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.
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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.
Prehistoric bird found in fossil treasure
A Flinders University-led expedition involving the WA Museum has found the fossilised remains of a prehistoric bird, possibly a wedge-tailed eagle, in a cave on the Nullarbor Plain
Flinders researchers have Eureka moment
Two Flinders researchers have been nominated for Australia’s premier scientific awards, the Eureka Prizes.
Awards sing the praises of Flinders scientists
Quiet achievements by two Flinders University scientists have been thrown into high relief with the presentation of the Unsung Heroes of Science Awards for 2011.
Forum told of seaweed’s bioproduct potential
Commercial viability of high-value macroalgal (seaweed) bioproducts for human health is a step closer with a research collaboration between Flinders University biotechnologists and Australian Kelp Products.