Marine biotech focus for China trade trip
Marine biotechnology, entrepreneurship and health education were the focus of high-level talks by Flinders University during a large South Australian trade mission to China.
Dynamin: a new tool to tackle neurological disorders
Neuroscientists at Flinders University have identified a series of chemical tools that can either increase or inhibit the release of neurotransmitters by neurons.
Managing Two Worlds Together report improves Aboriginal patient journeys
Focusing on SA and the NT and building on earlier research, the ‘Managing Two Worlds Together Stage 3’ study analyses some of the critical segments and gaps in the Aboriginal patient journey.
Flinders developed palliative care app to help GPs
A new free smartphone app is giving GPs access to specialist medical advice to care for older palliative patients at home or in residential care across Australia.
Farewell to a poet and champion of new literatures
Dr Syd Harrex – poet, pioneer in international literary studies and one of Flinders University’s original academic cohort – has died at the age of 79.
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.
NZ Governor-General visits Flinders at Tonsley
The New Zealand Governor-General has joined a growing list of high-profile dignitaries to visit Flinders University’s new $120 million Tonsley facility.
Artist in conversation for Reconcilation Week
Indigenous artist Brian Robinson will be in conversation with staff from the University’s Yunggorendi First Nations Centre today as part of Reconciliation Week.
Chief Scientist backs poet’s STEM-arts alliance
Australia’s Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb will officially launch a new collection of poems by respected South Australian educator Erica Jolly.