The HELPS Centre is a safe, respectful and friendly space that fosters your sense of wellbeing and belonging. It offers a wide range of resources to help you reach your study and career goals by developing your academic and English language skills. The Centre provides individual, peer assisted and group support.
Free weekly one-on-one learning support sessions will help you manage your time and prepare for your assessments and exams. The HELPS Centre also runs English language speaking groups, short film discussion groups, learning assistance sessions and teaching support.
Learning support with HELPS
You can access HELPS resources on Canvas and at the HELPS Centre in UTS Building 5, Block C, Level 1 (ground floor).
The HELPS team also offers a drop-in online service for learning support, and access to 24-hour/7-day a week study help and a writing feedback service, through Studiosity.
The resources are aimed at encouraging you to work independently on extra English and Academic skills development.
Other resources include:
- Weekly English support linked to your coursework,
- Academic skills resources including APA Referencing, essay writing, presentation/speaking online tutorials,
- Practice quizzes for English grammar, academic skills, reading, listening and much more,
- Reading and listening activities related to your chosen discipline at UTS.
Depending on your course or subject, the HELPS team may also deliver assessment specific workshops to assist you in your planning and/or writing. The HELPS team may also visit your class to assist you.
Study skills sessions are also held regularly throughout the semester to help with time management and assignment preparation.
Visit or make an appointment to see a Student Success Adviser for:
- Personal issues affecting your studies
- Study plan
- Your academic pathway
- Your attendance
- Transfer to UTS.