Forum focuses on giant leaps from tiny steps
The miniaturised world of bugs that produce lifesaving drugs and implanted sensors that detect cancer cells will be the focus of a special forum this week.
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Particle research agreement signed
Senior officials from Flinders and Italy’s University of Trento today agreed to extend their successful research collaboration into the sub-atomic world of antimatter.
Flying to St George’s aid
The evacuation of the entire population of the southern Queensland town of St George, under threat from floodwaters, was averted earlier this month thanks largely to the quick action of Flinders University’s Jorg Hacker and his colleagues.
Fuelling international green research
Flinders University has signed ongoing research collaborations with two of the world’s most populous nations after senior scientists spent two months exploring how biofuels might offer their respective countries greater food and energy security.
Flinders makes its mark with groundwater
The work of the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT), based at Flinders University, is putting Australian groundwater on the world map, according to a group of eminent, international water specialists.
Tapping the formula for science success
A mentoring initiative and the opening of a new building are two ways in which Flinders University is enhancing the experience for science students.
Flinders rewards its emerging best and brightest
Nine Flinders academics with brilliant research records who completed their PhDs less than 10 years ago are the inaugural recipients of the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Early Career Researchers.
Flinders strengthens environmental focus
Flinders University has boosted South Australia’s environmental expertise and capacity with the appointment of Dr Andrew Millington as Dean of the University’s new School of the Environment.
Flinders leading clean-tech showcase
Flinders has a strong presence among South Australia’s leading clean technology innovators at today’s CleverGreen™ Conference and Showcase, being held at the Adelaide Convention Centre.