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Heads & TalesZubair JunjuniaFresh from his Forbes 30 Under 30 feature, Zubair Junjunia joins Heads & Tales to talk about founding ZNotes at 16, building a global student-led learning movement and why the future of education lies in equity, community and a bit of fiction.
2025-04-3022 min
2025-01-2732 min
UCL MindsGrowing Pains: Mastering Sustainable Growth in Social EnterprisesIn the final episode of series 2 of The Life of PIE, we explore the unique challenges social enterprises face as they balance growth with their mission. How can social enterprises expand while staying true to their core purpose?
Onya and Jacob McMahon, a Life of PIE alum from the 22-23 cohort, discuss external pressures, such as securing funding and managing customer expectations, alongside internal struggles like aligning diverse activities and maintaining focus. Jacob shares strategies organisations use to manage these tensions, including creating flexible structures, monitoring staff and stakeholder engagement, and fostering collaboration within networks. How can growth both ease an...
2024-12-1334 min
Coffee with ChangemakersZNotes: Building a Tech-driven Movement for Educational EqualityZubair Junjunia founded ZNotes - a community-led learning platform with a mission to end educational inequality everywhere - as a teenager in his bedroom.
A decade later, Zubair and the ZNotes community have grown their movement exponentially; the platform now empowers over 5 million young people across the world with its vast range of student-built educational content and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
We sit down with Zubair, a recipient of the prestigious Diana Legacy Award and a Generation17 Young Leader appointed by UNDP, for an in-depth discussion on community building, technology, social mobility, mentorship, and sustainable funding...
2024-05-2858 min
My PodcastZubair Junjunia: Channeling Youth Empowerment and Combating Education Inequality | #003Zubair Junjunia founder & CEO of Znotes, joins us to discuss how he started his initiative, the challenges he faced and how preventing education inequality / empowering youth will impact future generations.
2023-11-0942 min
Investor TalkZnotes - a global student movementListen to the story of how Zubair Junjunia at the age of 16 started Znotes because of witnessing educational inequality firsthand. Today Znotes has transformed into a global student movement that has reached over 4 million learners in 190+ countries. Znotes, an award-winning social-impact startup, is on a mission to end educational inequality for young people everywhere by leveraging community-led content creation and peer learning to level the playing field for high-stakes, end-of-school exams.At the publication of this episode, Znotes is actively raising funds.Znotes advisor Beatrice Cernuta joins the first part of the conversation...
2023-09-2844 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastManaging Your Money ft. Victor Neumann | The Tomato Timer #069Personal finance is a huge thing and we all should at least know the basics about it. But schools or universities don’t teach it. If you don’t control your money, it might control you. And that’s really not a good thing. In this episode, we dive deep into learning about this from the founder of Invest it!, Victor Neumann.
Who is Victor Neumann?
Victor is the founder of Invest It!, a non-profit initiative based in Germany and are on a mission to educate the youth about finance and economics. He started his first...
2022-11-0825 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastCreating Social Impact Through Entrepreneurship ft. Priya Burci | The Tomato Timer #068Creating Social Impact Through Entrepreneurship ft. Priya Burci | The Tomato Timer #068
What do you do when you are struck by a massive problem and feel compelled to act? For Priya Burci, the former CEO of one of the most successful refugee coding schools in Europe and the current COO of a mental health startup, the answer is to do just that: act in ways that have the potential to create sustainable social impact. Tune in to this episode as she unpacks her entrepreneurial journey and learnings.
Who is Priya Burci?
Priya is currently...
2022-06-2727 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastThe Importance of Representation ft. James Frater | The Tomato Timer #067How can we tackle the issue of underrepresentation in education? That is what James is trying to do through his activism. Listen to this episode to hear the inspiring journey of James, the co-founder of Ladder Project CIC, to teach students from lower socioeconomic and BAME communities the skills that they need to progress through academia and the world of work.
Who is James?
James Frater FRSA is an award winning Caribbean medical student, studying at Imperial College London. He is someone I keep running into - a fellow Diana Award recipient...
2022-04-1125 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastOwn Your Niche ft. Harry Beard | The Tomato Timer #066In this week episode, Zubair welcomes Harry Beard, the co-founder of Prospect100, the home of design competitions. Tune in to listen ti Harry’s advice about working towards your passion and his views on the importance of designers in our world!
Who is Harry?
Harry is the 22 year old co-founder of PROSPECT 100, a marketing agency focussed on youth that builds campaigns centred around global design competitions for young artists that are judged by industry leaders like Sean Wotherspoon and Steve Wozniak.
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2022-03-2829 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastMastering Your 20s ft. Charlie Rogers | The Tomato Timer #065A lot happens in your 20s - graduation, 1st job, transition from teenagehood to adulthood - and it can be pretty daunting. But what if it could be approached more calmly? In today’s episode, Charlie Rogers shares with us his journey and his tips to navigate life in those everchanging times !
Who is Charlie?
Charlie Rogers is an Entrepreneur, Athlete and Creator, focused on empowering purpose-driven, flexible organisations to treat employees as people. To do this he's building a Portfolio Career by coaching agency owners, managing projects and scaling a future of...
2022-03-0725 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastHaving the Audacity to Ask ft. Natālija Knipše | The Tomato Timer #064In this episode, Zubair has the priviledge to have a conversation with Natālija Knipše, the former Latvia’s Youth Delegate to the United Nation. Together they retrace Natalija’s journey into politics and the difficulties of seeing actual change in this field.
Who is Natālija Knipše?
Natālija Knipše is a Latvian civil and political engagement activist. She was the Youth Delegate of Latvia to the United Nations (2020 - 2022), focusing on climate change, disinformation, and equality during her term. She is a master's student of law, specialising in constitutional law and human r...
2022-02-2128 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastThe Paradox of Art and Beauty Standards ft. Melissa Wright Katongola | The Tomato Timer #063When you read Melissa’s bio, you might believe she is several people in the same body because of all the different things she’s passionate about. From creating art to a degree in Law and Politics, listen to today’s episode to hear Zubair and his guest’s view upon modelling, inclusivity and the future of art in social media’s world.
Who is Melissa?
Melissa Wright Katongola is a french mordern art painter born in Paris and currently based in Stirling, Scotland, where she is realizing an undergraduate in Law and Politi...
2022-02-1426 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastThe Unshakable Belief ft. Ayan Said | The Tomato Timer #062In today’s episode, we are lucky to have a conversation with Ayan Said, a women of many talents. She is a former teacher, a entrepreuneur and a spoken word poet. Ayan created Voicing Voices in order to expand diversity and inclusion globally to create a more equitable future for marginalised communities. Listen to Zubair and her guest’s conversation to get inspired in creating changes around you!
Who is Ayan?
Ayan co-designs and teaches human-centred solutions that enable us all to embrace an equitable future.
With several years of exper...
2022-02-0726 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastHealed People Heal People ft. Diana Chao | The Tomato Timer #061TW: mentions of suicide and mental illnesses.
After years of struggles with her mental health, Diana decided to take her pen and write. She went on to create Letters To Strangers, a global youth-run nonprofit seeking to destigmatize mental illness and increase access to affordable, quality treatment for youth. In this episode, Zubair and Diana unwrap the benefit of writting, quality education about mental health and more!
Who is Diana?
Diana is a youth mental health activist, climate scientist, conceptual fine art photographer, food & beverage entrepreneur, and a speaker/poet/w...
2022-01-3124 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastNever Let a Label Define You ft. Alex Anderson | The Tomato Timer #060Listen to today’s super insipiring conversation between Zubair and his host, Alex. Alex is talking us through his difficulties as a undiagnosed child with Asperger and how he nowadays advocates for more diversity and inclusion for young people on the spectrum to have access to a better education and job market.
Who is Alex?
Alex is a neurodiversity ambassador, working as a logistics supplier at the Royal Air Force and Diana Legacy Award winner.
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2022-01-2425 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastThe Personal is Political ft. Luke Cavanaugh | The Tomato Timer #059We hear the word “politics” everywhere and all the time, but what exactly does it mean? Luke and Zubair unpack the concept of “being political” and how to approach politic more easily. Listen today’s episode to get tips and advice on how to take action, without any pressure!
Who is Luke?
Luke graduated from the University of Cambridge with a first a few months ago . He is now following the Schwarzman Scholar’s programme, a global leadership course and Master’s in Global Affairs based at Tsinghua University in China. He Co-founded the Student Think Tank for...
2022-01-1725 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastThe Starving Artist ft. Ally Zlatar | The Tomato Timer #058TW: Eating Disorder, Bullying, Body Image
In this episode, Zubair exchanges with Ally Zlatar on her journey through eating disorders and how she created an art movement from those difficult times. Nowadays, many artists and people learn and express themselves through the “Starvig Artist” movement. One of Ally’s mission is to make art an active tool rather than an accessory in the disussion around mental healh and eating disorder.
Who is Ally?
She is the founder of the The Starving Artist. She holds a BFA in Visual Art & Art History...
2022-01-1024 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastThink Global Act Local ft. Ludovico Caminati Engström | The Tomato Timer #057“There’s a vaccine against covid but there’s no vaccine against climate change”; in this week’s episode, Zubair and Ludo unpack their mixed feeling about COP26, half empowered by so many young people showing up for the same cause, half disappointed by leaders’ inaction. Ludo also takes us through the birth of Global Justice Stirling and how the 1st edition of the Stirling Climate Festival came to life. Let us know what you thought about this episode!
Who is Ludo ?
Ludovico is a hird-year International politics student at the University of Stirling. He is the Founde...
2021-12-2025 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastGlobal Living with a Minerva Student ft. Dinara Bach | The Tomato Timer #056In this week's episode, Dinara Bach candidly shares her experiences at Minerva University, the humbling journey of living all around the world at an age of self-construction and discovery and her perspectives on social media. Zubair and Dinara discuss the difficult, yet rewarding, facets of what being in the public eye is like, and give us useful tips on how to avoid falling in the sometimes dark corners of the online world.
Who is Dinara ?
Originally from Russia, Dinara has lived in six countries across the world in the la...
2021-12-0627 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastConfronting your Fears ft. Aviva Klein | The Tomato Timer #055In this episode, you will get to listen to the relaxed but super encouraging conversation between Aviva and Zubar. From how did Aviva start her amazing project to mental health and unconventional leadership, our guest is sharing her journey, unfiltered.
Who is Aviva ?
Aviva Klein is the CEO and Founder of the University Blood Initiative (UBI). Klein started the UBI as a second-year student at the University of Chicago and launched the organization nationally in April of 2020
Klein’s overall career objectives focus on finding solutions to soci...
2021-11-2927 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastYoutube - the Gutenberg Press of Today ft. Bilal Hameed | The Tomato Timer #054From the creation of new models of teaching in schools to the stress of exams, Zubair and Bilal discuss the potential future of what education could look like.
Who is Bilal?
Bilal has been teaching O and A Level chemistry since 2002 and is the Founder & Director for 3 prominent private educational institutions in Karachi, Pakistan. With a background in Educational Entrepreneurship & Technology besides Chemistry, Bilal is currently leading multiple EdTech projects under the organisation Qadam. His dream is to nurture lifelong learning and ethical leadership in Pakistan's youth.
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2021-11-2226 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastThe 4th Industrial Revolution ft. Alex Alexandrescu I The Tomato Timer #053In the wake of the 4th industrial revolution, students need to be empowered to be curious and adaptable. As skills they learn today might become obsolete and careers they envision non-existent, the way they think and learn could turn out to be the most relevant while navigating through such an uncertain ecosystem. In this episode, Alex Alexandrescu discusses these questions he has been tackling through his startup, Dicey Tech.
Who is Alex?
Alex is a Romanian-born and Manchester-bred entrepreneur who graduated top of class with an MSc in Business Strategy from the University of Manchester. With...
2021-11-0827 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastMasterclass in Financial Literacy ft. Dr Muna Almannai & Aminath Sharahath I The Tomato Timer #052The gaps in our education system, managing finances as a student, investment, embarking on a career in finance-watch this episode for a crash course into financial education!
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Dr Muna holds a PhD in Islamic Finance from Durham, an MA in Investment and Finance from Hull and has over 20 years of experience in the field of finance and regulatory compliance - from the private sector to semi-government.
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Sharahath holds a Bachelors in Law and Masters in Islamic Finance Practice with more than 10 years...
2021-10-0739 min
Social Impact PioneersZubair Junjunia, ZNotesMeet Zubair Junjunia, he is an educational activist, social entrepreneur, and founder of ZNotes – the online learning platform which shares revision notes democratically for students by students.
During our conversation Zubair talks with us about why he is so passionate about education equality and how he is on a mission to create access to high quality learning for young people around the world.
As a person recently out of full-time education and the founder of an education social enterprise Zubair has some great advice on how to get the best from your education. He shares his advice about how to ge...
2021-08-2429 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastTaking Agency Over Learning ft. Sergio Hunt | The Tomato Timer #051When we think and learn differently, why are educational systems so linear, putting us in a box that may not be meant for us? Tune in episode 51 to catch Sergio Hunt talk about the gaps within our learning process and the need for us to take agency over it.
Who is Sergio? I'm a researcher, creator and human development anthropologist, focusing on the intersection of culture, technology and human flourishing. I work on social and silicon technologies that support life long learning, and communities of practice.
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2021-04-0926 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastOnline volunteering - learning & making change ft. James Sancto | The Tomato Timer #050We are not responsible for the opportunities we happen to inherit. But we may have a responsibility as to how we utilize those to extend it the ones who don't have the same privileges; how we dedicate ourselves to causes we care about to create the positive social impact we can. Hear more about using your skills for good from James Sancto, the founder of We Make Change.
Who is James Sancto?
James founded We Make Change to enable anyone, anywhere to use their skills to support the causes they care about. Since launching their global online volunteering platform in 2018...
2021-04-0128 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastEureka to $12M Company ft. Jacob Wedderburn-Day | The Tomato Timer #049An entrepreneurial venture most often involves getting the right idea at the right time. But there is so much more that goes into the eventual success after that eureka moment, much of which fades away in the background. Hear Jacob Weddernburn-Day, the co-founder of Stasher, talk about the journey that led him to establish his startup as a $12 million company.
Who is Jacob?
Jacob Wedderburn-Day is the founder of Stasher — a travel tech startup that connects travellers looking to store luggage with shops and hotels providing storage space. Jacob and Anthony, friends from their time stu...
2021-03-2427 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastFrom Grassroots Movements to Global Change ft. Madhav Datt | The Tomato Timer #048Is there a cause that you deeply care about, an issue that makes you want to lead change, but you don't know where to begin considering the extent and size of it? Hear Madhav Datt talk about his story of how starting an environmental club led him to change 80,000 lives, epitomizing the influence passion and dedication can together have.
Who is Madhav Datt?
Madhav Datt founded Green the Gene as a small environmental club in his school when he was 8 years old. Today, Green the Gene is one of the world’s largest completely youth-led en...
2021-03-1726 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastMaking Passion Work ft. Nikita Khandwala | The Tomato Timer #047If things were always as simple as going by the "follow your passion" rhetoric, nobody would choose to enter or stick with jobs that make them miserable. Hear Nikita Khandwala talk about how you can practically chase what you care about despite the prevalent yet forgotten complexities
Who is Nikita?
Nikita Khandwala is a Strategy Analyst at LinkedIn, a World Economic Forum Global Shaper and the co-founder of Unbox - a digital platform on a mission to help young people thrive in the passion economy.
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2021-03-1125 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastCheat Codes for Landing Your Dream Career ft. Justin Nguyen | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #046Stellar grades, admirable skills, remarkable CVs: these are great! But in a world as competitive as ours, are these enough? Catch this episode to understand what more you could do to make your way into your dream university or job!
Who is Justin?
Justin is the Founder of GetChoGrindUp, a media company helping students navigate their way through college. He is also the host of the iTunes Top 100 podcast Declassified College, where he unlocks cheat codes to thriving in college in bite-sized episodes. Justin has grown his podcast through his LinkedIn and TikTok conte...
2021-03-0326 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastWhat we imagined vs. what happened ft. Mohamed Abdellah | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #045Guest Bio: Mohamed is an Industrial Engineering Student, in his last year, studying at the University of Toronto and pursuing a minor in Business. He has recently completed a 13-month internship in management consulting at a boutique firm called The Porier Group. He has now founded a digital marketing agency, called Noor Marketing, that specializes in using paid advertising and sales funnels.
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2021-02-2228 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastMaximising Global Potential with Gender Equality | The Tomato Timer #044 Breaking stereotypes, defying socio-cultural barriers, following one's passion and making the world a better place: hear about these from Salam Al Nukta, a woman who has done it all!
Guest Bio: Originally from Syria, Salam is a startup enthusiast based in the Netherlands with a passion for bringing immediate and strategic value-added projects focusing on women’s empowerment and communities’ prosperity. She founded and launched “ChangeMakers” in 2016, a startup in Syria that aims to close the gender gap in STEM. She has completed 3 years of BSc in Biology from Damascus University before she started a BSc in In...
2021-02-1828 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastDemystifying Space Science | The Tomato Timer #043As kids, curiosities about space are not rare. But the initial flickers of interest seem to fade in the absence of illuminating space education. Yumna Majeed is tackling the issue, spreading space education in her community!
Guest Bio: Yumna Majeed is a space educator and aspiring astronaut. She has been working to promote astronomy and space technology in Pakistan since 2016. Yumna founded Exploration which is a space education-based social enterprise. She believes every kid should get answers to their space imaginations which they usually don't get in their classrooms. For that purpose, she is wo...
2021-02-1225 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastAre you mindful of your digital habits? ft. Tyler Shores | The Tomato Timer #042In this episode, Tyler Shores talks about the conversation surrounding digital well-being and gives bits of advice for you to work out a plan that gives you the results you want.
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Guest Bio: Tyler Shores is the Manager of the ThinkLab Program, within the Strategic Partnership Office at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses upon reading in print, reading on screens, and digital distraction and attention spans. Tyler’s current projects are focused on digital wellbeing, social media, and the role of digital technology in our ever...
2021-02-0228 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastWhat should I study to get into tech? ft. Aakash Arora | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #041The buzz and endless pathways surrounding technology sound fascinating. But at first glance, these can be equally intimidating when you don't know how to navigate through any of it. Listen to Aakash Arora to understand more about exploring these areas, and making your way into tech!
Guest bio: Aakash Arora is the co-founder of Turing Education, a company that provides STEM Education through an interdisciplinary approach; aligning with emerging technologies, national curriculum, and the industry. Turing Ed is currently developing an AI to incorporate unsupervised learning in the classroom and regularly holds workshops at various schools and...
2021-01-2732 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastPerfecting Your Personal Statements ft. Oliver Rutherford | The Tomato Timer #040A considerable part of the admission decisions made by universities depends on the personal statement. But amidst misinformation and systemic inequalities, access to guidance for the same lacks for many students. Watch Oliver Rutherford discuss this, and ways for you to perfect your personal statement!
Guest Bio: Ollie is the Co-Founder of UniRise, a social enterprise that has helped over 6,000 students around the world get into top UK universities. After a brief stint in finance, Ollie completed the Teach First programme where he became a maths teacher in a challenging inner-city London secondary school. In his second year teac...
2021-01-1927 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastSerendipity Mindset ft. Christian Busch | The Tomato Timer #039
Serendipity is often associated with accidental miraculous events and uncontrollable strokes of luck. Hear Professor Christian Busch talk about how it’s more than just that; it is a mindset that can be cultivated, learnt and applied.
Guest Bio: Professor Christian Busch directs the CGA Global Economy Program at New York University, and also teaches at the London School of Economics. Previously, he co-directed the LSE's Innovation Lab, and co-founded the Sandbox Network, a global community of young innovators, as well as Leaders on Purpose, an organization convening le...
2021-01-1627 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastBecoming Energy Independent | The Tomato Timer #038The future could seem uncertain right now in terms of the deteriorating world we live in, as well as from an individual career perspective. But there is hope, and Caritta Seppa discusses how you can help harmonize it into action.
Guest Bio: Caritta Seppa is the co-founder and COO at Tespack, a company specialized in developing mobile energy solutions for off-grid workers. Caritta has been awarded by Forbes 30 Under 30, selected as one of the Top 100 Women in Wearables and she is one of the finalists for the Nordic Women in Tech Award 2020. She is a...
2020-11-0927 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastEmpowering Women through Sports | The Tomato Timer #037opportunity to represent my country at the International Olympic Academy for the event “58th International Session for Young Participants” which held in Greece. Also, the last year 2019, I got the opportunity to represent my organization at the One Young World International Summit held in London, UK. I was a recipient of The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust and I was also fortunate to meet The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
In 2018, I co-founded Deshi Ballers along with a friend of mine. This is a female-led voluntary organization that aims to empower women of all ages through sports. Our mi...
2020-10-1927 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastBuild Your Own Path | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #036In this episode, Spandana Palaypu talks about the shift in mindsets in the corporate world, with the one-way revenue-driven approach now being integrated with social responsibility, and the application of this idea into her own start-up helping blue-collar workers pursue their dream jobs. She takes us through her journey, right from a high-schooler making decisions about her subjects to the entrepreneur making her mark in the world.
Guest Bio: Spandana founded ZoEasy, a platform which educates and matches migrant workers to the right employment opportunities using ethical and transparent hiring processes. ZoEasy focuses on sustainable j...
2020-10-0528 min
GoFarFast ShowEducation's altered forever. How students are leading the change | S1 EP3 In this episode, hear from Zubair Junjunia from Znotes, on how education's altered forever and the ways students are leading the change. See how Znotes has taken the global student population by storm, and the ways Zubair and his team are supporting students in a COVID-19 world, and, most importantly, helping to plug the education gap!
2020-09-2535 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastFrom Consulting to Changemaking | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #035In this episode, Joel Alexander talks about finding his own company as a university student and the barriers that arise when embarking on such a path. He offers insights into overcoming these challenges, dealing with rejection, and building confidence when everything seems to be pitted against you. He talks about adding meaning to your life by adding meaning to someone else's, as he works actively towards creating an impact.
Guest Bio: Joel has also worked as the Co-Founder of Project Access India, trying to ensure that only passion and potential define a child's access to top...
2020-09-2529 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastBreaking Maths Stereotypes | Znotes: The Tomato Timer #34Maths is so much more than the formulas and procedures we have known to associate it with. In this episode, we break these stereotypes and discuss the various dimensions maths entails: the creativity, the critical thinking, and the background that goes into developing the procedures.
Guest Bio: Ivan Zelich graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2020 studying pure mathematics. He has given two TED talks in Paris and Sydney speaking about education and his paper on geometry that he published while in high school. He has competed in olympiads and is excited to share his insights i...
2020-09-2131 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastThe Law Student's Guide | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #033What to expect at law school, or at any course you choose, and how to get there: there are these tips and tricks that come in handy. But the ways to access that invaluable information are generally not so accessible. In our recent Tomato Timer's episode, we explore some of these with two Cambridge graduates while also talking about their journeys.
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Dabi Olu-Odugbemi is a trainee solicitor at an American law firm in London and co-author of The Law Student’s...
2020-09-1241 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastCreating Oppurtunities Around You | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #032In this episode with Fatima Moin, discover ways to create an impact irrespective of limitations you can be surrounded by and learn how to access international opportunities from wherever you are.
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2020-08-2927 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastThe Custody of Our Planet | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #031Hey everyone! Today Z talks to Aliza Ayaz, the Founder and Executive Chair of UCL's Climate Action Society about our responsibility towards climate change and how our individual voices can help shape the world.
Aliza Ayaz's Bio: Aliza is a Population Health undergraduate student at UCL. She is the Founder and Executive Chair of UCL's Climate Action Society. CAS educates, advocates and acts for climate resilience across campuses and cities with a focus on diversity & inclusion. It aims to make climate action more engaging, applicable and affordable. CAS partnered with the UN and became the first student so...
2020-07-1429 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastChange-makers: On Leading Paradigm Shifts | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #030Hey everyone! Today Z talks to Laura Hay about transforming the educational sector and supporting young students!
Laura Hay's Bio: Born in Madrid and raised between Spain, U.S. and U.K., Laura has been working at the intersection between Education, Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Communications – from grassroots projects to systems change efforts. With an M.A. in Social Innovation from the University of Cambridge and a B.A. in Linguistics and International Studies from Duke University, Laura has spent the last five years working with Ashoka – the oldest and largest network of social entrepreneurs – leading their Empathy...
2020-07-0628 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastLessons in Learning from an Actor | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #029"You spin it around, you do the same thing back to me. In doing that, we're creating our own story." This episode of the Tomato Timer with Aidan Whytock, we cover how he came up with his startup doing this acting career, and applying lessons in acting to learning!
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2020-07-0127 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastBecoming The Best Version of You | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #028Hey everyone! From the 12 books that every student must read, to preparing yourself for a CS degree in university, Millie McQuillin discusses it all! Check it out!!
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2020-06-2926 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastDiving into Data Science | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #027Hey everyone! Episode 27 of the Tomato Timer is now out, and in this episode we have Leen Madanat talk about how she got into data analytics and how data can help shape our daily lives and choices!
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2020-06-2325 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastJourney Before Destination with Ali Abdaal (Part 2) | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #026Hey everyone! Episode 25's pt. 2 with Ali Abdaal is now out, and in here, he talks about maximising efficiency when creating content, putting yourself out there and the Spotlight Effect!
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2020-06-1617 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastJourney Before Destination with Ali Abdaal (Part 1) | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #025In the twenty-fifth episode of the Tomato Timer, Zubair and Ali talk about learning techniques, enjoying the journey and looking at the bigger picture of life to overcome present obstacles. Stay tuned for the next episode coming out soon!
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2020-06-0927 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastThe Global Conversation | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #024The youth must take up the reins to lead this world and it is important for us to be engaged and informed in the global conversation for the future of our planet. On this special episode, Zubair is joined by Edward Syed, Media & Strategy Adviser for #UN75 and Majken Barbro Witt, Business Director at IMPACTR, sharing their views and requesting you to join in this global conversation by completing the survey at https://un75.online/partner/Edward-Syed
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2020-06-0537 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastLiftoff With a Rocket Scientist | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #023In the twenty-third episode of the Tomato Timer, Zubair and Bianca Cefalo, A Space Systems Thermal Product Manager at Airbus Group Inc., aerospace engineering, making the transition from formula 1 racing to space science and inclusivity.
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2020-06-0127 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastAcing The Interview | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #022In the twenty-second episode of the Tomato Timer, Zubair and Charlotte Fitzpatrick, a Digital & Technological Solutions Degree Apprentice at BT, talk about acing interview, apprenticeships and inclusivity in the tech world.
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2020-05-2925 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastEveryone can code | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #021In the twenty-first episode of the Tomato Timer, Zubair and Roseanna McMahon, a maths and computer science graduate, talk about becoming a software developer, the future of computer science in the job market and women in coding.
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2020-05-1825 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastThe Art of Creating Space | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #020In the twentieth episode of the Tomato Timer, Zubair and Joanna Wyroba, a Business Director for Design and Engineering at Arcadis, talk about becoming an architect, sustainability and working remotely.
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2020-05-1127 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastWorking in The Tech Industry | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #019In the nineteenth episode of the Tomato Timer, Zubair and Hollie Keen, a Digital & Technological Solutions Degree Apprentice at BT, talk about inclusivity in the tech world and how exploring unknown fields and working from a young age helps a tech career.
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2020-05-0820 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastThe Journey of a Medic | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #018In the eighteenth episode of the Tomato Timer, Zubair and Dr Baptiste, an award-winning portfolio GP, educator, entrepreneur and writer; talk about becoming a GP, navigating through COVID and diversity in the medical field.(edited)
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2020-05-0425 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastAlternatives to University | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #017In the seventeenth episode of the Tomato Timer, Zubair and Elaine Coffey, an Operations Manager for a Herbicide with also responsibility for Site Logistics, talk about succeeding without a traditional 4-year degree, leadership skills, and breaking gender barriers
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2020-05-0127 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastWomen in Business | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #016In the sixteenth episode of the Tomato Timer, Zubair and Tanisha Sharma from News UK talk about the media industry and the importance of having female representation in technology!
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2020-04-2727 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastBreaking Gender Stereotypes | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #015In the fifteenth episode of the Tomato Timer, Zubair and Kate Self, a Digital & Technological Solutions Degree Apprentice at BT, talk about balancing an apprenticeship and a job, breaking the barrier for women in STEM, and becoming a stem ambassador!
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2020-04-2324 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastThe Ups and Downs of Research | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #014In the thirteenth episode of the Tomato Timer, Zubair and Abdulraouf Abbas, a Microbiology and Genetics graduate talk about cancer research, molecular genetics, the importance of finding a passion for a subject in learning
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2020-04-2027 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastThe Stem Cell Episode | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #013In the thirteenth episode of the Tomato Timer, Zubair and Emily Read, a PhD student at The Centre for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine at King's College London and talk about stem cell research, it's future and tips for aspiring scientists.
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2020-04-1527 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastStarting a Business: What do I need to do? | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #012In the twelfth episode of the Tomato Timer, Zubair and Malla talk about venture capitalism, advice for budding entrepreneurs, and having a work-life balance in university.
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2020-04-1325 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastCareers in Media | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #011In the eleventh episode of the Tomato Timer, Zubair and Allanah Green, Digital & Technological Solutions Degree Apprentice at BT, discuss apprenticeships, new tech, and staying motivated.
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2020-04-0925 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastChatting with a Chemist | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #010In the tenth episode of the Tomato Timer, Z and Tom Knight discuss chemistry, choosing the right degree, and a pharmaceutical perspective of COVID - 19.
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2020-04-0626 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastBudgeting as a Student 101 | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #009In the ninth episode of the Tomato Timer, Z and Krish Theobald, the former YouTube and content manager at ZNotes, and an aspiring interior designer talk about personal finance and budgeting as a student.
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2020-03-3125 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastThe Changing World of Work | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #008In the eigth episode of the Tomato Timer, Z andJasnam Sidhu, the co-founder of Disruptive Innovation Practise at PwC, talk about alternative career paths, the difference between A-Levels and IB and useful business skills that students can use every day to improve their career.
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2019-09-2522 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastLet's Talk Business | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #007In the seventh episode of the Tomato Timer, Z and Yuliana Topazly, discuss what it takes to be a businessperson, and how to start a business as a teenager.
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2019-09-1625 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastLife in Cambridge | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #006In the sixth episode of the Tomato Timer, Z and Andrea Joyce, a teacher from Cambridge, discuss the skillsets that universities look at during the selection process, balancing schoolwork and social life, and advice for beginner writers (and a bit about dessert too!).
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2019-09-1125 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastThe Ivy League Experience | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #005In the fifth episode of the Tomato Timer Pomcast, Z has a chat with Fernando Bilfinger from Yale University about his experience in college.
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2019-07-0325 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastHow to become a learning machine? | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #004In the fourth episode of the Tomato Timer Pomcast, Z has a chat with Tom Cassidy about learning techniques and how to learn efficiently.
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2019-06-2225 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes Pomcast@ThreeSciencesForALevel - How I got 10k+ followers on my Studygram | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #003 In the third episode of the ZNotes podcast, Zubair and Mo from 3SciencesForALevels discuss school experiences, exam prep, social media and answer questions asked by the community in real-time.
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2019-06-1147 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastSummer.. What do I do? | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #002In the second episode of the ZNotes podcast, Zubair and the ZNotes Team discuss extracurricular activities to do over the summer and answer questions asked by the community in real-time.
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2019-06-0939 min
The Tomato Timer - a ZNotes PomcastAsk me anything | ZNotes: The Tomato Timer #001A live session with the ZNotes Discord community where Z and the ZNotes Team answer questions asked by the community in real-time.
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2019-06-0841 min