Showcase of a progressive approach to Indigenous affairs
Two special publications marking Flinders’ contribution to Indigenous affairs both in Australia and overseas are being launched as part of the University’s 50th Anniversary.
Research
New cancer DNA blood test ‘twice as sensitive’
A new blood test targeting tumor DNA in colorectal (bowel) cancer patients has detected early signs of recurrence of the disease at twice the rate of […]
Flinders experts join national health and medical sciences academy
National leaders in ophthalmology, pharmacology and oncology have been inducted into the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.
Battle of the robo comps
Robots built by Tonsley students have gone into battle in national university competitions.
Shark research hits its target
Thanks to crowdfunding supporters, shark ecologist Dr Charlie Huveneers will launch a new research project into the ‘secret lives’ of white sharks off South Australia’s remote Neptune Islands.
New robot for Tonsley
Sawyer, the next-generation smart collaborative robot designed by US company Rethink Robotics, has joined the Baxter robot at Flinders at Tonsley.
Flinders celebrates French connections
The signing of the first major submarine contract between France and Australia in Canberra today coincides with the start of a French language conference at Flinders University.
Insect reveals the price of looking sexy
Colourful displays favoured in sexual selection in the animal world can be a blessing and curse, new research has found.
Forensic scientist for president
Professor Adrian Linacre, chair in Forensic DNA Technology at Flinders, has become national president of the Australian New Zealand Forensic Science Society.