Rare rodent adapts to noxious weed
In a twist to the native animal survival story, new research shows that a threatened rodent that only survives on offshore islands prefers one of Australia’s […]
Slipped discs – not all bending and twisting
Some slipped disc injuries might be caused by movements other than the commonly blamed bending and twisting, according to new research by Flinders University. It’s a […]
Virus combo gets jump on pesky feral rabbits
The combined release of two common biological control agents in Australia has given farmers and landowners an advantage in the fight against pest rabbit populations. A […]
Obesity trigger identified within the human gut
The key chemical for happiness and sadness, serotonin, is also a force in our body’s weight gain and calorie control, and scientists say more research could […]
Platypus venom could hold key to diabetes treatment
Flinders and University of Adelaide researchers have discovered remarkable evolutionary changes to insulin regulation in two of the nation’s most iconic native animal species – the […]
Clearer pathways for mental health
Flinders experts have prepared a plan to provide a new foundation and direction for the reform of mental health care in South Australia.
New Executive Dean for Science and Engineering
Australian Top 100 engineer Professor John Beynon has been announced by Flinders University as its new Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
New fellowships to expand Flinders’ research focus
Twelve new Matthew Flinders Fellowships will strengthen Flinders’ research priorities as part of the University’s 50th anniversary year.
Unis’ $1.36m lure to study in SA
South Australia’s three leading universities are committing an additional $1.36 million to the State Government’s Destination Adelaide Plan.