Central Library (Level 1) Refresh – Coming Soon!

Exciting changes are coming to the Central Library! Refurbishment works on level 1, including much-needed carpet replacement are scheduled to take place from 24 August to early November, with normal services expected to resume afterwards. A significant part of level 1 will be closed off for the duration of the works. Some services will be temporarily relocated, and alternative accessible pathways will be in place to reach spaces that remain open (including access to HDR Central). 

Mindfulness for Academic Success  - 5 week Program

Feeling stressed, distracted or stuck in procrastination? 
Mindfulness can help you manage stress, strengthen your attention and respond more effectively when motivation drops or difficult tasks begin to feel overwhelming. The program is not specifically about research skills or thesis writing. Instead, it focuses on broadly useful mindfulness strategies that can support your wellbeing, attention and ability to navigate the demands of HDR study.

In Person: Commences 18 August, Tuesdays, 10.30am-11.30am
Online: Commences 8 October, Wednesdays, 11.00am-12.00pm

Weekly Drop-in Sessions for Researcher Support 

Stuck on a stubborn error code, or trying to figure out the best way to clean your research data? Don't battle it alone - drop in and get it sorted! Join Dr Ankit Beniwal, Intersect’s Digital Research Analyst for Flinders University, for our Weekly Drop-In Sessions.

These sessions provide informal, hands-on support to troubleshoot your code and streamline your research workflows.  While the primary focus is on using R/RStudio, you can also drop in for support with:
      •    Data & Analytics: R and Python
      •    Surveys & Data Collection: Qualtrics and REDCap
      •    Qualitative Analysis: NVivo

To make the most of your session, ensure R/RStudio or other relevant application is installed on your laptop, and have your datasets/scripts ready

ADHD 101 Support program 

This is the opportunity to join with other students who have similar experiences to you and find out how your brain works and build up strategies for overcoming common ADHD-related difficulties, including procrastination and getting started on study-related tasks and emotional regulation, stress and anxiety. Semester 2 registrations are open now and commences on Tuesday 11 August and runs on Tuesdays from 2pm-5pm for 10 weeks in the Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre at Bedford Park Campus. 

PhD Industry Ready Internship Scholarships (PIRIS)

Are you a PhD student and interested in completing a 3-month industry internship? You may be eligible for the PhD Industry Ready Internship Scholarship. Eligible students will receive either a 3-month scholarship extension, or the equivalent of a 3-month cash stipend ($9,015) (conditions apply). This initiative will support PhD students to complete an industry internship, to understand the industry context, and develop transferable skills including research communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, and project management. 

Search Smarter, Not Harder with New Library Workshops

The Library is excited to launch Search Smarter, a new series of online workshops designed to build strong academic searching and research skills — from findit@flinders essentials to using databases with confidence. Registrations are now open.
Prefer to go at your own pace? Our Search Guides walk you through searching step by step. Need tailored support? Reach out via the Search Support Request Form.

Last Chance to Apply - StudyAdelaide: 2026 International Student Awards 

Are you proud of your academic excellence, the way you have given back to the community and your peers, or have you worked with others to put together an event or an initiative? Maybe you would like to show your appreciation for your employer. This is your time to shine and get noticed by academic institutions, the local community and businesses. Put yourself forward for the 2026 International Student Awards. Applications close on Sunday 9 August. 

Celebrating Our 2026 3MT Winner: Stellene Vitaro

Congratulations to Stellene Vitaro from the College of Medicine and Public Health, winner of this year's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition! Stellene's PhD research focuses on identifying biological signals, known as "biomarkers," in the blood that can be used to develop a blood test to improve the early detection of cancer. Her winning performance now secures her a place at the Asia-Pacific 3MT Final in September, where she will represent Flinders University.

Flinders leads national PhD program 

In the latest round of targeted grants from the Australian Government Department of Education, Flinders University was awarded a further seven PhD placements to engage with a range of companies and government agencies on cutting-edge projects. The new projects take the University’s project grant total to 34 since the program started in 2023, with 17 PhD grants in the past two rounds alone.