Flinders rewards big ideas of early career researchers
Through the generous support of its donor community and the Research, Development and Support office, Flinders University has this year awarded five emerging researchers with Impact […]
Dodginess detection and crime in adults with autism
Difficulty in recognising dodgy behaviour or not being able to predict someone has bad intentions has often been argued as the reason people with autism can […]
COVID border closures and community disconnect
One year on from the re-opening of Australia’s borders to international flights, new research from Flinders University has highlighted how the border closures led people to […]
Young people ignored in the bid to stop bullying
There is a disconnect between young people’s perspectives and how school bullying is treated in practice and policy in Australia, a leading expert has warned. “School […]
Questioning mindfulness training for young people
Despite its increasing presence in Australian schools, there is a pressing need to better understand young people’s experiences of mindfulness teaching to ensure it is actually […]
Flinders’ new spotlight on mental health
This October, during Mental Health Awareness Month, Flinders is pleased to announce the Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing; a multi-disciplinary research institute improving […]
How sport helped boys during COVID’s first wave
Boys involved in team sports during the COVID-19 pandemic have reported better general, physical and mental health than girls who also played sport, according to new […]
Launch of unique child protection course
Child protection workers in South Australia now have access to a unique course to build on their expertise when working directly with families experiencing domestic and […]
Providing mental health support for kids
The rollout of a short online course focusing on young people’s mental health and wellbeing in South Australian primary schools is giving trainee teachers and other […]