An illustrious career in public service
South Australia’s longest-serving Labor Premier, the late Hon John Bannon AO, continued his public service through his post-parliamentary career – including at Flinders University.
Sustainability
$1bn boost for science and innovation
The Federal Government’s $1.1 billion innovation investment plan is great news for research and development, says SA Scientist of the Year Professor Craig Simmons.
Bush artists win Our Mob award
A painting by Coober Pedy women has won the Flinders-sponsored People’s Choice award at this year’s Our Mob, the 10th annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal artists.
Justice for all? Views from the outside
Jacinta Ruru, an expert in Maori Indigenous law, will present the Elliott Johnston Memorial Lecture 2015 in Adelaide this week.
Urban aquifer project links to Germany
The battle to recharge urban aquifers is the focus of a two-year international research collaboration between Flinders University and a leading German water ecology institute.
Russian space experts touch down for Flinders
Adelaide astronaut Andy Thomas trained with the best in Russia, and among them were this year’s Flinders Investigator Lecture presenters Sergey Treshcheov and Alex Akulov.
Unwrapped – driverless trials on the way
Flinders is in pole position to add fuel to the future of autonomous vehicle production and use in South Australia.
Space expert drops in for heritage
Space archaeologist Dr Alice Gorman will present at in international heritage conference in Adelaide – ahead of the annual Flinders University Investigator Lecture in November.
Australia needs water in the bank
In the face of potential major drought, a group of the nation’s leading water scientists are urging the Federal Government to accelerate underground water storage across Australia.