Academic Language & Learning Unit (ALLU)
The Academic Language and Learning Unit (ALLU) works with students and staff to develop students’ academic capabilities for success in their university careers. This includes development of the academic speaking, writing, reading, and numeracy skills needed for successful learning. ALLU staff are located in each Faculty and regional campus.
The ALLU website provides you with a wide range of resources to enhance your learning. You will find practical exercises and advice about academic reading, writing, note-taking, oral presentations, tips on referencing, exam preparation and much more.
Student Learning Advisors
La Trobe has developed a great program of students helping other sudents (peer mentoring) for academic support. In each campus library during the academic year there is an advertised location where experienced and trained students, called Student Learning Advisors, can provide support and advice around:
- word processing, PowerPoint, etc
- giving a presentation, making a poster, working in a team, etc
- preparing for exams
- Time management
- Assignments
- Directions
- Library (showing students the range of self help resources and tools, e.g. subject guides)
- Where to get further help
- Referrals to other uni services
- someone to talk to about study, problems, etc.
Our SLAs understand that sometimes it really helps to talk to another friendly student who knows how things work and can provide referrals to other areas of the University to resolve your concerns.
