Measuring water flow in the endangered Coorong
Flinders University groundwater expert Dr Margaret Shanafield is digging deep to find out how much water should be released upstream to replenish the endangered Coorong Wetlands.
Scientists to explore water resources beneath Adelaide
A group of South Australia’s leading groundwater scientists, including researchers from Flinders University, is embarking on a $3 million, two-year project to map the aquifers beneath Adelaide.
Vast freshwater reserves found beneath the oceans
Scientists have discovered huge reserves of freshwater beneath the oceans kilometres out to sea, providing new opportunities to stave off a looming global water crisis.
Groundwater experts search for solutions to 21st century problems
The global groundwater community – including experts from the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training – will unite to discuss, debate and explore solutions to the groundwater challenges of the 21st century at the 2013 International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) Congress.
Andy Love, SA science’s unsung hero
Flinders groundwater hydrologist Associate Professor Andy Love has been named the 2013 Unsung Hero of South Australian Science.
Cooling CBD hotspots could be a breeze
A 1C increase in daytime temperature can increase cooling electricity consumption in Adelaide’s CBD by 1.5 million kWh per year, a Flinders University-led study has found.
Flinders groundwater expert a finalist in Eureka awards
World-leading groundwater scientist, Flinders University professor Craig Simmons, has been named a finalist in the prestigious Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
Fresh praise for Flinders groundwater leaders
Groundwater experts from Flinders University have won a state leadership award in the Water Industry Alliance’s Smart Water Awards, announced at the Adelaide Convention Centre in May.
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.