Take Note

by UoA OnCampus

It's time to Take Note with the podcast that gives you the best notes on everything you need to know from the day you start Uni to the day you graduate.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Is it over yet? Surviving exams

    Is it over yet? Surviving exams

    G’day, note takers! Welcome back to the podcast where we give you the best notes on everything you need to know from the day you start uni to the day you graduate. Today, we’ll be chatting with Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology Matt about how to make your brain work for you when you’re studying and one student’s experience of perfectionism. Guest: Matthew Dry and Krystal Zhong Hosted by: Shannon Pearce This episode was produced by Shannon Pearce. To support the show, click ‘subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘follow’ on Spotify. For more Take Note and UoA goodness, check out our Instagram page @uoa.oncampus and drop us a DM to let us know what you think of the show. If you or another student you know needs some mental health or wellbeing support, head to UoA’s Wellbeing Hub: Student Health and Wellbeing or check out Getting Support for a list of services. You can also check out Student Life for support across all areas of university life at UoA. Take Note is a UoA On Campus Production. Thanks for listening!

  • Does my debt die with me?

    Does my debt die with me?

    Welcome back to the podcast that gives you all the best notes on everything you need to know from the day you start uni to the day you graduate. Today’s episode is all about HECS and debt as a student. You’ll learn the ins and outs of how HECS works, where it might follow you, and if it really is something you should be afraid of. You’ll be hearing from George, a Senior Lecturer in Finance from the Adelaide Business School, with his best advice for saving money and working down that debt. Guests: George Mihaylov and Ann Madigan Hosted by: Shannon Pearce This episode was produced by Shannon Pearce. If you’re looking for more ways to save some money, check out the discounts you can get as a YouX member with their member discounts, get more info on Student Care’s loans, grants and scholarships, and take a look at student services Student Beans and UNiDAYS that can save you money in lots of your favourite places to shop. To support the show, click ‘subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘follow’ on Spotify. For more Take Note and UoA goodness, check out our Instagram page @uoa.oncampus and drop us a DM to let us know what you think of the show. If you or another student you know needs some mental health or wellbeing support, head to UoA’s Wellbeing Hub: Student Health and Wellbeing or check out Getting Support for a list of services. You can also check out Student Life for support across all areas of university life at UoA. Take Note is a UoA On Campus Production. Thanks for listening!

  • Leaving home for life in Australia

    Leaving home for life in Australia

    It’s that time again, Take Note friends! A new episode of the podcast where we give you the best notes on everything you need to know from the day you start Uni to the day you graduate has arrived. Today, we’ll be chatting with Estee and Pragya about their experience moving to Australia; we’ll be giving you the run-down on what to expect when you move to Adelaide; and hear from you about what surprised you about Australian life when you first arrived. Guest: Estee Loke, Pragya Kaushik and Thanh Tung Hoang Hosted by: Shannon Pearce This episode was produced by Shannon Pearce. If you’re an international student and want more information on how the university can support you, head to International Student Support. And, if you’re looking for places to meet friends and other international students, try going along to one of the many social programs or events hosted by International Student Support. For clubs and societies, take a look at YouX’s Find a Club page. To support the show, click ‘subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘follow’ on Spotify. For more Take Note and UoA goodness, check out our Instagram page @uoa.oncampus and drop us a DM to let us know what you think of the show. If you or another student you know needs some mental health or wellbeing support, head to UoA’s Wellbeing Hub: Student Health and Wellbeing or check out Getting Support for a list of services. You can also check out Student Life for support across all areas of university life at UoA. Take Note is a UoA On Campus Production. Thanks for listening!

  • From then to now: 150 years

    From then to now: 150 years

    Hellooo Take Note crew! Welcome back to the podcast where we give you the best notes on everything you need to know from the day you start uni to the day you graduate. It’s been 150 years since the University of Adelaide was established, so we’re going to celebrate our anniversary year with a trip through some of the history we’ve created over the last century and a half. Today, you’ll be hearing some of the wackiest stories from our history from university librarian Deanne, how women have shaped the university since the 1800s from UniSA Emeritus Professor Alison Mackinnon, and from our esteemed alum Tiahni about her incredible work in wildlife conservation biology. Guests: Deanne Holmes, Professor Alison Mackinnon and Tiahni Adamson Hosted by: Shannon Pearce This episode was produced by Grace Atta and Shannon Pearce. To support the show, click ‘subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘follow’ on Spotify. For more Take Note and UoA goodness, check out our Instagram page @uoa.oncampus and drop us a DM to let us know what you think of the show. If you or another student you know needs some mental health or wellbeing support, head to UoA’s Wellbeing Hub: Student Health and Wellbeing or check out Getting Support for a list of services. You can also check out Student Life for support across all areas of university life at UoA. Take Note is a UoA On Campus Production. Thanks for listening!

  • Talking disability on campus

    Talking disability on campus

    Welcome back to Take Note! The podcast where we give you the best notes on everything you need to know from the day you start uni to the day you graduate. This episode falls on Neurodiversity Celebration Week. So, listen in to conversations with current students, Tessa, Grant and Jack, who share with us their experiences as students with disabilities. They'll chat about study tools for neurodiverse folk, how to access Disability Support and how you can be an ally on campus. Guests: Tessa Gloede, Grant Freeman and Jack McKenzie Hosted by: Shannon Pearce This episode was produced by Grace Atta and Shannon Pearce. To support the show, click ‘subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘follow’ on Spotify. For more Take Note and UoA goodness, check out our Instagram page @uoa.oncampus and drop us a DM to let us know what you think of the show. If you or another student you know needs some mental health or wellbeing support, head to UoA’s Wellbeing Hub: Student Health and Wellbeing or check out Getting Support for a list of services. You can also check out Student Life for support across all areas of university life at UoA. Take Note is a UoA On Campus Production. Thanks for listening!