Could living your values be the best career move to make?
Imagine your future self in a fancy office standing by a water cooler having a casual chat with a co-worker. Next thing you know, they’re trash talking someone who just got promoted. Your brain screams, “Join in! Don’t be the odd one out!” Wrong! You don’t have to fall into the gossip trap, it’s the kind of drama that sucks the fun out of life. So, what are my options? I hear you ask.
You’ve probably been in this situation before. The tough part? Knowing when to stand up, because you’re better than this. Academic Integrity is more than just avoiding plagiarism; it’s about becoming a better version of yourself. Someone who owns their values and walks the walk with honesty, courage and respect.
Learning how to develop and apply integrity is a skill that opens doors to help you recognise good leadership, how to act with transparency (even when it’s awkward) and gain greater job satisfaction — basically becoming unstoppable.
University isn’t just about passing, it’s a place to build your reputation and confidence and real-world skills. What if mastering integrity now is the secret sauce to giving you an edge?
Find out why being honest and authentic is one of the smartest moves you can make at the workshop, From Classroom to Career: Living Your Values in the Workplace. Join Tamara Nuske, Careers Education Officer, for this one-hour workshop on Tuesday, 19 August, from 11 am – 12 pm.
From Classroom to Career: Living Your Values in the Workplace is part of the University of Adelaide’s Academic Integrity Awareness Week from Monday, 18 August to Friday, 22 August 2025.
Meet Tamara Nuske, a UoA Career Educator and workshop facilitator!