Kaplan‘s Learn Better Podcast

In this episode we discuss why sleep can impact how we learn and why it is fundamental to our mental health. Kaplan’s learn better podcast covers topical subjects to support our past, present and future learners to succeed in both their studies and careers. Guest Dr Nishi Bhopal, Psychiatrist and Sleep Specialist, explains how fundamental sleep is to your mental health and in turn how we learn. Focusing on consolidation, one of the three primary aspects to learning, she helps to provide understanding as to why sleep deprivation can affect your recall of information.

This week we explore the question “Why does accountancy continue to be important?” with guest, Paul Barnes, Managing Director of MAP. Here he speaks about personal development, computerisation within the industry and value perception. This episode summarises ways in which accounting will continue to be important and how to make it a successful career path for you. 

Our host Stuart Pedley-Smith, Head of learning here at Kaplan, helps to tackle the subject of sustainability within the world of accounting. Kaplan’s learn better podcast covers topical subjects to support our past, present and future learners to succeed in both their studies and careers. This week Richard Barker, Professor of Accounting at Oxford University, joins us to explore sustainability. With a lot of confusion around sustainability, and what it really means, this episode will help provide clarity on what it is and why it is important.

In this episode our host Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of learning at Kaplan, explores the topic of diversity within the accountancy profession. Guest Alice Olafare, Co-found of New Gen Accountants (NGA), shares her experiences and what led her to co-founding the NGA community initiative. Alice discusses the challenges diverse candidates may face, the resources they can lean on for support and the benefits of a diverse workforce for everyone. Kaplan’s learn better podcast covers topical subjects to support our past, present and future learners to succeed in both their studies and careers.

How to reach your potential and combat the stress of an exam. In this episode our host Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of learning here at Kaplan, helps uncover how to make the best use of the 24 hours before an exam. Our guest for this episode is Neil Da Costa, who is a Kaplan Senior lecturer. He walks us through his top exam preparation tips. From time management to what to eat and drink, Neil explains why each little thing you do can add up to make the critical differences when sitting your exam. 

We discuss the big question: What do I do next?  Our host Stuart Pedley-Smith, Head of learning at Kaplan, and guest clarify the differences between pursuing the University vs Apprenticeships route into work. Kaplan’s learn better podcast covers topical subjects to support our past, present and future learners to succeed in both their studies and careers. Joined by Apprenticeships Partnerships Director, Jenny Pelling, this episode covers where the job market is going, the difference in learning experiences and how apprenticeships have become a genuine alternative to University. From practical application, to freedom of exploration, and the importance of money to personal development, this podcast will help you to understand the key questions you must ask yourself to decide what route is right for you.