Flinders explores industry potential of the oceans
Realising the potential of our oceans as a source of high-value products is the aim of a new Flinders University initiative.
Research
What’s next for problem gamblers?
Trials of electronic card systems that self-limit the time and money a gambler can spend on pokie machines have shown some promising preliminary results, but fundamental issues would need to be resolved before they could be introduced, according to the director of the Flinders Centre for Gambling Research, Professor Malcolm Battersby.
The trouble with switching off
It’s not just Australians who stay glued to electronic devices until bedtime – the Americans are at it too, according to Flinders psychologist Dr Michael Gradisar.
Indigenous scholarship tackles groundwater skills gap
Indigenous students have the opportunity to have their entire Flinders University tuition fees paid for through a new scholarship scheme in groundwater science.
Flinders University backs Thunderbirds with sponsorship and research
Flinders University could help boost the performance of the Adelaide Thunderbirds with proposed new research pointing the way towards improved diet and nutrition under a new sponsorship agreement.
Flinders honours Finnish chronic disease fighter
An internationally eminent researcher in the area of chronic disease prevention is to receive an honorary doctorate from Flinders University for his extensive research contributions to the University’s Greater Green Triangle University Department of Rural Health (GGT UDRH).
ERA report confirms Flinders research strengths
Flinders University’s ratings in the 2010 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) report confirm its strength in medical research, with rankings above or well above world standard.
New phone system improves disaster communications
A new mobile system that substantially improves communications in disasters like the recent floods in the eastern States was unveiled today (Thursday, 27 January) by Flinders University researcher, Dr Paul Gardner-Stephen.
Flinders expands research collaboration with Museum
Researchers from Flinders University and the SA Museum will have increased scope to work together under an agreement signed by the two organisations today.