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.
One small step for space heritage protection
The recent decision to have the Apollo 11 moon landing site named as a state historical resource highlights the urgent need for an international agreement on what constitutes space heritage and who controls it, according to Flinders University’s Dr Alice Gorman, leading space archaeologist.
Flinders University successful in initial funds recovery
Flinders University’s moves to recover funds allegedly misappropriated by a staff member have yielded initial success with the SA Supreme Court ordering the return of $13.9 million to the University.
Personal journeys behind new Cancer Centre
Felishia Abbott was so grateful for the support she received from the Flinders Cancer Clinic team during her battle with advanced ovarian cancer that she was determined “to give something back”.