Jump in world research ranking

Flinders has made a big leap up the 2016 Academic Ranking of World Universities table, strengthening its place within the best 500 research institutions in the world.

Tall Poppy of the Year winner

Flinders chemist Dr Justin Chalker – who accidentally discovered a polymer which reduces mercury pollution – has become the 2016 Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year.

Nothing to fear from census: Graycar

Refusing to put your name and address on today’s census forms is an unwarranted and unnecessary precaution, says Flinders University Professor of Public Policy Adam Graycar.