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.
International
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.
Flinders student wins Endeavour Scholarship
Flinders student Jakob Braunack-Mayer has won a prestigious Endeavour Scholarship as part of the 2011 Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Undergraduate Awards.
Flinders research wins $3.3 million from ARC
Flinders University has won Australian Research Council (ARC) funding for a project to improve the measurement of brain signals via the scalp that will assist in the development of brain-controlled devices for very disabled people, as well as better diagnosis of neurological disease.
Indonesian immersion beckons for Katrina
A third-year Flinders University student will soon be heading into an Indonesian classroom as part of an innovative cultural exchange program.
Mary MacKillop Medal presented to outstanding South Australian educator
Only days after Mary MacKillop was declared a saint, Professor Faith Trent AM, FACE from Flinders University has been awarded the prestigious Mary MacKillop Medal by the Australian College of Educators (ACE) SA Branch in recognition of her valuable contribution to education.
Top spot in engineering the future
Biomedical engineer Professor Karen Reynolds, who designed her first mechanical device, a water pump, at the age of six, this month received Engineering Australia’s highest accolade by winning the 2010 Professional Engineer of the Year in South Australia.
Flinders welcomes Education Centre
Flinders University is looking forward to a significant engagement with the new $125 million Sustainable Industries Education Centre to be built on the former Mitsubishi site at Tonsley Park.