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 […]
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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 7/9/26 […]
Procrastinating? There’s an App for That (Actually, Five Kinds)
Explore five types of procrastination apps, each offering a different psychological approach to help you get started, stay focused, and feel better about study. You might […]
Feeling the Pressure of Assignments? SLSS Has Your Back
Struggling with study stress? Discover how SLSS can boost your academic skills and your confidence, right when you need it most. As we approach the end […]
Whatever happened to the Horizon Award program?
Flinders’ beloved Horizon Award program has concluded, but its legacy of professional development opportunities continues through CareerHub and the upcoming Innovation and Future Award. For as […]
Can the Right Kind of Noise Help You Focus?
Could the right background noise be a useful tool for better focus? A new study suggests it might help—especially for students with ADHD. I recently […]
Reminder: Body Doubling Sessions Launch this week at the Flinders Learning ...
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 […]
Spotlighting the Future of Wellbeing Promotion: Meet Elli and Aria
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 […]
Losing Focus? You're Not Alone—And Here's How to Get It Back
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 Your Focus: Body Doubling Sessions Launch at the Flinders Learning Lou...
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 […]
Launch of the Learning Lounge Online
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 […]
Last Chance to Register: Mindfulness for Academic Success Programs Start 18...
Last chance to register for Mindfulness for Academic Success! Boost focus, manage stress, and enhance well-being in this free five-week program starting 18th March at both […]
Why hello there Innovation and Future Skills workshops!
Interested in developing the skills needed in the future workforce? New Venture Institute’s Innovation and Future Skills workshop program might be right up your alley. When […]
Mindfulness for Academic Success: City Campus Edition
Hey there City students!! This news is specifically for you and involves the availability of an excellent program for improving your academic life. Get in quick […]
Mindfulness for Academic Success - 2026
What if you could be less stressed, stop procrastinating and just get study done? THE DETAILS & REGISTER SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS – Program 1 […]
Looking after yourself during honours
Regardless of what discipline you are in, the Honours year is a challenging one. As with many challenges, it comes bundled with opportunity and growth potential. […]
Some holiday reading on productivity
Just on the off-chance you wanted to spend some of your holiday time reading… I’ve long been a fan of Scott Young. He seems to be […]
Learning in medical school vlog
One of my favourite resources, to learn about learning, is Learning Scientists. Their most recent vlog deals with learning in medical school. Relevant to medical students […]
Neurodivergent-Friendly Study Day Workflow
Discover a neurodivergent-friendly study workflow and practical strategies from the University of Adelaide’s Neurodivergent Study Skills Workshops to enhance focus, reduce overwhelm, and build a supportive […]
All of us at HCDS and Oasis are wishing you a successful path through exams
Wishing all students calm, courage, confidence, good health, self-kindness, and a bit of luck for exam season from the teams at Health, Counselling, Disability Services, and […]
Are you interested in mental health or procrastination training this summer...
Express your interest in joining the Be Well Plan or Studyology online programs this summer, and get a head start on mental health and productivity before […]
Be a more 'strategic' student, infographic edition
I recently wrote a post about how and why to be a more ‘strategic’ student. But if you prefer your information in infographic form, well I […]
The argument for being a more 'strategic', rather than 'dedicated' student
Embracing a strategic approach to learning may be a key to balancing academic success and wellbeing. Yesterday, I attended the HERGA 2024 conference (https://herga.com.au/conference-2024/), where the […]
ONLINE & FACE-TO-FACE Mindfulness for Academic Success – Final 5-week...
Boost your wellbeing and academic performance with our 5-week Mindfulness for Academic Success program—now available online and face-to-face! Chris and Sarah just let me know that […]