Podcast by William Ellis boys launches with 100 guests, aims to reach North London schools
Middlesex University and the Camden school collaborated on a youth‑led series that tackles masculinity, social media and Covid‑19, with plans to expand beyond the borough.
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The series From The Boys MDX Studios was unveiled at William Ellis Boys' Secondary School on a morning that drew a hundred attendees, according to Ham & High. The launch marked the first public release of a podcast created by sixteen Year 10 pupils, in partnership with Middlesex University.
Collaboration and content
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Middlesex University’s Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries worked with the school to develop the series, Ham & High reported. The young presenters chose subjects that affect their daily lives, such as how masculinity is portrayed, the role of education, the influence of social media, personal definitions of success and the lingering effects of the Covid‑19 pandemic. The format combines interviews, discussion panels and music interludes.
Students spent several weeks in the university’s MDX Studios, where they received training in recording, editing and production techniques. The hands‑on workshops were overseen by university staff and senior students, giving the boys practical media skills alongside the thematic research.
“"We have worked with William Ellis on projects examining social media influence and misogyny. The latest project was different in giving boys their own voice to explore these issues,"”
Dr Helen Bendon, deputy dean for education, Middlesex University
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Leadership comments
Izzy Jones, headteacher at William Ellis School, told Ham & High that the initiative provided the pupils with creative freedom and a chance to produce a resource that could be reused in other contexts. She added that hearing directly from boys offers a strengths‑based perspective that challenges common stereotypes.
Plans for wider distribution
The production team intends to share the podcast with additional schools throughout North London and further afield, Ham & High noted. The goal is to encourage similar workshops and discussions in other educational settings, using the series as a catalyst for conversations about gender, mental health and digital culture.
Questions this report answers
+What topics does the new podcast cover?
The series discusses masculinity, education, social media influence, personal success and the impact of Covid‑19, as explained by the student creators and reported by Ham & High. These subjects reflect issues the boys consider relevant to their lives.
+Who produced the podcast and why is it significant?
Middlesex University and William Ellis Boys' Secondary School co‑produced the podcast, giving Year 10 pupils a platform to voice their views. The partnership provides media training and creates a resource that can be used by other schools, according to statements from the university and the headteacher.
+How many people attended the launch event?
A hundred guests were present at the launch, as reported by Ham & High. The audience included parents, teachers and local community members who witnessed the first public episode of the series.
+What are the next steps for the podcast?
The creators plan to distribute the series to additional schools across North London and beyond, aiming to inspire similar workshops and discussions. The rollout will rely on the podcast as a scalable educational tool, according to the project's organisers.
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