Flinders researchers win prestigious sociology awards
Two Flinders researchers have been recognised at The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) awards 2014.
Volunteering worth $290 billion a year
The monetary value of volunteering in Australia is worth much more than originally calculated, new figures from Flinders University researcher Lisel O’Dwyer show.
Human-animal bonds in disasters
The recognition of the bond between people and pets is stronger than ever before, but what happens to the human-animal relationship when disaster strikes?
Violence and power PhD in 3MT final
“In South Australia, more than half of the young people who go into juvenile detention reoffend – clearly something’s not working.”
Michelle Grattan to deliver Flinders lecture
Michelle Grattan – one of Australia’s most respected and awarded political journalists – will deliver Flinders University’s 2014 Dean Jaensch Lecture.
Scotland the Free?
Nearly 14,000 South Australians will be taking a keen interest on the events that take place on September 18 – the date of Scotland’s referendum on independence.
Less is more in lap of luxury
Chandeliers, gold taps and ornate drapes are classic hallmarks of the world’s most luxurious hotels, right?
A new Day dawns for Family First?
Move over, Clive Palmer – new Senator Bob Day could become the nucleus of a viable, alternative party of the right. according to a Flinders political analyst.
Appealing to the ‘better angels’ of Australian politics
Associate Professor Haydon Manning believes in Abraham Lincoln’s ‘better angels’ of politics, but he admits they’ve been hard to find in Australia lately.