Kiwi no dwarf, and may have migrant ancestors
The kiwi is not a dwarf version of a distant ancestor but more likely evolved from a tiny bird that could have flown from Australia, according to a Flinders palaeontologist.
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Flinders game controller wins state design award
“Orby” – a novel computer game controller that enables children with disabilities to play computer games – has won a prestigious state prize from the Design Institute of Australia.
Flinders joins forces with Seeley International and TAFE SA for real-world training
Seeley International will partner with Flinders University and TAFE SA at Tonsley to establish a research and development centre for new energy efficient cooling and heating technologies.
Vast freshwater reserves found beneath the oceans
Scientists have discovered huge reserves of freshwater beneath the oceans kilometres out to sea, providing new opportunities to stave off a looming global water crisis.
Flinders takes out State engineering prize
A team of first-year students from Flinders’ School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics has won the state final of the Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB) Challenge.
Flinders celebrates teaching excellence
The valuable contribution of Flinders teaching staff to high-quality education has been officially recognised as part of the Vice-Chancellor’s annual Celebration of Excellence and Innovation in Teaching.
A second life for old smartphones
Broken or unwanted smartphones will be given a new lease of life, thanks to the efforts of Flinders digital blacksmith Dr Paul Gardner-Stephen and his team.
Clean tech lab launches at Flinders
A $1.1 million Clean Technology Laboratory dedicated to developing products and processes in a cleaner, greener way, will officially open at Flinders University today (Tuesday, November 19).
Flinders reaps rewards in latest ARC grants
Almost $7 million worth of grants – including six Future Fellowships – have been awarded to Flinders University researchers from the Australian Research Council (ARC).