Podcasts by UNA St Andrews
United Nations Association St Andrews is a student-run group that produces podcasts to make information accessible and engaging, inspiring debate and critical thinking on global issues.
Episodes
Artificial Intelligence and the United Nations: Navigating Progress and Ethics
The United Nations Association Podcast proudly presents an engaging episode that delves into the intersection of artificial intelligence and the United Nations. This thought-provoking discussion explores the UN's pivotal role in overseeing the rapid expansion of AI technology, addressing critical questions about progress, ethics, and the future of global governance in this evolving landscape.
The Economy of Africa in the 21st Century
The United Nations Association Podcast presents this episode about the economic Hurdles Africa is facing in the 21st century. This episode is given by co-heads of the Podcast: Julianna Tully and Sacha Owen and podcast member Harry Randall Brown.
Episode Breakdown:
00:16 interview with Matthew Candau
31:23 round table discussion on climate migration in Africa
Photojournalism with PRISMA
In this episode, the Podcast Team collaborates with PRISMA St Andrews to discuss the important and ever growing medium of Photojournalism. This episode features Louise Anderbjork, the editor and chief of PRISMA St Andrews.
For more information regarding Photojournalism and the UNA/PRISMA photojournalism event, see the UNA social media or website page.
Space and the UN: UNA St Andrews in conversation with the Director of UNOOSA, Ms. Aarti Holla-Maini
The Team at United Nations Association St Andrews discuss sustainability and cooperation in space in conversation with the Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), Ms. Aarti Holla-Maini. This episode is also in collaboration with Defense Tech St Andrews. Brought to you by Julianna Tully, Andrea Stephen, Sacha Owen, and Gaby Flouret.
The Weaponization of Dignity in Conflict
The Team at the United Nations Association of St Andrews discuss the topic of the weaponisation of dignity within conflict. Brought to you by Rori Nugent, Sacha Owen, Sofia Panek, Olivia Asteris, Julianna Tully and Andrea Stephen. Content Warning! This Episode contains discussions of sexual assault and violence. Listener discretion is advised.
Displacement in Conflict
The Team at United Nations Association St Andrews discuss the topic of displacement in conflict, specifically as it pertains to the internal conflict in Sudan, the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and the UN's response to both. Brought to you by Charlie Ball, Sascha Owen, Sofia Panek, Olivia Asteris, Andrea Stephen, and Julianna Tully
Global Politics Recap - NOVEMBER 2023
Your monthly global politics recap for November 2023. Brought to you by Katherine Clyne, Mary Henderson, Alma de la Tournelle, Andrea Stephen, and Julianna Tully.
UDHR and UN's International Day of Human Rights with Professor Anthony Lang
The Podcast Team at United Nations Association St Andrews release special episode on December 10th, in light of the UN's International Day of Human Rights to discuss the implementation of the UDHR and its effects on human rights throughout history featuring special guest Professor Anthony Lang. Brought to you by Andrea Stephen and Julianna Tully.
Global Politics Recap - MAY 2023
Your monthly global politics recap for May 2023, brought to you by Andrea Stephen, Charlie Ball, Julianna Tully, Mary Henderson and Anna Pilgrim.
Sources: WHO, BBC News, United Nations, reliefweb, Sky News, The Guardian, royal.uk, UNICEF, The Economist, Independent, Time Magazine, Reuters, CNN, globalsecurity.org, Council on Foreign Relations, DW News, Los Angeles Times, NPR, UN News.
Global Politics Recap - MARCH and APRIL 2023
Your monthly global politics recap for March and April 2023, brought to you by Emilia Novillo, Charli Foulds, Pia Tiwari, Andrea Stephen, Veronica Meyer and Anna Pilgrim.
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Sources: BBC, The Guardian, Sky News, CNN, Al Jazeera, UN, UNHCR,
Forced Migration and Intersectionality
The team at United Nations Association St Andrews discuss the topic of forced migration, linking it to the new UK "Illegal Immigration Bill" introduced this month (March 2023) and the experiences of women, LGBTQ+ people and climate refugees. Brought to you by Anna Pilgrim, Charli Foulds, Pia Tiwari, Veronica Meyer, Andrea Stephen, and Emilia Novillo.
With thanks to the School of International Rela
Global Politics Recap - FEBRUARY 2023
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Your monthly global politics recap for February 2023, brought to you by Anna Pilgrim, Emilia Novillo, Charli Foulds and Veronica Meyer.
Sources: United Nations, BBC, Sky News, Al Jazeera, Financial Times, CNN, Red Cross.
Global Politics Recap - JANUARY 2023
Your monthly global politics recap for January 2023, brought to you by Anna Pilgrim, Emilia Novillo, Charli Foulds and Veronica Meyer.
Sources: BBC, The Guardian, Sky News, CNN, Al Jazeera, UN, UNHCR.
Global Politics Recap - DECEMBER 2022
Your monthly global politics recap for December 2022, brought to you by Anna Pilgrim, Emilia Novillo, Charli Foulds and Veronica Meyer.
SOURCES: The Guardian, The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, United Nations, UNHCR, CNN, Human Rights Watch, Financial Times, Reuters, Aljazeera, Anadolu Agency, BBC.
Global Politics Recap - NOVEMBER 2022
Your monthly global politics recap for November 2022, brought to you by Anna Pilgrim.
Charities to donate to:
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières https://www.msf.org/donate
British Red Cross https://www.redcross.org.uk/
United 24 https://u24.gov.ua/
Migrant Help (UK) https://www.migranthelpuk.org/
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Why The UN Sucks
The team at United Nations Association St Andrews discuss the controversies surrounding the United Nations, and debate whether or not the UN 'sucks'.
With thanks to the School of International Relations, University of St Andrews.
Sources: the BBC, Pew Research Centre, London School of Economics, University of St Andrews, Sky News, United Nations, and United Nations Association.
Global Politics Recap - OCTOBER 2022
Your monthly global politics recap for October 2022, brought to you by Anna Pilgrim, Charli Foulds, Emilia Novillo, Veronica Meyer and Catherine Schrubb.
SOURCES: BBC, United Nations, UNICEF, OHCHR, Ukrinform, CNBC, Al Arabiya News, Human Rights Watch.
