Flinders researchers have Eureka moment
Two Flinders researchers have been nominated for Australia’s premier scientific awards, the Eureka Prizes.
Research
Forum told of seaweed’s bioproduct potential
Commercial viability of high-value macroalgal (seaweed) bioproducts for human health is a step closer with a research collaboration between Flinders University biotechnologists and Australian Kelp Products.
New ponds take the waste out of wastewater
Research by Flinders University’s School of the Environment has shown that a shallow, high-rate pond system to treat wastewater will slash the loss to evaporation as well as boosting the rates of removal of bacterial and viral pathogens.
Flinders students at leading edge of nano field
Flinders University students will be the first in Australia to have the opportunity to undertake research at one of the world’s leading nanotechnology institutions under agreements signed with the National Institute of Materials Science in Japan.
National network brings humanities to the fore
The wealth of information made available by technology is making the insights offered by the humanities more, not less, necessary, according to Flinders University’s Associate Professor Robert Phiddian.
Radiation response a meltdown in reason
The possibility that low doses of radiation may prevent or delay the progression of cancer is being explored by a Flinders University research team led by Professor Pam Sykes.
The true story of Australia’s POWs in Europe
Australian prisoners of war in Europe did not sit around planning their escape as film and TV commonly portray them. Instead many were treated cruelly and a few even found themselves in concentration camps, a new book by a Flinders historian has revealed.
Premier announces national Greek cultural centre at Flinders
The promotion and preservation of Greek language and culture will be the focus of a new national centre at Flinders University.
Attention to mental health boosts academic performance
Primary school students whose mental health and wellbeing improved through KidsMatter showed better academic performance equivalent to having up to six months extra schooling.