Professor leading nursing and midwifery research
Senior clinician and Flinders University researcher, Professor Robyn Clark, has been appointed as Professor of Nursing and Director of Nursing and Midwifery Research at Southern Adelaide […]
Caring Futures Institute
Students lead hearing aid bank
With hearing loss impacting one in six Australians but many unable to afford paying thousands of dollars for specialist exams and prescription hearing aids – a […]
Parents back introduction of school meals in Australia
Aussie parents are backing the introduction of school provided meals and potentially willing to pay for ensuring national dietary requirements are being met with a range […]
Recognition for Flinders science communicators
Flinders University academics, Dr Sam Elliott and Dr Rong Zhu, have been rewarded for their efforts in research excellence and the promotion of science, with both […]
How netball can withstand the rise of other sports
Ahead of Australia’s Super Netball grand final on Sunday, new research has revealed support for netball among its players has remained steady, despite increased attention on […]
Instagram pressure rising
Flinders University body image experts are urging all Instagram users to apply a more conscious ‘filter’ to monitor their health and fitness posts. The researchers say […]
A role for sport in men’s mental health
Sport can play a crucial role in challenging stereotypes and promoting positive mental health for boys and young men, new research has concluded. “Suicide is the […]
Efforts needed to keep girls in sport after Year 8
Girls in high school enjoy playing sport to develop friendships, strength and for the competition but are more likely to stop playing two years earlier than […]
The unique relationship between coach and parent
Unrealistic expectations, conflicting goals, perceptions of qualifications, and sideline interferences can lead to hostile relationships between parents and sporting coaches, according to a new analysis. Research […]