School work a worry for sleepless teens

As Year 12 begins for thousands of South Australian students, a new report from Flinders University shows teens who can’t fall asleep at night are mainly worrying about the fallout of sleeping in and missing out on school.

Evolution’s first breath

In a major evolutionary discovery, Flinders University palaeontologist Professor John Long (pictured) has found evidence to show that four-legged animals first developed the ability to breathe air as ancient fish in water.

Maximising solar cells

With silicon solar cells set to become a thing of the past, a Flinders University researcher has developed a novel computer system to find the best emerging carbon nanotubes to fuel the future.

Demand for Flinders courses sees offers boost

Flinders University has responded to strong demand for its undergraduate courses by boosting the number of offers by seven per cent, with a total of 5,740 offers made to new students – up from 5,360 offers in 2013.

Student research earns Flinders praise

Fossil deposits in the Naracoorte Caves, parental involvement in junior football and Australia’s adoption of compulsory voting are among the winning research themes of Flinders University’s 2013 Best Student Research Paper Awards.