VU Ready Skills Lab

Students attend a VU Leadership conference.
Tuesday 22 July 2025
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Thursday 31 July 2025
Friday 1 August 2025
Thursday 24 July 2025
Multiple locations
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Join the VU Ready Skills Lab for an interactive on-campus program designed to help you transition smoothly into university life!

Build your academic skills, connect with friendly staff and fellow students and gain the confidence to succeed in your studies.

Program highlights

  • Engaging 2-hour workshops delivered during Orientation Week and Week 1 at City Campus, Footscray Park Campus and online
  • Choose individual sessions or attend them all to boost your academic skills to the maximum
  • Meet other new students as well as our friendly team of Learning Advisors

Workshop schedule

City Campus (Room 0814, Level 8)

WorkshopWhat's coveredWhen
Thriving in Uni LifeGoal-setting, time management, wellbeing and mental healthTuesday 22 July, 1.30—3.30pm 
Engage and ExcelGroup work, presentation skills and public speakingWednesday 23 July, 10am—12pm
Academic Writing ToolkitAcademic writing, referencing, academic integrity and assignment expectationsWednesday 23 July, 12.30—2.30pm
Study Success EssentialsCritical thinking, reading, note-taking, research and assignment rubricsWednesday 23 July, 3—5pm

Footscray Park Campus (Room G202, Building G)

WorkshopWhat's coveredWhen
Thriving in Uni LifeGoal-setting, time management, wellbeing and mental healthThursday 24 July, 1.30—3.30pm 

Online sessions

NameWhat's coveredWhen
Thriving in Uni LifeGoal-setting, time management, wellbeing and mental healthThursday 31 July, 9—11am 
Engage and ExcelGroup work, presentation skills and public speakingThursday 31 July, 11.30am—1.30pm
Academic Writing ToolkitAcademic writing, referencing, academic integrity and assignment expectationsFriday 1 August, 9—11am
Study Success EssentialsCritical thinking, reading, note-taking, research and assignment rubricsFriday 1 August, 11.30—1.30pm

Why attend?

  • Learn essential academic skills such as effective writing, time management and public speaking.
  • Access helpful resources and tips tailored to new university students.
  • Meet fellow students and create lasting connections.

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Footscray Park Campus
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Jul 25
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Multiple locations
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Jul 25
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Workshops
Online
Library workshop: AGLC4 referencing
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Jul 25
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