Workshops and sessions

Succeed at uni workshop series

Workshops are held throughout the study period to explain academic expectations and help you get the most out of uni. They provide you with key skills you need at university: thinking, studying, writing, reading, speaking and listening in the academic context.

All workshops are open to anyone who would like to join.

Weeks 1 and 2:

• Getting started: managing your study time
• Reading strategies: how to gain the most from your reading list
• Note making: how to get the most out of your lectures and tutorials.

Weeks 3, 4 and 6:

• Unpacking the assignment question and locating sources
• How to plan an essay
• How to reference your sources
• How to prepare and deliver an oral presentation.

Weeks 5 and 10 (non-teaching weeks):

• Assignment bootcamp
• Developing your writing techniques.

Weeks 11 and 12:

• Revising for exams
• Writing in exam conditions.

For dates, locations and registration see the workshop series calendar.

TLC 101 Communication Skills for Undergraduate Study

If English is an additional language for you, this unit will help you develop your writing, reading and speaking skills for success in undergraduate study in an Australian academic context.

Find out more about TLC101

TLC501 Communication Skills for Postgraduate Study

If you come from a non-English speaking background, this unit will help you develop the communication skills necessary for success in postgraduate research and study in an Australian academic context.

Find out more about TLC501

Maths Refresher

Get a head start by coming to this free short Maths Refresher program in ‘O’ Week which is designed to strengthen your maths skills. Resources for these modules will be available throughout the year, so you can refer to them at any time.

See Maths Refresher program

Drop in when you need help

Session	Time and location	Description
Maths help	Semester 1 2020 sessions to be announced Central ADVICE (350.3.001)	First year maths or statistics – for example, MAS162, MAS164, MAS182, MAS183 Tutor available
Stats clinic	Semester 1 2020 sessions to be announced 245.3.038	First year statistics – MAS180, MAS183 Tutor available
Maths clinics	Semester 1 2020 sessions to be announced 245.3.002	First year maths – MAS162, MAS164, MAS182 Students helping students
Chemistry clinics	Semester 1 2020 sessions to be announced Building 340 foyer	First year chemistry – CHE140 From Week 1. Tutor or lecturer available
BSC100 Drop-in sessions	Semester 1 2020 sessions to be announced 351.2.002	BSC100 students Tutor or unit coordinator available

By appointment only

Session	Time and location	Description
Numeracy consultations	Semester 1 2020 sessions to be announced	Visit a myMurdoch Advice student success advisor to make an appointment.

Our trained study skills consultants can help you get the most out of your university study. You can get advice on time management, assignment structure, exam preparation, literacy and the English language, numeracy and postgraduate writing.

Appointments are by referral. To book a time, speak to a peer academic coach.

Individual consultations or group sessions are available to help with:

• research
• referencing
• academic integrity
• plagiarism
• Urkund
• essay and report writing
• English skills
• exam preparation
• time management
• presentation skills
• study techniques.

You can also send your queries or assignments via email to Anne Palmer or call on +65 6733 7136.

For details about academic support on our Dubai campus, see student services and support.