Workshops

 

Workshops

Upcoming Workshops 2024 (Semester 1)

Date Time Workshop Title and Description Speaker Venue / MS Teams

6 Mar 2024

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Email Etiquette

This workshop explores the MS Outlook Mailbox. You’ll learn basic email functions such as how to arrange your inbox messages, how to attach documents, how to find messages, and how to draft up a proper email, etc.

Note: Students to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Ms. Jenny Hu

Academic Staff

G215

13 Mar 2024

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Transforming Study Stress into Productive Energy

Many of us view stress as negative, but stress also has many remarkable attributes. It reminds us of what we care about, helps build resilience, and boosts motivation for success.

In this workshop, we learn how to harness the benefits of stress to boost productivity.

Ms. Chloe Liong

Student Counsellor

B005

20 Mar 2024

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Understanding Emotions and Empowerment Using Amazing Techniques

The human experience is driven by emotions. They are the motivating factors that influence our choices, deeds, and responses.

This can result in whether it is intense love that results in good relationships with others or anger that can start a war. However, a lot of us find it difficult to control our emotions, particularly the unpleasant ones.

As a result, we come to feel under their authority. Thus, controlling our emotions is essential to improving the quality of our lives, not just a luxury.

Ms. Novenna Amanda

Student Counsellor

B005

20 Mar 2024

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

How to Transform into the Best Version of Yourself

In this session, students will learn to use their time in the university to create an ideal version of themselves.

Focusing on personal transformations, the session will offer practical actions to help students acquire the skills, behaviors and mindset needed to function successfully in professional career and life.

Dr. Rodney Lim

Academic Staff

G215

27 Mar 2024

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Conflict Resolution

People often assume that conflict is always negative. This is not true! Everyone is inherently different. Conflict happens when those differences come to light.

Equip with an understanding of the resolution, understand the differences and use them to interact is a positive and productive way.

Ms. Evelyn Liew

Senior Counsellor

B005

3 Apr 2024

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Conquering Fear: Stepping Into Growth Zone

Once we settle inside our comfort zone, we feel safe and are in control. We are reluctant to make changes because of the unknown and uncertainties outside.

It takes courage and encouragement to cross this fear zone in to the growth zone where aspirations and new goals await.

Ms. Chloe Liong

Student Counsellor

B005

3 Apr 2024

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Search Strategies and Library Databases

This workshop will allow you to efficiently locate, evaluate, and select the best sources to enhance the quality of your assignment.

To use them effectively, it is important to understand how to search them and learn different technique to search.

Note: Students to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Bong Siew Ming

Information Resources Officer

G215

17 Apr 2024

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Boost your Presentation Skills

Ready for a speech breakthrough? Enhance your communication, speak confidently, and convey your message without hesitation.

If you’ve been struggling with your speech, join me!

Jenny Liew

Academic Staff

G215

17 Apr 2024

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

An Effective Oral Presentation

This workshop will focus on building a confident body language and enhancing voice projection, two key elements of a successful oral presentation.

There are demonstrations and participants are expected to be active in engagement.

Cassandra Lau

Academic Staff

G215

24 Apr 2024

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

The Confident You: Taking Charge of Your Life

Are you ready to embark on a life-changing journey by taking charge of your life? It’s crucial to learn to take charge of your life because it empowers you to create the life you want to live.

When you take charge of your life, you are in control of your destiny and can make decisions that align with your values and goals.

Ms. Evelyn Liew

Senior Counsellor

B005

24 Apr 2024

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Introduction to APA 7th edition citation style and Academic Writer tool

This workshop introduces important aspect of American Psychological Association (APA) style used to format research paper.

Academic Write is an APA’s tool for teaching and learning effective writing and will cover an overview on how to use the tool.

Note: Students to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Shasha Arantxa

Information Resources Officer

G215

8 May 2024

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

The Art of Self-Compassion: Navigating the Journey to Self-Love

Self-compassion is a developing skill that can improve our mental health and promote personal development.

We build a foundation for resilience, happiness, and deep connections with others and ourselves when we practice self-acceptance, accept our flaws, and treat ourselves with care.

Although developing self-compassion takes a lifetime of commitment and self reflection the rewards are great.

Experience the significant effects self-compassion may have on your life by beginning to cultivate it today.

Ms. Novenna Amanda

Student Counsellor

B005

8 May 2024

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Citation Management with EndNote

This workshop will equip you with the skills to navigate EndNote Desktop and Online, effectively manage your bibliography and seamlessly, integrate citations into your Words documents.

Learn how to streamline your research  workflow and create professional, well-cited assignment and projects.

Note: Students to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Roswita Rawi

Information Resources Executive

G215

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