SA’s Scientist of the Year
The ground-breaking work of Flinders University biomedical engineer, Professor Karen Reynolds, has been recognised with the award of South Australian Scientist of the Year for 2012.
Engineering at Flinders
Flinders to make major investment in Tonsley Park
Flinders University is poised to make its largest single investment in educational facilities since the University was established with a planned $120 million expansion at Tonsley Park.
Six finalists in Science Excellence Awards
Six Flinders University researchers are among the finalists in the 2012 Science Excellence Awards, two of whom are vying for South Australian Scientist of the Year.
Engineer in top 100 for influence
Flinders biomedical engineer Professor Karen Reynolds has been named among Australia’s 100 most influential engineers by Engineers Australia magazine.
Flinders and Rising Sun create a special effect
Flinders is to offer an intensive course in digital special effects in partnership with one of the world’s leading visual effects (VFX) companies, Rising Sun Pictures.
Invest in research, says visiting Chief Scientist
Visiting Flinders yesterday, Australia’s Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb, said that Australia needs to make a strong commitment to research investment if it “wants to stay in the game”.
Wheat bacteria may ward off plant disease
A Flinders University researcher is digging deep to discover how certain bacterial strains found in wheat can stimulate a plant’s natural defence fighting mechanisms.
Tackling type 1 diabetes
A curative treatment for type 1 diabetes will come under the microscope as part of a new study by researchers from Flinders University.
Mining careers showcase takes to the road
High school students on the Eyre Peninsula will have the chance to set up and manage their own mine as part of a mining careers road show this week.