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.

TV crime a forensics two-edged sword

Television shows based on crime scene investigations may have increased community awareness of forensic science – but they have also given lawyers, jurors and the general public unrealistic expectations about the discipline.

Flinders strengthens environmental focus

Flinders University has boosted South Australia’s environmental expertise and capacity with the appointment of Dr Andrew Millington as Dean of the University’s new School of the Environment.

Flinders leading clean-tech showcase

Flinders has a strong presence among South Australia’s leading clean technology innovators at today’s CleverGreen™ Conference and Showcase, being held at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

One small step for space heritage protection

The recent decision to have the Apollo 11 moon landing site named as a state historical resource highlights the urgent need for an international agreement on what constitutes space heritage and who controls it, according to Flinders University’s Dr Alice Gorman, leading space archaeologist.

Personal journeys behind new Cancer Centre

Felishia Abbott was so grateful for the support she received from the Flinders Cancer Clinic team during her battle with advanced ovarian cancer that she was determined “to give something back”.