Beyond Differences: Five Lessons on Making Connections at University
David shares five lessons from his Pride Project placement about questioning assumptions, listening with respect and making connections beyond familiar university social circles.
Workshops
Neurodiversity at Uni: a conversation about belonging and inclusion
Join neurodivergent students and staff for a free panel exploring university life, inclusion, support and self-advocacy, with flexible ways to take part.
Disability and Neurodiversity Zine Workshop
A free, student-inspired zine workshop on 20 October invites disabled and neurodivergent Flinders students to explore creativity, identity and storytelling.
🚩 Create Your Own Mini Flag with Artist Kait James
Sometimes wellbeing isn’t about fixing a problem. It’s about making space to create, express yourself, and explore new ideas. On Wednesday 14 October, Flinders University […]
Final Mindfulness for Academic Success programs for 2026 start next week!
Feeling like the semester has suddenly gone up a gear? You’re probably not the only one. With assignments due, exams getting closer and the end of […]
Give your study skills a mid-semester boost
International students can join a study bootcamp at Bedford Park on 28 September for practical sessions on AI, literature searching, referencing and academic writing. Oh and […]
More Than a Drawing Group: Lessons in Wellbeing, Participation and Co-Desig...
Social work student Roc reflects on what he learned about wellbeing, facilitation, participation and co-design through both attending and facilitating mindful art activities during his BetterU […]
On Tuesday 15th Sept, there will be an Education Careers Expo at the hub
Interested in a career in education? The Hub at Bedford Park will be the place to be on Tuesday 15th September. I’ll be there co-running a […]
Elevate Your LinkedIn Presence @ City Campus
My LinkedIn profile is a bit neglected. I think I get enough shameless self-promotion here on BetterU. But your LinkedIn could be much better than mine, […]
Check this out - Master Your Voice: How to Communicate Like a Pro - for Suc...
Learn practical techniques for communicating with confidence, reading the room and making your ideas memorable in presentations, interviews, group work and everyday conversations. The orientation […]
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 […]
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 […]
Study Smarter with ADHD: Join the ADHD 101 Support Group
Connect with other Flinders students with ADHD while learning practical strategies for managing study, daily life and emotional wellbeing in this supportive ten-week program. The […]
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 […]
Unleash Your Creativity at the Library's New Zine Workshops
Ooooh, I want to do this workshop myself actually, but I won’t steal anyone’s place. Looking for a creative way to take a break from […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wellbeing Week is here – build habits, reduce overwhelm, and take a breat...
I think about wellbeing every day, but we’ve packed it into a week for you, because we know you’ve got a lot on your plate. Hope […]