Workshops

 

Workshops

Upcoming Workshops 2025 (Semester 1)

Date Time Workshop Title and Description Speaker MS Teams Link

12 Mar 2025

2:30 pm

Overcoming Persistent Self-Doubt

Persistent self-doubt is a common experience, especially among individuals navigating high expectations and new challenges. It is important to learn practical strategies to challenge self-doubt, reframe negative self-talk, and recognize our own achievements. By fostering self-confidence and a growth mindset, students will be able to embrace their capabilities and navigate challenges with resilience.

Ms Novenna Amanda

Student Counsellor

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19 Mar 2025

2:30 pm

Take Control Over Your Emotions

Under stressful situations, often we feel overwhelmed with disruptive emotions. Emotional self-control helps us to stay clear-headed and calm, and maintain our performance and relationships, also overall happiness. Get to know the disruptive emotions that make you feel helpless and out of control, and learn how to cope with them, eventually develop emotional self-control.

Ms Chloe Liong

Student Counsellor

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26 Mar 2025

2:30 pm

A.C.T towards Success

Do you want to be more successful? Most students start the semester with the best of intentions. Without a continued plan, though, these positive habits can wane. With some early organization and planning, you can set yourself up for success throughout the semester. This workshop will help you define what success means to you and to develop a plan for achieving it.

Ms Evelyn Liew

Senior Counsellor

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2 Apr 2025

2:30 pm

Managing Expectations in Higher Education

Have you ever felt like your assignment due dates, marking outcomes or the sheer number of covered topics were orchestrated towards your doom? Sate your curiosity on your lecturer’s thought process by joining this open conversation, and you may gain some tips on better managing your learning journey.

Dr Mark Tee Kit Tsun

FECS Digital Learning Technologist

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9 Apr 2025

2:30 pm

Library search essentials: LibKey, databases & more!

Learn to search effectively for journal articles, eBooks, and more using library databases and new tool, LibKey Nomad +++. Get more tips to refine your search and access the best academic resources, perfect for students looking to save time and enhance research skills.

Ms Bong Siew Ming

Information Resources Officer

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23 Apr 2025

2:30 pm

Cite it right: mastering references for academic success

Learn the importance of proper referencing and explore key styles used at Swinburne, including Harvard, APA 7th edition, and IEEE. This session covers differences, citation demonstrations, and practical tools to simplify referencing.

Ms Roswita Rawi

Information Resources Executive

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23 Apr 2025

3:30 pm

Endnote 21 essentials: Simplify your referencing

Learn the essentials of EndNote 21, including importing, organizing and managing references efficiently. Discover how to insert citations, generate bibliographies in Word, and customize citation styles like Swinburne Harvard, APA 7th, IEEE and others.

Ms Bong Siew Ming

Information Resources Officer

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30 Apr 2025

2:30 pm

Oral Presentation Workshop

This workshop is your first step in giving effective oral presentations. The topics we will cover include mannerisms, voice projection, content and venue management, and more.

Mr Darren John Angking

Academic Staff, FBDA

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7 May 2025

2:30 pm

Practical Tips for Confident Presentations

Gain the skills to deliver presentations with confidence and authority. This workshop focuses on practical tips for effective speaking and includes an introduction to PowerPoint Presentation Coach to help you practice and improve your delivery.

Ms Jocelyn Sim Hui Woon

Academic Staff, SFS

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14 May 2025

2:30 pm

Academic Writing & Avoiding Plagiarism

This session will provide you with essential tips for academic writing and avoiding plagiarism. You are expected to reflect on your current writing.

Ms Cassandra Eva LinYin Lau

Academic Staff, SFS

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Academic Practice Committee and Student Counselling and Support Unit
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus