Calling all students – here are some podcasts you should definitely check out

Do you love learning about new things, but can’t find the time to read during a cramped commute on public transit? Or, do you find yourself feeling too exhausted to catch up on all your saved articles after completing your assignments, part-time work and studying?If you haven’t already discovered them, podcasts are a great way to help you optimise your time while exercising, commuting and the like, in addition to being perfect for days when you need to ooze on the sofa and tune in to insightful discussions without leaving your room.The podcast boom means thousands of interesting topics, from health and technology to personal development, are available online or through apps like Spotify and iTunes, so you’re bound to find one that suits your interests.But if you want to keep your finger on the pulse about the latest happenings and research in your area of study, here are some podcasts you should be obsessing about. TED Radio Hour is a co-production of NPR and TED that explores a variety of topics relating to human behaviour.These include podcasts relating to how you can become a better version of yourself (such as Jia Jiang: Can You Train Yourself To Accept Rejection) to gender, power and fairness (including Jackson Katz: Why We Can No Longer See Sexual Violence As A Woman’s Issue).