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.

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!

Where to find us in-person

You can get individual help with your written assignments at our on-campus 'Drop-In' sessions.

Our Learning Advisors are available weekly (excludes non-teaching periods and public holidays) to support you with general assignment enquiries and study skills.

You are welcome to visit us at your on-campus Library.

Footscray Park

Building P - Level 2

We are open from:
11am–3pm
Mon, Wed, Thurs

City Tower

Building T - Level 2

We are open from:
11am–3pm
Mon, Wed, Thurs

Footscray Nicholson

Telford Building - Level 2

We are open from:
12noon–4pm
Tues, Weds

St Albans

Building 7

We are open from:
11am–3pm
Tues, Thurs

Sunshine

Building A

We are open from:
11am–3pm
Mon, Tues

Werribee

Building 1A

We are open from:
11am–3pm
Thurs

Support for students with English as an additional language

English conversation club

When & where

  • Tuesdays 12– 12.30pm at Footscray Nicholson Learning Hub, in the Library.

Join other students from non-English speaking backgrounds to:

  • practice your spoken English
  • increase your confidence
  • improve your vocabulary and pronunciation
  • practice understanding of spoken English
  • play fun games and meet new friends
  • enjoy free lunch-time snacks.

It's free to join and you don't need to book.

 

Services for VU staff

Are you a teacher at VU and want to help students improve their skills in studying, writing, or maths?

We can help you create study activities, to support the development of key academic skills.

For more information, please email: [email protected]