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, […]
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program kicks off July - Register Now!
Stressed? Distracted? Over Uni? What if 8 weeks could seriously change how you handle it all? JOIN OUR MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) PROGRAM – BACKED […]
What is the "Comfort Zone" Campaign?
The Line’s “Comfort Zone” campaign helps young Aussies play their way to understanding and setting healthy boundaries in relationships, making respect and consent feel normal and […]
So, Someone Told You to Meditate. Now What?
Starting a mindfulness practice doesn’t need to be a complex affair. You can test it out over a couple of weeks and keep it if useful […]
Breaking Down the Commonwealth Prac Payment: What You Need to Know
The Commonwealth Prac Payment offers over $330 a week to help eligible nursing, teaching, and social work students manage the cost of their mandatory placements. For […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Partnering with Wellbeing Services: Bringing Mental Health to Life in HLPE3...
This guest post was written by Geoff McCaul, topic coordinator for HLPE3541: Mental Health and Wellbeing. We recently collaborated to bring some additional mental health content […]
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 […]
Resume Labs – craft your story
Resume Labs is a practical workshop where students craft a polished, professional resume with expert guidance to effectively showcase their unique story. Ready to turn your […]
Australia vs Spain: Disability & Employment National Forum — Coming t...
A one-day national forum in Adelaide on 29 August 2025 will explore disability and employment systems in Australia and Spain, featuring international guest Marta Navarro Milián […]
Semester 2 Mental Health First Aid Training – Now Open for Enrolment!
Flinders students can now register for free Mental Health First Aid training in Semester 2, with multiple course formats and dates available at the Bedford Park […]
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 16/2/26 […]
Preparing for Exams - the Series
Each semester when exams are imminent, I remind students of this series. It is an ever-growing array of articles and references relating to how better 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 […]
Procrastinating? There’s an App for That (Actually, Five Kinds)
Explore five types of procrastination apps, each offering a different psychological approach to help you get started, stay focused, and feel better about study. You might […]
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 […]
A quick note about Alternative Exam Arrangements
The date has passed for Alternative Exam Arrangements. Students requiring adjustments can still contact Disability Services (disability.services@flinders.edu.au) but they will need to apply to sit their […]
Whatever happened to the Horizon Award program?
Flinders’ beloved Horizon Award program has concluded, but its legacy of professional development opportunities continues through CareerHub and the upcoming Innovation and Future Award. For as […]
Better U presents..... 'Wellbeing in Practice'
Better U’s new Wellbeing in Practice series has launched. We ran our first session during Wellbeing Week (video and slides available) and are planning new sessions. […]
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) […]