Academic study support
At UniSQ, you're supported throughout your studies with a range of academic services designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your skills, and succeed at university.
One of the key services available to you is support from Learning Advisors and UniSQ Librarians, who can help you build the skills needed to succeed at university. You can book an appointment to speak with a Learning Advisor in person on any campus, via Zoom, email, or phone. Or book an appointment with a UniSQ Librarian via Zoom, phone or email.
UniSQ Librarians are here to help you build your study and research skills at every stage of your learning journey. Whether you’re starting out or working on advanced projects, we can guide you through finding quality information and referencing correctly.
What we can help with
- Finding information: Learn how to locate and evaluate specialist resources for your discipline, including books, academic journal articles, and databases.
- Referencing skills: Get guidance on using referencing styles such as APA, Harvard, and AGLC.
- Subject expertise: Our Librarians provide tailored support across key areas, including:
- Education
- Engineering, Sciences & IT
- Business
- Law & Justice
- Health & Communities
- UniSQ College, College for First Nations & the Arts
How to connect
You can book an individual consultation or a small group session (up to 5 students) with a Librarian. Appointments are available via Zoom, phone or email.
We also offer Academic Success webinars throughout the year to help you strengthen your skills.
Please note: Librarians cannot provide proofreading, editing, or personal counselling.
Learning Advisors provide learning support in discipline areas including education, engineering, sciences, IT, business, law, health, communities, creative arts, humanities, and communication. Learning Advisors also assist students who are studying courses at the UniSQ College and College for First Nations.
Learning Advisors can assist with the below topics and more:
- Academic writing
- Unpacking assessment tasks and questions
- Provide resources and advice around assignment types
- Goal setting, time management, and self-regulated learning
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Academic integrity
- General learning and study strategies, such as exam preparation and learning from lectures.
First Nations Learning Advisors
First Nations Learning Advisors offer culturally-informed academic support to both First Nations and non-Indigenous students.
They can assist across a wide range of disciplines (excluding mathematics), providing support such as:
- Academic skill development through a culturally responsive lens
- Holistic engagement with university life for First Nations students
- Educational guidance in courses with First Nations content or perspectives.
If you're wondering whether your question is something Learning Advisors can help with, here are some examples of what students often ask:
- How can I make my writing sound more academic?
- I want to organise my time better this trimester what can I do?
- Where can I get more information and support about academic integrity?
- How do I write a literature review/annotated bibliography/case study?
- How do I start my assignment?
- Does this paragraph make sense? Is it answering the question?
- I want to improve my reading and note-taking skills. What strategies can you suggest?
- How can I bring critical thinking into my assignment?
- How do I navigate the StudyDesk?
- How can I respectfully use First Nations perspectives and knowledge in my assignment?
Resources and support
Academic success webinars
Have a question? We're here to help.
Monday - Friday
9.00 am - 5.00 pm (AEST)
Student Central (R Block), Toowoomba
Atrium (B Block), Springfield
Library (H Block), Ipswich
Monday - Friday
9.00 am - 5.00 pm (AEST)
Phone: +61 7 4631 2285
Freecall: 1800 007 252
Monday - Friday
9.00 am - 5.00 pm (AEST)
Chat with us using the live chat bubble, available during business hours.