Graduation first 
In December former Up The Hill participant Rachel High (BA ’21) graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. She became the first person living with Down syndrome to graduate from an Australian university. Rachel hopes her achievement will be taken as proof that other people living with intellectual disability can pursue academic success. Read more

Bee species named after a Flinders graduate
Flinders University science graduate and Australian bee photographer, Dr James B Dorey (BSc(Hons) '18) has had a new bee species named after him. The naming of the Chrysocolletes doreyi acknowledges Dr Dorey’s long-running contribution to Australian bee taxonomy. Seven new bee species were recently discovered in Queensland’s tropical north. Read more

City of Marion Citizen of the Year
One of Flinders University’s very first Distinguished Alumni Awardees and former staff member, Adjunct Associate Professor Pauline Glover, was recently named Marion Citizen of the Year, recognised for her work supporting vulnerable people in the Marion community. Pauline has a Doctor of Education (2001), Master of Nursing Studies (1994) and Diploma of Teaching (Nurse Education) (1980) from Flinders and taught at the University for many years. She is a Life Member of the Australian College of Midwives, honouring her 40 years of service to midwifery. Read more

Automation Nation: Is Automation Inevitable?
Online: Thursday 17 February, 1.30pm to 2.30pm (ACDT)
CSIRO's Dr Navinda Kottege will explore the current state of robotics and automation in Australia, drawing on insights from global trends, to paint a picture of what the future of work may hold. Presented by Flinders University's Australian Industrial Transformation Institute. Register now

STEM Showcase & Regional Roadshow in Naracoorte
In-Person: Monday to Wednesday, 11 to 13 April 
Over three action packed days, Flinders University will be supporting students and teachers to learn new skills and think about the future through fun, hands-on interactive workshops held at Naracoorte High School. Register now

Venture Dorm | Applications Open
In-person: 6pm to 9pm Thursdays 21 April to 9 June
Our award-winning pre-accelerator program Venture Dorm is designed to equip you with the skills and startup mindset you need to successfully navigate the next phase of your new business venture. Alumni discount applies. Register now

It is with great sadness that Flinders University acknowledges the recent passing of several members of its community including: Professor Leanne Armand, Peter Dunn, Vincent Copley AM, Louise Hincks, Emeritus Professor Dean Jaensch AO and Craig Johncock. Read about their lives and their commitment to the community

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following story contains images and names of people who have died. The family has given permission for Vincent Copley’s name and image to be included. 

Triple 0 Charity Ball boosts support for paramedic students
In November last year the inaugural Triple 0 Charity Ball raised over $78,000 to support SA Police and their families during times of crisis, burns and road trauma survivors, and paramedic students at Flinders University facing financial hardship, through the Stafford Wulff Opportunity Scholarship in Paramedic Science.

Thank you to the Flinders community who attended the Triple 0 Charity Ball in support of our emergency service workers.

Donation supports cannabis research for treating cancer
John Rava saw medical cannabis provide invaluable relief for his wife Maxine as she endured breast cancer over many years. He now believes it is capable of so much more in treating the disease and the fight to cure cancer. Through a personal donation and in loving memory of his wife, John has established The Maxine Rava Cannabis for Cancer Research and Health Care Fund at Flinders University, which aims to advance the use and acceptance of medicinal cannabis for cancer treatment and to research the potential for it to cure cancer.

BLIND AMBITION Win one of five double passes
An unlikely team of Zimbabwean refugees turned sommeliers shake up the international wine establishment when they compete in the World Wine Tasting Championships. Winner of the Audience Award at Tribeca Film Festival and Sydney Film Festival.

For your chance to win one of five double passes to Blind Ambition during March at Palace Nova cinemas Australia-wide, email us with your address and mobile number, with BLIND in the subject line by 5pm, Tuesday 8 February. Winners will be chosen at random.

Space archaeology first
A world-first – or solar system-first – archaeological project has begun on the International Space Station. Led by archaeologists Associate Professor Alice Gorman from Flinders University and Associate Professor Justin Walsh of Chapman University in California, the International Space Station Archaeological Project (ISSAP) is the first archaeological study of a space habitat.
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New Health and Medical Research Building
Flinders University President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling has announced that construction is about to commence for a new landmark $255 million Health and Medical Research Building. The building will be located adjacent to the Flinders railway station and right next to Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders Private Hospital. Read more

Flinders at the forefront of aged care reform
Aged care experts from Flinders University will lead a $34m initiative which will transform the way Australia supports its ageing population. Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services, Senator Richard Colbeck recently helped to launch the Aged Care Centre for Growth and Translational Research, which will ensure research and innovation translate to best practice. Read more

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