Flinders success in ARC grants

Flinders University researchers have achieved the University’s best result in the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) Future Fellowships and Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards, winning $2.6 million for five research projects.

Flinders phone software goes global

A revolutionary software program which allows mobile phones to communicate when normal phone lines are down has earned Flinders University’s Dr Paul Gardner-Stephen a place in the finals of an international competition.

Flinders Hall food beats the rest

Imagination and a can-do attitude have paid big dividends for the caterer of Flinders University’s Hall of Residence, Scolarest, which has won the 2012 national Restaurant and Catering Award in the Industrial/Institutional Caterer category.

A genetic lift puts perch back in the swim

Four species of freshwater native fish brought to the brink of extinction by drought are being re-released into the lower Murray wetlands, and thanks to Flinders University research, they have an improved chance of survival.

Flinders playwright scores new scholarship

After jetting off to Sydney in September for PlayWriting Australia’s prestigious National Script Workshop, Flinders University playwright Phillip Kavanagh will return to the East Coast in 2012 to complete two playwriting courses run by the Griffin Theatre Company.

Disability staff educator wins national award

Dr Caroline Ellison from Flinders University’s Disability and Community Inclusion Unit has won a national award for her outstanding achievement and contribution to the field of developmental education.