Know the Risk Before You Leap｜Hongqing Hao #Episode 35

Know the Risk Before You Leap｜Hongqing Hao #Episode 35

In this episode, we've invited a special "adventurer"—Dr Hongqing Hao, who has journeyed all the way from a UK high school to completing his Ph.D. Across the many years of study abroad, he has witnessed the seasons change in a foreign land and experienced the full spectrum of emotions, from confusion to clarity. In these uncertain times, pursuing a PhD feels more like a gamble. In this episode, she openly shares the real stories of the "pitfalls" she encountered along the way: unseen moments in the darkness and between choice and perseverance. Hao's message to everyone hesitating at a crossroads is this: choose wisely, but once you commit, strive to be the best within your capabilities. At the same time, don't set your expectations for this academic adventure too high. Lowering your expectations, she believes, is the best mindset to have. This episode is dedicated to all those standing at a fork in the road: may you have the courage to choose, and the wisdom to let go of expectations.

A Mime Artist's Perspective on Chinese and Western Theatres｜Marko Stojanovic #Episode 34

Marko Stojanović is a theatre and television actor, comedian, mime artist, director, and co-founder and president of the World Mime Organization. Though trained under the legendary mime master Marcel Marceau, he went on to found the Serbian National Curling Federation. Though he taught university theatre for two decades, he continues to “torture himself” with doctoral studies. Having witnessed the vibrant energy of Shanghai’s comedy festival, he now asks: How can mime and physical theatre nurture a new generation of performers? Marko is a rare cross-disciplinary artist. In this episode, we reflect on why German plays need not be staged by German directors, and imagine what Waiting for Godot might look like if performed today. This is a conversation about the body, mime, theatre, and the crossing of borders.

Education Beyond Borders | Michael Scott #Episode 32

Michael Scott is Pro-Vice-Chancellor for International affairs and a Professor in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick. Over the past years, he has actively pursued partnerships with Chinese universities, launching multiple international initiatives and establishing a series of scholarship programmes to strengthen UK‑China higher education exchange. In this episode, Michael will reflect on his longstanding work in the arts and humanities, exploring how multimedia platforms have expanded public access to the arts. He remains confident that, even in a highly competitive landscape, the University of Warwick can evolve into a globally leading institution and sustain its growth.

How Love is Told in Movies｜Yue Su #Episode 31

Yue Su holds a PhD in Film & Television Studies from the University of Warwick, specialising in cinematic kinship, East Asian cinema, world cinema, and queer cinema. In this episode, Yue Su and the host shared their respective top-three film lists, which led to a conversation about traditional romantic narratives and the subtle shifts in how contemporary love stories are told through cinema. He argues that as more people become storytellers of love, the range of love stories that can be told grows significantly.

Beyond the Labels｜Shuangshuang Cai #Episode 30

In the final episode of the 2025 Moments ·片刻 podcast, Dr. Hao Xie from the University of Warwick’s Centre for Media and Cultural Policy Studies interviews Shuangshuang Cai. In this reflective conversation, Shuangshuang shares her journey as a cultural and creative entrepreneur and reveals how pursuing higher education has unlocked new creative energy and professional momentum for her. Note: this episode is recorded in Mandarin.