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Study Help

We have a range of face-to-face and online resources and programs to help you reach your study goals.

Subject learning materials

Need to find your subject outline, essential resources for your subject, information about assessments or other online learning information? 

Log into your Learning Hub – the Learning Management System called vUWS (pronounced 'views').

Search by your subject code to access textbooks on your Reading List via the Library, at no cost to you.

If you need to order textbooks, you can search by course code on The School Locker.

Library

When was the last time you were in your campus library?

The Library is your study zone away from home. Campus libraries can enhance your study in many ways. You can discover different types of study spaces and book a group study room.

Find out about referencing & citation styles and how to go beyond Google to get better resources for your assessment from the Library Search Box.

Western libraries will quickly become an integral part of your university life – we even have sleep pods for little cat naps and audiobooks for study breaks!

Contact the online librarian, or phone 02 9852 5353 or email us within Library opening hours.

Study Smart

Study Smart provides free study skills training, one-to-one Study Smart appointments, tips and how-to-guides to complete uni work and assessments with less stress.

Build study skills to distinguish yourself at university and beyond. Whether you are starting your degree or close to graduating, you can always refresh your academic skills to take the next step forward.

Access Studiosity 24/7 from your vUWS site to upload your draft assignment and receive writing feedback.

You can find tips and guidelines to ensure you are studying with integrity on our Academic Integrity webpage.

Programs and workshops

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) is a student-led program where you can meet and work collaboratively with students in your subjects to understand the content better and develop study strategies to help improve your results.

Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH) helps students of all stages of study with maths and statistics support, from help sessions to refresher courses and more. 

There’s a range of other workshops and programs to help you return to learning, develop your academic literacy skills, work on broader life skills, and more.

Contact Student Services Hub

Have a question?

Throughout your student journey (from enrolments to graduations) the Student Services Hub is your first point of contact for information, advice, forms, and referrals to other services.

Contact the Student Services Hub on 1300 668 370 or
+ 61 2 9852 5588 if you're outside Australia.

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Other helpful resources

  • Learn2Learn – Great for learning how to set goals and track study progress.
  • DigitalYOU - Support with building the digital skills and knowledge you need for success.