Study skills for university

Learning at university

Learning at university may be different from what you’re used to. Check out our tips on making the most of your lectures, labs and tutorials.

• Making useful study notes
• Participating in tutorials
• Learning in practical environments
• Working in groups and teams
• Collaborating and communicating online

Reading and note-taking

Reading for an assignment or to prepare for a class? Check out our tutorials to learn the best strategies.

• Getting started
• Approaching and evaluating a text
• Strategies for effective reading
• Developing your critical reading skills
• Reading difficult material
• Efficient note taking strategies (video)

Studying effectively

Looking for the best way to approach your studies? Perhaps you want to improve your memory. We can help.

• How to manage your time
• New study patterns
• Managing your time

Preparing for final assessments

Exams still count in most units. Make sure you’re well prepared and on top of exam day nerves.

Find out more about eExams

• Studying for final assessments
• Completing final assessments
• Understanding final assessment questions
• Sample final assessment questions
• Preparing a study timetable