Understanding shark behaviour
As a child, Dr Lauren Meyer dreamed of being a sea turtle, now she studies sharks, bringing scientific clarity to the oft-maligned and widely misunderstood area […]
Our recent graduates
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 […]
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 […]
Improving English language skills on the Horizon
A library of books is improving English language skills for Vietnamese children, thanks to the efforts of Social Work graduate Thien Nguyen. While Vietnamese-born Thien […]
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. […]
Graduate hits the road to give farmers a break
Flinders University graduate Meg Clothier (BHlthSc,MOccTherapy ‘ 18) has taken the core values and principles installed throughout her Occupational Therapy degree to drought-stricken lands across […]
Improving care at the end of life
Embedding end of life care into the usual practice of all healthcare professionals in acute hospitals is a goal of Flinders University palliative care graduate Alison […]
Placements spark a passion
Master of Occupational Therapy graduate Eliza Andersen (BHlthSc/MOccTherapy ’20) has found her passion. Completing both a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master of Occupational […]