Key role for social scientists
The vexed nature of big environmental issues like climate change and water security underscore the role that social scientists can play in the development of public policy, according to Professor Phyllis Tharenou.
Teaching and learning
Tapping the formula for science success
A mentoring initiative and the opening of a new building are two ways in which Flinders University is enhancing the experience for science students.
Saving people from themselves
The fundamental ‘disconnect’ between the public’s awareness of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and putting it into practice was explored at a conference this month, to launch a new Flinders University healthy lifestyles research group.
Catalyst program has a mission of social inclusion
A new partnership between Flinders University and Mission Australia will promote learning and self-confidence among a group of disenfranchised and marginalised South Australians.
The relationship brings to Flinders University the internationally acclaimed Catalyst Clemente (Catalyst) program.
Flinders appoints Foundation Chair in Optometry and Vision Science
Optometrist Dr Konrad Pesudovs has been appointed Foundation Chair in Optometry and Vision Science at Flinders University from a strong international field of candidates.
Flinders awarded prestigious Fulbright Chair
The Australian-American Fulbright Commission has awarded the prestigious Fulbright Distinguished Chair in American Political Science to Flinders University, following a national, competitive selection process. Flinders University will host the Chair for five years, from 2011.
Flinders receives $5.85 million in NHMRC grants
A project that aims to counter diabetes-related eye damage by identifying the condition’s underlying genetic risk factors has won Flinders University researcher Dr Kathryn Burdon a grant of more than $952,000 from the National Health and Medical Research Council.
Summer scholarships come to robots’ defence
A consortium led by Flinders University with the support of leading defence contractor Thales is one of only ten to have been shortlisted from an international field to take part in a global war games challenge, it was announced today.
New Executive Dean to lead revamped faculty
Flinders University has appointed a senior Australian Research Council executive, Professor Phyllis Tharenou, to lead its revamped Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences.