Description: Kickstart your UOW journey with our range of pre-orientation, Get Started webinars! From tips and insights to essential information, these sessions are designed to help set you up for success before you start your first week of session.
Webinars can be added to your Orientation schedule during the registration process.
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 support diverse ways of learning.
Webinar: Getting it together- plan your Wellbeing in 2026
Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Time: 3 pm - 4 pm
Description: Maintaining your wellbeing at UOW can help you manage challenges and the unexpected. Learn how to better understand and manage your mental health to support your studies.
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 explains 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: 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. You'll leave knowing where to find reliable information and how to get help when you needed, so you can start your session feeling confident and prepared.
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 their 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.
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 study, strategies for balancing study with other commitments, and where to find support during your time at UOW.