Fresh concerns for wetlands
New research led by Flinders University is renewing calls to protect the source of water and aquifers supporting the ecologically significant Doongmabulla Springs Complex in central […]
Sustainability
Bushfire bees on the brink
The number of threatened Australian native bee species is expected to increase by nearly five times after the devastating Black Summer bushfires in 2019-20, according to […]
Recognition for Save the Koala projects
Once limited to science-fiction, drones and facial recognition technology are now being harnessed to help save Australia’s koalas. A Flinders University College of Science and Engineering […]
Safety signs help Little Penguin colony
The fragile colony of Little Penguins on Granite Island will be safer thanks to new signage that better informs the public how to prevent the colony […]
$2.4m advances Flinders to new carbon positive goal
A fresh investment of $2.4 million into solar and sustainability was announced at the formal launch of Flinders University’s massive solar carpark and the release of […]
Coal-fired power stations ‘disrupt rainfall patterns’
Modern coal-fired power stations produce more ultrafine dust particles than road traffic and can even modify and redistribute rainfall patterns, a new 15-year international study shows. […]
New wetland classroom brings science to life
A new classroom at Oaklands Wetland is bringing science to life for high school and university students with hands-on experience of stormwater testing and monitoring. The […]
Planting ideas to advance food crops
The failure of world food systems to adequately feed more than 2 billion people is spurring agricultural researchers to find rapid solutions. Supported by a Crawford […]
APY art inspires evocative new campus exhibition
Creative impressions of nature’s wonders inspired by the Ernabella Arts Archive are on display at Flinders University. Opening in time for the University’s annual community family […]