New “Using AI for Study” Canvas Site - Worth an Hour of Your Time
Take a tour of Flinders’ new Using AI for Study Canvas site — a concise, practical starting point for understanding what AI can (and can’t) do, […]
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Specific tools to prompt happiness practices
This post is rejigged from an email I sent recently as part of the Be Well Mailing List. It promotes a happiness website providing some useful […]
A tip sheet on improving your attention
A fresh BetterU tip sheet offers 8 science-backed strategies to help you reclaim your focus and spend your attention more wisely in a world full of […]
Is a simpler life a wellbeing hack?
Choosing a simpler life through decluttering, mindful spending, and valuing experiences over things could quietly unlock more freedom, happiness, and mental space. Admittedly, I spend a […]
Cool People, Good People, and the Pursuit of Status
What makes someone cool or good might just reveal that there’s more than one way to earn status in a world that values both rebellion and […]
Thriving@Flinders Staff Wellbeing Portal is Live!!
2025 is shaping up to be the year of wellbeing at Flinders, with the launch of Thriving @ Flinders—a comprehensive new staff wellbeing portal that complements […]
You Got This! (exam pep talk)
I’ll be honest, I’m not particularly good at pep talks. But I do genuinely want you to have a good exam experience. With that in mind, […]
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 […]
What is a micro-act of wellbeing?
Small actions, big impact: discover how tiny daily habits can boost your wellbeing in just one week. I’ve been spending more time in the literature recently, […]
Brain Boosters Revisited: What’s Changed (and What Hasn’t)
A reflection on recent research into brain-boosting supplements, revisiting past scepticism and highlighting why I think lifestyle foundations still matter most. Back in 2019, I wrote […]
Loneliness & Making Friends: The Collection
I hear people talking about these topics a lot! So let’s start a collection of articles on how to make friends and treat your social life […]
Grief and Loss: A Helpful Resource When You're Hurting (or Supporting Someo...
Grief Australia is a trusted national resource offering support, articles, counselling, and tools like the MyGrief app for those experiencing grief or supporting others through loss. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Be a Better Human: Relaunched and Ready to Create a Safer Flinders!
FUSA relaunches the Be a Better Human campaign empowering Flinders students to champion consent, respect, and empathy for a safer campus! Flinders University Student Association (FUSA) […]
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 […]
Finding Your Purpose in a World of Wicked Problems
Find meaning and purpose in your studies by connecting them to the “wicked problems” facing Australia, and turn concern into positive action for greater wellbeing. The […]
The Self-care Mega Guide (2026)
I’ve been collecting self-care strategies for a while now and the current home for them is my Self-care Mega Guide. There is a lot in there […]
Flourishing Around the World — And What It Means for You
What does it mean to truly flourish — and how can students invest in their wellbeing in ways that actually work? What makes a life go […]
Is perfectionism impacting you?
My colleague Sam sent through a brief informative article on perfectionism for clinicians. I thought I’d extract some of the key ideas to give those of […]
Halfway through Semester 1 - How's Your Uni Experience Stacking Up?
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 […]
Better Sleep Within Reach: MindSpot's New Online Course
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 […]
A great example of a student-led peer support initiative
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 […]
Want to Be Happier at Uni? The World Happiness Report Has Some Ideas
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 […]