Attention to mental health boosts academic performance
Primary school students whose mental health and wellbeing improved through KidsMatter showed better academic performance equivalent to having up to six months extra schooling.
Ageing migrants’ needs a focus of conference
The health and cultural needs of ageing migrants will be a focus of the 9th International Conference on Greek Research next week.
Flinders Birthday Honours
A number of Flinders staff and alumni have received awards in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
New drug may be the breath of life in intensive care
A new drug to treat potentially fatal lung injuries caused by ventilators in hospital intensive care units is being developed by Flinders University researchers.
Hi-tech facilities showcase Flinders NT presence
Medical education in Australia is set to be revolutionised with the opening today by Prime Minister Julia Gillard of the Northern Territory Medical Program Complex in Darwin.
Discounting the ‘leftie’ myth
Left-handed people consistently perform worse than right-handed people in measures of cognitive ability, or IQ, with the ‘level of disability’ equivalent to being prematurely born.
Unexpected bonus at Study and Careers Expo
There was a surprise in store for Bachelor of Medical Science first year Rachel Chipere following the inaugural Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo.
Flinders research to improve aged care, safety on the road and at work
Two major projects led by Flinders University researchers were awarded Australian Research Council Linkage Grant funding this week.
Pub and bar owners should pay for social harm
A radical new idea to control drunkenness and crime in Hindley Street will come under the spotlight at a Public Order Forum hosted by Flinders University on Wednesday.