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Flinders makes record course offers, with places still available

Flinders University is experiencing strong demand for its courses in 2011, resulting in increased offers this year, and there are still places available. Along with high demand for the University’s...

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Second laps may help catch more bad guys

Dr Ruth Horry A second viewing in a police line-up may help more eyewitnesses identify the culprit, new research from Flinders University reveals. The study of 400 South Australians from varying...

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Will the solarium ban prevent skin cancer?

Dr Ivanka Prichard With the ban on commercial solariums coming into force this year, Flinders University’s Dr Ivanka Prichard is questioning whether the new law will actually reduce skin cancer rates...

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Surgeons show softer side too

Dr Owen Churches says surgeons are just as emotionally attached to their patients as physicians A Flinders University study has debunked the myth that surgeons are callous and aloof, with the results...

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Uncovering an invisible network of care

Palliative care. Image by Shutterstock Day-to-day palliative care in the community is mainly delivered by an “invisible network” of extended family members, friends and neighbours, Flinders University...

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Barriers preventing post-stroke care

Flinders researchers have identified significant barriers to post-stroke care. For stroke victims, rehabilitation is crucial to their recovery. But a Flinders University study conducted in Singapore...

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New test to better detect sleep ‘nightmare’

Flinders researchers have developed a system to better detect rapid eye movement behaviour disorder. Photo: Shutterstock. “7, 8, stay up late 9, 10, never sleep again.” Fans of the 1984 horror classic...

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Counting the value of SA’s culture

Mortlock Chamber. Photo supplied by State Library of SA As the preeminent Festival State, South Australia has an international reputation for its arts and culture, yet the broader impact of our...

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Flinders sleep experts try new tactic to fight fatigue

Sleep apnoea. Image: Shutterstock. In a world-first, sleep experts from Flinders University are attempting to fight fatigue caused by insomnia and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) by treating the two...

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Forensic DNA to crack down on poachers

PhD candidate Sherryn Ciavaglia is among the Flinders presenters at the 22nd International Symposium on the Forensic Sciences. A high resolution paternity test to help combat the illegal carpet python...

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Flinders researchers find new marker for glaucoma

Flinders researchers have discovered three new genes linked to glaucoma – the world’s leading cause of blindness. Image: Shutterstock. A person’s chance of developing glaucoma – the leading cause of...

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Aussies’ take on alcohol warning labels

Dr Emma Miller is leading an Australian study to canvass the public’s views on alcohol warning labels. Image: Shutterstock. Like a book cover, the purpose of a wine label is to attract the buyer’s...

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Social media puts body-conscious girls off sport

A growing number of teenage girls are turning away from sport because of social media. Image: Shutterstock. A growing number of teenage girls are shying away from sports in high school because...

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Why don’t Aussies volunteer?

Flinders University History Professor Melanie Oppenheimer is leading a new study to find out why people don’t volunteer. The reasons why Aussies volunteer, and the benefits they bring to society, are...

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Flinders wins big in ARC announcement on campus

Professor Neil Brewer has been awarded a $558,700 grant from the Australian Research Council to improve the accuracy of police line-ups. A record number of grants worth almost $7 million have been...

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Why crims use guns

Professor Andrew Goldsmith will use a new ARC grant to explore the “expressive” reasons for gun crime in Australia. “Look at me, I’ve got a gun.” Don’t panic, Flinders University’s resident...

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Shimmy your way to body love

Belly dancers have a better body image, Flinders research shows. Image: Shutterstock. Belly dancers are more satisfied with their bodies and have better body image than young women who don’t belly...

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Dementia carers suffer too

Dr Lynsey Brown says dementia carers suffer physical and mental ramifications of their role. Many Australian spouses are looking after loved ones with dementia without external support, research from...

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Make the best study choice you can

Making the best choice possible sometimes involves changing your mind – or in the case of a commencing tertiary student, it can mean changing which course you’re going to study, or where. A change of...

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Should PhotoShopped images have disclaimers?

A new ARC-funded Flinders study will explore the impact of disclaimer labels on PhotoShopped magazine images. Image: Shutterstock. It’s no secret that most, if not all, of the images in women’s...

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