Workshops, consultations and advisors
Academic Learning Support
Supporting your study wherever you need us
Workshops
Academic Learning Support offer interactive workshops covering:
- Elevate English (English Language Support) - Click here for current workshops
- Academic Writing Skills including report writing and essay structures - Click here for our current workshops
- Maths and Stats help (MASH) sessions
- Course-specific, e.g. for Business, Enabling, Health or Education courses - Current workshops
- Writing skills for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students - Current workshops
Consultations
If you can't make a workshop or want some one-on-one support with your studies and assignments, consultations with a Learning Advisor are available for you or a small group.
Browse the study areas below to find a Learning Advisor to suit your needs, or if you're after some general study help you can search for the next available appointment on CareerHub.
Writing and Study skills
Help for students with questions about writing and/or study skills
Maths and Stats
Help with any course that includes mathematics or statistics.
Higher Degrees by Research
Help for students undertaking Higher Degrees by Research (PhD, MPhil, Hons)
After booking your appointment, your Learning Advisor will send you a Zoom link for the consultation. When the appointment time comes, you can click on the link in that email to join the meeting.
How to book an appointment with a Learning Advisor
More help with your study
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) provide a platform for you to compare notes, discuss difficult concepts and review weekly material with other students.
Studiosity
Get fast advice on writing, grammar, structure and argument from Studiosity. 24/7 access to feedback on your assignments or help with essential skills for study. A great option for students especially on at night and on weekends.
Library Classes and Workshops
The library also offers classes and workshops.
NUPrep Bridging and Refresher courses
NUPrep courses are designed to support you in your future and current studies regardless of your previous level of education.
To be eligible for admission applicants must:
- be 16 years or older
- be an Australian citizen or have Australian permanent residency status.
Course Coordinator
Your Course Coordinator is the academic staff member responsible for organising one or more individual courses (subjects). If you need advice on your course content, adverse circumstances and grades you can contact your Course Coordinator.
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