Orientation-Program-Semester-1-2024

Friday 16 February - Friday 01 March

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Friday 16 February
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Ask me anything Q&A with UWA Guild President, Indi!

Jump on Instagram LIVE, UWA Student Guild (@uwastudentguild) between 1pm-2pm AWST Friday 16 Feb to ask questions to the UWA Guild President for 2024, Indi! Including tips about how to make the most out of your time studying at UWA and here about whats coming up for OWEEK.
  • Venue:
Monday 19 February
9:30 am to 10:30 am

Studying at uni:Evidence-based learning strategies (Online Session)

Learn effective ways to study - Not all study techniques are created equal. In fact, some of the most common techniques used by students are not actually the most effective. This workshop will discuss the scientific evidence behind how we learn and will give you practical strategies to help you retain information in the long term. Click here to register

  • Venue: Online Session (Video Conference/Pre-recorded videos - Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc.)
10:30 am to 11:30 am

Writing uni assignments (Online Session)

Know the steps to get started writing university assignments - This workshop will set you up for assignment success at UWA. Understand the basics of writing academic essays and importance of referencing. Click here to register.
  • Venue: Online Session (Video Conference/Pre-recorded videos - Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc.)
11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Reading, notetaking and lectures (Online Session)

 Develop strategies for reading, notetaking and lectures- This workshop provides practical tips for avoiding information overload and developing notetaking skills for reading, lectures and classes. Click here to register.

  • Venue: Online Session (Video Conference/Pre-recorded videos - Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc.)
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Tips for studying maths and stats at uni (online)

Get set for a successful semester of maths/stats study - Get the most out of lectures and tutes and prepare for your first assignments with these tips and strategies. We will talk about the way learning maths differs from other disciplines to set you up for a successful semester. Recommended for anyone studying maths or stats units. Click here to register.
  • Venue: Online Session (Video Conference/Pre-recorded videos - Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc.)
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

AI:Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity at uni (Online Session)

Ethical scholarship at UWA – This workshop will go over the principles, policies and practices of academic integrity at uni, with a particular emphasis on how to use the new generation of generative AI tools to help your study, but not replace your critical thinking. Click here to register.
  • Venue: Online Session (Video Conference/Pre-recorded videos - Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc.)
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Managing your study time (Online Session)

Make the most of your study time by using some simple but effective strategies - One challenge for university students is managing all the competing demands on their time. In this workshop you will learn strategies to set goals, prioritise tasks and manage your time effectively. Click here to register.
  • Venue: Online Session (Video Conference/Pre-recorded videos - Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc.)
2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Schools of Health Science Session (online via MS Teams)

If you are a new student studying in any of the following course/majors please join this online MS Teams call. 2.30pm-5pm.

Meeting ID: 468 698 739 359
Passcode: eeDjpU

Biomedicine (specialised), Integrated Medical Sciences & Clinical Practice, Podiatric Health & Medical Sciences, Integrated Dental Sciences, Medical Science, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing, Humanities in Health and Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacology, Public Health.

  • Venue: Online Session (Video Conference/Pre-recorded videos - Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc.)
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Top tips from the UWA Student Advisors! For Undergraduate Students (online via MS Teams)

If you are a new to UWA undergraduate student, join us online via MS teams to  receive some top tips and advice related to navigating the UWA systems, study plan advice and admin support. This is option to join.

This session is general advice as compared to being course or content specific.

If you have already set yourself up on StudentConnect, already done your unit enrolment and timetable in CAS then no need to join this session.

Click here to join the MS Teams call for the session at 2.30PM AWST Monday 19 Feb.

Meeting ID: 439 528 162 202
Passcode: pfijCh

  • Venue: Online Session (Video Conference/Pre-recorded videos - Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc.)
Tuesday 20 February
8:00 am to 8:45 am

Yoga on the Grass

Start your Orientation the right way! For beginners and advanced yogis alike, UWA Sport offers a fully guided practice in a welcoming, peaceful environment. Come on down, sign in and enjoy the serenity of outdoor yoga on the beautiful grounds of UWA. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat or towel. Limited mats will be available to borrow.

Click here to register.

  • Venue: Great Court South (near Reid Library)

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