Studying is hard. Let’s not sugar-coat it. It takes time, concentration and dedication. Long hours spent in front of computer screens reading, researching and writing. If you don’t set yourself up properly, study can be a real pain in the neck...
It is time to get back into the habit of studying. You may have bought yourself a shiny new gadget to ditch the pen-and-paper note-taking method of lectures past. If you’re looking to streamline your study sessions with tech, these somewhat secret...
It’s the start of the year and the most common question I see in forums and groups is: what computer should I get? This is a really ambiguous question because there are just so many options! So, here are my tips to make the best decision: #1 What is...
Many of us are now opting for digital note-taking, over paper. So, here are my top tips to make the most of taking notes online and how to do it right! Why we’re going digital? Environmental. Save the reams of paper by taking a little time to...
by Penny Gleeson Have you ever thought twice about putting something up on social media? Maybe you’ve done the classic ‘review and delete’ of last night’s antics or perhaps someone has called you out on what they’ve seen from you online...
It’s National Scams Awareness Week (21-25 May) – a timely reminder to be safe, be aware and consider email security. Email is one of the most common communication methods between CSU and students, which means good email security is a must. We...
Run out of credit on your mobile? Can’t get to campus to work on your group assignment? Just don’t feel like leaving the comfort of your couch? My Virtual Meeting Room (VMR) is now available through a new Student Portal widget. Using the VMR, you...
As much as anything else, dating is a huge part of the uni experience. Whether you’re the kind of person who likes one night stands, summer flings, or long-term relationships, creating and cultivating romantic interactions with other people at uni...
If you use or would like to use your phone, iPad or other device while you’re on work placement, this one’s for you. CSU’s Education For Practice Institute (EFPI) is working with a number of other universities on a research project all about...
We have all had those days where we tell ourselves “yep, this week I am going to stay on top of my studies and take great notes in the lecture (for once)” and then afterwards you realise that a) you took down about 3.5 words or b) you wrote down so...
