Professor David Lewis on UK nanotechnology mission
Professor David Lewis, Director of Flinders University’s Centre for NanoScale Science and Technology, has been chosen to take part in Austrade’s Visiting Researcher Program to Europe in 2011.
International
Dutch support for disaster zone phone software
Software developed by Flinders University’s Dr Paul Gardner-Stephen which enables mobile phones to communicate during a disaster will be freely available to the public by the end of the year thanks to the support of the Dutch NLnet Foundation.
Jakarta office for Flinders
Flinders University has officially opened an office in Jakarta to assist in servicing and strengthening the University’s extensive network of Indonesian collaborators and alumni.
Rural medical placements go global
Flinders University’s Rural Clinical School at Mt Gambier has taken student placements to a new level by hosting two South Korean medical students.
Fulbright turns on the lights for laser research
Flinders honours nanotechnology graduate and 2003 University Medal-winner Dr Jacek Jasieniak is one of 26 Australian Fulbright Scholars announced at the 2011 Fulbright Presentation Dinner at the Adelaide Festival Centre on March 10.
The trouble with switching off
It’s not just Australians who stay glued to electronic devices until bedtime – the Americans are at it too, according to Flinders psychologist Dr Michael Gradisar.
Flinders interns part of history on Capitol Hill
Seven Flinders University students are heading for Washington DC to take up nine-week internships on Capitol Hill at a “make or break” time for President Barack Obama.
Focus on eye health wins NHMRC recognition
Flinders University Professor Keryn Williams’ 25-year mission to decrease the burden of blindness has earned her a major National Heath and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Fellowship.
Overseas study rewards global thinking
Flinders law and international relations student Philippa Ward has won the 2010 Henry Fong Award for her contribution to increased understanding of global citizenship.