Like Lo-fi & Late Nights: The Perfect Study Combo
Want to actually remember what you study? Combine retrieval practice with spaced repetition for a powerful, brain-friendly learning boost. Not to get overly religious but let […]
Archive Author: Gareth Furber
What is a micro-act of wellbeing?
Small actions, big impact: discover how tiny daily habits can boost your wellbeing in just one week. I’ve been spending more time in the literature recently, […]
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program kicks off July - Register Now!
Stressed? Distracted? Over Uni? What if 8 weeks could seriously change how you handle it all? JOIN OUR MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) PROGRAM – BACKED […]
What is the "Comfort Zone" Campaign?
The Line’s “Comfort Zone” campaign helps young Aussies play their way to understanding and setting healthy boundaries in relationships, making respect and consent feel normal and […]
So, Someone Told You to Meditate. Now What?
Starting a mindfulness practice doesn’t need to be a complex affair. You can test it out over a couple of weeks and keep it if useful […]
Breaking Down the Commonwealth Prac Payment: What You Need to Know
The Commonwealth Prac Payment offers over $330 a week to help eligible nursing, teaching, and social work students manage the cost of their mandatory placements. For […]
Brain Boosters Revisited: What’s Changed (and What Hasn’t)
A reflection on recent research into brain-boosting supplements, revisiting past scepticism and highlighting why I think lifestyle foundations still matter most. Back in 2019, I wrote […]
Loneliness & Making Friends: The Collection
I hear people talking about these topics a lot! So let’s start a collection of articles on how to make friends and treat your social life […]
Partnering with Wellbeing Services: Bringing Mental Health to Life in HLPE3...
This guest post was written by Geoff McCaul, topic coordinator for HLPE3541: Mental Health and Wellbeing. We recently collaborated to bring some additional mental health content […]
A Shout-Out to Empire Times
Empire Times is a bold, playful, and thought-provoking student read—perfect for the bus, better with hindsight. I wanted to give a quick shout-out to Empire Times, […]
Resume Labs – craft your story
Resume Labs is a practical workshop where students craft a polished, professional resume with expert guidance to effectively showcase their unique story. Ready to turn your […]
Australia vs Spain: Disability & Employment National Forum — Coming t...
A one-day national forum in Adelaide on 29 August 2025 will explore disability and employment systems in Australia and Spain, featuring international guest Marta Navarro Milián […]
Semester 2 Mental Health First Aid Training – Now Open for Enrolment!
Flinders students can now register for free Mental Health First Aid training in Semester 2, with multiple course formats and dates available at the Bedford Park […]
Grief and Loss: A Helpful Resource When You're Hurting (or Supporting Someo...
Grief Australia is a trusted national resource offering support, articles, counselling, and tools like the MyGrief app for those experiencing grief or supporting others through loss. […]
Evidence-based study, exam preparation and writing tips
Upgrade your study practices with tips from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education, empowering you to balance your academic workload, personal life, and well-being. Updated 25/5/25 with […]