All posts by Writing Centre

The Writing Centre empowers students to reach their study and professional goals by developing academic, communication, English Language and study skills. Email writingcentre@mq.edu.au with any questions or to find out more.

The Writing Centre: enabling your students’ academic success

Do you want your students to write clearly, express themselves confidently, and bring their ideas to life? Refer your students to the Writing Centre, who can help them achieve academic success in just five steps!

/ 14 April, 2023

Developing students’ literacy through embedding

With so much content to get through, it may feel impossible to teach literacy – the understanding and control of diverse and multiple modes of communication [1] – in your unit. The Learning Skills Unit, Library and the Numeracy Centre...

/ 28 June, 2021

Fostering academic integrity in your classroom

What are the resources available to support you in your discussions with students?

/ 28 June, 2021

StudyWISE Refresh

Extensively refreshed to support MQ2020, the StudyWISE iLearn unit is a toolbox to help students develop research skills, academic writing skills and more.

/ 2 April, 2020
Macquarie University Library

Closure of the Library Building – an update on library services

You will have seen the VC’s announcement on Wednesday the 25th of March that in line with government advice the University library building is closed until further notice. We are continuing to offer online services to MQ staff and students,...

/ 26 March, 2020
iGuides team members in front of a desk

Tell your students: New peer support programs available through Learning Skills

Do your students need extra help with using online learning technologies or improving their writing? Learning Skills are excited to announce two new peer support programs available in Semester 2 for students.

/ 15 August, 2019