Opinion Piece, IDAHOBIT: Coming Out, Student Leadership, and the Cost of Belonging
On IDAHOBIT, I reflect on coming out as gay, the hidden weight of student leadership, and the cost of not always feeling safe to be fully myself. This piece explores homophobia, visibility, boundaries, and why no student should have to choose between leadership and authenticity.
Dr David Butler on Maths Support, Confidence, and Backing Yourself
Dr David Butler shares his journey through mathematics, the value of asking for help, and how Maths Learning Support helps students build confidence, feel heard, and realise they are not alone.
From Classroom to Code: Ashween’s Internship Retrospective
This week, we spoke with Ashween Ramakrishnan, a Master of Computer Science student at the University of Adelaide, about his journey as a Software Engineer Intern at Allied AU. From learning new frameworks to mastering the art of debugging, Ashween shares how persistence, curiosity, and hands-on experience have shaped his growth as a developer.