Refugees: all in the same boat?
A tendency to attribute low levels of education and sophistication to refugees means that Australia is failing to make the most of its new arrivals.
Research
Genes may reveal insights into anorexia
Professor Tracey Wade and colleagues are only months from what may be an important turning point in the treatment of anorexia.
Flinders triumphs at soft tech awards
The work of Flinders researchers has been recognised at the Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association’s Soft Technology Awards.
Optimising hospital flow
Researchers are using information technology, software engineering and mathematics in response to the challenge of relieving patient congestion at Flinders Medical Centre.
Proposed pain relief options for childbirth wins Flinders 3MT
Exploring alternative pain relief options for women in labour was the winning entry in Flinders University’s 2012 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, held last Friday (August 31).
Valuing Onkaparinga’s natural assets
A School of the Environment research project will identify, assess and value the Onkaparinga’s natural assets.
Research to rate superannuation funds
A national scholarship will fund Yen Bui’s study into the efficiency and performance of Australia’s superannuation funds.
Three minute pitch a test of wits
Eight research higher degree students have three minutes to pitch their thesis topics in the finals of the 3MT competition.
A champion for African Australians
Flinders public health academic Dr Lillian Mwanri has received a Champions Award at the inaugural African Australian Awards ceremony held at the Sydney Opera House.