The Scottish Student Sport Podcast

Episode 34 | Talking Competitions with Chris Purdie

On today’s episode Stew and Cam are joined by Scottish Student Sport’s Head of Competitions Chris Purdie. Chris is a well known face within the Student Sport Network and has passionately delivered for students, from his time as University of Stirling Sports president to his current role at SSS. Chris is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to Competitions, so join us as we explore the latest from the SSS event calendar and learn a bit more about Chris’ wealth of games experience.

Episode 33 | Fundraising for Men’s Health with Volunteer of the Year James Falls

On today’s show Stew and Cam are putting the focus on Men’s health, highlighting some of the incredible fundraising and advocacy carried out by those across the Student Sector. Oddballs Ambassdor James Falls joins us to talk about the phenomenal charity work he’s championed throughout his university career. We’ve also got a wee insight into the great work being done by the Scottish Student Movember Ambassadors! We’re also delighted to bring Ryan Cairns, Co- President Sport and Well-Being at Edinburgh Napier University into SABB Corner to tell us how his year is going so far, and what his big plans are for 2024. So make sure to stick around as we get into episode 33 of the Scottish Student Sport Podcast.

Episode 32 | Talking Female Leadership with Judo Scotland CEO Judith McCleary

This month Cam and Stew welcome on Judith McCleary, Judo Scotland CEO and former World Mixed-Double championship Curler to talk about her illustrious career, inspiring different sporting communities and the importance of female leadership within sport. It’s a cracker of an episode so make sure to grab your headphones and listen in!

Episode 31 | Chatting Legacy, Performance and Disability Sport with Paralympian Melanie Woods

Join Stew and Cam on this months episode of the Scottish Student Sport Podcast as they welcome Wheelchair Racer Melanie Woods. Melanie talks at length about her early life, her incredible sporting career that saw her selected for the Paralympic team just two and a half years after recovering from the accident that left her paralysed, and the merits of being a total beginner at a new sport. It’s a whopper of an episode so make sure you tune in!

Episode 30 | Career Impact with Anne-Marie Hughes

On Episode 30 of the Scottish Student Sport Podcast Stew and Cam welcome University of Strathclyde Deputy Head of Sport Anne-Marie Hughes. The boys chat to Anne-Marie about her illustrious career, her time competing internationally and her coaching ethos. Anne-Mare has helped shape the lives of Strathclyde students for decades and has plenty of advice pick up from over the years, so you definitely don’t want to miss this one!