50th anniversary fellows here to make their mark
Australia’s humanitarian effort in the Asia-Pacific is the focus of the first of 12 special Matthew Flinders Fellowship projects to mark the University’s 50th anniversary this year.
Research
Higher degree research wins accolades
Research into eating, eye, sleep and autoimmune disorders were among the nine outstanding papers awarded the Flinders University Best Research Higher Degree Student publications for 2015.
Placement puts students at heart of Malaysian biotech and ‘networks’ research
Flinders students will play a key role in researching the use of social media data to predict broader societal behaviours and the use of peptides in biotechnology in Kuala Lumpur.
Diplomatic insights round off rare Indonesian experience for Flinders students
Flinders students have gained rare insights into Australia’s relationship with Indonesia after participating in diplomatic roundtables during a trip funded by the Federal Government’s New Colombo […]
Waking up to the causes of Australia’s $36bn bad sleep bill
Millions of Aussies are sleep walking into an increasingly unproductive – and even dangerous – future because of an epidemic of poor sleep habits and undiagnosed cases of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), insomnia or shiftwork disorder.
Taking care of nature pays rich dividends
Port Adelaide, one of South Australia’s industrial heartlands, also has a high environmental value, a Flinders University planning conference will hear this week.
Going underground at the pub
Flinders experts will give insights into the “weird and wonderful world of underground science” at an informal public lecture on Friday (5 February).
NVI supporters praised for selfless service to South Australian innovation
If success breeds success then the New Venture Institute’s initiative to link business superstars with budding entrepreneurs is a business incubator that’s delivering real results.
Giant sharks once lurked in the deep
Contrary to sensationalised popular reports, the giant Megalodon (“big tooth”) shark – which grew to 17 metres – is extinct.