A celebration of creativity: Flinders Festival of Creative Arts 2026
From student films and live theatre to creative writing and visual art, explore the Flinders Festival of Creative Arts this November and December.
Culture
Neurodiversity at Uni: a conversation about belonging and inclusion
Join neurodivergent students and staff for a free panel exploring university life, inclusion, support and self-advocacy, with flexible ways to take part.
Disability and Neurodiversity Zine Workshop
A free, student-inspired zine workshop on 20 October invites disabled and neurodivergent Flinders students to explore creativity, identity and storytelling.
Thank You for Supporting the 2026 National Student Safety Survey
Thank you to all students who participated in the 2026 National Student Safety Survey and helped shape a safer, more respectful university community.
Complete the 2026 National Student Safety Survey to help shape safer campus...
Survey fatigue is a real thing. I know you feel it (I, do). I also know these national surveys do help universities create safer campuses. So […]
Feeling Off? What Ayurveda Taught Me About Food and Mood
In her last post, Khushi delved into the world of daily practices for good mental health. Now she’s exploring how what we eat is linked to […]
Finding the signal in the noise: join me (and others) at a Future Skills Su...
Life is noisy or at least it is for me. It can mean losing sight of what is important to us, what is important collectively. I […]
Eat Well, Feel Well, Connect Well: Nutrition for Student Wellbeing
Written by Jessica and Carmen, final-year Master of Dietetics students, this article explores how nutrition supports student wellbeing across mind, body, and social connection. It highlights […]
Got an idea that could help students feel more connected at Flinders?
Have an idea that could help students feel more connected, included or seen at Flinders? Flinders Community Grants are now open for student-led projects that build […]
Everyone Seems Ahead… Am I One Stop Behind?
Public Health student Jingyi (Lucy) shares a deeply personal reflection on studying abroad and comparing her path with peers back home, a feeling familiar to many […]
Small Talk, Big Impact
Social Work student and BetterU contributor Jinbo explores how simple chats at Flinders Mates can boost wellbeing, create belonging, and turn small talk into big benefits […]
The Library: One of Flinders’ Quiet Wellbeing Champions
OK, it is probably very out-dated to refer to ‘quiet’ in the context of a modern library, but in all fairness, it is pretty quiet in […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Flinders Celebrates Inclusivity on International Day of...
Flinders University’s first-ever Inclusive Celebration Day, themed ‘Be Fearless, Be Me,’ brought together students, staff, and partners to celebrate diversity and accessibility – with inspiring reflections […]
Finding Balance in Constant Change: How International Student Mothers Redef...
Written by Fern, a Social Work student on placement with BetterU, this piece explores the resilience and practical supports that help international student mothers thrive. Also […]
The Healing Power of Art: From History and Inspiration to Our Campus Art Cl...
Rachel, a Social Work student on placement with BetterU, returns with her second article exploring the healing power of art, following her first piece on weaving […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Meet Ebenhard Ripunda
Ebenhard Ripunda’s life changed forever after a car accident left him paralysed at 21. From building a successful business in Namibia to co-founding a national disability […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Meet Maria Nahil
Maria arrived at Flinders anxious about studying abroad as a blind student. What she found was an environment where accessibility was real. From alternative assessments to […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Meet Ken Thepthida
Ken grew up in rural Laos, facing isolation and limited opportunities. Today, he’s a Paralympian and a leader in disability advocacy. His story shows that resilience […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Meet Faith Anthonette Aguirre Xavier
Faith’s move to Australia was more than a change of scenery, it was a leap into the unknown. Her story is about adapting to a new […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Meet Raymond Minh Hoang
Raymond’s journey began with a diagnosis that could have defined his life, but he refused to let it. From overcoming stigma in Vietnam to leading inclusion […]
Understanding Emotions Through Cinema: Lessons from Manic
Through the lens of the film Manic, Social Work student Fern gently explores how anger, vulnerability, and the courage to seek help can become pathways to […]
From Student to Supporter: How ISS Helped Me Find Strength and a Way to Giv...
From crisis to connection. How Jinbo, an international student, turned personal hardship into a reason to give back through volunteering and placement. When life throws you […]
Weaving Art Therapy
Social Work student Rachel describes how an Aboriginal weaving workshop at Flinders showed how art can be both cultural expression and a powerful tool for student […]
Mental Health Challenges for International Students: The Perspective of a C...
In her first post for BetterU, Abby, a Chinese international student shares her personal journey through the mental health challenges of studying abroad, offering insight, hope, […]