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.
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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).
Birds thrive in new nest
The first flocks of birds to move into Flinders University’s state-of-the-art Biology Discovery Centre are thriving in their new surrounds.
Enhancing microalgae growth to boost green energy production
A groundbreaking nanoparticle system which stimulates the growth of microalgae has been developed by a team of Australian scientists, including Flinders clean technology expert Professor Colin Raston.
Flinders scientist helps find new dolphin species
A species of dolphin previously unknown to science has been found in waters off Northern Australia by a team of researchers, including Flinders University animal studies expert Dr Guido J Parra.