In our first episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Professor Emily Keightley, the associate pro-vice chancellor for Vibrant and Inclusive Communities and professor of media and memory studies. From reminiscing on her academic journey, to reflecting on the metrics of success, to how discrimination appears in the workplace, listen in on this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s greatest success stories.

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Credits

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager

Guest: Emily Keightley, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor for Vibrant and Inclusive Communities and Professor of Media and Memory Studies

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee