Flinders interns part of history on Capitol Hill
Seven Flinders University students are heading for Washington DC to take up nine-week internships on Capitol Hill at a “make or break” time for President Barack Obama.
Natalie helps Royal Show wheels turn
Royal Shows around Australia will run just a little more smoothly next year, thanks to the work of a Flinders University tourism student.
Putting neglected children on the radar
A new initiative to improve the safety and welfare of children with parents who misuse alcohol or drugs has been developed by the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) at Flinders University.
Poche honoured for help in ‘closing the gap’
One of Australia’s foremost philanthropists, Mr Greg Poche AO, will receive an honorary doctorate from Flinders University at a graduation ceremony held on Wednesday, December 15 in the Adelaide Convention Centre.
National medal for Flinders groundwater scientist
The Australian Academy of Science has acknowledged the outstanding work of Flinders hydrogeologist Professor Craig Simmons with the award of the 2011 Anton Hales Medal for research in the earth sciences.
Good business is all in the plan
Virtual businesses based on haunted house tours, an anti-ageing cream, car tyre recycling and a hepatitis vaccine in tablet form did battle in the recent finals of the Flinders University Business Plan Competition.
A new view on improving the health of South Australians
A one-stop source of information to promote physical activity, good nutrition and healthy weight will be officially launched today by Health Minister John Hill.
Funding shines more light on laser research
The Shared Laser Facility run by Flinders University has been awarded $600,000 through the Australian Research Council Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme.
Australia’s political system needs overhaul
Australia’s political system needs a major overhaul if it is to re-engage the public and produce effective government in the 21st century, according to Professor Dean Jaensch.