Help for borderline personality disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, is the most common personality disorder in Australia, affecting up to 5% of the population at some stage, and Flinders University […]
Human trafficking and the law
Women and girls, who are often themselves victims of human trafficking and are sexually exploited by criminal gangs, are being prosecuted and convicted for human trafficking-related […]
Practice excellence not perfection – study
Some students striving for perfection in their exams fear they will fall short of it. But is it a damaging quest? Flinders University clinical PhD candidate […]
Green pathway to clean up toxic ground
The problem of cleaning up toxic polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) pollution – commonly used in aviation fire-fighting foams, lubricants and non-stick and protective coatings – has […]
Water research discovers desalination of local streams
Dryland salinity is a devastating problem in Australian agriculture, causing ongoing environmental and economic issues. Flinders University researchers have now discovered that a stream in a […]
New approach to disability research
People with intellectual disability are being empowered to create their own research project, bringing fresh insights and helping to shape more fulfilling lives for Australians living […]
Community groups battle volunteer decline
Volunteer numbers in grassroots organisations are in dire need of future leaders, according to a new study. Data collected as part of a Flinders doctoral thesis […]
Giving voice to those without speech
Help is just a phonecall away, unless you cannot communicate. Speech Pathology Week from August 19 to 25 is a chance to highlight the serious communication […]
Underwater magic: How to film camera-shy fish
Accurately recording the number and diversity of species in marine parks or commercial fisheries helps with monitoring and management of important Australian habitats. With that in mind, Flinders […]