New at ANU

If you are new to ANU or even just studying in a new discipline, you'll face a period of adjustment to the 'ANU culture'. Some things may be different at ANU compared to your past experiences. Being aware of these differences can help you to develop strategies that will assist you during your studies.

Coursework students

When you come to ANU, whether you're arriving from another country, an Australian secondary school, the workforce, or any other pathway, you'll face...
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English language

If you have English as a second or additional language, your time at university can offer many opportunities to develop your English skills. It is...

Reading strategies

At university, you are expected to do a lot of reading. This reading will generally fall into two categories: weekly reading for tutorials and...

Time management

For all students, some kind of time management strategy is essential if you are going to avoid being overwhelmed by responsibilities. Successful time...

O-week academic workshops

During Orientation Week, we run workshops to help your academic transition at ANU. These workshops are free and open to new and continuing students....