Your Manchester Stories Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/your-manchester-stories-podcast A podcast that celebrates the stories of University of Manchester graduates. © 2025 Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims bbddbb76-9ac8-58a9-acba-4c1084df14fa no en Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:36:15 -0100 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:39:30 -0100 http://yourmanchesterstories.libsyn.com/website https://img.transistor.fm/Yy8McX3Rcs2P0WqXV57f_UnFupDLM1hh5e6uZf-gcHM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzUwMDkzLzE3MDg5/NDA1MDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Your Manchester Stories Podcast http://yourmanchesterstories.libsyn.com/website episodic Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims A podcast that celebrates the stories of University of Manchester graduates. A podcast that celebrates the stories of University of Manchester graduates.. Kate Bradbury No No Nusrat Ahmed - Lead Curator - South Asia Gallery, Manchester Museum 17 17 Nusrat Ahmed - Lead Curator - South Asia Gallery, Manchester Museum full 6caea97b-6600-457d-bf4c-a0efc1d34e64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f513083 We spoke to Nusrat Ahmed on Zoom to hear about her role as Lead Curator of the new South Asia Gallery at Manchester Museum. The first permanent gallery of its kind in the UK, it was uniquely brought together through the collaboration of community leaders, educators, artists, historians, journalists, scientists, musicians, students and others from South Asian diaspora. The gallery displays world-class material from the British Museum alongside the best of South Asian collections in Manchester.

]]> We spoke to Nusrat Ahmed on Zoom to hear about her role as Lead Curator of the new South Asia Gallery at Manchester Museum. The first permanent gallery of its kind in the UK, it was uniquely brought together through the collaboration of community leaders, educators, artists, historians, journalists, scientists, musicians, students and others from South Asian diaspora. The gallery displays world-class material from the British Museum alongside the best of South Asian collections in Manchester.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:52:00 -0100 Your Manchester Stories Your Manchester Stories 1549 We spoke to Nusrat Ahmed on Zoom to hear about her role as Lead Curator of the new South Asia Gallery at Manchester Museum. The first permanent gallery of its kind in the UK, it was uniquely brought together through the collaboration of community leaders, educators, artists, historians, journalists, scientists, musicians, students and others from South Asian diaspora. The gallery displays world-class material from the British Museum alongside the best of South Asian collections in Manchester. We spoke to Nusrat Ahmed on Zoom to hear about her role as Lead Curator of the new South Asia Gallery at Manchester Museum. The first permanent gallery of its kind in the UK, it was uniquely brought together through the collaboration of community leaders, South Asia,university of manchester,British Museum,manchester museum No Your Manchester Stories - Gabriel Clark - BA(Hons) English Literature and Drama 2021 16 16 Your Manchester Stories - Gabriel Clark - BA(Hons) English Literature and Drama 2021 full 7dd8f3f9-ad65-467f-a059-e69a1602fa12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79196237 This February 2023 we are celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month and we are delighted to be joined by actor and director Gabriel Clark to discuss his time at Manchester, what he has been up to since graduation and the theme of this year's history month - Behind the Lens.

]]> This February 2023 we are celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month and we are delighted to be joined by actor and director Gabriel Clark to discuss his time at Manchester, what he has been up to since graduation and the theme of this year's history month - Behind the Lens.

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:33:00 -0100 Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims 2404 This February 2023 we are celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month and we are delighted to be joined by actor and director Gabriel Clark to discuss his time at Manchester, what he has been up to since graduation and the theme of this year's history month - Behind the Lens. This February 2023 we are celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month and we are delighted to be joined by actor and director Gabriel Clark to discuss his time at Manchester, what he has been up to since graduation and the theme of this year's history month - Behind history,lgbt,manchester No LGBTQ+ History Month 2022 at UoM - Politics in Art 15 15 LGBTQ+ History Month 2022 at UoM - Politics in Art full 83faed80-96dc-44b7-90d1-32dddd1fad2a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9782745 Join Your Manchester Stories host, Hayley-Jane Sims, and a distinguished panel while they discuss the theme of this year's LGBT History Month - Politics in Art. Featuring: Rob Cookson - Deputy CEO, LGBT Foundation Dominic Bilton - Student and Youth Engagement Producer, The Whitworth Dr Monica Pearl - Lecturer in 20th Century American Literature Lynn Sutcliffe - Managing Director, Mighty Productions

]]> Join Your Manchester Stories host, Hayley-Jane Sims, and a distinguished panel while they discuss the theme of this year's LGBT History Month - Politics in Art. Featuring: Rob Cookson - Deputy CEO, LGBT Foundation Dominic Bilton - Student and Youth Engagement Producer, The Whitworth Dr Monica Pearl - Lecturer in 20th Century American Literature Lynn Sutcliffe - Managing Director, Mighty Productions

]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:25:50 -0100 Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims 3943 Join Your Manchester Stories host, Hayley-Jane Sims, and a distinguished panel while they discuss the theme of this year's LGBT History Month - Politics in Art. Featuring: Rob Cookson - Deputy CEO, LGBT Foundation Dominic Bilton - Student and Youth Engagement Producer, The Whitworth Dr Monica Pearl - Lecturer in 20th Century American Literature Lynn Sutcliffe - Managing Director, Mighty Productions Join Your Manchester Stories host, Hayley-Jane Sims, and a distinguished panel while they discuss the theme of this year's LGBT History Month - Politics in Art. Featuring: Rob Cookson - Deputy CEO, LGBT Foundation Dominic Bilton - Student and Youth Engag history,manchester,Month,alumni,lgbtq No LGBT History Month at UoM - Mind, Body, Spirit 13 13 LGBT History Month at UoM - Mind, Body, Spirit full 7b569b66-5c6a-46ca-8ee9-89b828811460 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d291993 A distinguished panel of speakers, including academic Dr Sean Pert, alumna Christine Burns MBE, student Gabe Clark and UoM staff members Natalie Craig and Paul Marks-Jones, discuss support for the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of allyship. 

]]> A distinguished panel of speakers, including academic Dr Sean Pert, alumna Christine Burns MBE, student Gabe Clark and UoM staff members Natalie Craig and Paul Marks-Jones, discuss support for the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of allyship. 

]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:39:48 -0100 Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims 3653 A distinguished panel of speakers, including academic Dr Sean Pert, alumna Christine Burns MBE, student Gabe Clark and UoM staff members Natalie Craig and Paul Marks-Jones, discuss support for the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of allyship.  A distinguished panel of speakers, including academic Dr Sean Pert, alumna Christine Burns MBE, student Gabe Clark and UoM staff members Natalie Craig and Paul Marks-Jones, discuss support for the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of allyship.  lgbt,mind,Spirit,body,allies,allyship,lgbtsupport No Curiosity and Collaboration - Science in a post-COVID world 12 12 Curiosity and Collaboration - Science in a post-COVID world bonus b548a6a5-ff86-44fb-b900-75d7ddafe8bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/1efab570 Professor Brian Cox OBE FRS (BSc(Hons) Physics 1995; PhD Physics 1998) and President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell are joined in conversation by alumnus Simon Collins (BA(Econ)(Hons) 1982) discussing curiosity and collaboration in science and research in a post-coronavirus world.

]]> Professor Brian Cox OBE FRS (BSc(Hons) Physics 1995; PhD Physics 1998) and President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell are joined in conversation by alumnus Simon Collins (BA(Econ)(Hons) 1982) discussing curiosity and collaboration in science and research in a post-coronavirus world.

]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:25:01 +0000 Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims 1557 Professor Brian Cox OBE FRS (BSc(Hons) Physics 1995; PhD Physics 1998) and President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell are joined in conversation by alumnus Simon Collins (BA(Econ)(Hons) 1982) discussing curiosity and collaboration in science and research in a post-coronavirus world. Professor Brian Cox OBE FRS (BSc(Hons) Physics 1995; PhD Physics 1998) and President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell are joined in conversation by alumnus Simon Collins (BA(Econ)(Hons) 1982) discussing curiosity and collaboration in sci science,research,University,manchester,coronavirus,briancox,covid19 No Your Manchester Stories - Series highlights 11 11 Your Manchester Stories - Series highlights bonus a37eb2b4-d4e3-435d-a22f-83ff61bcd7d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c522a7b2 Thanks for listening to our first series - please enjoy some of our favourite quotes from our excellent guests!

]]> Thanks for listening to our first series - please enjoy some of our favourite quotes from our excellent guests!

]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0100 Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims 187 Thanks for listening to our first series - please enjoy some of our favourite quotes from our excellent guests! Thanks for listening to our first series - please enjoy some of our favourite quotes from our excellent guests! No Episode 10 - Ben Elton - BA(Hons) Drama 1980; Hon LittD 2003 10 10 Episode 10 - Ben Elton - BA(Hons) Drama 1980; Hon LittD 2003 full 502aa783-b042-47ec-9442-f4a071473d00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79f06290 Ben Elton joins us to talk about his time studying drama at Manchester, finding inspiration and his first stand up tour in 15 years. Recorded 24 October 2019 - contains strong language Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Your Manchester Stories!

]]> Ben Elton joins us to talk about his time studying drama at Manchester, finding inspiration and his first stand up tour in 15 years. Recorded 24 October 2019 - contains strong language Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Your Manchester Stories!

]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0100 Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims 2283 Ben Elton joins us to talk about his time studying drama at Manchester, finding inspiration and his first stand up tour in 15 years. Recorded 24 October 2019 - contains strong language Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Your Manchester Stories! Ben Elton joins us to talk about his time studying drama at Manchester, finding inspiration and his first stand up tour in 15 years. Recorded 24 October 2019 - contains strong language Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Your Manchester Ben,comedy,drama,manchester,standup,elton,Brexit Yes Episode 9 - George Grant - BA(Hons) International Business, Finance & Economics 2012 9 9 Episode 9 - George Grant - BA(Hons) International Business, Finance & Economics 2012 full 341f3c25-8eb5-4793-82b1-d7df9779ee94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e1fe0e4 George Grant, co-founder of ShinDigger beer, joins us to talk about brewing beer in his student digs, being fearless in business and a Christmas beer for the upcoming festive season.

]]> George Grant, co-founder of ShinDigger beer, joins us to talk about brewing beer in his student digs, being fearless in business and a Christmas beer for the upcoming festive season.

]]> Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0100 Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims 2016 George Grant, co-founder of ShinDigger beer, joins us to talk about brewing beer in his student digs, being fearless in business and a Christmas beer for the upcoming festive season. George Grant, co-founder of ShinDigger beer, joins us to talk about brewing beer in his student digs, being fearless in business and a Christmas beer for the upcoming festive season. beer,Business,enterprise,Craft,entrepreneurship No Episode 8 - Trishna Bharadia - BA(Hons) European Studies & Modern Languages (Spanish) 2003 8 8 Episode 8 - Trishna Bharadia - BA(Hons) European Studies & Modern Languages (Spanish) 2003 full 75ee915a-4726-4dfc-9172-85d6211e5ef0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e864382f Join host Hayley-Jane Sims and this week's guest, Outstanding Alumni Award winner, Trishna Bharadia. Trishna talks about living with MS, her passion for disability advocacy and training to dance with Strictly professional Aljaž Škorjanec for her debut in The People's Strictly for Comic Relief.

]]> Join host Hayley-Jane Sims and this week's guest, Outstanding Alumni Award winner, Trishna Bharadia. Trishna talks about living with MS, her passion for disability advocacy and training to dance with Strictly professional Aljaž Škorjanec for her debut in The People's Strictly for Comic Relief.

]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0100 Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims 2108 Join host Hayley-Jane Sims and this week's guest, Outstanding Alumni Award winner, Trishna Bharadia. Trishna talks about living with MS, her passion for disability advocacy and training to dance with Strictly professional Aljaž Škorjanec for her debut in The People's Strictly for Comic Relief. Join host Hayley-Jane Sims and this week's guest, Outstanding Alumni Award winner, Trishna Bharadia. Trishna talks about living with MS, her passion for disability advocacy and training to dance with Strictly professional Aljaž Škorjanec for her debut in dance,disability,MS,advocacy,Diagnosis,strictly No Episode 7 - Professor Tony Peyton and Dr Liam Marsh 7 7 Episode 7 - Professor Tony Peyton and Dr Liam Marsh full 18134c1d-b109-4b40-be7f-68875da98ec7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aed27e29 Professor Tony Peyton (BSc(Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering 1983, PhD Electrical Engineering and Electronics 1987) and Dr Liam Marsh (MEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Eng 2007, PhD Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2011) join us to talk about their very interdisciplinary research in landmine detection and polar exploration. We also have our first visit to the future in our time machine. Visit your.manchester.ac.uk to watch their lecture on detecting landmines for a safer future. 

]]> Professor Tony Peyton (BSc(Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering 1983, PhD Electrical Engineering and Electronics 1987) and Dr Liam Marsh (MEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Eng 2007, PhD Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2011) join us to talk about their very interdisciplinary research in landmine detection and polar exploration. We also have our first visit to the future in our time machine. Visit your.manchester.ac.uk to watch their lecture on detecting landmines for a safer future. 

]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0100 Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims 2347 Professor Tony Peyton (BSc(Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering 1983, PhD Electrical Engineering and Electronics 1987) and Dr Liam Marsh (MEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Eng 2007, PhD Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2011) join us to talk about their very interdisciplinary research in landmine detection and polar exploration. We also have our first visit to the future in our time machine. Visit your.manchester.ac.uk to watch their lecture on detecting landmines for a safer future.  Professor Tony Peyton (BSc(Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering 1983, PhD Electrical Engineering and Electronics 1987) and Dr Liam Marsh (MEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Eng 2007, PhD Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2011) join us to METAL,research,polar,detection,landmines No Episode 6 - Christine Burns MBE - BSc (Hons) Computer Science 1975; MSc Computer Science 1976 6 6 Episode 6 - Christine Burns MBE - BSc (Hons) Computer Science 1975; MSc Computer Science 1976 full 197f5d92b1df457ab94db75d1bc4cd9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/13a2d71a Christine Burns MBE joins us to talk about campaigning for trans rights and spiritual connections to Manchester. Photo Credit: Kieron Chrisham of Pholux Foto

]]> Christine Burns MBE joins us to talk about campaigning for trans rights and spiritual connections to Manchester. Photo Credit: Kieron Chrisham of Pholux Foto

]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0100 Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims 2417 Christine Burns MBE joins us to talk about campaigning for trans rights and spiritual connections to Manchester. Photo Credit: Kieron Chrisham of Pholux Foto Christine Burns MBE joins us to talk about campaigning for trans rights and spiritual connections to Manchester. Photo Credit: Kieron Chrisham of Pholux Foto computers,rights,manchester,trans,lgbtq,campaigning No Episode 5 - Dr Gail Bradbrook - BSc(Hons) Chemistry 1993; PhD Molecular Biophysics 1997 5 5 Episode 5 - Dr Gail Bradbrook - BSc(Hons) Chemistry 1993; PhD Molecular Biophysics 1997 full 28b78803777c474fa8d71aaedfb4bb40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/987830da Dr Gail Bradbrook is co-founder of Extinction Rebellion and joins us to talk about women in science and rebelling for our climate future.

Recorded 3 October 2019

Photo credit: Kay Michael, Extinction Rebellion

]]> Dr Gail Bradbrook is co-founder of Extinction Rebellion and joins us to talk about women in science and rebelling for our climate future.

Recorded 3 October 2019

Photo credit: Kay Michael, Extinction Rebellion

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0100 Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims 1895 Dr Gail Bradbrook is co-founder of Extinction Rebellion and joins us to talk about women in science and rebelling for our climate future. Recorded 3 October 2019 Photo credit: Kay Michael, Extinction Rebellion Dr Gail Bradbrook is co-founder of Extinction Rebellion and joins us to talk about women in science and rebelling for our climate future. Recorded 3 October 2019 Photo credit: Kay Michael, Extinction Rebellion extinctionrebellionclimatechangewomenscience Yes Episode 4 - Cllr Bev Craig - BA Politics and Modern History 2007; MA Political Science 2013 4 4 Episode 4 - Cllr Bev Craig - BA Politics and Modern History 2007; MA Political Science 2013 full 7f333ec355594723b0b03189d960dc3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c83c3da Burnage Councillor Bev Craig joins us to talk about growing up in Northern Ireland, political activism and Manchester's inspiring LGBTQ+ history and future.

]]> Burnage Councillor Bev Craig joins us to talk about growing up in Northern Ireland, political activism and Manchester's inspiring LGBTQ+ history and future.

]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0100 Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims 1633 Burnage Councillor Bev Craig joins us to talk about growing up in Northern Ireland, political activism and Manchester's inspiring LGBTQ+ history and future. Burnage Councillor Bev Craig joins us to talk about growing up in Northern Ireland, political activism and Manchester's inspiring LGBTQ+ history and future. council,education,politics,city,manchester,lgbtq No Episode 3 - Jim Hancock - BA(Ord) Arts 1970 3 3 Episode 3 - Jim Hancock - BA(Ord) Arts 1970 full e02ec70c0ad042698f854eac75da18db https://share.transistor.fm/s/47d8db67 Hear from Jim Hancock, former political editor of BBC North West. Jim has interviewed every prime minister from Harold Wilson to Boris Johnson. Jim talks to us about Brexit, his weekly blog and, most importantly, Plymouth Argyle.

Recorded in May 2019

]]> Hear from Jim Hancock, former political editor of BBC North West. Jim has interviewed every prime minister from Harold Wilson to Boris Johnson. Jim talks to us about Brexit, his weekly blog and, most importantly, Plymouth Argyle.

Recorded in May 2019

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2019 22:00:00 -0100 Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims 3228 Hear from Jim Hancock, former political editor of BBC North West. Jim has interviewed every prime minister from Harold Wilson to Boris Johnson. Jim talks to us about Brexit, his weekly blog and, most importantly, Plymouth Argyle. Recorded in May 2019 Hear from Jim Hancock, former political editor of BBC North West. Jim has interviewed every prime minister from Harold Wilson to Boris Johnson. Jim talks to us about Brexit, his weekly blog and, most importantly, Plymouth Argyle. Recorded in May 2019 education,broadcasting,politics,Brexit No Episode 2 - Tag Warner - BA Management and Leisure 2015 2 2 Episode 2 - Tag Warner - BA Management and Leisure 2015 full 270b062725014e42b19d9d5424040c3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/0578252d Tag Warner joins us to talk about the benefits of personal re-branding, being the youngest CEO of a global media company and the importance of ally-ship for the LGBTQ+ community.

]]> Tag Warner joins us to talk about the benefits of personal re-branding, being the youngest CEO of a global media company and the importance of ally-ship for the LGBTQ+ community.

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2019 21:53:32 +0000 Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims 2650 Tag Warner joins us to talk about the benefits of personal re-branding, being the youngest CEO of a global media company and the importance of ally-ship for the LGBTQ+ community. Tag Warner joins us to talk about the benefits of personal re-branding, being the youngest CEO of a global media company and the importance of ally-ship for the LGBTQ+ community. education,Media,Career,branding,lgbtq Yes Episode 1 - Naa Acquah - BA(Hons) Religion and Theology 2014, MA International Politics 2017 1 1 Episode 1 - Naa Acquah - BA(Hons) Religion and Theology 2014, MA International Politics 2017 full e696af53a7824c6a875f68ad3a62cfb2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e96c0561 Naa Acquah joins us to tell her story from her time as general secretary of the student union to embarking on a new career sorting out Brexit.

(Recorded on location in London.)

]]> Naa Acquah joins us to tell her story from her time as general secretary of the student union to embarking on a new career sorting out Brexit.

(Recorded on location in London.)

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2019 23:15:38 +0000 Hayley-Jane Sims and Kate Bradbury Hayley-Jane Sims and Kate Bradbury 2501 Naa Acquah joins us to tell her story from her time as general secretary of the student union to embarking on a new career sorting out Brexit. (Recorded on location in London.) Naa Acquah joins us to tell her story from her time as general secretary of the student union to embarking on a new career sorting out Brexit. (Recorded on location in London.) Service,civil,education,Union,Student,charity,Brexit No Your Manchester Stories Trailer 1 1 Your Manchester Stories Trailer full 7754382603aa4a57810a5dca8996830d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee1615c6 Your Manchester Stories celebrates the stories of University of Manchester graduates.

]]> Your Manchester Stories celebrates the stories of University of Manchester graduates.

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:57:47 +0000 Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims 131 Your Manchester Stories celebrates the stories of University of Manchester graduates. Your Manchester Stories celebrates the stories of University of Manchester graduates. stories,education,advice,human,Career,interest,alumni No