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.
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Flinders welcomes new role for Mitsubishi site
Flinders University welcomes the State Government’s announcement that the former Mitsubishi site will have a strong focus on sustainable and clean technologies, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Michael Barber, said today.
Australia should work with China on climate change
The Global Financial Crisis has created an even greater imperative for Australia and China to drive the Copenhagen meeting to an agreed solution on climate change, according to Flinders University academic, Dr Maryanne Kelton.
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.
Internship boosts accountant employability
Flinders Business School has devised a new Internship Program that will give international accounting graduates valuable workplace skills and knowledge.
Studying with a new Afghanistan in view
Despite being uprooted twice from her home in the Afghanistan capital, Kabul, 25-year old Sonia Ziaee has taken the major disruptions to her life and education in her stride.
Flinders appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor in Research
Eminent plant scientist Professor David Day has been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at Flinders University.
Gen Y will bring sound values to crisis
A new era of good corporate governance is more likely to come from the values of Gen Y than through stricter government regulation, according to the Dean of Flinders Business School, Professor Angèle Cavaye.
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?