Size matters when ordering food online
What effect does verbal size descriptors have on portion size selections when people order their meals online? Quite a lot – and some cues can prompt […]
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Rise in sports parent stresses during COVID era
Parents increased their involvement with children’s sport activities during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic – but new research shows that associated stresses had many […]
COVID border closures and community disconnect
One year on from the re-opening of Australia’s borders to international flights, new research from Flinders University has highlighted how the border closures led people to […]
Flinders’ new spotlight on mental health
This October, during Mental Health Awareness Month, Flinders is pleased to announce the Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing; a multi-disciplinary research institute improving […]
How sport helped boys during COVID’s first wave
Boys involved in team sports during the COVID-19 pandemic have reported better general, physical and mental health than girls who also played sport, according to new […]
Providing mental health support for kids
The rollout of a short online course focusing on young people’s mental health and wellbeing in South Australian primary schools is giving trainee teachers and other […]
Counting cravings for coffee and soft drinks
Craving a glass of wine or a cold beer at the end of the day may not seem unusual but people can also experience cravings for […]
Recognition for Flinders science communicators
Flinders University academics, Dr Sam Elliott and Dr Rong Zhu, have been rewarded for their efforts in research excellence and the promotion of science, with both […]
How netball can withstand the rise of other sports
Ahead of Australia’s Super Netball grand final on Sunday, new research has revealed support for netball among its players has remained steady, despite increased attention on […]