Quality of teaching a focus for Flinders
Twenty-one members of staff from Flinders are attending the 2011 annual conference of the Education Research Group of Adelaide (ERGA) in Adelaide this week.
Teaching and learning
New student space project launches
Flinders University has launched a groundbreaking initiative that provides high school students a rare opportunity to investigate real-world issues using cutting-edge technologies.
New DNA lab builds SA forensics capacity
A laboratory dedicated to forensic DNA research to be opened at Flinders today will increase South Australia’s capacity in research and postgraduate education in forensic science.
New Flinders links with TAFE
Flinders University has further strengthened its links with TAFE SA with the signing of an agreement that will enhance student pathways to university.
Educators and communicators top up on science
Veteran science presenters and former Curiosity Show hosts Associate Professor Rob Morrison and Dr Dean Hutton rubbed shoulders with staff and students from Blackwood High at an Australian Science Communicators (ASC) activity at Flinders University.
Premier announces national Greek cultural centre at Flinders
The promotion and preservation of Greek language and culture will be the focus of a new national centre at Flinders University.
ALTC Citations a ringing endorsement of teaching at Flinders
The excellence of Flinders University’s teaching has earned the nation’s highest accolade with nine individuals and teams being awarded Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council.
Hi-tech facilities showcase Flinders NT presence
Medical education in Australia is set to be revolutionised with the opening today by Prime Minister Julia Gillard of the Northern Territory Medical Program Complex in Darwin.
What makes for great university teaching?
When Professor Iain Hay, himself a winner of the Australian Prime Minister’s Award for University Teaching, decided to investigate what constitutes the best in university teaching, he went to the source.