Welcome to the Academic Skills Centre

Welcome to the Academic Skills Centre at the University of Canberra

The Academic Skills Centre (ASC) supports all students enrolled at the University of Canberra to acquire and enhance the skills needed to succeed in their studies. The ASC believes that all students can benefit from study skills development and in our workshops, tutorials, and individual consultations, we encourage you to use strategies and techniques which will help you reach your academic potential.

  Academic Skills Centre staff

For Students

Online resources

Online Resources

  • Downloadable handouts and advice on a huge range of academic skills.
Workshops and Study Groups

Workshops and Study Groups

  • Face-to-face assistance with researching, reading and writing for students at all levels.
Individual Assistance

Individual Assistance

  • By appointment or drop-in every weekday.
Support for HDR Students

Support for HDR Students

  • A Thesis Writing Program and ongoing writing support.

For Staff

Support for Units and Courses

Support for Units and Courses

  • Support for embedding critical literacy skill development.
Referring Students

Referring Students

  • To formally refer students in need of support.
PALS Program

PALS Program

  • Peer Assisted Learning for challenging units.
ASC Annual Reports

ASC Annual Reports

  • Information on ASC’s initiatives and activities.