The Learning Hub
The Learning Hub is the place for every student, at every level, on every campus to develop and extend your academic skills. We offer support to transition, undergraduate, coursework post-graduate and research higher degree students, on every campus and online.
We offer help with assessments and study from Peer Learning Advisors (PLAs) and expert staff. Specialist help is also available for English language, academic writing (including theses) and Library skills.
Workshops for writing assignments, overcoming procrastination and more
Book an online appointment with Learning Hub staff
Access online PLA and Library drop-in support
For staff: Refer a student to The Learning Hub
Learning Hub Workshops
How2Uni Workshops now online
Online Zoom workshops to help you beat procrastination, write great assignments and prepare for exams. All workshops are one hour long.
Our next series of workshops will be in Semester 1, 2021. You can also view recordings of past workshops
In-subject study skills and English language workshops
Some subjects offer workshops to develop skills for assignments. Your lecturer will tell you about any study skills, writing or English language workshops available in your subject.
One Step Ahead (preparing for uni program)
Our One Step Ahead program runs before the start of semester and introduces essential skills for successful university study, including understanding assessment tasks and academic writing.
Our next One Step Ahead program will take place in February 2021. You can register from mid December 2020 through the Orientation Planner.
NEW! English Conversation Club
Do you want to keep up your English speaking skills while studying at home?
The English Conversation Club meets via Zoom on Wednesdays from 12-1pm Melbourne time right up until the end of the year!
Find more information and the Zoom link on the Learning Hub LMS.
Contact learninghub@latrobe.edu.au with any questions.
For Subject Coordinators
We offer workshops to develop students’ skills for assessment tasks.
Contact your local Learning Hub to discuss embedded workshops at your campus. If you would like to request a targeted workshop, please give us 3 weeks' notice prior to the proposed workshop date.
The Learning Hub Online
Check out The Learning Hub Online, a single place in the LMS to find eLearning tools across La Trobe University. You can access self-paced learning activities when it suits you and from wherever you are. The Learning Hub Online brings together resources like Achieve@Uni, Studiosity and LinkedInLearning videos, along with specially designed resources.
Log in to the Learning Hub Online LMS
The Learning Hub helps you develop these skills for successful study
Academic Writing
- planning, drafting and editing your assignments
- using your research in your writing
- quoting, paraphrasing, referencing.
Study skills
- time management
- note-taking
- presentation skills
- exam preparation.
Academic English
- developing your English vocabulary and grammar
- developing your speaking and writing in English
- improve your comprehension.
Coding Hub
Digital Literacy
- using online learning systems
- advanced database searching
- software to study: including Excel, Word, NVivo, Endnote, Mendeley, SPSS.
Library Research
- finding relevant resources for research assessments
- referencing.
Maths Hub
- Maths and Statistics support for:
- Accounting
- Agricultural Science
- Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- Biology
- Biomechanics, Sports and Exercise Science
- Biomedicine
- Business and Finance
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Physics
- Psychology Statistics
- Statistics and Probability
- subject-based maths help (see the timetable on the Maths Hub LMS)
Access the Maths Hub
Science Hub
