Important information regarding alternative exam arrangements for Semester ...
Heads up on some important dates for those of you that might need to organise alternative exam arrangements for Semester 1, 2026. 13th May 2026 – […]
Archive Tag: Flinders University
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, […]
Apply to Become a Wellbeing Ambassador for 2026!
It is a not-so-secret wellbeing hack that doing stuff for others, builds your wellbeing. The Wellbeing Ambassador Program is one of the formal ways you can […]
Supercommunicators ended up a non-event, but alas.......
Nothing will stop me communicating these communication skills to you! If you saw my previous post about the Supercommunicators Workshop in the city, you are […]
Mini Career Bootcamp - 16th March @ City Campus
Unlock your 2026 career potential at City Campus with a high-impact day of leadership, resume, and interview labs designed to help you stand out. My […]
New to Flinders? Want Success Tips from an Expert?
Student Success and Wellbeing Advisors (SSWA) work every day with students to get them back on track if they falter. Mel, one of the SSWA recorded […]
Orientation 2026 - Welcome to Flinders!
New to Flinders for 2026? This post is for you. I promise it doesn’t require much more than a couple of minutes of your time. […]
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 […]
The Light I Didn't Know I Needed: What Years of Research Taught Me About My...
Soon-to-be Postdoctoral Researcher, Malisa Burge explores why your mood might not just be about stress or study, it might be about whether your light patterns are […]
Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre has had some upgrades yo!
Oasis is the Student Wellbeing Centre at Bedford Park. Its previous couches were possibly taken from the pyramids. But now Oasis has had some upgrades of […]
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 […]
Bulk Billed Medical Imaging for Flinders University Students
Need a scan? Flinders students can access bulk billed medical imaging at nearby Radiology SA clinics. Getting medical imaging shouldn’t be a headache (unless that’s […]
Hey staff, this one is for you: BetterU in your topic
Hello Flinders Staff! – Would you be so kind as to help us promote BetterU to students? We’ve created a PowerPoint slide (we’re quite technologically advanced) […]
So I did a quick video tour of the BetterU site
Listen to me speak calmly and slowly about BetterU. Information + nervous system regulation. What more could you want?
Student Support and Services Directory
Flinders University offers a comprehensive range of student support services. In fact, so comprehensive that even those of who work in them, can’t keep track of […]
Career Festivals ‘26
Meet employers, explore real career opportunities, and enjoy free food, prizes, and festival vibes at Flinders’ Careers Festivals this March and April. Explore career opportunities. […]
You can submit content for BetterU!
Got a wellbeing story, idea, or event to share? Submit your article to Better U and help inspire the Flinders community! BetterU (formerly the Student […]
A link to BetterU can now be found in Okta
Sometimes the simplest changes are the most sensible ones. I wrote previously that in S2 of 2025, we had 8 students on placement with BetterU creating […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]