The Uni Verse Podcast: Recent Episodes
The University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide in South Australia is ranked top 1% of universities worldwide. But what is it really like? Join your host Peta Cleary each week as we delve into the most asked questions for anyone who is looking to commence university. With special guests covering a huge range of topics, you’re sure to find the answers you’re looking for - here and now.
This week we chat about all things STEAM with the Director of the Sia Furler Institute Tom Hajdu. With a serendipitous career and extensive background in Creative Technologies, we discuss all things creative, entrepreneurial and innovative for future students.
Creative Revolutionaries –https://arts.adelaide.edu.au/music/sia-furler-institute/engagement/creative-revolutionaries
Sia Furler Institute –https://arts.adelaide.edu.au/music/sia-furler-institute/
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Meet Professor Faye McCallum, the Head of the School of Education at the University of Adelaide. Join us as we discuss the importance of teachers in society and how to get there!
Find out more: https://arts.adelaide.edu.au/education/
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This week Aaron Humphrey talks us through Digital Humanities, and teaching the first year subject Superheroes, Cinema and Comics!
Find out more: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder/bmedi_bmedia.html
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Join us as Alexis McKay introduces the University of Adelaide’s one of a kind Women in STEM program, chatting all things personal and professional development! Azriel Poskey Miles and Darcey Watson can attest to the power of the program with their experience and the benefits they are STILL gaining!
https://ecms.adelaide.edu.au/women-in-stem/
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Ashlee Nicol is in her third year of our current Medicine degree… and loving it! We chat to her about her experience in applying for the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery, the facilities available to medicine students and how she finds studying at the University of Adelaide. Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder/bmbbs_bmbbs.html
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Speaking to Liz Claesson of the future students’ team, this week we’ll discuss the university application process, and ordering your preferences to maximise your chances of getting into the degree you want!
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Gab White is studying Law and International Development… AND working on campus at Ask Adelaide. This week we chat to him about what he’s done in his degree, how he balances work and study, and what Ask Adelaide offers the University of Adelaide students. Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of International Development: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder/blaws_llb.html Ask Adelaide: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/ask-adelaide/
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This week we are speaking with Latisha Sykora about completing the Bachelor of Oral Health, then coming back for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery! Listen in to her experience travelling from the Northern Territory to study at Adelaide and how she coped through her first degree.
Bachelor of Oral Health: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder/2021/boral_boralhlth.html
Bachelor of Dental Surgery: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder/2021/bds_bds.html
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Georgina Carter has a passion for chemistry, so took on a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) degree with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry! This week Peta finds out more about her university experience...
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder/bedsm_behchemd3.html
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PhD student Sophie Dolling had a passion for the ocean, and made it a career! Find out more about our Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) and where it can take you.
Find out more: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder/bsc_bscmarine.html
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This week we speak to Kahlia Green, the Program Coordinator of the University of Adelaide’s STEM Academy, about the benefits of the program for students' years 8-12!
Find out more: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/stem/academy
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“There is literally nothing more interesting than YOU.” Join Peta as she chats with George Torbay, the Head of the Bachelor of Music Theatre program, about his career in the arts, and what this degree can offer students.
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder/2020/bmuth_bmusthtre.html
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This week Peta chats to PhD student Ashleigh Geiger about her undergraduate music studies, and how that led her to a Master of Philosophy in Medical Science! Find out more about her experience on trying something new and uncovering a new passion.
Note: SAHMRI is the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute
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In this episode we speak to Oliver Green, who is currently studying the University of Adelaide’s brand-new Bachelor of Information Technology degree while working full-time!
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Today Peta speaks to Candice Davis about what it means to be an adult entrant or non-school leaver student, and the very specific concerns they may have about starting a university degree.
Find out more: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/study/adult-entry/
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Today we speak to Emma Thomas, a current University of Adelaide student, about her Bachelor of Health and Medical Science degree.
CW: Anatomy Labs/Cadavers
Join us at Health HQ: https://health.adelaide.edu.au/health-hq
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In this episode, we invite alumni Crystal Neoh to chat about her experience at the University of Adelaide studying a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice).
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Join Peta as she chats to her colleague Tia Milohis on the fears and worries you may have when deciding to go to university. You are not alone, and we’re here to support you!
Find support here: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/life/
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In this first episode of The Uni Verse, Peta chats to Jess Perry from the recruitment team about finding the university degree for you, back up options, and different entry pathways into the University of Adelaide.
Entry pathways: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/study/undergraduate/entry-pathways/
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