Urban aquifer project links to Germany
The battle to recharge urban aquifers is the focus of a two-year international research collaboration between Flinders University and a leading German water ecology institute.
Research
New theory on Earth’s biggest mystery
A new theory suggests depletion of trace elements in the oceans was a factor in three major mass extinction events in the past 600 million years, according to Flinders’ Strategic Professor in Palaeotology.
Entrepreneur leader urges research rethink
University researchers should think like entrepreneurs and seek alternative funding by giving their research commercial goals, says Flinders Partners managing director Anthony Francis.
Adults can support safe use of alcohol
Schoolies festivals are a good time to discuss the risks of excessive drug and alcohol use with teenage children, a Flinders child welfare expert says.
‘The New Public Health’ – as ‘gripping as a novel’ and relevant as ever
In spite of “challenging times for policy and practice that seeks to improve population health and reduce health inequalities”, Professor Fran Baum’s The New Public Health offers some optimism for the future, said Lancaster University’s Professor Jennie Popay today.
Russian space experts touch down for Flinders
Adelaide astronaut Andy Thomas trained with the best in Russia, and among them were this year’s Flinders Investigator Lecture presenters Sergey Treshcheov and Alex Akulov.
Hi-tech Tonsley hailed as best in Australia at Master Builders Awards
Flinders University’s new Tonsley facility has been recognised as the best building of its type in Australia by the Master Builders Association of Australia.
Children and the Australian media – getting it right on rights
The majority of parents wouldn’t physically allow a stranger unsupervised access to their kids, yet most Australian children are exposed to the influence of strangers every day through mass media.
Flinders ‘Winnovator’ battles Cystic Fibrosis through nanotech
Flinders researcher Melanie Fuller’s work in improving the efficiency of gene therapy in treating Cystic Fibrosis through nanotechnology has been recognised with a place in the finals of this year’s ‘Winnovation Awards’.