The Learning and Academic Skills (LAS) team supports Swinburne students to be confident, autonomous and empowered learners.

Discover how LAS advisors can support your learning and academic journey through:

Find us on Canvas

You can find information about every Learning and Academic Skills activity on Canvas, including self-paced modules and workshops. Log in now to find more information about our programs. Plus, you'll receive alerts about new workshops and changes to our timetables.

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Have your say about Learning and Academic Skills resources and events. We would love to hear from you!

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Get individual study support

Make an appointment

You can book an appointment to meet a LAS advisor on campus or online.

Appointments are available Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, and last for 30 minutes.

You'll need your SIMS login and password to complete your booking.

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Drop-in for study support on campus!

You can get individual help with your assignments at our on-campus drop-in advice sessions.

Hawthorn Library, Learning Hub Level 3

  • Monday 11am – 3pm
  • Tuesday to Friday 11am – 5pm
     

Croydon Library (CD106)

  • Thursday 11am – 1pm
     

Wantirna Campus, WA Foyer Ground Floor

  • Tuesday and Thursday 11am – 1pm
     

Maths Drop-ins

Hawthorn Maths Drop-ins, Learning Hub Level 3

  • Tuesday and Friday 2pm – 5pm
  • Thursday 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm

Take your study to the next level

Discover how you can build skills and strategies to support your time at uni and beyond through these LAS-powered online modules and groups.

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    Study Smarter online modules

    Develop your study skills with this series of self-paced modules in Canvas. Tackle them in any order; each module takes approximately one hour.

    This program is an ideal way for students, new and old students, to learn about study skills that set you up for success.

    Log in to Canvas (Study Smarter online modules)

  • Academic Language Resources

    Discover extensive resources in Canvas to further develop your academic writing and speaking skills. Resources include:

    • Videos and activities for you to do
    • Quick tip guides and templates
    • Study checklists
    Resources (Academic Language Resources)

Support for students with English as an additional language

English conversation group

Bring a snack and join us every Wednesday from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm in the Library, LB311, Penang Room

Join other students from non-English speaking backgrounds to:

  • Practise your spoken English language skills
  • Increase your confidence
  • Improve your vocabulary and pronunciation
  • Practise your listening skills
  • Learn about Australian culture and customs


Come hang out with us and practise your English with the LAS Team! It's totally free, no need to book. Plus, we've got an online Canvas space where you can connect, chat, share, and ask questions even if you can't make it in person. See you there!

Contact the Learning and Academic Skills team

Need to chat? You can find advisors at each of our Melbourne campuses. You can also send the team an email at las@swinburne.edu.au.

Locations

Hawthorn campus: George (GS) Building, Level 1 (ground floor), TD345

Croydon campus: Room CB221

Wantirna campus: Room WD257

Get in touch

You can contact the Learning and Academic Skills team to find out how we can support your studies – send us an email to las@swinburne.edu.au.

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