Discovering the secrets of Australian dolphins
Dr Guido Parra wants to better protect Australia’s marine mammals from the threats of habitat degradation, pollution and other human impacts.
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Fresh hope for motor neurone disease
Scientists from Flinders University have just received a prestigious $100,000 grant to continue their groundbreaking research into motor neuron disease.
Autoimmune diseases the target of new research
A revolutionary medical breakthrough by researchers at Flinders University could pave the way to a cure for two debilitating autoimmune diseases.
Navy arms race a job for coastguards
Territorial tensions in the high seas should be diffused by civilian coastguards rather than armed navy officers.
BUPA supports health sciences
Health insurer BUPA has donated $50,000 to fund two scholarships for health sciences students at Flinders University over the next five years.
Peer support for next generation researchers
Researchers in the early stages of their careers will have access to some of the most experienced minds at Flinders as part of a new mentoring program.
Law missing good faith
Australia is one of the few countries in the world without a law to tackle disputes of fairness and honesty under the concept of good faith.
Global recognition for groundwater centre
The National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training at Flinders has established itself as a world leader in groundwater research, according to a panel of international experts in the field.
Sea sponge potential source of new medicines
The sea sponge is inspiring the discovery and development of new therapeutic agents in the treatment of infectious diseases and cancers.