Access a range of study support services and resources
Learning how to study effectively, boost your study-life balance and prepare for your assessments and exams can help you make the most of your study time. Taking charge of your academic wellbeing and development can also help keep your stress levels down while making space for other aspects of your life that are just as important, such as family and friends.
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Studying effectively
Help to achieve your academic goals
Connect with a mentor
Peer mentoring allows you to connect with other students who have already achieved excellent results and would like to help others reach their study goals. Explore the below mentoring programs to help you develop effective study strategies and understand your course content.
Get help from a library specialist
Did you know you can receive personalised help from our knowledgeable library team? They can assist with things such as:
- how to reference correctly
- finding articles and information for your assessments
- improving your writing skills
- structuring assignments.
Study assistance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
GUMURRI facilitates a tutorial assistance program, which aims to improve educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Through the program, eligible students are matched with tutors to help them achieve the best possible outcomes in their courses.
Postgraduate academic skills workshops
The Griffith University Postgraduate Students Association (GUPSA) provides free academic skills workshops covering:
- critical discussion
- academic writing for international students
- cohesion and coherence
- extending you academic vocubulary
- being an effective researcher
- getting a journal article published.
Postgraduate editing help
GUPSA also offers HDR students an editing service for any work directly related to your program of study at Griffith.
SRC -mentored study support sessions
The Griffith Student Representative Council (SRC) offer mentored study support sessions to currently enrolled Griffith students undertaking any undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework or masters only) program, across any discipline.
Assessment and exams
Support to help you prepare for success and beat the stress
Connect with a mentor
Peer mentoring allows you to connect with other students who have already achieved excellent results and would like to help others reach their study goals. Explore the below mentoring programs to help you develop effective study strategies and understand your course content.
Managing stress and exams workshops
If you're stressed out by the pressures of study or exams, Managing Stress and Exams workshops can help! The Counselling and Wellbeing team has developed a video version of this workshop that you can complete from the comfort of your own home. There are also in-person workshops conducted by counsellors each trimester, check the Counselling and Wellbeing website for details.
Professional development
Assistance to get started on your career
Career guidance
Griffith offers a number of services to assist students with planning their career journey and ensuring their academic pathway aligns with their career goals. Explore the below services to see which best suits your needs.
Careers and Employment service
Graduate career support for students with disabilities
We have a number of initiatives to improve the employment outcomes for students with disabilities and help you improve the next steps in your career journey.
Inclusive career opportunities
Industry mentoring
For over 25 years our award-winning Industry Mentoring Program has connected Griffith students with industry professionals based in Southeast Queensland and beyond. Learn more and start your mentoring journey today.
Explore opportunities to gain experience and develop skills offered by employees
Additional support
Explore other types of support for students at Griffith
Student support
Need help with software, technical enquiries, financial assistance, or something else? Visit the student support page to view other support options.