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.
The Inside the Third Space team reflects on the podcast's origins, key learnings, and community impact at UNSW, emphasizing connection and collaboration in this special episode.
30 Nov 2025
11: Neda Chepinchikj
Neda Chepinchikj, implementation manager, discusses navigating the intersection of teaching, research, and institutional strategy within English language development, emphasizing patience for impactful change in this interview.
18 Oct 2025
10: Aaron Saint-James
Research Officer Aaron Saint-James discusses his experiences as a neurodivergent student, navigating higher education, and creating inclusive pathways in this interview episode.
24 Sept 2025
9. Emina Abroon
Emina Abroon, Educational Developer, reflects on navigating third space roles in universities, emphasizing the need to blend pedagogy with technology and the importance of community, in this interview.
5 Sept 2025
8: Matthew Oxley
Host [Host Name] interviews Media Producer and Trainer Matthew Oxley from UNSW about embracing the "third space" to enhance academic teaching through audiovisual technologies.
18 Jul 2025
7: Sarah Hamdan
Sarah Hamdan, Education Service Librarian, discusses bridging teaching, support, and equity to serve diverse student needs by challenging systems to be more responsive in this interview.
4 Jun 2025
6: Andréa Ferreira
Andréa Ferreira, a senior education developer, discusses her transition into the third space, emphasizing relational work and trust-building with academics in an interview with Neil Lawrence.
9 Apr 2025
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 Nov 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.
13 Nov 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 Nov 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.
11 Nov 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.
Who has been a guest on Inside the Third Space
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Neda Chepinchikj
Aaron Saint-James
Emina Abroon
Matthew Oxley
Sarah Hamdan
Reach and audience
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Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 10 / 100
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8
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YouTube
0
Engagement
32
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