UOM Centre for Wellbeing Science

22/05/2025

Congratulations to Professor Dianne Vella-Brodrick and Dr Anneliese Gill! The Bio-Dash for Schools program is now officially listed on the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Wellbeing Program Guide as of 14 May 2025: https://wellbeingguide.acer.org/program/bio-dash-for-schools.The Wellbeing Program Guide is unique in that it aims to comprehensively catalogue quality wellbeing programs through an informative and accessible directory across Australia.
For more details regarding our Bio-Dash program, please visit Bio-Dash Courses.

28/04/2025

Congratulations to our PhD student Lisa Baker on her new publication 'Constant crossings: Teachers’ definitions of child wellbeing in early education, a reflective thematic analysis - Lisa M Baker, Bridie Raban, Lindsay G Oades, 2025'. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/18369391251337791

23/01/2025

The latest Pursuit article by Prof. Nikki Rickard 'Screen time these holidays doesn't need to be a bad thing'. https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/Screen-time-these-holidays-doesnt-need-to-be-a-bad-thing?in_c=articlelistingblock

04/11/2024

Here is the latest publication co-edited by Professor Peggy Kern and Dr Julia Hill:

There is growing recognition that when students’ values (i.e. the things they consider important) are acknowledged, relationships are strengthened, academic engagement and achievement improve, and ...

04/11/2024

A book chapter written by Dr Lara Mossman, Dr Austin Chia and Dr Alexandra Johnston is published in the Research Handbook of Academic Mental Health. The chapter is titled, “Academic precarity and mental health: reviewing the domains of precarity "of", "at", and "from" work”. https://www.elgaronline.com/edcollchap/book/9781803925080/book-part-9781803925080-17.xml

30/10/2024

The Talking Teaching episode on the WILD Framework with Dr Rachel Colla and Dr Lara Mossman is out now!
https://www.facebook.com/reel/3112701298871270

24/10/2024

https://education.unimelb.edu.au/cws/assets/cpp-events/inaugural-connected-communities-for-wellbeing-seminar

Inaugural Connected Communities for Wellbeing Seminar

24/10/2024

Register via here: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ikg8

19/09/2024

The Centre for Wellbeing Science at the University of Melbourne is hiring a Professor of Community Wellbeing in partnership with Richmond Fellowship Queensland (RFQ). This exciting senior position focuses on advancing research, education, and practice in wellbeing science, particularly by developing community-based programs to promote mental health.

For more details, please visit: https://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/en/job/918251/professor-community-wellbeing

19/09/2024

Prof. Dianne Vella-Brodrick, Dr. Anneliese Gill, and Prof. Nikki Rickard successfully showcased their innovative research products at the ReImaginED forum on August 12, 2024. Our booth featured Bio-Dash and the smartphone applications MoodMission, MoodPrism, and UMoodPrism, each designed to enhance mental wellbeing and educational outcomes. The ReImaginED forum brought together leaders from the education and lifelong learning sectors to discuss the transformative impact of disruptive technologies on global education systems. This event not only provided a platform for the Centre to highlight its cutting-edge research but also opened doors for networking with industry partners and potential funders, fostering collaboration that could lead to further advancements in educational technology and mental health resources. The opportunity to engage with key stakeholders underscored the relevance of their work in addressing contemporary challenges and exploring innovative solutions in education and wellbeing.

11/06/2024

🎓 Introducing Two Exciting New Courses: 🎓Thinking about studying Wellbeing Science at the Centre for Wellbeing Science at the University of Melbourne?

1️⃣ Professional Certificate in Wellbeing Coaching:
This course is designed for students who are interested in scientifically grounded approaches to understanding coaching in the context of, and for, wellbeing and wellbeing cultures. The course aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to apply coaching approaches relevant to positive psychology and wellbeing science principles to real-world contexts. The course emphasises critical thinking and contextually relevant analysis and application of concepts. Apply from here: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/professional-certificate-in-wellbeing-coaching/

2️⃣ Professional Certificate in Wellbeing Leadership:
The course provides a foundation of the contemporary developments of the wellbeing leadership field; explores key elements, theories, and perspectives from a range of scholars and practitioners; and considers strategies for translating the wellbeing leadership science into practice. The course draws on a variety of pedagogical approaches to promote deep learning, connection with others, and critical scholarship, providing students with skills to apply their knowledge in the future. Apply from here: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/professional-certificate-in-wellbeing-leadership/

11/06/2024

Our annual review for the year 2023 has just been released! Congratulations to all our Centre members for the outstanding achievements in 2023! Your contributions have been instrumental in advancing our mission and enhancing the reputation of our Centre. Let’s continue to strive for excellence in the years ahead!https://education.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/4945558/CWS_ANNUAL-REVIEW-2024_V5.pdf