Inside the Third Space
Inside the Third Space
UNSW Sydney
What is the third space in higher education? Each episode we try to answer that question through the unique perspectives of different people working in the third space. We'll hear their stories, uncover their insights, and explore what third space means to them.
4: Samadhi Driscoll
Our guest this time is Samadhi Driscoll, Nexus Program Lead at UNSW Sydney. Samadhi shares how her background in education and psychology fuels her innovative approach to fostering collaboration and managing diverse projects. We explore the unique role third-space professionals play in bridging academic and professional perspectives to drive agility and lasting impact in universities today. 
Nov 13, 2024
16 min
3: Natalie Gelche
On this episode our guest is Natalie Gelche, a Senior Education Developer at UNSW. Discover how Natalie navigates the challenges of being a non-academic in an academic world, the impact of the pandemic on her role, and the importance of embracing AI in education.
Nov 13, 2024
13 min
2: Fiona Nicolson
On this episode we are joined by Fiona Nicolson, manager of the Medicine and Health Education Development Unit at UNSW. She shares her journey and insights into the third space, her passion for curriculum development, and the challenges of time management and effective communication.
Nov 13, 2024
14 min
1: Lucy Jellema
On this episode, we are joined by Lucy Jellema, an educational developer for equity at PVCE at UNSW Sydney. Lucy shares her unique role in supporting teaching staff to help students from low socio-economic backgrounds, discusses her journey through various levels of education, and touches on mental health issues among third space professionals.
Nov 11, 2024
16 min