VU Ready Skills Lab Semester 2 2025
Description
Start Your University Journey with Confidence!
Join the VU Ready Skills Lab, an interactive program designed to help you transition smoothly into university life. Build your academic skills, connect with friendly staff and fellow students, and gain the confidence to succeed in your studies!
Program Highlights
Four engaging 2-hour workshops delivered during Orientation Week & Week 1 (Tuesday 22 July Feb to Friday 1 Aug 2025) at City Towers, Footscray Park & Online!
Choose individual sessions or attend them all to boost your academic skills to the maximum!
Meet other new students as well as our friendly team of Learning Advisors and Librarians!
City Towers Campus, Level 8 (Room 0814)
Name | What's covered? | When? |
|---|---|---|
Thriving in Uni Life | Goal-setting, time management, wellbeing, and mental health. | Tuesday 22 July 1.30pm - 3.30pm |
Engage & Excel | Presentation skills, and public speaking. | Wednesday 23 July 10am - 12pm |
Academic Writing Toolkit | Foundations of Academic writing, structure and ways of embedding evidence | Wednesday 23 July 12.30pm - 2.30pm |
Study Success Essentials | Critical thinking, reading, note-taking, research, and assignment rubrics. | Wednesday 23 July 3.00pm - 5.00pm |
Footscray Park Campus, Building G (Room G202)
Workshop Title | What's covered? | When? |
|---|---|---|
Thriving in Uni Life | Goal-setting, time management, wellbeing, and mental health. | Thursday 24 July 1.30pm - 3.30pm |
Online Sessions (Week 1) :
Name | What's covered? | When? |
|---|---|---|
Thriving in Uni Life | Goal-setting, time management, wellbeing, and mental health. | Thursday 31 July 9am - 11am |
Engage & Excel | Presentation skills, and public speaking. | Thursday 31 July 11.30am - 1:30pm |
Academic Writing Toolkit | Foundations of Academic writing, structure and ways of embedding evidence | Friday 1 August 9am - 11am |
Study Success Essentials | Critical thinking, reading, note-taking, research, and assignment rubrics. | Friday 1 August 11.30am - 1.30pm |
Why Attend?
Learn essential academic skills such as effective writing, time management, and public speaking.
Access helpful resources and tips tailored to new university students.
Meet fellow students and create lasting connections.
Don’t Miss Out!
Spots are limited, so register now to secure your place!
We can’t wait to see you there!
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