Discover new ways to navigate your student experience at U of T
ULearning, hosted by New College’s Learning Strategist Elizabeth Shaha, is a podcast series for students to learn about their learning at the University of Toronto through the power of strategy and storytelling.
Listen to real cases, learn about practical strategies, and get insights from learning professionals and students on how to learn well in university.
Check out ULearning Episodes:
Episode 1: Navigating Learning at U of T
University learning is hard, but you don’t have to face it alone. At the University of Toronto, the Centre for Learning Strategy Support (CLSS) is here to help you with the skills and strategies you need to succeed in your academic journey. In this episode, Elizabeth Shaha introduces CLSS and shares how its supports can help you navigate your university experience with confidence.
Episode 1: Navigating Learning at U of T
Host and creator: Elizabeth Shaha
Producer: Michelle Qadir
Elizabeth Shaha, New College’s Learning Strategist
Episode 2: Top 3 Learning Strategies from Your Learning Strategists
Dive into top learning strategies recommended by U of T’s own learning strategists. In this episode, your host and fellow strategist, Elizabeth Shaha, sits down with Yaseen Ali, who shares valuable insights and practical tips to help you thrive in your academic journey.
Episode 2: Top 3 Learning Strategies from Your Learning Strategists
Guest: Yaseen Ali
Host and creator: Elizabeth Shaha
Producer: Michelle Qadir
Left to Right: Yaseen Ali, U of T Learning Strategist &
Elizabeth Shaha, New College’s Learning Strategist
Episode 3: Reaching out to Professors and How to Improve after Midterms
Struggling after midterms? Learning to bounce back and connect with your professors can make all the difference. In this episode, we demystify common assumptions and share practical strategies to help you feel more confident in taking charge of your university learning experience. Professors are human too – and with a bit of preparation and confidence, reaching out can positively transform the way you navigate university learning.
Episode 3: Reaching out to Professors and How to Improve after Midterms
Guest: Professor Robert Gazzale
Host and creator: Elizabeth Shaha
Producer: Michelle Qadir
Left to Right: Elizabeth Shaha, New College’s Learning Strategist &
Professor Robert Gazzale, Teaching Stream-Economics
Episode 4: Academic Integrity and Gen AI – What Not to Do
Curious about what counts as misconduct – and what doesn’t? Let’s clear it up. In this episode, Ayeshika Wicks joins us to unpack the often-daunting topic of academic integrity. We explore what academic misconduct really means and how meaningful learning can still happen, even in challenging and uncertain situations. Whether you’re wondering about AI use in university learning is “allowed” or want better understanding the risks and realities of academic offences, this episode offers clarity and practical insights to help you navigate your academic journey.
Episode 4: Academic Integrity and Gen AI – What Not to Do
Guest: Ayeshika Wicks
Host and creator: Elizabeth Shaha
Producer: Michelle Qadir
Left to Right: Ayeshika Wicks & Elizabeth Shaha, New College’s Learning Strategist
Episode 5: A Student’s Point of View on Learning at U of T
Want to hear what it’s really like to navigate university learning at U of T? Paige Schneider has the inside scoop. We are joining by Paige, a recent U of T graduate from the Class of 2025, to talk all things university learning. She shares her experience discovering learning strategy support, the go-to strategies that fuelled her success, and what it’s truly like to navigate the U of T landscape. Her insights as a recent student are packed with tips and inspiration to help to make the most of your own learning experience.
Episode 5: A Student’s Point of View on Learning at U of T
Guest: Paige Schneider
Host and creator: Elizabeth Shaha
Producer: Michelle Qadir
Left to Right: Elizabeth Shaha, New College’s Learning Strategist
& Paige Schneider
Episode 6: Learning with the Director
Curious how learning strategy support has evolved at U of T – and why it matters? Let’s find out. We’re joined by John Hannah, Director of the Centre for Learning Strategy Support, to explore the evolution of learning strategy work at U of T. In this episode, John shares stories from his career, reflects on the growth of the field, and offers insights into how learning support continues to shape student success in an ever-changing academic landscape.
Episode 6: Learning with the Director
Guest: John Hannah
Host and creator: Elizabeth Shaha
Producer: Michelle Qadir
Left to Right: Elizabeth Shaha, New College’s Learning Strategist
& John Hannah, Director, Centre for Learning Strategy Support
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Brought to you in partnership with CIUT 89.5 FM, University of Toronto’s Centre for Learning Strategy Support and University of Toronto’s New College
