Need study motivation? Find it at the Learning Lounge’s Body Doubling Sessions, kicking off Tuesday 29th April. Lots of great wellbeing and academic success initiatives launch […]
Magnolia from Oasis has some exciting on Wellbeing Week activities, happening across multiple campuses, from the 5th to 9th of May, 2025. To celebrate BetterU Wellbeing […]
Helloooo staff! – Reimagine self-care in just 30 minutes a week – join Dr Gareth Furber (me) to explore three powerful wellbeing frameworks and their practical […]
Meet two rising stars shaping the future of mental health promotion—one research-driven, one media-savvy—and discover how students are changing the wellbeing game. Recently, I’ve had a […]
There are dozens of ways to support your mental health—and many of them are simple, everyday actions backed by science. I hypothesise that when the average […]
The UAC Student Lifestyle and Learning Report 2025 reveals a generation of students driven by passion yet navigating significant challenges related to finances, mental health, and […]
Struggling with sleep? A student survey highlighted the need, Flinders has the expertise, and now MindSpot offers a free online course to help you finally get […]
There is no doubt that the arrival of AI has changed my workflows. In this post I discuss how AI is used to help create content […]
A dopamine menu is a fun, energising way to get yourself study-ready by using pre-planned activities that boost mood, focus, and motivation—especially when calm isn’t cutting […]
Got insights, experiences, or events that support wellbeing? Share them through Better U and help inspire a healthier, more connected Flinders community. We want to grow […]
Tired of digital distractions hijacking your focus? This post explores the reasons behind our shrinking attention spans and offers practical strategies to reclaim your concentration and […]
Find motivation and get things done in a supportive environment with the Learning Lounge’s body doubling sessions, where working alongside others can make a difference. When […]
Discover how the student-created FPSA Psychology Survival Guide exemplifies the powerful peer support BetterU champions at Flinders University. When we launched BetterU this year, it marked […]
Will my use of AI as a personal trainer, nutritionist, learning partner, and reflection tool come to a horrible end? Possibly, but for now, it’s going […]
Come join me for this week’s Life Hacks session. I’ll be talking all things stress management and procrastination. Life Hacks is a great weekly drop-in session […]
I’d like to thank Wednesday for being a great day, but I think we are going to go with Tuesdays. I’ve not met anyone in recent […]
Tracey from Careers always has some juicy careers-relevant training opportunities. Latest ones include Crafting Your Personal Brand, The Art of Networking and a Get That Job! Masterclass […]
Heads up on some important dates for those of you that might need to organise alternative exam arrangements for Semester 2, 2025. Wednesday Oct 1 – […]
Failure and setbacks are inevitable. How we talk to ourselves in those moments can influence how we cope with them. Developing a self-compassion script can assist […]
You don’t need to do everything to care for your mental health—just something that fits, feels doable, and moves you in the right direction. When it […]
Making progress towards any of our goals typically involves developing new habits and routines. Given how difficult it can be to develop new habits, sometimes you […]
It is strange how life works. I had just finished authoring an email about the importance of learning how to study and why Student Learning Support […]
It is World Happiness Day! Well if you are reading this on the 20th March it is. Otherwise, you just missed it. That means the release […]
Our self-help library is there for students who wish to do some reading in the area of mental health, wellbeing and productivity and learn about different […]