How social animals can spread diseases
Whales, dolphins and other marine mammals are highly social, but those social ties can also help diseases spread through populations of rare or threatened species. New […]
Focus on exercise and diet after retirement
A new South Australian study has found little change in most people’s diet and exercise after retirement – pointing to the need for positive lifestyle choices […]
Reporting harassment ‘not worth it’
Despite recent legal reforms and increased emphasis on upholding workplace conduct policies, most people who experience sexual harassment at work still do not report it. Two […]
Vale Sister Deirdre Jordan AC MBE
Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling has today paid tribute to Sister Deirdre Frances Jordan AC MBE, one of South Australia’s most influential educational leaders and Flinders University’s […]
Work hard, play hard?
As Australians return to work after the holidays, many will be reflecting on their health and wellbeing goals for the year ahead. New research led by […]
Rapid rise of AI and worker welfare
New research from Flinders University highlights the need for artificial intelligence (AI) systems to complement – not impede – worker safety and welfare in workplaces. While […]
Three in four new mums struggle with body image
Up to 75% of Australian women report concerns about their body image after giving birth, with many feeling intense pressure to “bounce back” to their pre-pregnancy […]
Drone monitoring helps dolphins
Australia’s beloved dolphin populations face growing pressures from environmental changes and human activity, increasing the need for reliable, accessible and non-invasive tools to monitor their health […]
Hidden heartache of losing an animal companion
The emotional toll of losing a beloved pet during the COVID-19 pandemic has been revealed in an international study, revealing that grief for animals is often […]