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 […]
Archive Tag: higher education
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have your say in the Study of Racism in Australian Universities
Your voice matters. Take 10 minutes to help tackle racism in Australian universities. We’re encouraging all students to take part in an important national survey looking […]
Breaking Barriers: Your Voice Matters in Supporting Students with Invisible...
Your experience can transform higher education. Participate in a national study to support students with invisible disabilities! Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed at university, […]
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 […]
Finding Your Purpose in a World of Wicked Problems
Find meaning and purpose in your studies by connecting them to the “wicked problems” facing Australia, and turn concern into positive action for greater wellbeing. The […]
Halfway through Semester 1 - How's Your Uni Experience Stacking Up?
The UAC Student Lifestyle and Learning Report 2025 reveals a generation of students driven by passion yet navigating significant challenges related to finances, mental health, and […]
Launch of the Learning Lounge Online
It is strange how life works. I had just finished authoring an email about the importance of learning how to study and why Student Learning Support […]
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
This one goes out to staff at Flinders who would like to contribute to discussions on the value of creating a neurodiverse workforce. BUT for students, […]
🎉 Calling All Students with Invisible Disabilities! 🎉
An opportunity shared with me via Disability Services – the “Enabling Equitable Learning Approaches for Students with Invisible Disabilities” project at the Uni of Newcastle is […]
Seeking Student Voices: What Constitutes Success in Higher Education for St...
Help shape the future of higher education by sharing your experiences as a student with a disability in a confidential research interview, contributing valuable insights to […]
Be a more 'strategic' student, infographic edition
I recently wrote a post about how and why to be a more ‘strategic’ student. But if you prefer your information in infographic form, well I […]
Navigating Mental Health Supports: Southern Wellbeing Hub
Maintaining good mental health in the high-pressure environment of university is crucial, and Flinders offers excellent programs and services to help, but sometimes community resources like […]
Meet the new USEP advisor
USEP is a one-to-one service providing specialist career support to students with disabilities, chronic illnesses, mental health conditions or who are neurodiverse. You can engage with […]