Plastic Age could go on the record

It is often seen as the scourge of modern society, but now a new study argues that modern plastics are a valuable archive documenting activities and […]

Benefits of school phone bans

On the heels of wider acceptance of school phone bans and taking ‘digital breaks’, South Australian experts have produced more evidence of the potential benefits to […]

Proposed changes at Flinders University

Flinders University is currently consulting with staff on two separate change proposals – one affecting the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS), and the […]

Fishing for better aquaculture solutions

Farmed fish are increasingly replacing wild fish to meet consumer demand in China, as well as Australia – and barramundi is a popular choice. Aquaculture research […]

Getting to the root of tree survival

Two consecutive dry years in South Australia have put extreme stress on urban trees and shrubs, with Flinders University experts examining degrees of dieback in Adelaide […]

Eureka Prizes for Flinders research

Scientists and researchers had a big night out at this year’s national Eureka Prizes, with Flinders University taking out two awards. Flinders University’s two entries were […]

Teens enjoy fossil tour of discovery

In the eery, dark depths of an Australian cave, high school students are learning first-hand about thousands of years of incredible natural history. With help from […]

Wave of hope as whales return

In the face of a devastating harmful algal bloom, scientists have hailed this year’s whale season in South Australia as a beacon of light for marine […]

New research vessel for marine science in SA

A new coastal research vessel, RV Encounter, will support the investigations and training opportunities of Flinders University’s Marine and Coastal Research Consortium. The consortium comprises more […]