The Learning and Academic Skills (LAS) team supports Swinburne students to be confident, autonomous and empowered learners. Wherever you are in your studies, we're here as a reliable partner in your academic success.

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

  • Drop-in Sessions at the Success Hub
  • One-on-one-consultations in person or online
  • Academic skills workshops
  • Targeted learning resources
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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Need help with your assignments?

Book an appointment with us

We offer 30-minute face-to-face and video appointments Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm, to assist you with your assignments, writing, and maths. 

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Booking appointments

You can book appointments up to 14 days in advance. If you need to change or cancel your booking, please try to do it at least 48 hours before your appointment. This helps free up the spot for other students who might need support. 

Can't see a suitable appointment time?

If nothing’s available right now, don’t worry appointments fill up quickly, and new slots open up regularly, so keep checking back. On campus at Hawthorn? Just drop by anytime Monday to Friday during our drop-in hours as no booking is needed, and we’d love to see you!

Drop-in for study support on campus

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

Hawthorn campus,  Success Hub, LB Level 1 (ground floor)


Writing Centre
  • Monday to Thursday 10am – 6pm
  • Friday 10am – 4pm
     
Maths and Stats support with Dr Elena Sinchenko
  • Tuesday 2pm – 6pm
  • Wednesday 10am – 12pm
  • Thursday 1pm – 3pm and 4pm – 6pm

Wantirna campus, WA Foyer Ground Floor

  • Wednesday 11am – 1pm
     
Maths and Stats support with Dr Elena Sinchenko
  • Monday: all day

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.

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  • 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

Join other students from non-English speaking backgrounds in the Success Hub 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.

Join us in person or online, times and updates will be shared on Canvas.

Connect, chat, and ask questions anytime.

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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: Success Hub, Writing Centre, LB Level 1

Croydon campus: Room CB221

Wantirna campus: WA Foyer Ground Floor

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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