A big night of palaeontology for Whyalla
Fossils offer fascinating insights into the big questions of sex, death and evolution, as Whyalla locals will hear from a Flinders palaeontology roadshow tomorrow.
Australia needs more state fossil emblems, but let the public decide
After New South Wales joined Western Australia to become the second state or territory in Australia to have formally adopted a fossil emblem, Professor John Long asks if South Australia should be next.
Inland sea a perfect storm for opals
Australian museums and Outback fossickers can thank the events of 100 million years ago for their fossil treasures and high-quality opals, says Flinders science writer Danielle Clode.
Fossil ancestor shows sharks have a bony past
Sharks have a distinctive, all-cartilage skeleton, but now a fossil from Western Australia has revealed a surprise ‘missing link’ to an earlier, more bony form of the fish.
Scimex launch: taking research to the world
Scimex, a new online media portal for journalists to access breaking science news and expertise, was launched at Flinders University Victoria Square.
Tim Flannery launches new Flinders palaeo labs
Internationally acclaimed writer, scientist and explorer Tim Flannery will launch a $1.1 million palaeontology research, learning and teaching space at Flinders University today.
Flinders scientist wins coveted science prize
The Verco Medal – the highest honour bestowed by the Royal Society of South Australia – has been awarded to Flinders University’s internationally-esteemed palaeontologist, Professor John Long.
A million reasons to read The Conversation
Marking a major milestone, Flinders University has officially cracked one million readers on The Conversation.
Flinders cracks half a million Conversation readers
Flinders University has cracked half a million readers on The Conversation – Australia’s leading independent channel of information, analysis and opinion direct from the academic and research community.