In this episode, Claire Ziwa takes you behind the scenes of our Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street School Edition production, sharing insights from the cast and crew on what it takes to bring this iconic musical to...

In this podcast, Emma Rothwell, Assistant Head for Inclusion, Equality, and Diversity, and Nikki Wells, Head of Learning Support, speak with Sixth Form students about their personal experiences of being neurodivergent and the crucial role early...

In this podcast to mark Zero Discrimination Day, Emma Rothwell (Assistant Head for Inclusion, Equality and Diversity) talks to Sixth Form students about inclusion in healthcare and how discrimination in healthcare practices impacts us all.

Busy student Versha shares her passion for making a difference in the world, with her research into anti-malaria interventions and her role with the Children and Young People's Board at Addenbrooke's Hospital.This Perse student and Head ...

Head of School Marcus Wentzell shares his experience of being a student at The Perse, reflecting on his exciting Rouse research into the effectiveness of muometric positioning systems in underground navigation, as well as his passion for playin...

Do you dream of becoming a doctor and making a difference to the lives of patients? In this podcast we meet Dr Amelia Peak, working at the heart of patient care within the NHS.In this podcast Amelia and Claire Ziwa discuss the following ...

Are you considering a career in sport? In this podcast we meet Tess Howard MBE, a GB Olympian, athlete, changemaker, trailblazer and academic.Tess is an elite hockey player, representing her country at the highest level, including the Pa...

Are you thinking about a career in medicine?In this podcast we meet Neil, a third year medical student at the University of Cambridge who chose to intercalate medicine with engineering.This combination gave Neil the opportunity to...

Ever wanted to work in lighting design?In this podcast we meet Senior Lighting Designer George Lawton who completed his A level studies at The Perse School in 2016 before going to Rose Bruford College.In this conversation George a...

Are you a fan of TikTok?In our podcast with student Ioanna MacKenna she shares her research about TikTok and its influence on young people and politics.Ioanna is a passionate advocate for modernising politics and earlier this year...

In this podcast Claire Ziwa talks to two students, Cate and Ines, involved in the Sixth Form play Shakespeare in Love.

In this podcast Claire Ziwa talks to Director of Science Allan Williamson about British Science Week at The Perse, and the wide range of opportunities available for students.

Perse students and academics gave a series of intriguing lectures in the first ever TEDx event held in the Peter Hall Performing Arts Centre.  In this podcast Claire Ziwa talks to Perse student Sergio Arcidiacono who organised the event, a...

In this podcast Claire Ziwa talks to Head of Middle School Liam Woods and pupils Lauren and George, about how the school supports students when they join in Year 7 or Year 9.

Professor Rusi Jaspal Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & Knowledge Exchange) at Brighton University, gave an inspiring talk to Perse students on breaking down stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination in this year’s Perse Josef Behrmann Lectur...

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Aaron Mason caught up with Charlotte Perry (OP 2023) to discover more about her degree apprenticeship with Deutsche Bank. Find out more as she also offers advice to students weighing up their higher educati...

Join Claire Ziwa talking to Head of Admissions Jo Ansell about how to help your child prepare for the Year 7 and Year 9 Upper School entrance test day.

Listen as Claire Ziwa goes backstage to discover more about the magical realms of Cherry Tree Lane, where umbrellas defy gravity and everyday tasks transform into extraordinary adventures.Meet students Paloma Bargh and Aimee Reed who are...

Oli Peat (Assistant Head for Pupil Development) talks to some student leaders from the Anti Bully Ambassadors, Peer Mentors and IE&D (Inclusion, Equality and Diversity) teams, about the impact of student led groups at The Perse Upper School...

Ever wanted to get into the music industry? In our podcast with beatboxer Midé Naike, he shares his life journey so far with Claire Ziwa, with inspiring stories of how he overcame rejection on Britain's Got Talent to ultimately winning The Nake...

Do you love sport? In this podcast we meet Bella Howarth who completed her A level studies at The Perse School in 2023 before going to University. Not only did Bella represent the school in cricket, netball and hockey but she also started playi...

Are you creative and full of ideas? Do you love building things? Are you fascinated with how things work?In this podcast Fabian Dodds talks to Claire Ziwa and inspires the next generation of engineers with his journey so far, giving us a...

Ever dreamed of going to University in the USA? In this podcast we meet student Emma Harris who completed her A levels at The Perse School in 2023 after which she joined Harvard University to begin her undergraduate degree. Emma shares stories ...

Do you dream of travelling the world? In this podcast Head of Geography James Riley and his wife Coralie share an insight into their exciting and memorable overseas adventures during a 10 month sabbatical.

Claire Ziwa talks to Overseas University Admissions Advisor Dr Samuel Black about the rise in Perse student applications to study abroad. Claire also catches up with Perse student Liliana who is going to University in the US this summer....