Welcome to the 2023 edition of Fearless Research.
Our Fearless Research stories are an opportunity to immerse yourself in some of the innovative work being undertaken by Flinders University’s researchers, who are changing lives and improving the world.
Holding a mirror to body image issues
Do we exercise to feel healthy? Or to look good? Dealing with the influence of social media on our health and wellbeing.
Paving the way for progress with autism
Research striving to promote broader discussions around neurodiversity.
Microbes and us
Finding ways that could harness our microbiome to make vaccines and cancer treatment more effective.
Bacteria assassins
Sewage is the unlikely source of a vital resource in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria.
Research drives a relentless appetite for change
South Australia is renowned for its tremendous food production. So why are so many people going hungry?
Flinders Research on the rise
2022/23 achievements
Research income soars
140% in five years
Flinders climbs 42 places to 368 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2023
Strong performance in the 2023
ARWU subject rankings including:
Nursing #36 in the world
Water Resources #39 in the world
New research lab with Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt to tackle body image
$4.5m in Australian Research Council Future Fellowships for 2023
$8.8m in 2023 Medical Research Future Fund grants – the eighth highest number of projects awarded nationally
President and Vice-Chancellor
Professor Colin J Stirling
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Professor Robert Saint AM
“At Flinders University, we have long understood the role that research plays in preparing us for evolutionary and disruptive change. Just as each generation before us has had their eureka moments, so too shall we, and it is through knowledge creation, invention and discovery that we will continue to advance society for the benefit of humankind.”
New Health and Medical Research Building opening 2024
Flinders University is investing in a world-class Health and Medical Research Building for Southern Adelaide. As a leading biomedical research facility, it will enable collaboration between researchers, healthcare and industry partners, translating world-class research into improved community healthcare outcomes.
Fighting waste with…waste
By combining waste sulphur and used cooking oil Professor Justin Chalker invented a whole new class of polymers.They’re tackling some of humanity’s greatest challenges – detoxifying our soils, cleaning water after oil spills, and boosting sustainable food production.
Big questions need Fearless Research, and Justin’s work is just one example.
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Study a Higher Degree by Research.
Make a difference with research that matters. Whether you want to explore a topic that interests you in-depth, create new knowledge or become an expert in your field, a Higher Degree by Research at Flinders will help you to make a difference.
At Flinders you’ll be supported and mentored by specialist supervisors as you undertake your nominated research project. With the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Masters by Research, you can choose the one that best suits your needs, and eligibility.
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