Learning Centre News

Summer session appointments 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:43:41 GMT

Our regular schedule of individual consultations has finished for 2011 and will recommence in Semester 1 2012. However, if you require an urgent consultation during summer session, please contact us: learningcentre@unsw.edu.au

Postgraduate Coursework Day - 17 March 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:43:41 GMT

The Learning Centre invites UNSW postgraduate coursework students to attend a morning of workshops to support them in their academic coursework. Further information

Academic Skills workshops 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:43:41 GMT

Bookings for Semester 1, Block 1 (weeks 1-4) open on Monday 20 February 2012. Timtables and booking information here.

Get organised for Semester 1!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:43:41 GMT

Start planning your session with a copy of our 2012 Yearly Planner (pdf file).

Congratulations to Dr Dominic Fitzsimmons!

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:54:32 GMT

The Learning Centre congratulates staff member, Dr Dominic Fitzsimmons, on being awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence in Sessional Teaching..

Holiday Seasion 2011 - 12

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:16:12 GMT

In line with UNSW holiday closure, The Learning Centre will close on 21 December 2011 and reopen on 3 January 2012.

Our regular schedule of individual consultations has finished for 2011 and will recommence in Semester 1 2012. However, if you require a consultation during summer session, or if you have any urgent enquries, please contact Sue Starfield: s.starfield@unsw.edu.au

Academic Skills workshops for 2012

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:16:12 GMT

Our workshop program will start again in Semester 1 2012.
Timetables and booking information here

Thesis Writing Support Program

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:21:51 GMT

The Thesis Writing Support Program is now enrolling for Semester 2, 2011.
Further information

Message from Sue Starfield, Director of The Learning Centre

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:21:51 GMT

The Learning Centre thanks all student who value the support that the Centre provides.

In the Australian Universities Quality Agency's (AUQA) report of its recent audit of UNSW, The Learning Centre is commended as follows: "AUQA commends UNSW on the wide range of high quality support services provided to international students by Student Development International and The Learning Centre".

Academic Skills workshops Semester 2, 2011 (Block 1)

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:48:24 GMT

Timetables and booking information here

Are you a COFA student looking for an appointment? Read on...

Thu, 19 May 2011 01:02:34 GMT

The Learning Centre has allocated additional hours for Peer Writing assistance at COFA campus starting this Friday at 11.00am until 2.00pm.
This now makes 3 days per week (Tuesdays/Wednesdays and Fridays) of consultations available at COFA. These appointments are for COFA students only.
Please book online at: http://www.lc.unsw.edu.au/consult.html

Final round of Academic Skills workshops for Semester 1

Thu, 05 May 2011 01:55:01 GMT

Why not check out the conversation classes too? Timetables and booking information here

Academic Skills workshops 2011 (Block 2)

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:10:59 GMT

Bookings for Semester 1, Block 2 (weeks 4-8) open on Monday. Timetables and booking information here.

Postgraduate Coursework Day Materials

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:10:59 GMT

Powerpoints and handouts available here

O-Week and Step-Up lecture slides

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:10:59 GMT

By popular demand, here are some of the slides.

Academic Skills workshops 2011

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:50:34 GMT

Bookings for Semester 1, Block 1 (weeks 1-4) open on Monday 21 February 2011. Timtables and booking information here.

Postgraduate Coursework Day 12 March 2011

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:52:33 GMT

The Learning Centre invites UNSW postgraduate coursework students to attend a morning of workshops to support them in their academic coursework. Further information

Start planning for 2011 now!

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 03:09:11 GMT

Download a copy of our study planner (pdf)

WRiSE receives an AAEE citation: congrats to Learning Adviser Pam Mort!

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 03:09:11 GMT

This citation (from the Australasian Association for Engineering Education) was awarded for the WRISE website (Write Reports in Science and Engineering).

Learning Centre holiday season 2010-11

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 03:23:51 GMT

In line with UNSW holiday closure, The Learning Centre will close on 22 December 2010 and reopen on 4 January 2011.

Our regular schedule of individual consultations has finished for 2010 and will recommence in Semester 1 2011. However, if you require a consultation during summer session, or if you have any enquries, please contact Dr Jamie Roberts: jamie.roberts@unsw.edu.au

Individual Consultations during Session break/ Summer session

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:18:05 GMT

Our regular schedule of individual consultations has finished for 2010 and will recommence in Semester 1 2011. However, if you require a consultation during session break/ summer session, we can arrange one for you. Please email the Learning Centre: learningcentre@unsw.edu.au

Academic Skills Workshops

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:25:06 GMT

Bookings for Block 2 (weeks 4-6) open on Monday 2 August 2010. Timetables and booking information here.

Have to write a report? Then check out WRISE Online Resource

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:25:06 GMT

WRiSE (Write Reports in Science and Engineering) is an online learning environment for university students who are writing reports in science and engineering.
More information

Acaedmic Skills Workshops

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:32:40 GMT

Bookings for Block 2 (weeks 4-6) open on Monday 2 August 2010. Timtables and booking information here.