Crafternoon
You know, deep in your soul, that you want to eat and make stuff. Consider your soul rewarded! Hey you, with the creative glint in your […]
Student-led
Free food and essentials through the new FUSA Pantry
Cost of living pressures show no obvious sign of abating. Thankfully, food access options for Flinders students are increasing. FUSA has your back (and your pantry […]
Reminder: The Accessibility Report Survey is live!
Jordy Humphreys is the Disabilities Officer with Student Council, and his big project for 2026 is the Accessibility Report Survey. In this post, Jordy gives some […]
A Re-telling of the Story of the Good Vibes Experiment
You may be aware from some recent posts (here and here), that we are gearing up to expand the Good Vibes Experiment (GVE) Universe. As that […]
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, […]
Student-Led Teaching Awards - Semester 1 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 […]
Still time to help shape the next Good Vibes Experiment
I get it. There are exams and there are assignments and life and stuff. All excellent reasons not to get involved. But my counterargument is that […]
Share Your Voice: FUSA Accessibility Survey Now Open
A quick 10–15 minute FUSA survey helping amplify diverse student voices to improve accessibility at Flinders. I know you get sent lots of surveys to complete, […]
Body image study: Help test a mental health app (and get a $20 voucher)
Psychology PhD student Maya contacted me to let me (and thus you) know about a randomised controlled trial she is running testing a digital mental health […]
Introducing the Semester 1 student writing team at BetterU
One of my highlights of 2026 thus far is seeing much more student written content on BetterU. And that is thanks to the students on placement […]
Help shape the next chapter of the Good Vibes Experiment
The Good Vibes Experiment (GVE) is a student co-designed campaign that promotes positive mental health. We have the opportunity to expand the GVE universe and we’d […]
Caffeine and Sleep - the Infographic Edition
My current caffeine intake rule is “all the time”. If your caffeine intake is equally unregulated, it could be affecting your sleep. If you think some […]
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 […]
Wellbeing Week was a ripper!
I had nothing to do with the success of Wellbeing Week, but I am very happy to post about it! True credit goes to the Oasis […]
A few highlights from Wellbeing Week (which is now)
The last of the themed orientation weeks for Semester 1 is upon us! Got a few spare spots in that calendar of yours? Consider adding one […]
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 […]
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 originally posted this in 2025, but I […]
Get involved and/or have your say!
Feel like you’ve got a bit of scope to explore something new at Flinders? Two Flinders sites that can help you expand your university involvement. […]
Welcome two new students to the BetterU Newsroom!
We started in 2025 bringing students into the BetterU Newsroom. That continues in 2026 and I am very pleased to welcome Jenny and Jacob. A […]
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 […]
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 […]