Innovation Games: the skill of failing
I failed at promoting this failure-based innovation session in time. Which at some level indicates I succeeded. Regardless, although you may likely be reading this after […]
Archive Author: Gareth Furber
Managing Overwhelm: Be Productive and Well (Wellbeing Week Session)
Hey there you! Heads up. I am running an online session about managing wellbeing and productivity for Wellbeing Week. I’m not the only thing happening that […]
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 originally posted this in 2025, but I […]
Wellbeing Week: Dogs in the Library 🐶
Initially, I thought this was about replacing library staff with dogs, which I was dubious about. But it turns out its about puppies in the library […]
The Hobby Starter Kit
Over at The Conversation, they are bundling together articles on ‘hobbies’. If you are a hobby person, this is validation. If you are not a hobby […]
Success Week Seminar is available to view
If your total bus time (too and from uni) is 43 minutes and 50 seconds, have I got the video for you!! You are also allowed […]
Update: More Ways to Get Study Support at Flinders
There is an art and a science to learning. And the artists and scientists you need helping you are at the Learning Lounge (in its various […]
Represent Flinders University at this years City to Bay!
I generally do the City to Bay with my sister. We do the 12km walk and usually solve all of our life problems during the walk […]
Staff perspectives wanted: Inclusive education research at Flinders
Hey staff, this one is for you 🙂 – You’d be supporting an honours project exploring what is needed for people with intellectual disability to attend […]
ADHD'ers - a couple of recommendations for your information diet
At its simplest, this post is a link to a couple of excellent ADHD resources. Dig deeper, it is somewhat of a rant about one’s information […]
Important information regarding alternative exam arrangements for Semester ...
Heads up on some important dates for those of you that might need to organise alternative exam arrangements for Semester 1, 2026. 13th May 2026 – […]
Get involved and/or have your say!
Feel like you’ve got a bit of scope to explore something new at Flinders? Two Flinders sites that can help you expand your university involvement. […]
Future Skills Award: Build Skills for Your Future (and Your Wellbeing)
I mourned the passing of the Horizon Award, but it did a bit of a phoenix thang and what arose from the ashes looks pretty cool. […]
Unlock Your Potential with Read&Write
This is a repost of news that appeared in Ping! Read & Write is excellent productivity software. You can read this post from a student, Laura, […]
23-27th March is Success Week at Flinders
Most students don’t need a complete study overhaul, just small, steady upgrades over time, and Success Week is a great place to discover what those next […]
I visited Unihub Playford out at Elizabeth
The title of this post almost sounds like I am boasting about visiting a place, which I guess I am, but the more important thing is […]
Apply to Become a Wellbeing Ambassador for 2026!
It is a not-so-secret wellbeing hack that doing stuff for others, builds your wellbeing. The Wellbeing Ambassador Program is one of the formal ways you can […]
Short online interactive wellbeing learning exercises can actually improve ...
I think the universe wants me to know about brief online interactive wellbeing activities, so I am letting you know at the same time. Look, […]
Supercommunicators ended up a non-event, but alas.......
Nothing will stop me communicating these communication skills to you! If you saw my previous post about the Supercommunicators Workshop in the city, you are […]
Mini Career Bootcamp - 16th March @ City Campus
Unlock your 2026 career potential at City Campus with a high-impact day of leadership, resume, and interview labs designed to help you stand out. My […]
Learn to Flocus better - yes, you read that right
Image search ‘pomodoro timer’ and you’ll get lots of pictures of tomatoes. But there are prettier versions of these timers, which can be decent productivity aids. […]
I'm running a 1hr Supercommunicators workshop at City Campus for Connect We...
Consistent with the title of this post, I am running a 1hr Supercommunicators workshop at the City Campus on the 5th March for Connect Week. With […]
The Line is looking for youth content creators
The Line (who talk all things sex, dating and relationships) are seeking youth content creators. Details in the post. So two colleagues sent me this, […]
New to Flinders? Want Success Tips from an Expert?
Student Success and Wellbeing Advisors (SSWA) work every day with students to get them back on track if they falter. Mel, one of the SSWA recorded […]