Beyond Differences: Five Lessons on Making Connections at University
David shares five lessons from his Pride Project placement about questioning assumptions, listening with respect and making connections beyond familiar university social circles.
Events
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.
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.
The power of checking whether people around you are okay
BetterU placement student Honoka reflects on volunteering at R U OK? Day and how simple conversations can strengthen connection, care, and wellbeing.
🚩 Create Your Own Mini Flag with Artist Kait James
Sometimes wellbeing isn’t about fixing a problem. It’s about making space to create, express yourself, and explore new ideas. On Wednesday 14 October, Flinders University […]
Student-Led Teaching Awards - Semester 2 Nominations Now Open
Teachers and mentors can change the course of our lives for the better. If you’ve had a lecturer/ teacher/ TA/ supervisor here at Flinders who has […]
Give your study skills a mid-semester boost
International students can join a study bootcamp at Bedford Park on 28 September for practical sessions on AI, literature searching, referencing and academic writing. Oh and […]
On Tuesday 15th Sept, there will be an Education Careers Expo at the hub
Interested in a career in education? The Hub at Bedford Park will be the place to be on Tuesday 15th September. I’ll be there co-running a […]
Meet the Oasis crew at Good Vibes and RUOK? events this week!
Unlike me, who hides during Wellbeing Week, the Oasis crew always put on some amazing events. I heartily recommend you check them out! Good Vibes in […]
Wellbeing Week, Semester 2, 2026, 7-11 Sept, Be There!
Hello Wellbeing Week! Fancy seeing you here! What do you have in store for me this time? Wellbeing Week is happening from 7–11 September, and […]
HR Hot Seat Success Week edition – learn how employers hire
Success week is coming up and Careers are rightly involved. Discover how employers assess applications and interviews, then ask HR and industry experts your questions at […]
Orientation and Transition: Themed Weeks
Explore Flinders’ themed orientation and transition weeks, with practical opportunities to connect, succeed and support your wellbeing throughout the semester. If you joined Flinders recently (or […]
Build momentum during Success Week
I’m 49 and have been working in my field for 25+ years. I still get value and learn how to upgrade my workflows from attending professional […]
Missed the first Flinders Speaks session? You can still join 🎤
Missed the first Flinders Speaks session? You can join at any time to practise your presentation skills and build confidence in a supportive, judgement-free environment. Flinders […]
Loneliness Awareness Week: make room for connection
Loneliness Awareness Week runs from 3-9 August 2026 and invites us to think about the small, practical ways we can make connection easier for ourselves and […]
🎤 Flinders Speaks: Master the Art of Presenting
Snakes or public speaking, which do you prefer? If it is snakes, this training might be for you. Public speaking likely ranks high on many […]
Reminder: I Wish I Knew That is coming up for international students
A quick reminder for international students to register for the upcoming I Wish I Knew That session at City Campus. A quick reminder for international […]
Welcome to our mid-year intake students!
Both the date and the coffee intake of the orientation team tells me that it is mid-year orientation!! A hearty welcome to new students and an […]
Unleash Your Creativity at the Library's New Zine Workshops
Ooooh, I want to do this workshop myself actually, but I won’t steal anyone’s place. Looking for a creative way to take a break from […]
I wish I knew that… Practical tips for international students
International Student Services (ISS) are trialling a new initiative at the City Campus to help international students avoid unnecessary stress. Details in post. Every semester, […]
Neurodiversity Community of Practice: Semester 1 Highlights
The Neurodiversity Community of Practice had a bumper Semester 1, 2026. See the kinds of things they got up to and consider joining their mailing list, […]
Health & Community Services Career Festival ‘26
Want to work in health and community services? Our partners at Careers have just the event for you on August 6. Explore careers with impact. […]
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 […]