Key role for social scientists
The vexed nature of big environmental issues like climate change and water security underscore the role that social scientists can play in the development of public policy, according to Professor Phyllis Tharenou.
Tapping the formula for science success
A mentoring initiative and the opening of a new building are two ways in which Flinders University is enhancing the experience for science students.
TV crime a forensics two-edged sword
Television shows based on crime scene investigations may have increased community awareness of forensic science – but they have also given lawyers, jurors and the general public unrealistic expectations about the discipline.
Friendly bugs boost Australia’s grain output
The search for bugs that will improve the quality and quantity of Australia’s grain production in an environmentally friendly way is being led by Flinders University.
A healthy result for farmed tuna
New research is showing that in terms of heavy metals, farmed tuna are healthier to eat than wild ones.
Saving people from themselves
The fundamental ‘disconnect’ between the public’s awareness of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and putting it into practice was explored at a conference this month, to launch a new Flinders University healthy lifestyles research group.
Flinders rewards its emerging best and brightest
Nine Flinders academics with brilliant research records who completed their PhDs less than 10 years ago are the inaugural recipients of the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Early Career Researchers.
Flinders strengthens environmental focus
Flinders University has boosted South Australia’s environmental expertise and capacity with the appointment of Dr Andrew Millington as Dean of the University’s new School of the Environment.
Flinders leading clean-tech showcase
Flinders has a strong presence among South Australia’s leading clean technology innovators at today’s CleverGreen™ Conference and Showcase, being held at the Adelaide Convention Centre.