The Study Room (a podcast by the University of South Australia)

UniSA is more than just what you see on campus. This season shines a light on our global community with student voices reaching us from places like Adelaide, Whyalla, Canada, China, India, and Malaysia. Hear how these students maintained connection and studied effectively during the COVID pandemic, and what benefits they gained from the experience. You’ll also hear generally from students, staff and alumni on how to stay motivated and engaged, and how to form meaningful peer, staff and industry connections regardless of where you’re based.

Whether you’re on campus or online, there are plenty of ways to connect and engage with the UniSA community. But where do you start and what can you do to make authentic connections which are relevant to your needs? Listen to current UniSA students who are studying locally, regionally and overseas as they talk about the different UniSA programs and events they’re involved in, and how these have helped them achieve their personal and professional goals.

For more info & tips covered in this episode, follow the links below:

Volunteering (UniMentor, Gday Mates, Study Help PALs, etc.): https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/experience-unisa/leadership-program/volunteering/#/

USASA clubs (including Chatbox): https://usasa.sa.edu.au/clubs/search

UniSA social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.): https://www.unisa.edu.au/Student-Life/Student-Experience/Connect-with-UniSA/

BUPA UniSA International Student Grant: https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/unisa-wide/#BUPAUniSAInternational

Scholarships: https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/scholarships/

Leadership (ASPIRE, UniSA+, etc.): https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/experience-unisa/leadership-program/

Career Hub (UniSA Login required): https://www.unisacareerhub.unisa.edu.au/

Wellbeing at UniSA: https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/student-support-services/wellbeing-at-unisa/

What do lecturers expect from their students and what can you do to succeed? In this episode you’ll hear from academic staff at UniSA as they explain what student success looks like to them, and what strategies you can use to stand out from the crowd and achieve your best.

For more info & tips covered in this episode, follow the links below:

Study Help: www.unisa.edu.au/studyhelp

Communicating at uni & on placement: https://lo.unisa.edu.au/course/view.php?id=4074§ionid=471292

Learning online (using forums, interacting online at uni, etc.): https://lo.unisa.edu.au/course/view.php?id=4074§ionid=471290

COVID changed everything! Suddenly we were forced to study off campus, online, at home and for some of us, in very different time zones. Listen to current UniSA students talk about their experiences when the pandemic first started. How did they deal with the changes? What obstacles did they face? How did they stay connected and were there any positives to gain?

For more info & tips covered in this episode, follow the links below:

Study Help website: www.unisa.edu.au/studyhelp

Time management: https://lo.unisa.edu.au/course/view.php?id=4074§ionid=471305

Learning online: https://lo.unisa.edu.au/course/view.php?id=4074§ionid=471290

Whether you’re on campus or online, there are plenty of ways to connect and engage with the UniSA community. But where do you start and what can you do to make authentic connections which are relevant to your needs? Listen to current UniSA students who are studying locally, regionally and overseas as they talk about the different UniSA programs and events they’re involved in, and how these have helped them achieve their personal and professional goals.

For more info & tips covered in this episode, follow the links below:

Volunteering (UniMentor, Gday Mates, Study Help PALs, etc.): https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/experience-unisa/leadership-program/volunteering/#/

USASA clubs (including Chatbox): https://usasa.sa.edu.au/clubs/search

UniSA social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.): https://www.unisa.edu.au/Student-Life/Student-Experience/Connect-with-UniSA/

BUPA UniSA International Student Grant: https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/unisa-wide/#BUPAUniSAInternational

Scholarships: https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/scholarships/

Leadership (ASPIRE, UniSA+, etc.): https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/experience-unisa/leadership-program/

Career Hub (UniSA Login required): https://www.unisacareerhub.unisa.edu.au/

Wellbeing at UniSA: https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/student-support-services/wellbeing-at-unisa/

How do you turn your career goals into reality? Need some inspiration and ideas to help you connect to your profession? Hear from staff, students and alumni as they discuss the various pathways and opportunities available to you at UniSA. For more info & tips covered in this episode, follow the links below:

Career Hub: https://www.unisacareerhub.unisa.edu.au/ (UniSA login required)

Career Advice: https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/student-support-services/career-services/students-graduates/career-advice/

Campus Central: https://askcampuscentral.unisa.edu.au/

LinkedIn (external link): https://www.linkedin.com/home/?originalSubdomain=au

COVID changed everything! Suddenly we were forced to study off campus, online, at home and for some of us, in very different time zones. Listen to current UniSA students talk about their experiences when the pandemic first started. How did they deal with the changes? What obstacles did they face? How did they stay connected and were there any positives to gain?

For more info & tips covered in this episode, follow the links below:

Study Help website: www.unisa.edu.au/studyhelp

Time management: https://lo.unisa.edu.au/course/view.php?id=4074§ionid=471305

Learning online: https://lo.unisa.edu.au/course/view.php?id=4074§ionid=471290

What do lecturers expect from their students and what can you do to succeed? In this episode you’ll hear from academic staff at UniSA as they explain what student success looks like to them, and what strategies you can use to stand out from the crowd and achieve your best.

For more info & tips covered in this episode, follow the links below:

Study Help: www.unisa.edu.au/studyhelp

Communicating at uni & on placement: https://lo.unisa.edu.au/course/view.php?id=4074§ionid=471292

Learning online (using forums, interacting online at uni, etc.): https://lo.unisa.edu.au/course/view.php?id=4074§ionid=471290

Note: Listeners are advised that this episode of The Study Room Podcast contains the voice of the late Dr. Georgina Heath (UniSA Program Director: Undergraduate Psychology programs).

Stress – you’ll probably say it’s synonymous with study, right? But did you know it can actually be good for you too? Listen to current UniSA students and Dr. Georgina Heath as they talk about stress, its benefits and the negative triggers to look out for. Also hear about where you can get help if the stress gets that little bit too much.

For more info & tips covered in this episode, follow the links below:

· Time management & study: https://lo.unisa.edu.au/mod/book/view.php?id=1144639&chapterid=169634

· Study planners: https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/student-support-services/study-support/study-planners/

· Counselling at UniSA: https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/student-support-services/counselling/

Memory plays a crucial role in our ability to learn new things, and we are often tested on it during exams and quizzes. So, is there a trick to remembering what we learn? How do we retain information, and what can we do to prepare for upcoming exams? Listen to UniSA’s memory expert Dr. Alex Chatburn as well as current students as they talk about research, tips and strategies for improving your memory.

For more info & tips covered in this episode, follow the links below:

· Ankiapp (Flashcard app): https://www.ankiapp.com/

· Brainscape (Flashcard app): https://www.brainscape.com/

· Quizzes & exams (Study Help resources): https://lo.unisa.edu.au/mod/book/view.php?id=1144640

· Study spaces at UniSA: https://www.library.unisa.edu.au/about-the-library/study-spaces/