All of the hacks you need!
Study Hacks are a series of workshops for new and returning students. These virtual sessions will familiarise you with everything the Library and Academic Skills have to offer and help you develop key skills you need to succeed at UNSW.
Just some of the many student testimonials received from previous workshops:
“Great presenters, provided helpful insights and answered all questions well.” - Enhancing your research with browser plugins
“It was succinct but relevant. Really appreciated the down-to-earth nature with examples shown.” - Referencing
“I liked the way doing an assessment was broken down into a clear simple process that was clearly very advanced.” - Studying at UNSW: Academic Skills 101
“Providing a list of writing forms to avoid. It was also helpful to understand the difference between passive and active voice form of writing.” - Introduction to academic writing
“Was relevant and the presenters were approachable.” - Getting started with your first assignment
How to make the most out of the Library

Studying at UNSW: Academic Skills 101
Monday 6 February | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Talking and listening for academic learning
Wednesday 8 February | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Find full text articles within minutes
Tuesday 7 March | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Keeping well while studying
Thursday 23 March | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The secrets of marking (and what to do with assignment feedback)
Wednesday 29 March | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Academic skills

Tips for studying online
Tuesday 7 February | 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Organisation basics: How to stay on top of things at uni
Thursday 9 February | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Critical thinking
Tuesday 14 February | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Effective notetaking: How to take great notes
Wednesday 15 February | 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Academic reading strategies
Thursday 16 February | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Referencing
Tuesday 21 February | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday 13 April | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Getting started with your first assignment
Wednesday 22 February | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Exam prep: Tips for smart study
Thursday 13 April | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Assignment tips

How to make your academic writing awesome
Monday 13 February | 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Presenting like a pro
Tuesday 28 February | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Report writing
Wednesday 1 March | 3:00pm - 4:00pm

How to write a great essay
Tuesday 14 March | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wednesday 12 April | 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Getting started on your literature review
Tuesday 21 March | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

10 ways to make your marker happy
Thursday 6 April | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
STEM skills

Writing for STEM
Monday 20 February | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Groupwork 101
Thursday 23 February | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Presenting in STEM
Wednesday 15 March | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Key study tools

Communication Coach
Friday 17 February | 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Introduction to Smarthinking
Friday 24 February | 3:00pm - 4:00pm