Society to blame for binge drinking
Peer pressure has long been blamed for binge drinking among teenagers, yet new research reveals it may not be the root of the problem.
New hope for early diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s
Flinders University researchers have discovered that a protein in the brain may play a role in the development of Parkinson’s disease.
Exploring SA’s unspoiled sand dunes
New Strategic Professor of Coastal Studies says there’s no place he’d rather continue his 30-year career into sand dune dynamics, morphology and evolution than in South Australia.
Italy-China relations through the lens
The relationship between China and Italy, told through the eyes of Italian filmmakers, is the focus of a new Flinders University PhD project.
What are festivals really worth?
The true value of the 2013 Adelaide Festival to the community and the state will be studied by a team of international experts led by Flinders University.
Flinders applauds early career researchers
Specialists in sleep medicine, eating disorders, tourism and coastal hydrogeology are among the recipients of Flinders University’s 2012 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Early Career Researchers.
Food for the mind at Carnevale
Two Flinders University academics will be giving visitors to Carnevale some food for thought to go with their crostini this weekend.
Hormone may help fight against deadly cancer
A new Flinders University project will explore whether oestrogen can protect against, or halt the progression of, oesophageal cancer.
Perfectionism link with eating disorders
Targeting perfectionism may be of benefit in buffering young people against the development of eating disorders.