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Know your library!

With millions of resources available through Primo Search, the library databases and Google Scholar, the task of locating reliable, scholarly information can be confronting.​ Your Library and Librarians are here to help you hone your research skills...

Job hunting hacks

Charlie understands how tough the job market can be, it can be harder than resisting the urge to dig into that can of Milo with a teaspoon when you get the midnight munchies! Here are some job hunting hacks to get you through the minefield of cover...

6 tips for online learning

Online learning is great for flexibility and self-paced studying but it also requires staying disciplined, on track and focused. Here are six of our best tips to help you get the most out of online study, and succeed! 1. Make a study schedule: To...

Have a break, do it right

Is it seriously the end of the first term already? Yes and if you think that the other terms aren’t going to go as quickly, then you’ve got another thing coming! Mid-session break is all about rest, recovery and a whole lot of preparation. Firstly...

6 ways to soak up the heat before it goes

It’s that weird time of year where you’re never sure how to dress for the day. So, here’s how you can make the most of these last sunny days before they disappear on you! 1. Moon-lit walk With the moon coming up earlier in the...

The ultimate guide to referencing

To make it at university, we have to know how to reference correctly. Unnecessary marks can be lost because of simple referencing errors, so here is your ultimate guide to knowing what correct referencing is, when it should be used and how to do it...

Five tips to pass the national teaching tests

by Annette Benson Have you just started a teacher education course and heard people talk about ‘LANTITE?’ This is the Australian Government’s Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE). To become a...

What’s on your desk?

Many people say that your desk is your inner sanctum, as it is the place where you get the job done. Just because it’s the place where you work late into the night, doesn’t mean that it has to be completely bland and boring! Making your study space...

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How to: choosing a new computer

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...

Studying when time isn’t on your side

The world we live in is increasingly fast-paced and we are all time poor. Here’s your fast-tracked guide to getting the most out of your day: Bite-sized chunks. Study in bite-sized chunks, for example short 10 or 20 minute bursts throughout...

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