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Succeed at Uni with ADHD: Webinar

In this 90-minute session specifically for students, you’ll learn:

  • Common challenges for uni students with ADHD and the reasons why these occur. Get tips for addressing them

  • How YOU work best. Spend some time investigating your processing modalities and hear tools and tips

  • How to discover a system that will help you tame your tasks and time. Find the version best suited to your brain and your lifestyle.

  • How to commit to at least one new strategy and learn how to make it stick. Put checks in place to help you stay focused and organised long-term.

MASTERING AI TOOLS FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH & WRITING

Learn how Artificial Intelligence tools can enhance learning with Dr Nici Sweaney.

In this dynamic and engaging session, we'll dive into the world of AI and its game-changing role in education. We'll explore how AI can personalise your learning, boost your academic outcomes, and make your study sessions more productive. We'll also discuss how AI can equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for the future, preparing you for the evolving demands of the digital age.

Note: The visual presentation appears at about 2 mins 40 secs.

Assignment planning calculator

Ever underestimated how long an assignment will take to finish? Never get caught out again, with this genius assignment planning calculator from Massey University.

Just type in your assignment start and due dates, and get:

  • A step-by-step breakdown of tasks

  • An indication on how long each task will take

  • When you need to have each task completed by, to meet your assignment deadline

READ ALOUD: A FREE TEXT TO SPEECH VOICE READER

Do you find yourself with more time to listen, than to read? Or maybe you’re experiencing other barriers to reading. Whatever your situation, the Read Aloud tool for Chrome converts text to audio so you can get the information you need in a format that suits you.

Listen to websites, blogs, PDFs, publications, textbooks and online university materials.

HOW TO USE ENDNOTE FOR WINDOWS IN 5 MINUTES

Learn how to manage your references and cite as you write, with a video training session delivered by EndNote Training.

UNISKILLS: FREE MODULES TO HELP YOU live your best student life

New to Uni or study? Curtin Uni Library has you covered.

UniSkills is a self-paced series of short, practical modules covering:

  • Assignments

  • Study

  • Digital

  • Numeracy

  • Referencing

Set yourself up for a successful student journey by working through each module, open to anyone studying at any provider. You’ll learn:

  • How to research and write stellar assignments

  • How to reference for top marks (including guides to referencing and EndNote for Windows and Mac)

  • Study and time management techniques

  • How to use digital tools and programs to elevate your study

  • The fundamentals of numeracy, algebra and statistics