Flinders a leader in Indigenous employment
Flinders University is playing a leading role in the employment of Indigenous people, according to the Minister for Employment Participation, Mr Brendan O’Connor.
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Flinders and Chinese scholars exchange ideas
There are some new faces at Flinders University: a group of Chinese academics will be on the campus for four months as part of a joint mentoring scheme between the University and the Beijing Teachers’ Training Centre for Higher Education.
Keeping an eye on the environment
Flinders University’s environmental eye-in-the-sky will have even sharper vision thanks to the award of $450,000 of Australia Research Council infrastructure funding.
Funding shortage worsens domestic violence
Thousands of female victims of domestic violence are being forced to choose between homelessness and returning to their abusive partners after seeking help, due to a severe lack of funding within the crisis support sector.
Commerce gives the region’s poor a helping hand
Engaging corporations in alleviating poverty is a noble cause, but how wholeheartedly are Australian companies embracing the concept?
Creative industry recognises student talent
Past and present students in the Creative Arts stream at Flinders University are enjoying a particularly fruitful period, claiming several major local and interstate awards for their performances on stage and in film.
Flinders in $17m water research project
The long term sustainability of the Great Artesian Basin and its ability to provide water to future mining and pastoral developments, urban and rural communities, and the environment will be the focus of a $17 million research project involving Flinders University.
SA has potential to lead forensic science innovation
A new agreement between Flinders and Forensic Science South Australia has the potential to establish the State as a world leader in the field of forensic science research.
Phone-in targets rising adolescent violence
Violent physical and verbal attacks at the hands of adolescents are becoming an increasing problem for many Australian families, a Flinders University researcher has found.