Learning Centre News

Postgraduate Coursework Day 2013

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:06:33 GMT

The Learning Centre invites UNSW postgraduate coursework students to attend a morning of workshops to support them in their academic coursework.
Postgraduate Coursework Day 2013 will be held on 23 March 2013 - watch this space for program and enrolment details.

Holiday closure and Individual Consultations during summer

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:31:34 GMT

In line with UNSW holiday closure, The Learning Centre will close on 19 December 2012 and reopen on 2 January 2013.

Our regular schedule of appointments will recommence in Semester 1, 2013. If you require an urgent consultation during summer session, please contact us: learningcentre@unsw.edu.au

Individual Consultations during summer

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:20:06 GMT

Our regular schedule of appointments has finished for 2012 (and will recommence in Semester 1, 2013). However, if you would like an appointment, you can arrange one by contacting Learning Centre Director, Sue Starfield: s.starfield@unsw.edu.au

Always wanted to take Academic Skills as a course?

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:42:43 GMT

Well now you can! REGZ0001: Academic Skills Plus is a General Education course that aims to help you improve your academic writing and speaking skills. For further information, see the 2013 UNSW Handbook

Yes there WILL be consultations in Weeks 14 & 15!

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 01:20:37 GMT

For those students hoping to book an individual consultation SORRY - our schedule is down at the moment. There WILL be appointments next week and the week after, so please bear with us and we'll be back online soon!

Enrolments are now open for two more workshops

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:36:56 GMT

Essay Writing for Postgraduates ( Tuesday 2 October, 11am-12.30pm in Library Room 208); and Writing Thesis Proposals (Thursday 4 October, 2pm-3.30pm in Library Room 209). Enrol via our eBooking system.

Congratulations to Gwyn Jones and Patsie Polly

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:36:56 GMT

Learning Adviser Gwyn Jones and Patsie Polly (Medical Science) have been chosen to receive a Federal Goverment Office of Learning and Teaching Citation. Read more

Academic Skills Workshops, week 6 - 13

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:30:14 GMT

Want to improve your academic skills? Our latest round of workshops are about to start, and bookings for weeks 6-13 workshops are now open. Select a workshop and book now .

Free Online Academic Writing Workshop in Moodle!

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:13:24 GMT

Dear Students, Do you want to improve your essay structure? Do you need to practise paraphrasing and summarising? Do you like to work independently, at a time (and place) that suits you? The Learning Centre (UNSW) is offering a free online workshop series for session 2 2012. Enrolment details and workshop information

Individual Consultations for Semester 2

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:44:48 GMT

Our program of individual consultations begins next week (week 2). Appointments are filling up fast, so if you need to discuss assignments, get in fast via our booking system.

Looking for O-Week and Step Up slides?

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:36:21 GMT

Visit this page

Our always-popular Conversation Classes are on again for Semester 2!

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:36:21 GMT

Conversation groups are small and informal classes that give students an opportunity to practice their speaking and social language in English. Each group is limited to 5 students and run for 4 weeks. Students can book using the Workshop E-Booking System.

Academic Skills Workshops - Semester 2, 2012

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 02:58:32 GMT

Want to improve your academic skills? Our workshops are back, and bookings for weeks 1-5 workshops are now open. Select a workshop and book now .

Individual consultations during Semester break

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:26:08 GMT

Our regular schedule of individual consultations has finished for Semester 1 and will recommence in Semester 2. However, if you require an urgent consultation, we can arrange one for you. Please email the Learning Centre: learningcentre@unsw.edu.au

Academic Skills workshops

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:08:48 GMT

Athough it's getting close to the end of Semester 1, it's never too late to hone your study skills. Check out our workshop program

Congrats on your PhD, Michelle!!

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:01:57 GMT

TLC congratulates our very own Michelle Jamieson on her graduation with a PhD on Tuesday. Michelle works as a Peer Writing Assistant and a teacher on the University Orientation & Study Skills course.

Academic Skills Workshops Block 2 (weeks 5-8)

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:19:37 GMT

Bookings now open

Practising Academic Literacy (PAL) - a new online workshop

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:06:22 GMT

Dear Students,
*Do you need to practise paraphrasing and summarising for your assignments?
*Do you like to work independently, at your own pace, and at a time (and place) that suits you?
*Would you like to receive some feedback on your draft writing in an online learning environment?
Then check out the free online workshop series that we are offering in Semester 1 2012.
Enrolment details and workshop information

Additional workshop for Postgraduate students

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:37:29 GMT

We have opened up another 2-week Academic Writing for PG ESL Students workshop.Timtables and booking information here.

Lecture Slides for Step Up and O Week workshops

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:09:14 GMT

Available for downloading here

Individual consultations begin!

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:09:14 GMT

Need some advice and a critical eye to help you get started on your assignment? Need some feedback on your writing and academic skills? Then make an individual consultation with a Writing Assistant. Bookings for 2012 are now open.

Step Up Lecture Slides

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:20:57 GMT

Available for downloading here

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.

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