VU Ready Skills Lab
Tuesday 22 July 2025
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Thursday 31 July 2025
Friday 1 August 2025
Thursday 24 July 2025
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Thursday 31 July 2025
Friday 1 August 2025
Thursday 24 July 2025
Multiple locations
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Free
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)
| Workshop | What's covered | When |
|---|---|---|
| Thriving in Uni Life | Goal-setting, time management, wellbeing and mental health | Tuesday 22 July, 1.30—3.30pm |
| Engage and Excel | Group work, presentation skills and public speaking | Wednesday 23 July, 10am—12pm |
| Academic Writing Toolkit | Academic writing, referencing, academic integrity and assignment expectations | Wednesday 23 July, 12.30—2.30pm |
| Study Success Essentials | Critical thinking, reading, note-taking, research and assignment rubrics | Wednesday 23 July, 3—5pm |
Footscray Park Campus (Room G202, Building G)
| Workshop | What's covered | When |
|---|---|---|
| Thriving in Uni Life | Goal-setting, time management, wellbeing and mental health | Thursday 24 July, 1.30—3.30pm |
Online sessions
| Name | What's covered | When |
|---|---|---|
| Thriving in Uni Life | Goal-setting, time management, wellbeing and mental health | Thursday 31 July, 9—11am |
| Engage and Excel | Group work, presentation skills and public speaking | Thursday 31 July, 11.30am—1.30pm |
| Academic Writing Toolkit | Academic writing, referencing, academic integrity and assignment expectations | Friday 1 August, 9—11am |
| Study Success Essentials | Critical thinking, reading, note-taking, research and assignment rubrics | Friday 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.
