Responding to the Middle East uprisings
The rest of the world’s response to the rolling wave of “people’s revolutions” across North Africa and the Middle East will be the focus of a public discussion at Flinders University on March 3.
Sociology
Flinders fellowships mark new way of research thinking
As ten early career researchers are recognised for outstanding individual achievement, Flinders University has announced three new initiatives to support academics seeking to boost their research activities and to attract international research collaborations.
Key role for social scientists
The vexed nature of big environmental issues like climate change and water security underscore the role that social scientists can play in the development of public policy, according to Professor Phyllis Tharenou.
New Executive Dean to lead revamped faculty
Flinders University has appointed a senior Australian Research Council executive, Professor Phyllis Tharenou, to lead its revamped Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences.
Flinders appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor in Research
Eminent plant scientist Professor David Day has been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at Flinders University.
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.
Cosmetic surgery: the cutting edge of workplace competition
Cosmetic surgery is fast becoming an addiction to quell the insecurities of the modern workplace and enhance job prospects: according to Flinders University sociologist Professor Anthony […]
Researcher takes a look inside Muslim minds
In setting out to explore the ideas and beliefs of modern Muslims, Professor Riaz Hassan gave himself a huge task; it should be no surprise that […]