Learning and Academic Skills

The Learning and Academic Skills (LAS) team supports Swinburne students to be confident, autonomous and empowered learners.

Discover how LAS advisors can support your learning and academic journey through:

individual support
workshops and online learning
Support for students with English as a second language

Find us on Canvas

You can find information about every Learning and Academic Skills activity on Canvas, including self-paced modules and workshops. Log in now to find more information about our programs. Plus, you'll receive alerts about new workshops and changes to our timetables.

Get individual study support

Make an appointment

You can book an appointment to meet a LAS advisor on campus or online.

Appointments are available Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, and last for 30 minutes.

You'll need your SIMS login and password to complete your booking.

Book an appointment

Drop in for individual study support

You can get individual help with your assignments at drop-in advice sessions – on campus or online.

On campus

Learning Hub, level 3 Hawthorn Library

Literacy

Monday 11am – 3pm
Tuesday to Friday 11am – 5pm

Maths

Tuesday 2pm – 5pm
Thursday 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm
Friday 2pm – 5pm

Online via Teams

Tuesday to Friday 3pm – 5pm

Join the drop in session

Take your study to the next level

Discover how you can build skills and strategies to support your time at uni and beyond through these LAS-powered workshops, online modules and groups.

Academic Skills Workshops
Get ahead in your reading, writing, referencing and group work skills: join an interactive one-hour academic skills workshop.

Weeks 1–6, topics include:
- Planning and time management
- Note-taking strategies
- Essay writing
Week 10:
- Reflective writing
- Exam preparation
No registration needed. Earn a participation certificate for attending 3 or more workshops.
View workshop timetable (Academic Skills Workshops)

Study Smarter online modules

Develop your study skills with this series of self-paced modules in Canvas. Tackle them in any order; each module takes approximately one hour.

This program is an ideal way for students, new and old students, to learn about study skills that set you up for success.

Log in to Canvas (Study Smarter online modules)
Academic Language Resources
Discover extensive resources in Canvas to further develop your academic writing and speaking skills. Resources include:
- Videos and activities for you to do
- Quick tip guides and templates
- Study checklists
Resources (Academic Language Resources)

Work and Study Skills Workshops
Are you prepared for the workplace?

Build confidence before you graduate with our 3 hour workshops designed to help you level up.

Held mid- and end of semester, topics include:
- Writing job applications
- Effective and engaging public speaking skills
- Negotiation skills
- Financial skills
- Editing and proofreading skills
- Workplace communication skills
No registration needed. Earn a participation certificate for each workshop.
View workshop timetable (Work and Study Skills Workshops)

Support for students with English as an additional language

English conversation group

When:

Wednesdays, 12.30pm–1.30pm (during semester only)

Where:

Hawthorn Library, Penang room LB311

Join other students from non-English speaking backgrounds to:

Practise your spoken English language skills
Increase your confidence
Improve your vocabulary and pronunciation
Practice your listening skills
Learn about Australian culture and customs

The English conversation group is also a great way to make new friends! It's free to join and you don't need to book.

Grammar Review Program
This free, self-paced online program allows you to review and assess your grammar skills. Modules cover:
- Verbs
- Determiners
- Prepositions
- Sentences
Contact Frédérique Robert at frobert@swinburne.edu.au to enrol.
Learn more (Grammar Review Program)
Foundation Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Chemistry help

You can book an appointment with an advisor to help improve your understanding of maths, as well as basic stats, physics and chemistry.

Book an appointment (Foundation Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Chemistry help)