Defence projects target broadside impact

A bid to remove dangerous contaminants from water and innovative research into better high-tech unmanned surface vessels are new projects starting at Flinders University. The two […]

Launch of elite French connection

Flinders University’s research engagement in Europe is advancing after becoming the first university outside of France invited to join CELADON, an association of leading industry and academic […]

Future Frigates boost for SA economy

The $35 billion SEA 5000 Future Frigate program promises to be a boon for the SA economy – and training and employment opportunities in the State. […]

Collaboration with BAE for defence jobs

A new alliance between BAE Systems Australia and Flinders University aims to train the shipbuilding workforce of the future. The agreement will see students and industry […]

Future Frigate tech alliance set to start

South Australia’s expertise in smart ship technologies will be boosted with the establishment of a $3 million Centre of Excellence in Adelaide if Navantia Australia is […]

From left: Professor Arnaud Poitou, Director of Centrale Nantes; President of France Emmanuel Macron; Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull; Professor Colin Stirling, President and Vice-Chancellor Flinders University.

Flinders-France agreements advance defence research

Australian-French research collaboration on marine technologies has taken a further step forward with two significant announcements involving collaborations with Centrale Nantes, and with Defence giant Thales […]

3D printer. Stock photo.

$2.6m for research into 3D energetic materials

DefendTex will join forces with four research partners to develop new technology in additive manufacturing of energetic materials. Led by DefendTex Pty Ltd, an Australian company specialising […]