The first few weeks of semester can be overwhelming. Assignment deadlines are coming up fast. Unit readings are piling up. While these things might be happening, taking a break, even for a couple of days, can make a positive difference to your productivity and outlook. The mid-semester break is…
Study Hack – Take a break!
It’s Friday and our week of Study Hacks has come to an end, we hope you’ve picked up some tips to implement in your work for the rest of semester (and the rest of your studies). If you are interested in seeing some more student-made study hacks take…
Study Hack – Online You
Have you even sat down and Googled yourself just to see what would come up? Have you ever thought about what your online presence is? Take a look at our social media skills page to read up on how to Create a better online you. Your future self…
Study Hack – Writing
Academic writing can be tough whether it be writing an essay or a literature review. We have some great resources in QUT Cite Write which will help you to get started, no matter what writing style you need. First things first, make a skeleton plan. You can do…
Study Hack – Academic Honesty, what is it?
What is Academic honesty? You might have heard it referred to as plagiarism or cheating, at QUT we have a huge pile of resources to help you give credit where credit is due and be authentic in your studies. So what do you do if you have a…
Study Hack – Time management to the rescue!
[youtube EzrJQz8jL3o] Making a plan and sticking to it is often the hardest part of studying. If we can manage our priorities and commitments we can often get things done quicker and with less stress. With Easter coming up everyone is looking forward to a break. Having a…
Library Study Spaces
Week 3 is here! And so begins the hunt for study spaces in the library. Here are some handy hints from library staff to getting the best seat in the house (library): Get to the library early! – No matter what campus you are at, if you want…
Spacebots for Science Week
In celebration of Science Week, the World Science Festival is hosting Ars Electronica Futurelab’s Shared Space Bots showcase. Come and see specially designed robots and interact with the exhibition that puts research into action! QUT students and staff can register for this free this event online. Further details…