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https://hdl.handle.net/2440/10693
2024-03-29T14:58:40Z
2024-03-29T14:58:40Z
Being First in Family: motivations and metaphors
Luzeckyj, A.
McCann, B.
Graham, C.
King, S.
McCann, J.
https://hdl.handle.net/2440/112480
2021-10-14T08:54:39Z
2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
Title: Being First in Family: motivations and metaphors
Author: Luzeckyj, A.; McCann, B.; Graham, C.; King, S.; McCann, J.
Abstract: First in Family (FiF) is an under-recognised equity grouping which may encompass low-SES, mature-aged, regional and remote, and Indigenous students. FiF tertiary students are more likely to be in a position of educational disadvantage over students who have other family members available to share the experience of university life and discuss aspirations. Building on previous research, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 18 FiF university students from a range of disciplines across three South Australian institutions. We analysed the interview data based on themes derived through readings of FiF literature, adding new ones as they emerged as part of the process of analysis. In this paper, we specifically focus on the interview responses which included metaphors or analogies. Metaphors provide a conceptual framework for thinking about a particular problem and drawing comparisons between unlike situations. Our experience as educators told us that students often subtly and unintentionally utilise metaphors when articulating lived experiences. We both specifically asked the FiF students to identify a metaphor that reflected their experience of being at university and also considered their use of metaphors in response to other questions. In exploring these metaphors, we have gained insight into students’ day-to-day experience of attending university and have gained information about their motivations and their struggles. When considered by university staff and policy-makers, this information could be used to guide the development of strategies that may help future FiF students.
2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
Hub Central: utilising co-created ‘space design’ to foster a sense of belonging across diverse First Year student groups
Reberger, H.
https://hdl.handle.net/2440/86750
2021-10-06T14:13:04Z
2014-01-01T00:00:00Z
Title: Hub Central: utilising co-created ‘space design’ to foster a sense of belonging across diverse First Year student groups
Author: Reberger, H.
Abstract: Hub Central is an area of 10,500 square metres that has built its own unique community that embraces diverse interaction and supports the first year experience. Students were used in the co-creation of a space that has been designed to promote academic achievement by enhancing the student experience. By reflecting on their own needs, roles and contributions, a space has been delivered that is multifunctional, allows repurposing and fosters students developing their own approaches to interaction. A space largely with a philosophy of self management by students and filled with staff that are student centric has resulted in a community with an overall heightened sense of awareness and empathy towards the goals of their peers. The Hub includes 11 bookable student project rooms, 13 student projects booths, 290 fixed student computers, training rooms, Wi-Fi, a student kitchen, 3 commercial food outlets, a general store, the Maths Learning, PASS and Writing Centres and Student and IT Support Services operating extended hours (8am to 10pm weekdays, 10am to 5pm weekends). The collocation of all this has provided a greater feeling of belonging and encouraged the students to interact in diverse groups beyond the classroom. The paper aims to provide real world examples to encourage discussion of how ‘space’ can be designed and utilised for fostering a sense of belonging for first year students.
2014-01-01T00:00:00Z
A characterisation of the planes meeting a non-singular quadric of PG(4,Q) in a conic
Butler, D.
https://hdl.handle.net/2440/79816
2023-11-20T08:42:11Z
2013-01-01T00:00:00Z
Title: A characterisation of the planes meeting a non-singular quadric of PG(4,Q) in a conic
Author: Butler, D.
Abstract: By counting and geometric arguments, we provide a combinatorial characterisation of the planes meeting the non-singular quadric of PG(4,q) in a conic. A characterisation of the tangents and generators of this quadric when q is odd has been proved by de Resmini [15], and we give an alternative using our result. © 2013 János Bolyai Mathematical Society and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
2013-01-01T00:00:00Z
Hub Central: utilising co-created 'space design' to produce peer interaction across diverse student groups
Reberger, H.
https://hdl.handle.net/2440/78186
2021-10-10T02:39:13Z
2012-01-01T00:00:00Z
Title: Hub Central: utilising co-created 'space design' to produce peer interaction across diverse student groups
Author: Reberger, H.
Abstract: Planning interaction between students needs to start as part of the space design. The University of Adelaide opened ‘Hub Central’ in September 2011. A 42 million dollar project co-created with students has seen an area of 10,500 square metres that has built its own unique community that embraces diverse interaction. Staff working with international students have been socially engineering opportunities or creating ‘programs’ that aim to foster interaction between diverse groups for years. Experience shows that these programs often support interaction between a diverse range of international students but are not so successful in promoting interaction between international and domestic students. A new approach has been used at Hub Central. Students were used in the co-creation of a space that has been designed to promote academic achievement by enhancing the student experience. By reflecting on their own needs, roles and contributions, a space has been delivered that is multifunctional, allows repurposing and fosters students developing their own approaches to interaction. A space largely with a philosophy of self management by students and filled with staff that are student centric has resulted in a community with an overall heightened sense of awareness and empathy towards the goals of their peers. Hub Central is the complete package as a student space. The Hub includes 11 bookable student project rooms, 13 student projects booths, 290 fixed student computers, training rooms, Wi-Fi, a student kitchen, 3 commercial food outlets, a general store, the Maths and Writing Centres and Student and IT Support Services operating extended hours (8am to 10pm weekdays, 10am to 5pm weekends). The collocation of all this has provided a greater feeling of belonging and encouraged the students to interact in diverse groups beyond the classroom. The paper aims to provide real world examples of how ‘space’ can be designed and utilised for enhancing student support services and interaction between all students, staff and community.
2012-01-01T00:00:00Z