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 […]
Training
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 […]
🎤 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 […]
Could mindfulness help you study better?
Build focus, manage procrastination and respond to study stress more effectively in this practical five-week mindfulness program for Flinders students. Welcome to Semester 2! Uni […]
Our wellbeing programs for Semester 2 have been updated
Too much choice is perhaps as bad as no choice at all (it can be paralysing). And there is quite a bit of choice when it […]
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 […]
Build your mental health support skills in Semester 2
Looking for a practical skill that can make a real difference both during university and beyond? Registrations are now open for Semester 2 Mental Health First […]
Chris announces Semester 2 dates for ADHD Support Group and Mindfulness for...
Yeah, I realise Semester 1 isn’t even finished and we are talking Semester 2, but when it comes to self-care, a little bit of a future […]
Your Career Ready Toolkit: four events, real skills.
I was reading today about the neural pathways that allow for a link between one’s motivation and wellbeing in the present moment to their future career. […]
Update: More Ways to Get Study Support at Flinders
There is an art and a science to learning. And the artists and scientists you need helping you are at the Learning Lounge (in its various […]
Represent Flinders University at this years City to Bay!
I generally do the City to Bay with my sister. We do the 12km walk and usually solve all of our life problems during the walk […]
Learn how you can save a life…
What if one short course could give you the skills to help a friend, classmate or even a stranger through their darkest moment? Mental Health […]
Future Skills Award: Build Skills for Your Future (and Your Wellbeing)
I mourned the passing of the Horizon Award, but it did a bit of a phoenix thang and what arose from the ashes looks pretty cool. […]
Unlock Your Potential with Read&Write
This is a repost of news that appeared in Ping! Read & Write is excellent productivity software. You can read this post from a student, Laura, […]
23-27th March is Success Week at Flinders
Most students don’t need a complete study overhaul, just small, steady upgrades over time, and Success Week is a great place to discover what those next […]
Short online interactive wellbeing learning exercises can actually improve ...
I think the universe wants me to know about brief online interactive wellbeing activities, so I am letting you know at the same time. Look, […]
Want better focus, less stress, and practical tools to help you succeed at ...
There are many psychological tools worth learning, but it can be argued one of the best is mindfulness. Thankfully, Chris has you covered here. Mindfulness […]
Mental Health First Aid - Places Now Open for Semester 1
Some of the most sought after training we provide is Mental Health First Aid. Semester 1 dates and times are now live. Would you know […]
I'm running a 1hr Supercommunicators workshop at City Campus for Connect We...
Consistent with the title of this post, I am running a 1hr Supercommunicators workshop at the City Campus on the 5th March for Connect Week. With […]
Wellbeing programs mostly updated for 2026 - get involved
With the start of the formal academic year quickly approaching, we’ve got (most of) our wellbeing programs updated. I am confident there is something in there […]
Mindfulness for Academic Success and Online Mindfulness announcements
I did a self-care presentation this morning and used a recorded meditation from Chris at the beginning. It went down really well. You can get direct […]
Public Speaking Practice for HDR Students
Still hiding at home? (I know I am). Alternative: A relaxed, low-pressure public speaking practice session for HDR students who want to build confidence, clarify their […]
You (and others) can subscribe to the BetterU Newsletter
If you are reading this, you might have been recommended to visit BetterU and subscribe. Or you might have landed here, having clicked through from the […]
Celebrating a Year of Impact: Chris O’Grady’s Wellbeing Programs in 202...
My colleague Chris is a wellbeing program beast! His 2025 offerings have been very well received by students. See what they said about the programs and […]