Workshops and Courses for Academic Skills Development

The UNSW Learning Centre offers workshop programmes throughout Semesters 1 and 2 on a wide variety of academic skills. Some workshops focus on, or explain, different tasks such as essays, oral presentations, reports and research papers. Other workshops help students develop particular skills essential to academic study such as critical thinking, referencing and understanding what plagiarism is.

What students say

"The workshops were informative and also presented in a very simple way...

"The workshops were informative and also presented in a very simple way. The tasks made it easier learn how to apply the skills."

"Kind teachers and rich resources, the skills provided are practical and very useful, very helpful to our assignments."

"It's good to join the workshops as I know that I am not alone and not the only one who has difficulties in doing research. Besides, the experiences the conveners have shared makes study much easier and helped me avoid many mistakes. It is always fruitful to attend these classes."

"There was a good balance between theory and hands-on activities. All lecturers came very well prepared."

"They were of very high quality, pertinent,very well delivered. Not least, they were entertaining and a pleasure to listen to."

"It was a mixture of tips and practical hands on work which I'm sure will be helpful for my masters thesis. I'd like to look into more of these courses."

"Well-constructed with relevant information, great delivery, engaging presenters."

(Comments from Learning Centre Evaluation Surveys)

Upcoming workshops

Learning Centre workshops are designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students. A small selection are also specifically designed for students whose first language is not English. Academic skills workshops are typically one to two hours in duration. Some workshops are run as a series and may be held once a week for two to seven weeks. That is, they are developmental. Others are run as 'once only' workshops. Workshop sizes are usually limited to a maximum of 30 students to maintain a fairly informal structure.

'Shut Up and Write' Cafe Meet-ups for HDR Students

7 Aug 2018 – 4 Dec 2018

Join the UNSW Shut up and Write! Get that PhD moving! Get writing! Start the year as you mean to end it – make writing a routine part of your life

When: Tuesdays 9.30 – 10.30

Where: Point Café,  AGSM Building (Upper campus, just near Botany Street gate)

Thesis Writing for Engineering (four week workshop)

Thesis Writing for Engineering (four week workshop)

21 Sep 2018 – 19 Oct 2018

A series of four workshops on how to organise an engineering thesis chapters, how to increase the readability of your thesis, and how to include a clear argument in a thesis. Advice on the writing processes and writing strategies is covered. 

Register via The Learning Centre's workshop booking system

How to Reference

How to Reference

17 Oct 2018

If marks are awarded for correct referencing in your course, then you will want to participate in this workshop which will explore how to incorporate correct referencing conventions into all your written tasks. Come along and participate in activities that will sharpen your appreciation of the basic components of citation.

Register via The Learning Centre's workshop booking system

Thesis Writing for Art & Design

Thesis Writing for Art & Design

23 Oct 2018 – 13 Nov 2018

Understanding, Support, Clarity for writing a thesis in Art & Design

2018 Learning and Teaching Forum

2018 Learning and Teaching Forum

26 Oct 2018

This Forum explores how our UNSW educators put you and your fellow students front and centre of their teaching, to deliver diverse and inclusive educational experiences.

Join to see learning through your teachers' eyes!

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