Towards zero waste to landfill at Flinders
Flinders University will reduce its waste going to landfill by 85 per cent under a new waste management program that will deliver significant environmental gains.
Rural school leaders left to muddle through
Preliminary results from a national survey conducted by Flinders show that almost half of Australia’s educational leaders in regional, rural and remote areas are, by their own admission, inexperienced and ill prepared for their roles.
High-achievers appointed to Flinders Council
The appointment of three prominent South Australians to Flinders University’s Council will bring high-level skills from both public and private sectors to the University’s governing body, according to the Chancellor, Mr Stephen Gerlach.
Largest ever intake of Indigenous medical students announced
The largest intake of Indigenous medical students ever to a single Australian course has been accepted into Flinders University’s new Northern Territory Medical Program.
Flinders University backs Thunderbirds with sponsorship and research
Flinders University could help boost the performance of the Adelaide Thunderbirds with proposed new research pointing the way towards improved diet and nutrition under a new sponsorship agreement.
Flinders honours Finnish chronic disease fighter
An internationally eminent researcher in the area of chronic disease prevention is to receive an honorary doctorate from Flinders University for his extensive research contributions to the University’s Greater Green Triangle University Department of Rural Health (GGT UDRH).
Southern schools head to Flinders for maths and science
A group of 84 Year 12 students from seven southern region schools will soon be getting to grips with their Stage 2 specialist maths, physics or chemistry subjects on the Flinders University campus, thanks to a new program that will also give them a preview of university life.
Flinders launches worldwide call to protect Egypt’s treasures
Flinders University is leading a worldwide call to the Egyptian authorities and international law enforcement agencies to make the protection of Egypt’s antiquities a priority during the civil unrest that grips the country.
Australia Day honours for Flinders staff and graduates
Several Flinders graduates as well as current and former members of University staff were among the recipients of the 2011 Australia Day honours.