Flinders’ five priorities for gender equity
As a result of two years of committed action on diversity and gender equity, Flinders University has been awarded Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation. “This award is […]
Elderly at risk of fall-related injuries
The rate of head injuries from falls by older Australians has nearly doubled over the past decade, according to a new report by the Australian Institute […]
Exploring better fatty liver remedies
Obesity often leads to increased accumulation of fat in the liver, which can, over time, result in diabetes, poor liver function, and liver cancer. It’s increasingly […]
Immunity boost from ancient DNA
Australian researchers have discovered a gene variant that sheds new light on how human immunity was finetuned through history. Findings from the Garvan Institute of Medical […]
Gut bacteria negatively influence blood sugar
Millions of people around the world experience serious blood sugar problems which can cause diabetes, but a world first study is revealing how gut bacteria impact […]
Young drinkers more ‘selfie-conscious,’ research suggests
Young Australians are less likely to over-indulge in booze and illicit drugs because they like to keep up appearances in their social media-sphere, according to a […]
Donors fuel new generation of novel research
Deciphering the cause and cure for chronic, unidentifiable pelvic pain – a condition believed to affect one in every 10 people – may be a step […]
Flinders consolidates in THE world university rankings
Flinders University has reaffirmed its research and educational excellence in the prestigious Times Higher Education rankings for 2020. Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling says Flinders University rose […]
Domestic violence puts children at risk
With one in four Australian women affected by family and domestic violence, a new initiative is targeting front-line health and welfare workers working with families and […]