Preliminary results from a national survey conducted by Flinders show that almost half of Australia’s educational leaders in regional, rural and remote areas are, by their own admission, inexperienced and ill prepared for their roles.
The appointment of three prominent South Australians to Flinders University’s Council will bring high-level skills from both public and private sectors to the University’s governing body, according to the Chancellor, Mr Stephen Gerlach.
The largest intake of Indigenous medical students ever to a single Australian course has been accepted into Flinders University’s new Northern Territory Medical Program.
Flinders University could help boost the performance of the Adelaide Thunderbirds with proposed new research pointing the way towards improved diet and nutrition under a new sponsorship agreement.
An internationally eminent researcher in the area of chronic disease prevention is to receive an honorary doctorate from Flinders University for his extensive research contributions to the University’s Greater Green Triangle University Department of Rural Health (GGT UDRH).
A group of 84 Year 12 students from seven southern region schools will soon be getting to grips with their Stage 2 specialist maths, physics or chemistry subjects on the Flinders University campus, thanks to a new program that will also give them a preview of university life.
Several Flinders graduates as well as current and former members of University staff were among the recipients of the 2011 Australia Day honours.
A new mobile system that substantially improves communications in disasters like the recent floods in the eastern States was unveiled today (Thursday, 27 January) by Flinders University researcher, Dr Paul Gardner-Stephen.
Researchers from Flinders University and the SA Museum will have increased scope to work together under an agreement signed by the two organisations today.