Improving sleep with weighted blankets
Weighted blankets can help to improve sleep in adults with insomnia and other mental health conditions including anxiety and depression, but results are mixed for children, […]
Grant support to address community challenges with new knowledge
Flinders University is empowering researchers on their journey to create a better world by providing seed funding grants to address community challenges with new knowledge. The […]
Experts call for total ban on TV gambling advertising
Flinders’ experts in gambling addiction have joined forces with the Australian Medical Association in South Australia (AMA(SA)) to call for a ban on gambling advertisements. Professor […]
Tackling the barriers that face migrant children with disability
A new report has revealed the obstacles facing migrant and refugee children with disability and their carers, and the way they impact their wellbeing. The Flinders […]
AI used to upgrade DNA forensics
Promising new inroads into critical DNA testing has been forecast by Flinders University experts who have applied machine learning to DNA profiling. From medical diagnostics to […]
Supporting 100 psychology internships in SA and NT
Flinders University will work with service providers to deliver 100 psychology internships across SA and NT, funded by federal government grants aimed at increasing access to […]
Metabolic syndrome linked to bowel cancer
Metabolic disorders such as obesity, high blood pressure and non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases have been directly linked to an increased risk of developing bowel cancer, warn […]
Support for victims of violence paid leave
Family and domestic violence (FDV) is a major problem in Australia with extensive health, welfare and economic consequences. Flinders University experts have led an independent statutory review into […]
Project aiming for maximum IMPACT
A new research project led by Flinders University will explore how to improve the treatment and outcomes of injuries sustained from road traffic accidents, traumatic brain […]