Lizard biologist scales the heights
Flinders University herpetologist Professor Michael Bull has been named as one of four finalists for the title of Scientist of the Year in the 2011 South Australian Science Excellence Awards.
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Quality of teaching a focus for Flinders
Twenty-one members of staff from Flinders are attending the 2011 annual conference of the Education Research Group of Adelaide (ERGA) in Adelaide this week.
Robot brings 3D to study of joints
A new robot developed by Flinders University engineers is poised to revolutionise the way we study the performance of normal and diseased joints and their artificial replacements by simulating joint motion.
Student science on show at Flinders
More than 70 students from four Adelaide high schools flocked to Flinders University on Thursday, September 22, to showcase their science skills.
New student space project launches
Flinders University has launched a groundbreaking initiative that provides high school students a rare opportunity to investigate real-world issues using cutting-edge technologies.
Fresh input to theory on Legionnaires’ disease
Contrary to some scientific beliefs, Flinders University PhD candidate Michael Taylor has literally grown his own evidence to suggest the bacterium which causes the potentially-fatal Legionnaires’ disease is more than just a parasite.
Support brings network-less mobiles closer to reality
A new, open source, mobile phone technology that promises to revolutionise telecommunications has been given a USD400,000 boost from the prestigious philanthropic Shuttleworth Foundation.
David Hobbs beats pressure of the egg timer
PhD candidate in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, David Hobbs, has won the stage final of the Three Minute Thesis competition at Flinders University.
New DNA lab builds SA forensics capacity
A laboratory dedicated to forensic DNA research to be opened at Flinders today will increase South Australia’s capacity in research and postgraduate education in forensic science.