Learning and teaching experience

Learning tools at your fingertips

Our learning model gives you access to a suite of online tools to supplement your on-campus studies – including video material, academic readings, podcasts and guided activities, such as discussion forums and workshops. 

Learning and Engagement opportunities

As a UWS student, a range of learning and engagement opportunities will be available to you, such as:

• seminars, lectures, tutorials & workshops
• laboratory-based study & practical classes
• presentations and practical activities
• exhibitions, events & fieldwork
• social & sports activities
• support sessions
• digital learning tools including podcasts, webinars, videos & readings to supplement campus studies

Your responsibilities as a UWS student

As a UWS student you are expected to:

• Take responsibility for your own learning
• Make effective use of the support and guidance available to you across the University
• Abide by the principles of good academic practice (referencing guidelines; ethics awareness, avoiding plagiarism etc)
• Engage with your allocated personal tutor and other support frameworks to highlight issues affecting progress, academic performance or wellbeing
• Familiarise yourself with the Regulatory Framework (PDF), in particular the Assessment Regulations
• Maintain a high standard of personal conduct in your relations with staff, other students and visitors to the University
• Meet the attendance and engagements expectations (PDF) for all components of your programme of study

Attendance monitoring

Regular attendance is an important part of student success. Being present and engaged in your learning helps you get the most from your studies and allows the University to offer support when it is needed. 
  
AttendMe is a mobile app that allows you to check in to your timetabled classes using your smartphone. When you arrive for a class, you'll be able to record your attendance quickly and easily through the app. 
  
AttendMe has been introduced to:

• Make attendance recording easier through a simple digital check-in process
• Create a consistent attendance monitoring approach across all Faculties and programmes
• Help students stay engaged with their learning
• Enable UWS to identify and support students who may be experiencing difficulties or disengaging from their studies
• Provide accurate and timely attendance information to support student success