Description: Start your UOW journey with our range of pre-orientation webinars. From tips to key information, these sessions are designed to help set you up for success before you even step on campus.
Webinars can be added to your Orientation schedule during the registration process.
Webinar: Relocating to Wollongong
Date: Thursday, 9 July 2026
Time: 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm
Description: Coming to study at UOW from a regional, rural or remote town in Australia? Join us as we talk all things ‘moving to Wollongong’. We will hear from students and staff who have made the same move, as well as top tips from UOW's Careers and Housing Support teams. There will also be a chance to ask questions to help make the move to Wollongong easier.
Webinar: Surviving and thriving at uni: Neurodivergent student edition
Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
Time: 5 pm - 6 pm
Description: Discover the specialist services we offer for neurodivergent students, learn how to access neurodivergent-specific support, and hear some of our favourite neurodivergent-friendly tips and tools for study. At UOW, we celebrate all brains!
Webinar: Academic writing skills
Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Time: 5 pm - 6 pm
Description: This webinar provides an overview of academic writing. It will discuss structuring assignments, paragraphing and signposting, and strategies for writing effectively at university.
Webinar: Synthesising literature, paraphrasing, and referencing
Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Time: 11 am - 12 pm
Description: This webinar illustrates how to effectively incorporate supporting evidence into your academic writing. It will discuss synthesising literature, paraphrasing information (i.e. putting it into your own words), and how to reference sources of information.
Webinar: Australian Essentials - Your Guide to Settling into Life in Australia
Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Time: 4 pm - 5 pm
Description: Start your exciting journey in Australia with all of the essential information. Discover our vibrant Australian culture, understand local norms, and get familiar with the unique Aussie slang. Plus, we'll share tips on what you need to know, making friends, navigating daily life, and discovering the best local spots.
Webinar: Editing and proofreading skills
Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Time: 5 pm - 6 pm
Description: This webinar provides tips and strategies for editing and proofreading your work, to ensure clarity of written communication and a smooth reading experience for your assessors!
Webinar: Ask Away: Finding Answers and Support with AskUOW
Date: Thursday, 16 July 2026
Time: 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm
Description: University comes with a lot of questions, and knowing where to turn makes all the difference. Join the AskUOW team to learn how our frontline service team can help you, how to navigate the UOW Knowledge Base and Course Handbook, and how to get on top of key administrative processes like subject and tutorial enrolment. Walk away knowing exactly where to find reliable information and how to get help when you need it, so you can start your session feeling confident and prepared.
Webinar: Getting started for Postgraduate coursework students
Date: Thursday, 16 July 2026
Time: 5 pm - 6 pm
Description: Get a head start with this webinar for postgraduate coursework students! This session is aimed at students beginning a Graduate Certificate or Masters by coursework and will cover academic skills for postgraduate level work, strategies for balancing study with work and family commitments, and where to go for help during your time at UOW.
Webinar: Parents & Supporters
Date: Friday, 17 July 2026
Time: 4.30 pm - 5.30 pm
Description: Starting at uni can be an overwhelming and confusing time for both students and parents or supporters. When you have the right information at hand, there are many ways to help make a smooth transition from school (or work) to uni.