EMAS (Enabling and Motivating Academic Support) is a Learning Centre–led academic learning service delivered by high-achieving peer tutors who volunteer to help their peers develop academic confidence and competence. The name “EMAS” is derived from the Malay word emas, meaning gold, symbolising students who have demonstrated academic excellence.

EMAS Peer Tutors provide subject-specific guidance and academic skills support, helping students better understand course content, approach assignments effectively, and strengthen their learning strategies. The learning experience is collaborative and student-centred, encouraging active engagement, critical thinking, and independent learning.

Through EMAS, students can:

• Learn effective strategies from high-performing seniors, including how to approach assignments, understand expectations, and avoid common mistakes
• Ask questions and clarify difficult concepts in a supportive, peer-led environment
• Receive guidance on your written assignments (e.g., essays, literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, reflection papers, laboratory reports, and business reports), including structure, clarity, and meeting assignment requirements
• Develop your academic writing, problem-solving, and study techniques, such as organising ideas, analysing questions, and preparing for assessments
• Build confidence in managing assignments and coursework, and in approaching their studies more independently

Get friendly, peer-led help for the following subjects:

• Accounting, Finance, Economics & Law (AFEL)
• Business & Academic Writing (Biz AW)
• Information Technology (IT)
• Psychology & Academic Writing (Psy AW)
• Statistics (Stats)

EMAS runs from Weeks 2 to 9, excluding weekends, public holidays, and study breaks.

For TR2 2026 meet the peer tutors @ C1-06 between 3 and 6 pm:

Tuesdays: Accounting, Finance, Economics & Law

Wednesdays: Psychology & Statistics

Thursdays: Information Technology

Fridays: Business, Business Communications, Marketing & Management