New Executive Dean to lead revamped faculty
Flinders University has appointed a senior Australian Research Council executive, Professor Phyllis Tharenou, to lead its revamped Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences.
Research
Depression a problem for medical students
Medical students are more likely to experience depression than the general population and perceive there is a stigma attached to mental illness – a new study shows.
Musical therapy for the dying
A near-death experience in a Libyan hospital when he was five has helped shape the career of palliative care nurse Konrad Craig.
Kangaroo Island: a megafauna haven?
Flinders palaeontologist Dr Gavin Prideaux and PhD student, Matthew McDowell, have just returned from a preliminary survey of Kangaroo Island’s south-west with the beginnings of a potentially rich fossil bounty – courtesy of cavers, tourists and owls.
Sleep apnea sufferers risk accidents
Sufferers of untreated sleep apnea were 25 times more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle accident than the general population, according to Flinders researcher, Mr Andrew Vakulin.
Groundwater centre attracts worldwide attention
The National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT) has attracted the attention of researchers from around the world with the first advertising round generating a flood of applications for positions at the new Flinders centre.
Virtual reminders help with early dementia
A virtual reality tool, developed by Flinders University, is coming to the aid of older people with early onset dementia, improving their quality of life while giving their carers a little peace of mind.
Flinders offers unique disabilities program
For most people with intellectual disabilities, the completion of Year 12 means the end of an education “career” – and a barrier to further opportunities to develop socially, academically and personally.
Early detection enhances lymphoedema treatment
Early detection of problems in the lymphatic system is the best way to prevent the discomfort and disfigurement that can result from lymphoedema, the swelling created by disruption to the body’s drainage system.