A rising star on a taboo subject
By daring to bring the taboo subject of genital body image distress into broader discussion, Dr Gemma Sharp has established herself as a rising star in […]
Higher Degree Research (PhD)
Crucial Aboriginal perspective in archaeology
In 2017 Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna man Dr Chris Wilson became the first Indigenous person in Australia to complete a PhD in Archaeology. Studying Aboriginal sites through […]
Global leader in pharmaceutical science
As a Matthew Flinders Distinguished Professor, Ross McKinnon is an academic pharmacist with a substantial and diverse record of achievement spanning education, research, policy, professional activity […]
World's largest eucalypt arboretum
In his early teenage years, Dr Dean Nicolle OAM had a dream to grow one of every species of eucalypt known on Earth. Now the arborist, […]
Exploring shipwrecks near and far
Exploring Kublai Khan’s 1288AD invasion fleet and investigating colonial era shipwrecks off Australia – Flinders University’s Adjunct Associate Professor Mark Staniforth has enjoyed a long and […]
A change agent with a commitment to child protection
Researcher, educator and change agent, Dr Carmela Bastian is committed to challenging current thinking around child protection in Australia. With 20 years of practical experience in […]
Passion and determination for 'green chemistry' research
Tackling issues of climate change and pollution, Flinders University Science graduate Dr Kasturi Vimalanathan (PhD(Chem) ’17) is determined to make a positive impact on our planet. […]
Gaining a stronger perspective
2020 GRADUATE Dr Katarina Jerbić Doctor of Philosophy (Humanities) The thrill of being selected for a privately funded PhD scholarship at Flinders University was tempered by […]
Inspiring the next generation of scientists
2019 Flinders University Convocation Medallist Dr Olivia Samardzic PSM An innovative application of physics for the Australian Defence Force and the creation of the SA Space […]