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Global Careers Calls

Global Careers Calls

University of London Careers Service 69 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

Global Careers Calls is a podcast by the University of London Careers Service that features conversations with employers, current students, and alumni. Each episode explores career paths and industries worldwide, offering insights into professional journeys and tips for entering various fields. The podcast aims to provide valuable career guidance and resources for listeners.

Episodes

Syed Ahmad Hassan Shah: Challenges and Opportunities of AI in Pakistan's Legal Landscape
Syed Ahmad Hassan Shah: Challenges and Opportunities of AI in Pakistan's Legal Landscape Oct 14, 2026 20:56 Sophie Odgers-Roe interviews Syed Ahmad Hassan Shah, a managing partner and lawyer in Pakistan with 35 years’ experience, about generative AI in Pakistan’s legal profession. Ahmad describes both the pros and cons of the use of AI, seeing how AI improves efficiency, information synthesis, and English drafting. But, at the same time warns about how accuracy depends on verified datasets that Pakistan
Oby Oputa: how intentional use of AI can build critical thinking
Oby Oputa: how intentional use of AI can build critical thinking Oct 7, 2026 27:16 In this episode on AI’s impact on work, Sophie interviews Oby Oputa, Associate Director of the University of London Career Service, about opportunities from integrating generative AI and his “AI lenses” framework developed through his master’s dissertation on incorporating AI into careers practice. Oby illustrates how intentional AI use can build confidence, agency, lifelong learning, critical thi
AI's Role in Shaping Careers in Data Science: A Conversation with SAP's Chief Data Scientist
AI's Role in Shaping Careers in Data Science: A Conversation with SAP's Chief Data Scientist Sep 30, 2026 34:29 In this episode, our Careers consultant Sophie Odgers-Roe interviews SAP Chief Data Scientist, Daniel Dahlmeier, about his role managing SAP’s Business AI team in Singapore. He recounts his path from studying computer science in Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany to a PhD in natural language processing at the National University of Singapore, joining SAP research, and pivoting with the d
Empowering Through Coaching: Kamladevi Sharma's Journey in Entrepreneurship
Empowering Through Coaching: Kamladevi Sharma's Journey in Entrepreneurship Jun 24, 2026 23:06 In this last episode of the 16th season, host Rosie Baber interviews Kamladevi Sharma, University of London alumna and founder of Revive Coach, about her work in coaching and corporate training. Sharma describes a 10-year corporate background, leaving a management role to focus on her family, and building her business through referrals and her corporate reputation. She explains “sustainable succes
Entrepreneur You: From Thrifting to Exotiq, Ali Ajmal on E-Commerce Growth, Funding, and Staying Relevant
Entrepreneur You: From Thrifting to Exotiq, Ali Ajmal on E-Commerce Growth, Funding, and Staying Relevant Jun 17, 2026 29:12 In this episode our host Rosie Baber interviews Ali Ajmal, University of London LLB alumnus, founder of the e-commerce Exotiq Group and also mentor for students at Beaconhouse International College. Ali shares how he discovered entrepreneurship through a thrift-selling venture, then launched Exotiq selling 400 octopus plushies in his first month during COVID. He explains how he researched and reta
Entrepreneur You- Building and Scaling an IT Business with Royson Rajan
Entrepreneur You- Building and Scaling an IT Business with Royson Rajan Jun 10, 2026 26:43 In today’s episode our host Rosie Baber speaks with Royson Rajan, based in India and founder of 2 IT companies: Atlas SoftWeb and CrossTrip. Royson will talk about his entrepreneurship journey after studying computer engineering and earning a graduate diploma in management from LSE (University of London). Royson shares how IT’s rapid evolution demands adaptability, and highlights key Global Employ
Career Launchpad: Internships and Work Experience talk with Pratham and Omnya
Career Launchpad: Internships and Work Experience talk with Pratham and Omnya Mar 18, 2026 28:29 This episode hosted by University of London Careers Consultant Afua Kudom features Pratham Kanodia, a University of London graduate from Mumbai working in India as an equity research analyst, and Omnya Elshazly, a senior Economics and Management student from Egypt. They discuss how internships and virtual work simulations can build technical and soft skills, clarify career preferences, and increas
Exploring Career Paths: Kamran Qadir Internship Journey
Exploring Career Paths: Kamran Qadir Internship Journey Mar 11, 2026 13:11 In this episode, Kamran Qadir, a distance-learning LLB and data science student who has worked as a research scientist in nanomaterials and environment technologies, shares his experience with an internship he completed in a South Korean laboratory and the value of a virtual programme called Bright Network. He explains the benefits of carrying out an internship and advises students struggling to f
Navigating Internships: Insights from a Cybersecurity Student, Ayra Iqbal Mir
Navigating Internships: Insights from a Cybersecurity Student, Ayra Iqbal Mir Mar 4, 2026 20:04 In this episode, Ayra Iqbal Mir, an MSc Cybersecurity student at the University of London joining from Kashmir, India, discusses the value of internships and other forms of work experience. She talks about her current IT management internship focused on consulting around technologies such as AI tools, website design, and cloud solutions. Ayra highlights transferable skills, networking, and re
Law in the Age of AI: Balancing Tradition and Technology with Roma Vedamuttu
Law in the Age of AI: Balancing Tradition and Technology with Roma Vedamuttu Dec 3, 2025 19:18 In this episode, Sophie speaks with Roma Vedamattu, a trainee solicitor originally from Colombo and now in England. They discuss about the evolving landscape of the legal profession in the age of generative AI. Roma share insights about the impact of AI on routine legal tasks, essential skills for future lawyers, and the balance between traditional methods and modern technology. The episode also i
Empowering Careers: Pradeep Din on Lifelong Learning and Teamwork
Empowering Careers: Pradeep Din on Lifelong Learning and Teamwork Nov 26, 2025 32:54 In this episode of the Global Careers Course podcast our Careers Consultant Rae Roberts discusses current job market trends, transformations, and challenges with our guest Pradeep Din, an alumnus with extensive experience in financial services in Canada. Pradeep shares his career journey and insights on studying online. Topics explored include interdisciplinary learning, AI integration, teamwork,
Navigating the Future of work: Robert Quao on Perseverance and Lifelong Learning
Navigating the Future of work: Robert Quao on Perseverance and Lifelong Learning Nov 19, 2025 36:18 In this episode our Careers Consultant Rae Roberts speaks with Robert Quao, a UoL alumnus and alumni ambassador based in Ghana. Robert, alias Bobby shares his journey in internal auditing, highlighting the impact of his MSc in Professional Accountancy from the University of London. In this call, Bobby provides valuable advice for career starters, developers, and changers, emphasizing the importanc

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