Flinders rewards early career researchers
Emerging research leaders from diverse fields including criminology and materials science are among the winners of Flinders University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Early Career Researchers.
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Flinders welcomes fairy penguins
Flinders University is preparing for the arrival of two captive bred Little Penguins, which will move into the University’s state-of-the-art Biology Discovery Centre today (February 14).
Flinders to collaborate with new Hills Centres
Flinders University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will give the University an active collaborative role in two new Centres announced today by manufacturer Hills Ltd and the State Government.
Flinders helps Adelaide star as a smart city
Flinders will have a prominent role when Adelaide is featured as the first in a new National Geographic television documentary series on the world’s smart cities.
Spotting glitches to make better gadgets
High-tech, thin film gadgets – including smartphones, tablets and interactive TVs – are being used by a growing number of households worldwide.
Unearthing the history of the Naracoorte Caves
Flinders University researcher Amy Macken has discovered the age of sedimentary layers in the Naracoorte Caves using a cutting-edge computer modelling technique that has never before been used on an Australian fossil site.
Scientists to explore water resources beneath Adelaide
A group of South Australia’s leading groundwater scientists, including researchers from Flinders University, is embarking on a $3 million, two-year project to map the aquifers beneath Adelaide.
Flinders staff and graduates recognised in Australia Day honours
Flinders University’s past and present staff and graduates have been praised for their outstanding contributions to the community is this year’s Australia Day honours, with a total of 16 awards given to University affiliates.
Evolution’s first breath
In a major evolutionary discovery, Flinders University palaeontologist Professor John Long (pictured) has found evidence to show that four-legged animals first developed the ability to breathe air as ancient fish in water.