Inside the Third Space

UNSW Sydney
  • 5.0 (1)
  • EDUCATION

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.

Episodes

  1. 5 SEPT

    8: Matthew Oxley

    Our guest is Matthew Oxley, Media Producer and Trainer in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at UNSW. With a background in acting and filmmaking, Matt now supports academics and professionals to share their expertise through media. He reflects on the role of audiovisual technologies in teaching and the value of embracing the “third space”, being aware, authentic, and comfortable in the middle ground between academics and students.

    13 min
  2. 7: Sarah Hamdan

    18 JULY

    7: Sarah Hamdan

    On this episode our guest is Sarah Hamdan, an Education Service Librarian at UNSW. Discover how Sarah bridges teaching, support, and equity to better serve diverse student needs, emphasising collaboration, inclusion, and the need to challenge systems to be more responsive and human-centred.

    11 min

  3. 4 JUNE

    6: Andréa Ferreira

    Join host Neil Lawrence, educational developer at UNSW Sydney, in conversation with Andréa Ferreira, a senior education developer (PVCE). A former academic and Latin American historian, Andréa shares her journey into the third space, reflecting on tutor support, mentorship, and trust-building with academics. Drawing on experiences from Brazil, the US, and Australia, she highlights the value of relational work and being a “bridge-builder.” Her advice for new third space professionals? Be a sponge—absorb everything to understand the culture and make meaningful connections.

    17 min

  4. 9 APR

    5: James Bedford

    Our guest for episode 5 is James Bedford, Educational Specialist in AI at UNSW College. James shares his journey from creative writing to educational technology, and how he navigates the third space between academia, admin, and student support. He reflects on the challenges of visibility and recognition, and the importance of collaboration in a fast-evolving role.

    13 min

  5. 13/11/2024

    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.

    17 min

  6. 13/11/2024

    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.

    13 min

  7. 13/11/2024

    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.

    14 min

  8. 11/11/2024

    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.

    16 min
  • 8 Episodes

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    UNSW Sydney
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © UNSW Sydney
  • Show Website
    Inside the Third Space