, and being a John Lennon lookalike.   

]]> The fourth episode of 72 Weeks involves discussions surrounding Everton, PPE, New College, Manners Makyth Man, teenage band names, and being a John Lennon lookalike.   

]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:40:02 -0700 New College, Oxford New College, Oxford 2342 Hear from Lewis and Karim, both ex-students of Calderstones School, Liverpool; both study / studied PPE at New College; both Evertonians. Recorded in June 2022. Hear from Lewis and Karim, both ex-students of Calderstones School, Liverpool; both study / studied PPE at New College; both Evertonians. Recorded in June 2022. New College, Oxford University, PPE, Liverpool, Manners Makyth Man, Everton, Frank Lampard, John Lennon No 5 5 Episode 5: Studying Biology at Oxford University full 0fbf556c-08ef-48d8-ab4e-6282cb8a379a https://share.transistor.fm/s/795ed888 The fifth episode of 72 Weeks involves discussions surrounding Biology, New College, studying during the Covid pandemic, career-paths, female role-models in Science, and the wonder of birds.  Recorded in October 2022.

]]> The fifth episode of 72 Weeks involves discussions surrounding Biology, New College, studying during the Covid pandemic, career-paths, female role-models in Science, and the wonder of birds.  Recorded in October 2022.

]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:40:06 -0800 New College, Oxford New College, Oxford 2541 Hear from Dani and Maddi. Both Biologists, Northern, bird-lovers, Step-Up ambassadors, UNIQ Summer School graduates, and much more! Recorded in October 2022. Hear from Dani and Maddi. Both Biologists, Northern, bird-lovers, Step-Up ambassadors, UNIQ Summer School graduates, and much more! Recorded in October 2022. New College, Oxford University, Biology, Macclesfield, Leeds, Covid, UNIQ, Birds, Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wytham Woods, STEM, Women in STEM, Northerners, Crankstart Scholarships, The Oxford Hub No 6 6 Episode 6: Studying History and being a JCR President at Oxford University full 83852ac9-e557-45b2-8f28-95a92fb75694 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e42139da The sixth episode of 72 Weeks involves discussions surrounding History, New College, being the JCR President, leading the College, the importance of debate, career-paths, and 'Cornettos'.   Recorded in October 2022.

]]> The sixth episode of 72 Weeks involves discussions surrounding History, New College, being the JCR President, leading the College, the importance of debate, career-paths, and 'Cornettos'.   Recorded in October 2022.

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:58:33 -0800 New College, Oxford New College, Oxford 2651 Hear from Miles, Warden of New College, and Paddy, current New College undergraduate. Both Historians, JCR Presidents, dog-lovers, and members of the English Speaking Union. Recorded in October 2022. Hear from Miles, Warden of New College, and Paddy, current New College undergraduate. Both Historians, JCR Presidents, dog-lovers, and members of the English Speaking Union. Recorded in October 2022. New College, Oxford University, Warden, JCR President, History, Advertising, Dogs, Management, Cornetto No 7 7 Episode 7: You always remember a good (Head)teacher full da855cb3-bdd9-4ea4-a1c1-c51cdaaec82c https://share.transistor.fm/s/042ef956 The seventh episode of 72 Weeks involves discussions surrounding English, Chemistry, Oxford University traditions, the importance of reading, what makes a good Headteacher, why teaching is a rewarding career option, and the wonder that is Taylor Swift.   Recorded in October 2022.

]]> The seventh episode of 72 Weeks involves discussions surrounding English, Chemistry, Oxford University traditions, the importance of reading, what makes a good Headteacher, why teaching is a rewarding career option, and the wonder that is Taylor Swift.   Recorded in October 2022.

]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:52:47 -0800 New College, Oxford New College, Oxford 2109 Hear from Chris, English graduate of New College, and Sarah, current New College undergraduate, studying Chemistry. A Headteacher and one of his former students, hear how their experiences of New College, 30 years apart vary. Recorded in October 2022. Hear from Chris, English graduate of New College, and Sarah, current New College undergraduate, studying Chemistry. A Headteacher and one of his former students, hear how their experiences of New College, 30 years apart vary. Recorded in October 2022. New College, Oxford University, English, Sylvia Plath, Chemistry, Matriculation, Teaching, Education, Headteacher, Reading, Taylor Swift No 8 8 Episode 8 - Medicine: A life's story full 8e2d72aa-1611-442c-94aa-39db7231a115 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d44f82cb The eighth episode of 72 Weeks involves discussions surrounding Medicine; the most human of subjects and one that can truly impact 'a life's story'.  Oh, and a little bit of Strictly as well.  Recorded in November 2022.

]]> The eighth episode of 72 Weeks involves discussions surrounding Medicine; the most human of subjects and one that can truly impact 'a life's story'.  Oh, and a little bit of Strictly as well.  Recorded in November 2022.

]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:58:09 -0800 New College, Oxford New College, Oxford 2944 Discussions surround the 'most human subject there is'; Medicine. Recorded in November 2022. Discussions surround the 'most human subject there is'; Medicine. Recorded in November 2022. New College, Oxford University, Medicine, Burma, Literature, Reading, Dance, Strictly, College Balls, Blackpool, Junior Doctor, Psychiatry, Carnival Film, 4Screenwriting, Sky, Idris Elba, BBC Hotlist, Bill Bailey, Ballroom, Latin, Black British, Ethnic Minorities, Malpractice, ITV No 9 9 Episode 9 - Harvey says....study Law full 1a4344f1-5b7f-43f3-8333-27473583ec59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/164305b6 Discussions surrounding the pathways to the 'vocation' that is Law.  Recorded in February 2023.

]]> Discussions surrounding the pathways to the 'vocation' that is Law.  Recorded in February 2023.

]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:55:16 -0700 New College, Oxford New College, Oxford 1857 Discussions surrounding the pathways to the 'vocation' that is Law.  Recorded in February 2023.

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