When global politics hits home

When global politics hits home

From The World Class Podcast by University of London

April 8, 2026 · 35 min · Season 2 · Episode 40

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of global events on students' lives and studies, featuring insights on self-care during such times.

Our online, distance and flexible learners reflect on how global events impact their lives and studies and how they stay up to date and informed in a rapidly changing world. We’re joined by Natalie Strange, Senior Manager: Student Health and Wellbeing to talk about self-care when living through or processing global events. With thanks to our guests Evangelina (BSc International Relations, Singapore Institute of Management) and Abdul (Undergraduate Laws). If you are studying with us online or at a Recognised Teaching Centre, you can access wellbeing support via the Wellbeing Hub on your Student Portal: https://my.london.ac.uk/group/student/wellbeing Learn more about the BSc International Relations: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bsc-international-relations Learn more about the Undergraduate Laws Programme: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/llb-bachelor-laws Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guests: Natalie Strange, Evangelina, Abdul

Topics covered

  • global politics
  • self-care
  • student wellbeing
  • online learning
  • impact of global events

Keywords

  • global events
  • student health
  • wellbeing support
  • international relations
  • undergraduate laws

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of London, Singapore Institute of Management, Wellbeing Hub, Acast

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