THE STUDY ROOM: Season 4

'The Grey Zone'



Feeling those group work blues? Maybe you’re confused about AI tools? Welcome to this season of The Study Room podcast, where real students wade through the murky waters of the uni experience. Join us for diverse perspectives from students as we debunk assumptions, discover common ground, and hear expert advice on academic integrity straight from the officers themselves. Remember, while uni might be a sea of grey zones, integrity will always be crystal clear.

So hold on to your headphones and your overpriced coffee, because it’s time to listen in to The Study Room podcast!

Listen to full episodes on SoundCloud (also available via Google Podcasts app).

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EPISODE 1: Peer power: How students REALLY feel about group work

Dreading that upcoming group assignment? Tune in as we reveal candid student stories about the highs and lows of group work. Whether you're a seasoned team player or a reluctant participant, this episode is your go-to guide on how to turn every group assignment into a success story.

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EPISODE 2: Artificial intelligence: Friend or foe?

Dive into the grey area of using generative AI tools in coursework. Listen to how students use artificial intelligence software to help with accessibility, time management, and improving their writing, all while emphasising ethics over efficiency. Remember, you can’t generate authenticity!

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EPISODE 3: Spilling the tea on academic integrity

In this episode, Academic Integrity Officers Tamra Ulpen and Bec Medhurst dive deep into your most pressing questions about academic integrity. Get expert advice on:

  • Collaborating effectively in groups
  • Using AI at uni
  • Avoiding academic misconduct and staying informed

This is your chance to gain crucial insights that will ensure your academic success. Don't miss out on this season finale!

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MEET THE TEAM

Shaza Ravaji

Shaza is doing a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) majoring in Sociology. She is a radio program producer of a Persian program at 5EBI (103.1FM) and developing podcast is her favourite hobby. She enjoys working at Magill campus while sitting at the café facing windows and gazing at the greenery outside, while thinking about what and how to write her thesis.

 

Natalie Phang

Natalie has just completed her Bachelor in Communication and Media with UniSA. While still trying to find her way around her career path, she has a passion for sharing and appreciating the little things in life. Natalie also likes listening to music on long bus rides with no destination in mind to unwind.

 

Liliana Carletti

Liliana has recently completed her Bachelor of Creative Industries at UniSA, majoring in Communication and Digital Media. During her time at university, she enjoyed helping students as a PASS Leader and Social Media Manager, submitting creative works to VERSE Magazine, and contributing to The Study Room podcast. She loves performing in Adelaide’s musical theatre scene and now works full-time in UniSA’s Media Team (TIU) as a Multimedia Production Designer.

Kali Ivancevic

Kali is a fourth-year Bachelor of Arts student, majoring in Creative Writing and Performing Arts. She primarily attends classes at Magill campus, but sometimes you can find her at City West for the occasional Visual Arts elective. Legend has it that if you utter 'AI' three times while gazing into the depths of the cafeteria bathroom mirror, her Study Room podcast episode might just manifest in your mind.

 

Tahla Murray

Tahla is in her second year of a Bachelor of Film and Television and is based at Magill campus. She’s passionate about her studies and enjoys networking with her fellow creatives. Tahla can be found studying in a quiet nook of the library, or sipping a chai with her peers in the cafeteria.

 

Vincent Vu

Vincent is in his final year of Master of Design (Contemporary Art). He specialises in video art, motion graphics and being a coffee cup holder. He usually can be found at random coffee shops around City West campus.

See what coffee makes him do at @octomundo on IG.

Venice Nguyen

Venice (Dai Trang) is about to wrap up her Master of Design (Contemporary Art) at UniSA. She is deeply passionate about therapeutic art and mindfulness. When not on campus, she is often around nature and talking to cats.

See more of her work at @artbydaitrang.

 

CREDITS

This podcast is a collaboration between the Student Engagement Unit (SEU) and current students at UniSA.

The opinions expressed in The Study Room podcast are that of the hosts and/or guest speakers. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of all students or staff at UniSA.

  • Shaza Ravaji – Podcast Developer & Podcast Host
  • Natalie Phang– Podcast Developer & Podcast Host
  • Liliana Carletti – Graphic Designer, Videographer & Podcast host
  • Kali Ivancevic – Scriptwriter, Music Producer & Podcast Host
  • Tahla Murray – Videographer & Social Media Content Developer
  • Vincent Vu – Animator & Graphic Designer
  • Venice Nguyen – Graphic Designer

Other roles in the project

  • Podcast guest speakers (students): Blake Humbert (Bachelor of Communication & Media), McKenna Paull (Bachelor of Communication & Media), Melissa Raymond (Master of Communication) and Sasha Yildirimci (Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours))

  • Podcast guest speakers (staff): Tamra Ulpen (Academic Integrity Officer & Senior Lecturer, UniSA Education Futures) and Bec Medhurst (Academic Integrity Officer & Online Course Facilitator, UniSA Online)

  • Original artwork design: Isabella Whittaker (2024 adaptation by Vincent Vu)

  • Promotions: UniSA Student Life Communications team (Charlotte Xiao and Ethan Haylock)

  • Producer: Zorka Simic (Learning Adviser: Academic Learning Support, UniSA)

  • Executive Producer: Kirstin Marks (Manager: Academic Learning Support, UniSA)

Check out other seasons for more insights, tips and resources shared by UniSA students to help you achieve your best in your studies.


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