So – you’ve found the library; worked out your preferred coffee shop; eaten some free pancakes; toga-ed up and perhaps even deciphered the campus map to find your lecture locations. You’re feeling on top of things! It’s time to get serious. Keeping on top of your coursework and…
You’re invited to Open Data Day
This year, 21 February is International Open Data day. Practical ways you can participate in Open Data Day are listed on the Australian activities on Open Data Day webpage. At QUT, we recognise that research data is one of an institution’s greatest and most valuable assets. Our Research…
Blind date with a book!
When Valentine’s Day comes around some people are thinking about flowers or chocolates while others are rolling their eyes. How about ditching the chocolate and putting your eyes to good use by … reading a book! I’m sure you’ve heard of the saying ‘You can’t judge a book…
Make resolutions you can stick to
So it’s a brand new year, all shiny and full of hope and good intentions. Setting New Year’s goals is a tradition supported by academic research on independent learning (see Harvey & Chickie-Wolfe, 2007, Ch.1). Setting goals and maintaining goal-directed behaviour can improve study effectiveness (Harvey & Chickie-Wolfe, 2007).…