Salt-free freshwater plan wins Flinders prize
A novel technique to prevent seawater intrusion into coastal freshwater stores has earned Chunhui Lu a Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Early Career Researchers.
Christmas bonus for nine postgrads
Student-led research into cancer prevention, body image, groundwater and medieval cultures are among the winners of Flinders University’s 2012 Best Student Paper Awards.
Groundwater expert appointed to Flinders first Endowed Chair
Professor Craig Simmons has been appointed to the University’s inaugural Schultz Chair in the Environment.
Global expert to examine seawater threat to coastal aquifers
New Strategic Professor of Hydrogeology, Okke Batelaan will draw on the extensive knowledge of his colleagues in the School of the Environment to continue and initiate novel research.
Measuring vulnerability of seawater intrusion
Flinders University researchers have developed a method for predicting how much seawater will intrude into underground water storage systems.
Lessons in groundwater and mining
Dealing with groundwater at mine sites is the focus of a new course being run by the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training.
Testing times for groundwater
In South Australia’s arid landscape, rivers, creeks and streams are vital sources of groundwater.
Groundwater expertise for Laos
Visiting water scientists from Laos have added to their expertise by undertaking an Australian Groundwater School short course.
Tracing arsenic threat to groundwater
Ilka Wallis, a PhD candidate in Flinders University’s School of the Environment, is investigating how arsenic may leach into underground water.