This article was co-written by the Student Life Division and Learning, Teaching & Curriculum.A range of services and support mechanisms exist at UOW to help you best support your students throughout their studies. This page focuses primarily on academic support, such as writing, referencing and maths that can assist in helping students achieve and exceed their academic goals. Other support available includes peer support, counselling and financial support.
Learning Skills Advisors
Our Learning Skills Advisors are committed to working with students to support them to reach their goals and are available to meet with students one-to-one, or in a small group session. Learning Skills Advisors can provide advice on:
- Understanding what is required in an assessment task
- Referencing
- Writing and structuring essays, reports and other assessments
- Critical reading and thinking
- Research skills
- Academic integrity
- English language and writing
Consultations with a Learning Skills Advisor will typically run for about 45 minutes, and these sessions can be either face-to-face or online. Staff can refer students who they believe would benefit from the service, or students can seek support independently.
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Maths Skills Advisors
Students may not have studied maths at high school or perhaps they are stretching their maths knowledge and skills in higher level subjects at university. Our Maths Skills Advisors are committed to working with students to build their confidence and capabilities to study maths at university.
Our team can provide support in:
- Foundational level maths, particularly for students studying Education, Engineering, Business, Nursing and similar degrees.
- Statistics support for students studying in degrees such as Business and Psychology.
- Higher level maths skills support.
Consultations with a Maths Skills Advisor run for 45 minutes, and these sessions can be either face-to-face or online.
MORE ABOUT MATHS SKILLS ADVISORS
Online Study Resources
UOW has self-help resources available on remote learning, assessments, study methods, finding information, referencing, maths and stats, and using technology. You can embed links to these study resources in your Moodle sites.
Digital Skills Hub
The creation of the Digital Skills Hub was initiated in response to student feedback that they want more support in developing their digital skills, to be prepared for the digital environments of their lives and future careers. The hub brings together; Information about digital capabilities and why they're important, a self-evaluation ‘Discovery Tool’ to identify and improve digital skills, help resources, FAQs, and the opportunity to submit a query for further support, and more.
More about the Digital Skills Hub
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) are structured weekly study groups facilitated by PASS Leaders, trained students who have successfully completed the subject. PASS Leaders facilitate group-based activities that to help students successfully complete the subject. This is available for select subjects and information is provided to relevant students through Moodle.
Indigenous Tailored Academic Program
The Indigenous Tailored Academic Program is a free face-to-face academic support initiative that aims to improve educational outcomes for Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. Tutors are recruited and appointed to eligible students by Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.
More about the Indigenous Tailored Academic Program
Studiosity
Free for UOW students, Studiosity is a third-party service that can be used to receive fast (within 24 hours) feedback on drafts or to submit a question and be connected to one of their relevant staff to chat in real-time (up to 20 minute sessions). Students access Studiosity through subject Moodle sites.
Peer Learning Coaches
Peer Learning Coaches are senior students who work collaboratively with you to achieve your study goals. Using their experience as a student, our Peer Learning Coaches are trained to support you with:
- Time management and organisational skills
- Study and assessment planning
- Adjusting to university life and study expectations
- Navigating university systems and physical spaces
- Motivation and positive study habits.
More about Peer Learning Coaching
Other Support Services
Other student support includes counselling services, disability services, sexual assault and sexual harassment support, financial assistance, careers and employment opportunities, student support advisors, and student legal clinic.
