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Harnessing the positivity of social media and private forums may help young Aboriginal and Torres Strait men explore their mental health and develop skills and strategies to help them cope during challenging times. A new Flinders-led…

According to a new analysis, almost a quarter of Australians with disabilities smoke when compared to just 12.6% of the wider population. While the number of Australians smoking is declining, the barriers for people with disabilities…

Four researchers from the College of Medicine and Public Health at Flinders University have been awarded Cancer Seed Grants to help improve outcomes for patients living with cancers including ovarian cancer, multiple myeloma and the…

Humans are energised by dance music and now new Flinders University research has recorded rapid acceleration in soil fungi growth when sounds are played in a controlled environment. With soil microbes contributing to plant growth and…

Sleep has become the holy grail of health and wellbeing. But for some people, particularly shift workers and others with a chronically mistimed body-clock, getting a good night’s sleep can be a constant battle that significantly…

A record number of 41 medical students are starting their journey at Flinders University in Darwin this week, a 37% total increase in new students when compared to last year. Flinders University has received extra funding from…

Flinders University has opened the doors to its new City Campus, bringing Flinders’ special brand of student-centred learning to a landmark location at Festival Plaza in the heart of North Terrace. Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin…

International Day of Women and Girls in Science today is an opportunity to examine the disparities and tackle the barriers facing women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). While gender gaps in engineering,…

The burden of bronchiectasis among Indigenous adults in the Top End of the Northern Territory is significant, but more research is needed to develop targeted strategies and close the health gap. New research published in the Medical…

Alice Spring’s Finke River (Larapinta), often cited as one of the oldest rivers in the world, once hosted waters teeming with bizarre animals – including a sleek predatory lobe-finned fish with large fangs and bony scales. The newly…