Book an appointment with a LAS Adviser
Advisers at the Learning and Academic Skills (LAS) Centre can help you improve your academic and study skills, understand assignments, develop presentation skills and prepare for exams effectively. Appointments can be face-to-face or online via Skype, Zoom or email.
Face-to-face appointments
Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, face-to-face appointments will continue via Zoom and phone.
Want to talk to a LAS Adviser? Book an appointment.
To book an appointment with an adviser, visit the My Appointment Bookings page.
‘Study Smarter’ online program – a suite of learning modules
Learn or refresh useful skills for your study and beyond. Receive individual feedback from LAS Advisors and a Swinburne Participation Certificate for each completed module. Start your learning journey now!
Self-enrol in 'Study Smarter' here.
Topics include:
- understanding what Swinburne expects of you
- planning and organising your time
- getting the most from your study time
- how to approach your study ethically
- working in teams
- effective spoken and written communication
- giving an oral presentation
- writing reflective papers, blogs and personal profiles
- using email etiquette
- preparing for exams
For more information download the Study Smarter online program flyer.
Drop in for online advice
The LAS Drop-in Hub is now online! If you have a quick question about your assignments, assessments or managing your studies, ask an adviser between 2.30am–4.30pm Monday to Friday during weeks 3–12 of semester two. Connect with us online during opening hours at LAS Hub Online.
Online drop-in advice (20–30 minutes) includes:
- writing essays, reports and other assignments and assessment tasks
- researching and referencing
- managing your studies and more
Chat and learn with LAS
Learn some useful study tips including how to study online. Also, share your experiences, make friends and stay connected with other students and the university. Join us online on Thursday and Friday, 12.30-1.30pm. No appointment needed.
English conversation group
Make friends, practise your English and learn interesting things about life and culture in Australia. Join us online on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 12.30-1.30pm. No appointment needed.
Study skills workshops and short courses
Enrol in one of our free study skills workshops and short courses to improve your learning and academic skills for study and the workplace. They include negotiation skills, editing and proofreading strategies and LANTITE preparation.
Where to get advice
The LAS Drop-in Hub is online!
Opening hours for Semester 2, 2020:
- Monday to Friday 2.30-4.30pm, beginning week 3 of the semester.
Note: no bookings required for a 20–30-minute consultation.
Learning and Academic Skills (LAS) Centre locations
Hawthorn campus
Reception, the George (GS) building, Level 1 (ground floor)
New email address: las@swinburne.edu.au
+61 3 9214 5583
Contact a LAS Adviser directly
Learning and Academic Skills (LAS) Advisers can give you advice related to your area of study.
- Dr Elena Verezub, Associate Director, LAS Centre. FBL HDR students-liasion, everezub@swinburne.edu.au, +61 3 9214 5509
- Frederique Robert, LAS Adviser, language, learning and academic skills, basic computer skills, FSET-liasion, frobert@swin.edu.au, +61 3 9214 5766
- Dr Maree Keating, LAS Adviser, language, learning and academic skills, basic computer skills, FBL-liasion, mkeating@swin.edu.au, +61 3 9214 4911
- Dr Stephen Price, LAS Adviser, language, learning and academic skills, basic computer skills, FBL/FHAD/NICA-liasion, swprice@swin.edu.au, +61 3 9214 8137
- Antje Herrmann, LAS Adviser, language, learning and academic skills, basic computer skills, FHAD-liasion, aherrmann@swin.edu.au, +61 3 9214 5663
- Dr Elena Sinchenko, LAS Adviser, maths, numeracy, basic physic/stats, basic computer skills, esinchenko@swin.edu.au, +61 3 9214 8806
- Kathryn Wallace, LAS Adviser, language, learning and academic skills, basic computer skills, FSET-liasion, kwallace@swin.edu.au, +61 3 9214 8816
- Elizabeth (Bett) Norman, LAS Adviser, language, learning and academic skills, basic computer skills, PAVE-liasion, enorman@swin.edu.au, +61 3 9214 6550
- Louise Hickey, LAS Adviser, language, learning and academic skills, basic computer skills, PAVE-liasion, lhickey@swin.edu.au, +61 3 9726 1503
Want to improve your academic and study skills?
Talk to one of our on-campus Learning and Academic Skills Advisers.