Island haven a ‘genetic trap’ without intervention
Kangaroo Island in South Australia is home to a large, mostly disease-free koala population which, at first glance, looks like a conservation success story. However, new […]
Benefits of school phone bans
On the heels of wider acceptance of school phone bans and taking ‘digital breaks’, South Australian experts have produced more evidence of the potential benefits to […]
Proposed changes at Flinders University
Flinders University is currently consulting with staff on two separate change proposals – one affecting the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS), and the […]
Study links folic acid to gestational diabetes
New research led by Flinders University highlights the urgent need to establish a safe upper limit for folic acid intake during pregnancy and to improve guidelines […]
Family-focused programs insufficient to prevent obesity in childhood
A landmark project co-led by the University of Sydney and Flinders University has found that family-focused early obesity prevention programs, such as group sessions with health […]
New guidelines aim to bring girls back to sport
South Australia is stepping up its game to tackle the gender gap in sport, launching the ‘Gender Play Gap Guidelines’, designed to help clubs bring girls […]
Fishing for better aquaculture solutions
Farmed fish are increasingly replacing wild fish to meet consumer demand in China, as well as Australia – and barramundi is a popular choice. Aquaculture research […]
Flinders a top performer in 2025 Sustainable Campus Index
In recognition of our efforts across renewable energy and emission reduction, Flinders University has been named the global top performer for Energy and Climate by the Association […]
Getting to the root of tree survival
Two consecutive dry years in South Australia have put extreme stress on urban trees and shrubs, with Flinders University experts examining degrees of dieback in Adelaide […]