Dual therapy aims for a good night’s sleep
A Flinders University trial of a non-drug treatment for middle-aged to elderly people who suffer from disturbed sleep patterns is showing promising results, and is now seeking more volunteers.
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Indigenous health boosted by $10m endowment
Flinders University’s ability to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health initiatives, including the training of doctors, nurses and other health professionals, has been lifted to a new level following a $10 million endowment from philanthropist Mr Greg Poche AO.
Flinders makes its mark with groundwater
The work of the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT), based at Flinders University, is putting Australian groundwater on the world map, according to a group of eminent, international water specialists.
Friendly bugs boost Australia’s grain output
The search for bugs that will improve the quality and quantity of Australia’s grain production in an environmentally friendly way is being led by Flinders University.
A healthy result for farmed tuna
New research is showing that in terms of heavy metals, farmed tuna are healthier to eat than wild ones.
Flinders rewards its emerging best and brightest
Nine Flinders academics with brilliant research records who completed their PhDs less than 10 years ago are the inaugural recipients of the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Early Career Researchers.
Flinders leading clean-tech showcase
Flinders has a strong presence among South Australia’s leading clean technology innovators at today’s CleverGreen™ Conference and Showcase, being held at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
Historic dry dock to give up its secrets
A team of archaeologists from Flinders University will excavate and document the Randell Dry Dock at Mannum, a major 19th century facility that once serviced the hectic riverboat trade on the River Murray.
Responding to disaster in advance
Health systems are typically set up to operate under everyday circumstances, and when tested by disasters such as bushfires or pandemics, their capacity to cope can diminish rapidly.