Study skills | News at Curtin

Practical workshops to help beat procrastination

Ben Adams — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Struggling to stay on track with study? Join this free, four‑week group program to help you build practical skills to overcome procrastination and manage academic stress. | Reading time: 1 min

Prepare for Uni this semester with UniSkills

Rachelle Erzay — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Whether your starting university for the first time, or heading into your final year, the Library’s UniSkills program is here to help you develop your study skills. | Reading time: 1 min

Your guide to student support at Curtin

Ben Adams — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:57:41 +0000

Navigating uni life can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Curtin has a range of services and resources to keep you on track and thriving. | Reading time: 2 mins

Five ways to create a productive study space

Ben Adams — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Having a dedicated area where you can go to complete your studies is essential to help get your mind in the zone. | Reading time: 2 mins

How to ethically use Gen AI tools for your personal and academic growth

Rachelle Erzay — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:44:00 +0000

At Curtin, you can use GenAI tools. You just need to know where the line is and how to stay on the right side of it. | Reading time: 3 mins

Cheating at uni isn’t always obvious… Here’s what you need to know

Mikaela Zuiderduyn — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Confused about what counts as cheating? From plagiarism to dodgy websites, here’s how to keep your work legit at Curtin, and why integrity protects both your degree and your future. Reading time | 3 minutes

Avoid these email fails: How to sound professional at uni

Mikaela Zuiderduyn — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 03:25:36 +0000

Mastering how to write professional emails at uni sets you up for future success. This guide covers greetings, sign-offs, tone and more, so you can learn to communicate clearly, respectfully and confidently every time. Reading time | 4 minutes

Five ways to use Adobe Express in your degree

Mikaela Zuiderduyn — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

No design experience? No problem. Adobe Express makes it easy to create standout presentations, posters, resumes and more, and it’s free for Curtin students. Reading Time | 2 minutes

Seven tips for balancing work and study as an online student

Rachelle Erzay — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Discover the secrets to mastering the art of balancing work and study as an online student with our 7 essential tips. | Reading time: 3 mins

Discover the Digital Toolkit

Louis Humberstone — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:47:40 +0000

The Digital Toolkit is a newly developed and quickly expanding repository of concise instructional videos covering common and emerging applications and platforms. | Reading time: 1 min.

How to navigate Gen AI tools at Curtin

Rachelle Erzay — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Discover how to navigate GenAI tools at Curtin while keeping your academic integrity intact. | Reading time: 3 mins

What I wish I knew in first year: Advice from a final-year student

Mikaela Zuiderduyn — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Starting uni can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. This guide shares real advice from a student on navigating first year: friends, support, flexibility, and making the most of every moment.

How to design the perfect club logo in minutes with Adobe Express

Mikaela Zuiderduyn — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Reading time | 3 minutes Need a standout logo for your student club or society? […]

Level up your study skills with Library support!

Christine Huggins — Tue, 13 May 2025 03:05:48 +0000

Reading time: 1 minute Feeling stuck with an assignment? Want to improve your grades or […]

I Have Bad Groupmates. Now What?

Joaquin Atizado — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:36:27 +0000

IACNW star Kristel shares some tips on how to spot a bad groupmate, and how to combat it! Plus, watch the newest episode of I'm at Curtin, Now What!

Your Guide to Curtin Library Spaces in 2025

Christine Huggins — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:30:29 +0000

Welcome to the TL Robertson Library! Whether you're here for study, research, or collaboration, our diverse spaces will cater to your needs. Here’s a quick guide to help you navigate. | Reading time: 1 min

Five must-do online study skills programs from the Library

Jaeger Wieland — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:23:00 +0000

Learn about five useful online study skill programs that will help you perform better in your studies. | Reading time: 2 mins

How to motivate yourself to study

Jaeger Wieland — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:22:50 +0000

We share our top five tips to avoid procrastination and build up the motivation to study.

Curtin is an Adobe Creative Campus!

Jaeger Wieland — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:44:45 +0000

Access Adobe Express - the all-in-one design, photo and video tool - for free with your student email address!

Your Complete Guide to OUA Support at Curtin

Rachelle Erzay — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 02:00:00 +0000

Whether you're a seasoned online learner or new to the digital education landscape, Curtin is dedicated to supporting you throughout your academic journey.

Your guide to online study help

Larnaca Mathias — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0000

You don’t have to be on campus to access study help. Many of the Library’s services can be accessed online – wherever you may be!

Preparing for exams: A guide for regional and remote students

Rachelle Erzay — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 01:07:00 +0000

If you’re studying online and in regional or remote areas of WA, exam preparation can pose some unique challenges. But never fear! We've got strategies to help.

Study habits for exams

Larnaca Mathias — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Exam season can bring stress to many students, so surviving during this tricky time may seem impossible. The good news is that there are many things that you can do to prepare!

Library 101: What you need to know

Larnaca Mathias — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Here’s our top four things that you should know about the Library at the beginning of semester!

Need help with your studies? Drop in to see a Peer Academic Mentor!

Larnaca Mathias — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Are you struggling with referencing, formatting essays, or general math? Peer Academic Mentors are here to provide you with the support you need to excel in your academic journey.

Oral presentations: important tips

Larnaca Mathias — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Oral presentations can make a lot of people nervous for a lot of reasons. But, if we shed some light on how to do them well, maybe you’ll see that they’re not so scary after all.

New Learning & Teaching Strategy

Jaeger Wieland — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:31:41 +0000

Interested to learn about the new direction for Learning & Teaching at Curtin? Discover the newly published strategy document.

Scheduling tools to help you stay organised as a student

Mikaela Zuiderduyn — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This article explores three free scheduling tools that can help you to stay organised by managing your academic schedules, assignments and tasks effectively.

Tips for searching the Library

Sara Culverhouse — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:30:44 +0000

The Library catalogue is the best way to discover all of the library’s resources in one search engine

Your guide to referencing

Sara Culverhouse — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:29:19 +0000

Let’s face it, referencing is tough! Thankfully, there are ways to make it work for you.

Library 101: What you need to know

Sara Culverhouse — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:32:44 +0000

Our top four things that you should know about the Library at the beginning of semester!

Where to get your textbooks this semester

Rachelle Erzay — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:45:11 +0000

We've collated a list of options of where you can purchase or access your textbooks from this semester.

How to cope with exams as an international student

Rachelle Erzay — Fri, 31 May 2024 02:30:00 +0000

In our next episode of I'm at Curtin, No What?, Devna and Celena share their insights and tips on coping with exams at Curtin, especially as international students.

Looking to level up your study habits?

Sara Culverhouse — Fri, 17 May 2024 02:17:23 +0000

If you are feeling underprepared to tackle your exams, fret not! There’s still plenty of time to take control of your studies.

Tips for searching the Library

Sara Culverhouse — Tue, 07 May 2024 01:41:00 +0000

The Library catalogue is the best way to discover all of the library’s resources in […]

Your guide to online study help

Sara Culverhouse — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:45:00 +0000

You don’t have to be on campus to access study help. Many of the Library’s […]

Looking to level up your study habits?

Sara Culverhouse — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:53:00 +0000

Are you struggling with referencing, formatting essays, or general math? PAMs can provide you with the support you need.

Ace your next assignment

Sara Culverhouse — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Writing an assignment may seem daunting, however we guarantee these tips will help you feel more confident in your next task.

Your guide to referencing

Sara Culverhouse — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:54:33 +0000

Let’s face it, referencing is tough! Thankfully, there are ways to make it work for you.

Top tips for building your study habits

Sara Culverhouse — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:16:23 +0000

With semester well underway, here's some ideas to supercharge your study.