Top award for world-leading glaucoma research
Flinders is at the forefront of finding solutions for glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. By 2020, glaucoma will affect 80 million people worldwide, […]
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Flinders device spins out next-gen super materials
New applications for one of the world’s hardest materials will be commercialised by a newly formed nano-science spinout company. In an Australian first, the new company […]
Antibiotic promise in superbug war
An entirely new class of antibiotics has been shown to be effective against 100 different samples of Clostridium difficile, often the cause of drug-resistant infections picked […]
eNVIes launch new wave of entrepreneurs
A new generation of entrepreneurs has been launched in South Australia, following Flinders University’s annual eNVIes Awards for its Adelaide and newly opened Mount Gambier business […]
FLEX takes to the streets
A driverless public electric shuttle will start operating around the Tonsley Innovation District this week as part of a five-year trial of autonomous vehicle technology set […]
Action plan to tackle elder abuse
An Action Plan has been devised to improve responses for older women affected by domestic and family violence in South Australia. The plan, launched on World […]
New sport beverage attracts investors
Flinders University start-up Preserve Health has raised more than $500,000 in seed capital to launch later this year. The funding from angel investors and high net-worth individuals, […]
Honours for star alumni and Flinders stalwarts
Advocate for older people, Flinders distinguished alumna Dr Kate Barnett, has received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to aged welfare. She […]
Nurses cut risk of cancer
A nurse-led model of colorectal cancer surveillance has shown improved outcomes for patients, new research has found. The study published in the Medical Journal of Australia showed improved […]