What is masculinity? Just ask the kids
A Flinders research project may offer some unique insights into the perennial nature versus nurture debate.
Teaching and learning
New clinic benefits families and Flinders students
The Southern Child and Family Clinic, officially opened this week on the Flinders University campus, will assist the Department of Family and Communities (DFC) in its child protection role while contributing to the training and experience of postgraduate psychology students at Flinders.
Future Fellowship fuels nerve research
Ground-breaking research on how human cells communicate has earned Flinders University neuroscientist Dr Damien Keating a prestigious Future Fellowship from the Australian Research Council.
Appointment of foundation Sidney Myer Chair
Dr John Halsey has been appointed the foundation Sidney Myer Chair for Rural Education and Communities from an international field of candidates.
New Flinders course meets future skills demands
Flinders University has moved to meet two future skills demands by offering a course in maritime electronics engineering next year.
Making good drama on the cheap
Adventurous programming on a shoestring budget is paying off for local theatre company Accidental Productions.
Science teachers must be supported: Report
Governments and the higher education sector must join forces to boost the qualifications of high school science teachers in South Australia, according to the authors of a Flinders University study that has revealed many teachers are not qualified to teach the subjects for which they are responsible.
Pragmatic politics supports economic development
In the early 1980s Geoff Anderson was Chief of Staff to John Bannon and working with the Labor Premier to change Labor Party policy to embrace uranium mining as a key future driver of the State’s economy.
Teaching motive an award-winning approach
Dr Derek Dalton’s novel approach to teaching his Crime, Law and Trauma topic has earned him a prestigious Citation for Contributions to Outstanding Student Learning from the Federal Government’s Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC).