Starting university

Help for new students

At university, you'll start learning to manage your own time, take charge of your own study strategies, and develop higher-order thinking skills. We know this can be challenging at times, so we offer resources to help you along the way.

One-on-one help

Peer Learning Advisers (PLAs) are available to answer your questions. Look for their bright red vests around your campus.

Library help

• Use our Libguides and LibSkills to help you find information for assignments.
• Check out the library's Academic Referencing Module for help acknowledging your sources.
• Chat to a librarian online through our LibChat service.
• Manage your time with the Library's assignment calculator to stay on track with your assignments.

Online resources

• Ready 4 Uni: our online orientation for new students.
• Prepare yourself for university study with SkillsEssentials
• Find out how to use the Learning Management System (LMS).

Plagiarism

'Plagiarism' means copying the work of someone else without properly acknowledging or referencing it. Check our Academic Integrity section for more information. If you are a new undergraduate student, you must complete the Academic Integrity Module. Check out the library's Academic Referencing Module for help acknowledging your sources.

Returning to study after a break?

Returning to study after some time away can be stressful. That said, people returning to study are often among the most successful at university because of their greater life experience. Hear about the experience first-hand in this video: