Well done to Flinders researchers who continue to rank among the world's leading scientific minds. Over 100 Flinders researchers were named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists list, reflecting the breadth, quality and real-world impact of research taking place across the University. 👏

How can we prevent crime before it happens and reduce repeat offending? New research points to practical solutions, from fairer drug policies and better prisoner reintegration to earlier mental health support, that could make communities safer and reduce offending. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4iSN3qW

Australia spends at least $25 billion every year dealing with invasive species and the damages they cause. But the biosecurity threats and environmental risks facing us are growing faster than we can respond to them 👉 https://bit.ly/4hzqiGh

What's really changing in our schools right now? Discover the real impact of school phone bans sweeping across classrooms, what’s fuelling fierce debate over school-provided lunches, and whether artificial intelligence could finally level the playing field for every child 🔗 https://bit.ly/4dI3i6I

Drought is reshaping how Australian grain growers make decisions, manage risk and adapt to an increasingly uncertain climate. Understanding drought properly means better decisions, stronger farming systems and a more sustainable future for Australian agriculture. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4gTeJui

Alzheimer’s disease currently has no cure or effective therapy, partly due to gaps in our understanding of how this progressive neurodegenerative disorder arises in the brain. A focus for researchers is on the tau protein which is of central importance in Alzheimer’s disease 🔗 https://bit.ly/4dMc44f

What if soil could help locate the dead, solve cold cases, and expose crimes designed to stay hidden? Researchers are working on new soil imaging techniques that could help investigators detect hidden, unmarked graves without disturbing the site. 👉 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4f8gaod

5 Flinders researchers recognised in News Corp's Research Superheroes campaign, highlighting the life-changing impact of Australian research 👏 Chan: https://bit.ly/4nCQnqw Halsey: https://bit.ly/4tF6lBF Reynolds: https://bit.ly/3PP6Lrl Eckert: https://bit.ly/4fuNSEx Edwards: https://bit.ly/3RMNEyG

No more follow-up surgery? Scientists are developing biodegradable metal implants that break down inside the body naturally. 👉 https://bit.ly/4tKPWMa

Only 3 mins on TikTok can shift how young men see their bodies. Prof Prichard, “It’s not screen time that’s the problem, it’s repeated exposure to hyper‑muscular bodies and supplement promotion, which is increasingly being linked to serious body image concerns in young men,” 👉 https://bit.ly/4dd257v

A look back to where it all began 💛 Since opening on 25 March 1966, Flinders has been home to big ideas, bold thinking and a one-of-a-kind community. If you're on campus check out Flinders Through Time at the Bedford Park Library level 3. More celebrations coming soon 📸 Flinders University Archives

New Flinders research shows in the moment emotions drive unhealthy snacking — especially for dieters. Negative moods like stress or sadness almost double the chance of reaching for chocolate or chips. 🍫 Read more here 🔗 https://bit.ly/4sSWDvO

World first global registry sheds new light on rare eye cancer. New findings led by Professor Justine Smith reveal how vitreoretinal lymphoma first appears - providing crucial clues that will help doctors diagnose this aggressive eye cancer earlier. Read the full story here 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rLFlzO

Researchers are calling for a radical shift in schooling to prioritise critical thinking - or risk leaving the next generation unprepared for AI, climate crises and digital manipulation. 👉 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4lxIZvB

We're proud to announce that we have received our 5th SAGE Cygnet Award, marking a significant milestone in our journey and long-term commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Each Cygnet reflects rigorous assessment and evidence of meaningful institutional progress 👉 https://bit.ly/4kyeQMh

Work hard, play hard? New Flinders University research shows long hours and shift work increase the risk of harmful drinking—but personal and social factors matter even more. Employers can help by supporting work–life balance and stress management. Find out more here 👉 https://bit.ly/4jLUuib

One in three Australians experience loneliness, and the festive period can make things worse. Experts share 7 practical ways to boost connection, ease stress, and protect your mental health now, and into the future. 👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/44vK2oq

😴 Struggling to stay active? The secret might be in your sleep. We all know sleep and exercise are essential for health - but new research shows most of us fail to achieve both. 📖 Read the full study here: https://bit.ly/48QDQbT #SleepHealth #Wellbeing #Productivity #HealthResearch #FHMRI

Many mobile apps claiming to support early reading skills in children fail to deliver actual educational benefit, with positive app store reviews seemingly driven by aesthetics and functionality, a new Flinders analysis has found. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3KkS7pc

Can robots help young children learn to read? New research led by Associate Professor Nathan Caruana, with colleagues in Switzerland and Australia, are assessing whether social robots can be helpful assistants or companions for primary school pupils. 🤖 Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/48sniqF

The Craig Ruddy Scholarship is creating opportunity and driving real change for Indigenous students in the Flinders NT Medical Program – while honouring Craig’s vision of improved health outcomes for remote communities. Find out more here 🔗 https://bit.ly/3LojjDI

Introducing: They Say, We Say, our new campaign that celebrates thinking differently, challenging convention, and shaping what comes next. They say great minds think alike, we say the greatest ones don’t 🤝 Read more here 👉 https://bit.ly/4i1eLzd

Kangaroo Island in SA is home to a large, mostly disease-free koala population which, at first glance, looks like a conservation success story. But this lack of diversity means they might struggle to adapt to future threats like disease or climate change 🐨 Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4n2kO7E

Flinders' world-class scientists have been awarded with 2025 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. The 'Towards a Smart PCR Process' team developed a DNA amplification system, and the Passport2Recovery citizen science project rolled out 12 research programs in one website and app.🔗 https://bit.ly/4mL59dl

Could your weekend habits be silently sabotaging your sleep? 👀 New research from FHMRI Sleep Health has identified an emerging sleep disorder that the authors have called ‘social apnea’. Read more here 🔗 https://bit.ly/4oORByW

A world first trial by FHMRI and @sahmri.bsky.social shows UV-C air purifiers cut respiratory infections by 12% in aged care homes. Safe, cost-effective, and easy to install—GUV tech could transform infection control for vulnerable populations. Read more here 🔗 news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2025/07...

Thanks to new ARC Linkage grants, Flinders researchers have been awarded nearly $1.5m for projects protecting Doongmabulla Springs and improving school lunch nutrition across Australia. Find out more 🔗 news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2025/06...

🔥New research from FHMRI Sleep Health reveals global warming could double sleep apnea burden by 2100. Breathing easy at night may become harder as temperatures rise—impacting health, wellbeing & economies worldwide. Find out more: news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2025/06... #SleepHealth #ClimateCrisis #OSA

Flinders University was honoured to welcome the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull AC, Australia’s 29th Prime Minister, to deliver the inaugural Jeff Bleich Centre Distinguished Lecture at the Adelaide Festival Centre! An insightful panel discussion with Ambassador Bleich and key Flinders experts followed.

Congratulations to Dr Matthew Wallen, Senior Research Fellow and an exercise physiologist who has just been named one of South Australia’s 40 Under 40 young leaders. His work is all about how lifestyle interventions can benefit people living with cancer. Read more www.flinders.edu.au/research/art...