Flinders Water

Water study options at Flinders

Environmental Science

Ground Water Hydrology

Environmental Engineering

Water Resources Management

Environmental Health

World Water Day Talk

Join us for this public talk by Professor Peter Cook, Director of the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training.

Groundwater is the only water supply available across the vast majority Australia. The economic contribution of its use to Gross Domestic Product across Australia is estimated to be more than $6.8 Billion per annum. So why is this vital resource misunderstood? Professor Peter Cook, world-leading groundwater scientist at Flinders University will provide an overview of the key fundamentals of groundwater – how much is there? How much do we use? How old is it? How fast is it replenished and how is it managed

In-demand career opportunities

Water is fundamental to industries like agriculture, food manufacturing, mining and government, giving rise to a growing demand for water specialists to ensure future sustainability.

There are excellent career opportunities nationally and internationally and the majority of jobs involve field research as a core component, providing an exciting, hands-on experience focusing on innovative research and discoveries.

Industry-relevant courses

Flinders trains students to think logically, critically and quantitively, and with the research from the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training team, students are exposed to the most up-to-date and industry related information.

The knowledge of past and present research and findings are fundamental to predicting future changes and understanding the potential growth of the industry.

National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training

Flinders is home to the largest centre specialising in groundwater education and research in the southern hemisphere, the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training.

Established in 2009, the centre boasts a national and international profile with industry leading research and building public awareness for Australian groundwater science – allowing students to make an impact in this exciting and growing industry.

Flinders Water Quality and Health research consortium

Australia faces a challenging future to ensure the sustainable supply of safe and reliable water resources. To address emerging problems relating to contaminants, decentralised treatment, and diminishing clean water resources, Flinders University has coordinated its water quality researchers from a number of disciplines through the creation of a Water Quality and Health research consortium. This consortium includes microbiologists, geochemists, hydrogeologists, chemists, and environmental health experts.