New Flinders building takes national award
Flinders University’s newest building and its builders, Mossop Constructions, have received a national award from the Master Builders’ Association.
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Overseas study rewards global thinking
Flinders law and international relations student Philippa Ward has won the 2010 Henry Fong Award for her contribution to increased understanding of global citizenship.
New senior executive appointment at Flinders
Flinders University has appointed Mr Shane McGregor to the new position of Vice-President (Strategic Finance and Resources).
Flinders wins $8.44 million in NHMRC funding
Flinders University research projects into sleep apnea, superbug drug resistance and colorectal cancer are among 10 projects to receive $8.44 million in National Health and Medical Research Council funding announced today.
Service to eyes wins Fellowship
Dr Rod Watkins, Director of Strategic Development in the Department of Optometry and Vision Science at Flinders, has been appointed a Fellow of the National Vision Research Institute.
Innovative educator wins valuable ALTC grant
Ms Karen Burke da Silva, lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences, has been awarded a valuable Australian Learning and Teaching Council grant for a project aimed at aligning biology curricula at secondary and tertiary levels.
China faces challenges as it becomes largest economy
China now reigns supreme as the biggest and fastest growing nation on Earth but faces significant challenges as it moves forward to become the world’s largest economy by 2035 or earlier, according to Dr Roger Sexton, a leading Australian company director and investment banker.
Greg Poche honoured as outstanding philanthropist
One of Australia’s most successful businessmen and a major benefactor of Flinders University, Mr Greg Poche AO, is the winner of the Award for Outstanding Philanthropic Support of Higher Education 2010.
Grant to aid Flinders eye research
Flinders University eye researcher Professor Doug Coster has been awarded a $58,000 grant by the Ramaciotti Foundations to assist him in continuing his outstanding biomedical research.