Impact grants propel novel research
Generous donors are propelling next-gen research leaders at Flinders University. The foresight of philanthropists is kickstarting nine innovative research projects in 2020-21, led by some of […]
College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Pandemic disrupts baby sleep patterns
The onset of COVID-19 disrupted day-to-day routines for millions of families around the world, with the stress and changes in routines caused by home confinement temporarily […]
World’s largest eating disorder gene screen
Australian researchers are seeking more than 3,500 volunteers for the world’s largest eating disorders genetics investigation in a bid to further pinpoint genes influencing risk of […]
Youths beware of bullying by best friends
We wouldn’t expect best friends to bully each other – but they can in unexpected ways. Sometimes, bullying behaviour by young people that would usually be […]
Schools can help students to learn online
With the turn to online education during COVID-19, a program to help school students with self-regulated learning is in the spotlight in South Australia. “Learning can […]
Anti-bullying PEACE program packs a punch
Italian high schools have reported success with a South Australian program to help victims of bullying and aggression. The Preparation, Education, Action, Coping, Evaluation (PEACE) antibullying […]
Hidden homeless ‘need safe housing’
Young women and mothers with children can be a hidden part of society’s homelessness problem. Many young people cycle in and out of homelessness as they […]
Language reveals children’s pandemic perspective
Data from Oxford University Press in partnership with Storyathon, the largest story-writing event in Australia, has revealed the influence of COVID-19 on children’s vocabulary, interests and […]
Links in teen sleep and depression
A mere 30 minutes extra sleep a day can make all the difference to a teenager’s lifelong mental health and wellbeing. A new international study of […]