Varsity Voices Episode 2: College cribs, cash, and Christ’s comeback

Nick and Anuk discuss the scale of the University’s accommodation shortage, how much your college master earns, and more

Stream the episode now on Spotify, and follow the podcast to be notified when a new episode comes outEzra Izer for Varsity

by Anuk Weerawardana & Nick James

Wednesday October 22 2025, 12:39pm

This week on Varsity Voices, our second instalment of the series, we discuss two stories from Varsity’s latest print edition: How much your College master earns and the extent of the University’s accommodation crisis.

Also on the podcast, we are joined by Varsity veteran journalist and former Editor-in-Chief Sophie Ennis for a conversation on the importance of regional accents in Shakespeare, and Features editor Emma Tenzler for more details on an investigation into a rising national increase in young Christians.

Stream the episode now on Spotify, and follow the podcast to be notified when a new episode comes out.

New episodes will be released every other Tuesday during term-time, and will be the perfect companion to morning walks to lectures!

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