Learning Hub: academic & study skills
The Learning Hub offers personalised support, workshops and online resources to help you develop the skills you need to succeed at any stage of your studies.
This service is free for all VU students.
There’s a variety ways our Learning Hub advisors can help you as you study.
Whether you prefer to connect with us online or in-person, one-on-one, in a group or at your own pace, we’ve got you covered with the following services.
Join a drop-in session
You can get individual help with your written assignments and study skills at our drop-in sessions.
Our Learning Advisors are available weekly* (excludes non-teaching periods and public holidays) on campus to support you with general assignment enquiries and study skills.
Drop-in sessions are open to all VU students and are free. There is no appointment required. Just bring your study materials and let us help you.
Visit us in your campus library for maths, writing or study skill support:
| Locations | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Footscray Park Building P, Level 2 | 11am—1pm | 11am—1pm | 11am—1pm | ||
| Footscray Nicholson Telford Building, Level 2 | 12noon—4pm | 12noon—4pm | |||
| City Tower Building T, Level 2 | 11am—1pm | 11am—1pm | 11am—1pm | ||
| St Albans Building 7, Ground Floor | 11am—1pm | 11am—1pm | 11am—1pm | ||
| Sunshine Building A, Ground Floor | 12.30—1.30pm | 12.30—1.30pm | 12.30—1.30pm | ||
| Werribee Building 1A, in the Library | 11am—1pm |
Schedule a 1:1 appointment
Don't think the above time and locations work for you? Book a 1:1 appointment online through the Student Hub!
You can select your support topic and location, including online via Zoom.
Support for students with English as an additional language
English Conversation Club
Join other students from non-English speaking backgrounds to:
- practise your spoken English
- increase your confidence
- improve your vocabulary and pronunciation
- practise understanding of spoken English
- play fun games and meet new friends
- enjoy free lunch-time snacks.
Joining is free and no booking is needed. Visit the Student Hub to find out the timetable for the English Conversation Club at your VU campus.
What our students say
My Writing Advisor is kind, patient and helpful in understanding my queries and provided a lot of guidance on how I should improve my essay writing. Thank you so much!
My Maths Advisor was so helpful, he took time to carefully explain maths problems and gave me more confidence in understanding my work!
My Learning Advisor shared some great tips on audience engagement for my first presentation, he went the extra mile and inspired me to be a better presenter. Thank you I will be back!
