USQ Podcasts

USQ: The Parents Guide To Uni #3 - Managing the cost of uni

Understanding the costs associated with uni and being aware of options for assistance is important for anyone commencing tertiary study. Join Career Development Practioner Sarah and Bachelor of Aviation student Matthew to hear all about managing the cost of uni.

To learn more about the career resources avaialable to USQ students, head to the USQ website. 

USQ: The Parents Guide To Uni #2 - Different ways of getting to uni

USQ believes that university should be accessible and has programs to support people with their goal of tertiary study. In this episode, hear from Coordinator of USQ’s Tertiary Preparation Program, Charmaine and current Bachelor of Exercise Physiology student, Danielle, about different ways of getting into university especially if your child’s school marks need a bit of a boost.

For more information about the enabling programs and pathway options available to your students, head to the USQ website. 

USQ: How Would You Know #7 - How would you know how to get your head in the game?

Does preparing for kick off in the NRL compare to preparing for an exam at the end of a university semester? Conveniently, this episode features a guest who has experience in doing both as former South Sydney Rabbitohs player, CEO of Young Guns Container Crew and USQ alumnus, Trent Young. Trent shares how he deals with performance-related pressure and expectation on and off the field and lets us in on some secrets to bringing you’re a-game when it counts, on any stage.

To hear from another prominent USQ figure in Australian sport, listen to rugby league's Matthew Elliot sharing his tips on how to keep cool and perform under pressure in this free webinar.

USQ: The Parents Guide To Uni #1 - Applying to uni

This series is designed to help you understand university so that you can help your child or children when they are deciding what to do after school. You will hear from parents, academics, career practitioners and students.

There is one centralised application process for most university study options. Spencer and Michelle are joined by Manager of the USQ domestic recruitment and admissions team, Philippa Garmany, as well as mother of two teenage sons and Manager of the USQ school engagement team, Kirsty Silk.

Listen to this episode to learn everything you need to know about applying for university and head to the USQ website for more information.

USQ: How would you know #6 - How would you know I can't do two things at once?

Is multitasking a myth or can you actually do more than one thing at a time? USQ psychology lecturer Dr Liam Hendry appears on the podcast to explain exactly how your brain works when thinking about multiple tasks, shedding light on whether or not it is a skill worth boasting about on your CV.

Whether you plan on multitasking or not, if you could use a few more time management tips while you study, we have an entire eBook dedicated to resources you can use to make the most of the time you have. Download your free copy of Work smarter, not harder.

USQ: How would you know #5 - How would you know how to keep it together?

Your knees are weak, arms are heavy, but in a difficult situation like exams, how do you keep your cool and avoid bringing up mum’s spaghetti? In the studio this episode is USQ psychology lecturer Dr Nancey Hoare to discuss the science behind stress and how you can keep your nerves under wraps with some key strategies and practise.

Dr Hoare has also pioneered a program for current USQ students to help build resilience, reduce stress and succeed in your studies. Find out more and register today for the Headstrong online program.

USQ: How would you know #4 – How would you know my GPA will matter after uni?

C’s may get degrees, but how would you know that your 4’s will open doors? On this episode of the podcast, General Manager - Employability and Co-founder of Readygrad, Rohan Holland, explains how likely your GPA will affect your employability and what you can be doing at uni to increase your chance of getting a job after graduation.

Access a plethora of resources on Social Hub you can use to improve your graduate employability and if you are a current USQ student, get in contact with our Careers & Employability Team for personalised support.

USQ: How Would You Know #3 - How would you know parenting forums can help me raise my child?

‘Are there any other mums out there? I need help!’ Parenting forums and social media groups provide a plethora of support, advice and knowledge sharing, however, how much can you rely on these social forums to help you raise your child? On this podcast, we were joined by Dr Kate Davis from the USQ Digital Life Lab who researches information sourcing and trends, as well as USQ studying mum and moderator of the USQ Studying Parents Facebook group, Christy.  

For advice and support for studying parents that you don’t have to find through a forum, download and read our free USQ eBook, the studying parent’s guide to uni. 

 

USQ: How Would You Know #2 - How would you know how high the glass ceiling is?

Is it still a man’s world? How far has society come towards an equal Australia? Is there anything we can do to make a change? Proud feminist, Co-Founder and Chairperson of Women in Power, Project and Change Manager at Glencore and USQ Alumna, Penelope Twemlow, appears on How Would You Know to answer some of these questions, exploring modern feminism, celebrity influence and how close we are to breaking the glass ceiling.

Head to Social Hub for more on this topic, including how to break down gender barriers in the workplace and words from successful female USQ alumni.

USQ: How Would You Know #1 - How would you know a robot won't take my job?

Following the roll out of self-service checkouts and automatic vacuum cleaners, is anyone’s job safe from robot takeover in the near future? To find out what the future of industry is likely to look like, Carolyn Alchin from Career Development Association Australia and Career Motivate joined the podcast to discuss everything from digital literacy to robot lawyers and how you can future-proof your career.

To learn more about how you can improve your graduate employability, check out USQ's Unleash your Career podcast. You can also read more about the changing tide of industry from USQ student Michelle in her blog.