Tuesday, October 31st, 2017
It’s a busy time of year, and we know you’ve been working hard. Reward yourself with free food at the Library during the exam period.
Each campus Library will have snacks available on select days. Find out dates and times for your campus below.
Ballarat:
A range of snack food and drinks will ...
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Monday, November 14th, 2016
Do you need a break from studying? During the exam period our campus libraries are offering games, chill out zones, and sustenance to keep you going.
If you need to take your mind off things, Brisbane, Canberra and Strathfield have jigsaw puzzles to help you relax.
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Monday, November 7th, 2016
Do you like to study in peace? We’ve put together a quick list of the silent and quiet study areas in each campus library.
Ballarat:
Quiet study: In the devoted quiet area of the library
Ballarat Library map/text alternative
Brisbane:
Quiet study: Level A and B
Brisbane Library map/text alternative
Canberra:
Silent study: Mezzanine level
Canberra Library map/text alternative
Melbourne:
Silent study: the ...
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Thursday, November 3rd, 2016
ACU Library will be providing free refreshments to help you recharge during the exam period.
Dates, times, and refreshment options for each campus are listed below:
Ballarat:
Assorted snacks, cheese and biscuits, muesli bars, chocolate and bottled water.
Date
Day
Time
Venue
7 November
Monday
8:30am
Library
16 November
Wednesday
8:30am
Library
24 November
Thursday
8:30am
Library
Brisbane:
An assortment of healthy snacks.
Date
Day
Time
Venue
7 November
Monday
10am
Library
14 November
Monday
10am
Library
21 November
Monday
10am
Library
Canberra:
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Thursday, October 27th, 2016
The past exam repository includes past exams from the previous two years as provided to the library by faculties and schools.
Sign in to the past exam papers site with your student number and password, then use the Exam Repository to track down a past exam paper you're after.
The best way ...
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Tuesday, June 7th, 2016
Exams are in full swing now.
Remember campus libraries are open extended hours, including evenings and weekends right up until Friday 24 June!
Check the times of each campus:
Ballarat
Brisbane
Melbourne
North Sydney
Strathfield
Need help finding a resource - use Library Search or come in and have a chat - we are here for you...
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Friday, May 20th, 2016
Reboot yourself with study break stretches.
When you sit for long periods, your concentration can wander, making it harder to retain information.
Gentle stretching has been shown to have positive benefits that help to maintain focus, including:
increasing blood flow to your brain
releasing your body from aches and pains
reducing stress levels
increasing energy levels
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Monday, May 16th, 2016
Missed the exam preparation workshops in Week 10? Don’t worry Academic Skills are running some in week 11 (next week!) as well. These hour long workshops help you formulate a plan to make the best use of your time for preparing for exams.
Go to http://leo.acu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=12421§ion=8 to see when the workshop ...
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Wednesday, November 4th, 2015
During exam time, it’s important to exercise your mind and body. When you sit for long periods, your concentration can wander, making it harder to retain information.
Gentle stretching has been shown to have positive benefits that help to maintain focus, including:
increasing blood flow to your brain
releasing your body from aches ...
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Monday, October 26th, 2015
Help your exam preparation and access past exam papers online.
You can search for old tests to help with your exam prep. This is a great way to see what types of questions you may be asked and to even practise taking exams.
A few points:
log in with your network user name ...
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