Workshops and sessions

UniEdge 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, including critical thinking and writing, reading, speaking and listening in the academic context.

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

Weeks 1 and 2:

• Navigating online learning
• Developing a critical mindset

Weeks 3 and 4:

• Finding flow in academic writing
• Paraphrasing – a step by step approach

Week 5 (non-teaching week):

• Improving your writing skills: flow and paraphrasing
• Assignment Bootcamp

Weeks 6 and 7:

• Giving an effective oral presentation

Week 10 (non-teaching week):

• Assignment Bootcamp

Weeks 11 and 12:

• Revising for exams

For dates, locations and registration click on the links above.

Download the UniEdge 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

Session	Time and location	Description
Maths Help	Thursday: 1:30pm – 3:30pm Library North foyer	First Year Maths or Stats e.g. MAS162, MAS164, MAS182, MAS183, etc. Drop in when you need help. Tutor available.
Stats Clinic	Tuesday: 3:30pm – 5:30pm in 245.3.038	First Year Statistics MAS180, MAS183. Drop in for stats help, e.g. with R on computers. Tutor available.
Maths Clinic	Thursday and Friday: 11:30pm – 1:30pm in 245.3.002	First Year Maths e.g. MAS162, MAS164, MAS182, etc. Drop in when you need help or motivation. Students helping students.
Chemistry Clinics	Tuesday and Thursday: 12:30pm – 1:20pm in CHE140 LMS The link to the online session is available via the CHE140 LMS page.	First Year Chemistry CHE140 - online only. Drop in when you need help or motivation – from Week 1. Tutor (lecturer) available online.
BSC100 Drop-in sessions	Thursday: 12:30pm – 1:30pm in 235.3.032 (Any change in venue announced on BSC100 LMS)	BSC100 students. Drop in when you need help. Tutor (UC) available.
Murdoch Support for Learning Numeracy consultations (South Street)	Teaching weeks (Online): Monday and Tuesday: 8.30am – 12.30pm Non-teaching weeks: Tuesday: 8.30am – 2:00pm	By appointment only. Visit MyMurdoch Advice locations to make an appointment or email Advice@murdoch.edu.au
Numeracy consultations (Mandurah)	Monday: 9.30am – 3.30pm
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)	Check session times and enrol	Sessions usually available for MAS162, MAS164, MAS183, MAS182, PSY173, BMS107, BIO152, CHE140, CHE144, ICT169, ICT170. Students helping students.

Our learning advisors can help you get the most out of your university study. You can get advice on writing assignments, preparing for exams, reading critically, English expression and grammar, numeracy skills, and effective time management.

Consultations are now online. Book a consultation through your 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.

Skype Sessions for academic support and non-academic issues

Dr Anne Palmer is the Assistant Dean, Learning and Teaching at Murdoch University, Singapore Campus.  Anne is available to help and guide you on a wide range of issues during your time at Murdoch University.

For confidential and personalised Skype appointment, please email Veronica Mitchell. Skype sessions can be arranged every Wednesday from 11am to 7pm.

For details about academic support on our Dubai campus, please email Dubai Student Services or call on +971 4 4355700.