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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.