Unearthing the history of the Naracoorte Caves

Flinders University researcher Amy Macken has discovered the age of sedimentary layers in the Naracoorte Caves using a cutting-edge computer modelling technique that has never before been used on an Australian fossil site.

School work a worry for sleepless teens

As Year 12 begins for thousands of South Australian students, a new report from Flinders University shows teens who can’t fall asleep at night are mainly worrying about the fallout of sleeping in and missing out on school.

Demand for Flinders courses sees offers boost

Flinders University has responded to strong demand for its undergraduate courses by boosting the number of offers by seven per cent, with a total of 5,740 offers made to new students – up from 5,360 offers in 2013.

Student research earns Flinders praise

Fossil deposits in the Naracoorte Caves, parental involvement in junior football and Australia’s adoption of compulsory voting are among the winning research themes of Flinders University’s 2013 Best Student Research Paper Awards.

Flinders graduation day and honorary doctorates

Flinders graduation ceremonies today will see honorary doctorates awarded to Aboriginal health pioneer and advocate Ms Pat Anderson and to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of New England, Professor James Barber.