Why Your Study Playlist Matters: What the Research Actually Shows 🎵
Public health student Fiyo, on placement with BetterU, explores whether your study playlist helps or hinders learning and why silence might be your secret weapon. Also […]
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Celebrating Our First BetterU Student Contributors
BetterU has taken its first big step toward student-led wellbeing content, with eight contributors helping shape a more authentic, student-driven voice. Semester 2, 2025 marked […]
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 […]
Do Less, Get More Done: A Subtractive Mindset for Uni Life
Laura, a public health student on placement who’s previously shared smart ways to tame workload and stress, now explores the power of a subtractive mindset, namely […]
What Students Told Us About Mental Health at Flinders: Real Voices, Real Ex...
As part of her placement with the Flinders Wellbeing Working Group and BetterU, Public Health student Akon spoke with students about mental health and wellbeing, uncovering […]
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 […]
The Mindful Spiral: A Student-Created Resource for Outdoor Wellbeing
Education student Kiora has flexed some serious creative muscle and created a website called The Mindful Spiral which maps 10 wellbeing activities to the walking trail […]
Neurodiversity CoP events that I am a bit late in promoting!
Apologies if you encounter these after they happened. I was a bit slow off the mark in promoting them.
Feeling meh? Second Chance to Join the Flinders Live Well Study
If you are over 17 and feeling “meh,” a second opportunity to participate in a one-week online wellbeing program, developed by a Flinders PhD student Elli, […]
Flinders University Discord Hub for all your social needs 🤖
I checked in on this today (13/10/25) and the number of clubs on Flinders University Discord Hub has grown!! Check it out to see if your […]
Kickstart Your Writing: Try a Prompt-Powered Study Group
Writing is a momentum activity and group-based writing sprints can help you build that momentum. On the 18th August and 15th September, I joined an online […]
Feeling meh? Join the Flinders Live Well Study
If you are over 17 and feeling “meh,” you can participate in a one-week online program, developed by a Flinders PhD student Elli, to improve your well-being […]
🎉 Are you the next Empire Times Editor?
I’ve mentioned previously that I think Empire Times is rad (that word shows my age). Regardless, step into a creative leadership role as a 2026 Empire […]
Vote on what wellness activities you'd like the Neurodiversity Community to...
Flinders University’s Neurodiversity Community Program is inviting you to vote on fun, creative, and sensory-friendly event ideas—your input will help decide which activities come to life […]
Neurodiversity Group is running Two Learning Skills Support Sessions!
Join Flinders’ Neurodiversity Community Program for inclusive, peer-led sessions that tackle procrastination and uni challenges with creative, supportive, and neurodivergent-friendly strategies. Flinders University’s Neurodiversity Community […]
Neurodivergent Voices at Flinders: Help Shape Support, Teaching, and Commun...
Neurodivergent students at Flinders are invited to co-create inclusive teaching practices and build a supportive community through two exciting new initiatives. Are you a student who […]
Feeling ‘Meh’? Join a New 7-Day Online Program to Live Well, Your Way! ...
If you are over 17 and feeling “meh,” you can participate in a one-week online program, developed by a Flinders PhD student Elli, to improve your […]
A Shout-Out to Empire Times
Empire Times is a bold, playful, and thought-provoking student read – perfect for the bus, better with hindsight. I wanted to give a quick shout-out to […]
Are you neurodivergent, or think you might be?
A student-led group at Flinders is running online focus groups and interviews to better understand the experiences of neurodivergent students. Your voice can help shape initiatives […]
Celebrate National Volunteer Week and Connect Through Volunteering at Oasis...
Celebrate National Volunteer Week by connecting communities through volunteering at Flinders Oasis or finding opportunities near you! Did you know it’s National Volunteer Week? This year, […]