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Academic Centre
The Academic Centre is here to support you in your studies and help you make the most of your time at King’s College. Whether you are settling into university, managing a busy schedule, or preparing for assessments, the Centre offers practical support to help you study effectively and with confidence.
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Study Smart
Study Smart is an online, self-paced learning resource from the QUT Library designed to help students build foundational academic research and information literacy skills.
It guides you through key stages of academic inquiry — from preparing for a research task and finding relevant sources, to evaluating information critically and effectively using it in assessments.
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Study Skills and Learning Advice
If you want to pick up a few handy study skills that will help you through uni and beyond, UQ has got you covered!
Read through their online guides or sign up for one of their learning workshops.
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Writing Well at QUT
Writing Well is part of the QUT cite|write academic support suite, designed to help students develop clear, effective and academically-sound writing skills.
This resource guides learners through essential principles of academic writing while offering practical strategies for writing essays, reports, reflections and other common university tasks.
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The Cornell Note-Taking System
This system is a structured method for capturing and organising information to improve retention and understanding.
This approach divides your notes into key ideas, detailed notes, and a summary, helping students clarify concepts, review effectively, and prepare efficiently for exams and assignments.
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Luke Richardson
At King’s, we have one goal: to bridge the gap between our students and industry. We achieve that by providing you with the resources and guidance necessary to make informed decisions about your future. Lead by our Director of Academic and Career Development, Luke Richardson, our Collegians receive extensive academic advice and access to a dedicated Learning Centre.
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Stacey Trimble
Stacey works alongside Luke to support students with their academic success and career development at King’s. She leads initiatives such as King’s annual Industry Mentoring Program and industry specific Careers Weeks, helping students connect with alumni and professionals in their fields of interest. Stacey also runs workshops and offers personalised 1:1 support to guide students on their academic and career journeys. You might come to Stacey for things like exploring what you’d like to do after college; support with job applications, finding work, and interview preparation; study strategies and planning your semester; or, navigating support for learning differences, student access plans, or other academic adjustments.
