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5 ways to prepare for the academic year ahead
Emerging from the haze of the holidays (holiday haze... holi-haze?), it can be tricky to get your mindset back into 'study' mode. Here are five ways you can start to prepare and set yourself up for a great year ahead.
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Holiday reading: Our Kindle recommendations
Almost as good as Oprah's book club or the Prime Minister's summer reading list, we're once again bringing you recommendations for holiday reading...
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4 higher education trends to watch out for in Australia
Universities must keep abreast of higher education trends if they are to remain relevant.
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Struggling to focus? Our tips on getting your study done
How can you stay focused on your study?
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Personal makes perfect: Why individualised feedback is key
Personalisation is now offered as part of the majority of consumer services, so why is education holding back from reaping the benefits of bespoke student feedback?
The power of learning from your mistakes
It's official: making mistakes helps you learn better - yes you read that right! So what is the evidence and how can you incorporate this into your study ?
Term 4 Tips: Give Yourself A Head-Start On 2019
Even though Term 4 can sometimes just feel like a long, slow crawl towards the summer holidays, it’s actually a great time to ramp up your efforts, boost your mark average for the …
How can online study support help reduce university drop out rates?
One in four Australian university students drops out, and much of this is caused by stress. Study-help such as Studiosity's can alleviate student stress with core skills support.
Raising writing skills for Australian students
After the release of the latest 2018 NAPLAN results, the question of how we ensure students develop core writing skills both in and out of school is a hot topic. Consistent feedbac…
Contract cheating in Australian higher education: Implications for teaching and learning
Presented at the 2018 Studiosity Symposium, Associate Professor Tracey Bretag summarises the key findings of the research project to explore the relationship between contract cheat…
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What it's like to be a writing specialist at Studiosity
In 2015, Sam Kenny was looking for part-time work that would help her make a little extra money while still tying into her degree subject. She found a job that not only ticked thes…
Students first: Recap of the 2018 Studiosity Symposium
26 institutions, one room, two days. See what was discussed at the 3rd annual Studiosity Symposium.
Strengthening the first year experience at university
The first year experience can have a huge impact on students' attitudes towards higher education. But it's often a difficult time - how can we improve it?