Flinders scientist helps find new dolphin species
A species of dolphin previously unknown to science has been found in waters off Northern Australia by a team of researchers, including Flinders University animal studies expert Dr Guido J Parra.
Sea turtle’s DNA records human exploitation
Endangered and iconic sea turtles have a record in their DNA pointing to loss of genetic diversity caused by recent human exploitation.
Equipping students for a complex world
Australia cannot afford to rest on its educational laurels, Professor Martin Westwell says.
Ageing not all bad news
A forum explores the challenges for South Australia’s ageing population.
US scholar joins Flinders for clues to back pain
Back pain is a major health burden, with Australians spending an estimated $1 billion each year on treatments.
Howard delivers Dean Jaensch Lecture
Former Prime Minister John Howard delivered the 2013 Dean Jaensch Lecture on Tuesday evening to a capacity crowd at Flinders University Victoria Square.
Flinders health researchers share in $7.6 million
Flinders University researchers will share in grants worth more than $7.6 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council.
Bees nearly joined the dinosaurs
The cataclysmic events that wiped out the land dinosaurs some 65 million years ago also caused widespread extinction in bees, Flinders University research has found.
Thinking Head helps kids with autism build social skills
A virtual human head that can talk, express emotion and answer questions is being used to help children with autism develop their social skills.