Academic Study Skills

Academic study skills are essential techniques to help you learn effectively and achieve your best results. Whether it’s writing, researching, referencing or time management – that’s our expertise!

The Learner Development Service (LDS) is here to support all USW students—whether you’re just starting out or returning to study.

Our friendly team of Learner Development Specialists can help you build the academic skills you need to succeed. You can access support one-to-one or as part of a group (you’ll be in good company—thousands of students use the service every year!).

Need support now? Email the LDS Team

Starting university can feel overwhelming. That’s why we offer the chance for you to speak to a fellow student.

You can pop into your campus library and have a chat with one of our friendly Student Mentors. They’re current students who understand what it’s like to settle into university life, and they’re always happy to help.

Our Student Mentors are also trained Digital Mentors, so if you’re having trouble with Blackboard or USW apps, they’ve got you covered.

If you’d rather reach out first, there’s also a shared mailbox where they answer quick queries and can set up a convenient time for you to meet.

Introduce yourself to a Student Mentor

Get started

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1. Visit the Academic Skills Hub

A course on Blackboard with a range of different resources, all intended to help you improve your academic skills.

Visit the Academic Skills Hub

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2. Complete the Epigeum Academic Integrity Modules

There are four short online modules on Academic Integrity, and you can receive a certificate of completion. The modules will help you understand the rules when researching, writing and submitting assignments, and best to work through them when you are not too close to any deadlines.

Complete the Epigeum Academic Integrity Modules

Studying Nursing?

Support is ready when you need it. There are a range of Safe Medicate tutorials and workshops to help build your confidence and skills.

Safe Medicate Tutorials

Ways of learning

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Group Learning

If you like learning with others, you can attend sessions within your course, book on to a webinar or join group sessions we deliver throughout the year.