Medlin and Murdoch: a meeting of minds on paper
Although poles apart geographically and politically, Adelaide’s radical philosopher Brian Medlin and English novelist Iris Murdoch enjoyed a long and lively correspondence.
Targeting symptoms of psychosis
A novel psychological treatment to reduce the severity of delusional episodes experienced by people with psychosis is being trialled in a new Flinders University study.
Flinders celebrates the first National Dietitian’s Day
Australia will take time-out today (Friday, March 14) to congratulate dietitians for the remarkable contribution they make to the community by celebrating the nation’s first Dietitian’s Day.
Cambodia’s trafficking laws exacerbate exploitation
The crackdown on sex work under Cambodia’s anti-trafficking regime has forced the industry further underground, Flinders University researcher Dr Larissa Sandy says.
Flinders builds on Indonesia links
Strained national relations between Australia and Indonesia over border protection issues make the importance of people-to-people relationships, including those based around education, even more crucial, according to Flinders University Vice-Chancellor Professor Michael Barber.
Local historian joins celebs as Red Cross ambassador
What do celebrities Guy Sebastian, Kate Richie and Maggie Beer have in common with Flinders University historian Melanie Oppenheimer?
Will the solarium ban prevent skin cancer?
With the ban on commercial solariums coming into force this year, Flinders University’s Dr Ivanka Prichard is questioning whether the new law will actually reduce skin cancer rates.
Second laps may help catch more bad guys
A second viewing in a police line-up may help more eyewitnesses identify the culprit, new research from Flinders University reveals.
Switching off to ‘too much’ health info
“Information overload” about healthy nutrition means patients who have serious conditions may fall back on bad eating habits, a Flinders University study has found.