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.
Flinders applauds early career researchers
Specialists in sleep medicine, eating disorders, tourism and coastal hydrogeology are among the recipients of Flinders University’s 2012 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Early Career Researchers.
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.
US groundwater gong for PhD student
Zijuan Deng is the only Australian in 2012 to win an award from the US-based National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation.
Advancing maths at Flinders
A dedicated Mathematical Sciences Laboratory has opened at Flinders University, focusing on advances in both modern applied and pure mathematics.