A natural shout-out

Dr Jake Robinson’s new book Treewilding got a special mention in a daily briefing from Nature over the weekend. The mention linked back to Jake’s recent discussion with Nature about his latest work, which explores how we can best protect existing forests from deforestation and restore those that have been lost. Read the full article here.

A visit by the King (Stingray)

Australian rock band King Stingray took time out of their recent tour to visit staff and students at Flinders’ Nhulunbuy campus. The band, who are passionate about promoting health and wellbeing, spent time learning about Flinders’ work in East Arnhem Land. Allied health students were also able to ask questions of band member Ray, who is also a podiatrist, about his experiences working in remote regions.

The band members were also gifted Flinders University shirts featuring a design by Flinders University Cultural Advisor Murphy Yunupingu.

Mockingbird is outstanding

Flinders University has won the award for Outstanding Service – Sector Development at this year’s Child Protection Awards in recognition of research undertaken by Associate Professor Michelle Jones, Emi Patmisari, Associate Professor Helen McLaren, Simone Mather and Chris Skinner into the MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY™ program in South Australia. Read their research here.

Flinders grad launches new book

Flinders University graduate Alina Bellchambers is launching her new novel, The Order of Masks, on Thursday 12 September at 7pm at Tiwu Kumangka Hall (Blackwood Library) with Mostly Books. Alina’s book launch is being organised by the City of Mitcham and Flinders University senior lecturer Dr Sean Williams will be interviewing Alina.

Bookings to the launch are essential, so make sure you register here.