Animals help refugees build empathy
A program working with newly arrived refugee children suggests that interacting with animals through humane education programs could help these children build a sense of belonging […]
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American education award for Flinders dean
Matthew Flinders Distinguished Professor of Geography Iain Hay has become the first person outside the US to receive the American Association of Geographers’ (AAG) Gilbert Grosvenor […]
Star alumni shine brightly on world stage
Nine outstanding Flinders University graduates across a wide spectrum of professions form an impressive group of enterprising and innovative thought-leaders to be acknowledged in the University’s […]
Kids ‘hooked’ on sweets and fries
In the war on childhood obesity, social conditioning and advertising is winning the hearts and minds of children who link snack and junk food with ‘fun [...]
World of opportunity in exciting new courses
Flinders University’s reputation for excellent teaching and research and investment in exceptional student experience has seen it remain a popular choice for prospective students in 2018. […]
Flinders leads the way in SA for graduate skills
High quality courses which equip students with the skills for the future, delivered by exceptional staff focused on student experience, have seen Flinders University rated South […]
Walk of Fame retraces showbiz history
The long-running contribution of Flinders University to the arts is a feature of the new Walk of Fame promenade at the Adelaide Festival Centre. Names on […]
Women prefer health and fitness, not perfection
Images of fit, toned bodies on social media claim to provide fitness inspiration, but millions of photos tagged #fitspo could be having the opposite effect. A […]
Can a happy gut help the mind?
Research is supporting the idea that eating a balanced diet and promoting gut health can optimise brain function and mood. Nutrition plays a vital role in […]