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We are incredibly proud to announce that Sienna, third-year midwifery student at Flinders University, was awarded Student of the Year at the Australian College of Midwives (ACM) Awards! 🏆

Reflecting on this achievement, Sienna shared: "I was incredibly shocked to be named a finalist for this award, as I believe every midwifery student deserves this kind of recognition. This award is a reflection of the incredible support and guidance I have received throughout my journey. I am deeply grateful to my teaching staff and fellow students at Flinders University, the ACM team, my family and friends, and the midwives and families I’ve worked with, as this achievement represents our collective effort and shared strength."

Dr Megan Cooper, Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator - Midwifery Programs added, “Sienna exemplifies all of the attributes that make an exceptional midwife. She goes about everything with the greatest of humility - consistently demonstrating selflessness, compassion, and dedication. It has been an absolute pleasure and privilege to stand on the sidelines as Sienna has evolved into an amazing leader... We are beyond proud of her achievements and the contribution she will continue to make to midwifery and women and families into the future.”

Congratulations, Sienna! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you in this profession 🌟

Reaching the first year of her PhD in Earth Sciences (Coastal) has taken Enya Chitty an incredible amount of grit and determination, plus the financial support of two donor-funded scholarships. The Jessie Cooper Scholarship for Women and the Weise Foundation Scholarship are helping women at Flinders reach their potential.

Read Enya's story 👉 https://bit.ly/4dVEZ3g

A group of our Bachelor of Sport and Active Recreation (Outdoor Education) students recently went on their Canoe Journey through the Riverland 🌾

The Canoe Journey is 5-day camp on the River Murray and Ral Ral Creek, located on Erawirung Country. The group travelled in an expedition style, moving to a new location to camp each night. Through this slow-moving river journey, and in collaboration with RMMAC (River Murray & Mallee Aboriginal Corporation), students get to explore what connection to Country means to them and the role of building respectful partnerships with First Nations Custodians and Aboriginal Rangers in outdoor experiences.

Learn more about studying Sport and Active Recreation at Flinders here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dVK0cc

Students eager to pen the next bestselling novel can find inspiration in alumna Alina Bellchambers, who will be launching her book, The Order of Masks, at a special community event on September 12.

Alina’s book launch is being organised by the City of Mitcham, with Flinders University senior lecturer Dr Sean Williams interviewing her about her new book and her journey to becoming a published author.

Having grown up in her family’s bookstore and spending her childhood exploring fantastical worlds, Alina now writes romantic fantasies from her forty-acre hobby farm in the scenic Adelaide Hills 📚

For more details about the launch event, click here 🔗 https://bit.ly/4e0sxyU

How can we use technology and innovation to strengthen agricultural as well as the environment? Find out at our public talk: Rural Resilience

📅 27 September, 9:45am - 3pm
📍 Level 14, Flinders City Campus
Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/472LJK2

Brought to you by the Future Drought Fund, South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Meet Kassidy and Mikaela, final year Bachelor of Business (Marketing) students 👋

Today they're taking over our Instagram stories to showcase the Thrive Festival as part of Wellbeing Week at Bedford Park. 🌿

If you're on campus today, be sure to come and check it out! Full event details are in the link in bio.

Congratulations to Thomas Beltrame from the College of Science and Engineering for winning the 2024 Three Minute Thesis [3MT] Competition! Thomas’s presentation titled ‘Music is Magical’ impressed the judges and saw him win the top prize of $2,000! 🙌

Thomas will progress to the Asia-Pacific 3MT Final and represent Flinders University.

Congratulations to our runner-up Tharin Sayed from the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work and our People’s Choice winner Benjamin Boyle from the College of Science and Engineering.

Read more about Thomas and the other finalists here 🔗 https://bit.ly/3ARTHdb

Take charge of your physical and mental wellbeing – and thrive! ✨

The College of Business, Government and Law is hosting Thrive Festival for the second year in a row, so come along and join in the festivities on Tuesday 10th September from 11am to 2pm in the Law and Commerce Courtyard!

Open to all students and staff as part of Wellbeing Week, the Thrive Festival features:
🍎 An inspiring panel of speakers talking all things sleep, the psychology of wellbeing and nutrition
🛍️ A diverse range of market stalls to explore
🌱 Fun, hands-on activities like build your own terrarium, screen printing, plant pot painting and create your own vision board
😴 Opportunities to relax and unwind with complimentary massages, mat Pilates and ice bath challenges
☕ Delicious lunch options, did someone say $10 yiros and chips, $2 coffees, BBQs and bake sales?

Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/3ACNr8K

Happy Early Childhood Educators Day! 🙌
Today we recognise and celebrate the work of Australia’s educators in early learning services for the important role they play in supporting children’s wellbeing, learning and development in the early years.

Vittoria Barbara studied Early Childhood Education at Flinders and now works as a Kindergarten Teacher at Gowrie SA.

"What I love about working in early childhood education is that every day is different and I can experience the world through a child's eyes and learn with those children. I think of education as a building and we need a strong foundation, and early childhood education is that strong foundation. We work really hard to connect and provide a safe space for children so that their learning and their journey in learning can flourish."

Learn more about studying Education at Flinders here 🔗 https://bit.ly/3XeRCzq

Flinders University has partnered with defence industry primes ASC and BAE Systems Australia to launch a landmark Higher Education Trade Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering, which will fast track skilled professionals needed critically in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, defence and renewables.

The South Australian Skills Commission has formally declared the degree apprenticeship pathway for mechanical engineering, which will be tailored to support students into promising defence industry careers.

The program allows students to undertake paid apprenticeships with global companies while still undertaking their university degree. It means they can earn while they learn and get a head-start on the career into an in-demand sector.

Flinders University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Colin Stirling says trades are no longer at odds with a degree, thanks to Flinders visionary approach to knowledge development which will bridge the blue-and-white-collar divide.

Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Romy Lawson told media that this ‘is an innovative educational approach that is going to dismantle the traditional divide between trade and degrees, and create a new generation of students who are highly skilled and industry ready graduates.’

Find out more here 🔗 https://bit.ly/4gcqbPa
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It's been an exciting day as we welcomed our inaugural Diploma in Sports Management (Cricket) students, thanks to a fantastic partnership with the South Australian Cricket Association. From insights shared by CEO Charlie Hodgson to exploring Adelaide Oval, visiting the High Performance centre and team and informative presentations, it was an unforgettable day! 🙌

Want to kickstart your career in sports? Explore more about our Diploma in Sports Management (Cricket) here 👉 https://bit.ly/4cKcGUd

Curious about a career in Medicine? 👩‍⚕️

Follow along on our Instagram stories with Grace [right], a Flinders MD student, as she gives you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at her day while on placement in Anaesthetics!

Providing home automation for people with disabilities brings about substantial social benefits and represents a sound investment for funding agencies such as the NDIS, a new analysis has revealed.

Led by researchers Dr Claire Hutchinson and Professor Kate Laver at Flinders University’s Caring Futures Institute, the analysis found the technology greatly improved independence and quality of life and reduced a reliance on caregivers, highlighting a compelling case to prioritise home automation in funding support decisions.

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Home automation a sound investment, but more funding needed Providing home automation for people with disabilities brings about substantial social benefits and represents a sound investment for funding agencies such as the NDIS, a new [...]

This morning staff and students gathered on the rainbow stairs in the Plaza at Bedford Park to support the global movement for Wear it Purple Day 💜🌈

By wearing purple, Australians demonstrate to rainbow young people that they are celebrated and respected, acknowledging all have the right to be proud of who they are and who they are becoming. As a university, we are proud be an ally and support the global movements to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for young LGBTQIA+ people.

If you're at Bedford Park today, the Flinders University Q***r Collective will also be hosting their annual Wear It Purple Markets until 2pm on the Ground Floor of the Student Hub, featuring stalls from LGBTQIA+ friendly businesses 🫶

Did you know today is World Day of Video Games? (Yes, there’s a day for that 🎮)

But while we enjoy our favourite video games, it’s important to remember that problematic gaming is a significant health issue worldwide. So are we staying on top of it, or are we falling behind?

Discover Associate Professor Daniel King’s broad-sweeping research in the area, and learn about how addiction to phones, gaming and online gaming is more common than you might think.

Explore Flinders’ Fearless Research 👉 https://bit.ly/46WCKdc

Fearless Research - Our digital addiction Problematic gaming is a significant health issue worldwide

Join us for a free event on the benefits of ancillary funds, giving circles, bequests and charitable trusts to support a meaningful cause important to you. Hear how individuals from all walks of life are creating change and playing a role in shaping the future of our society through philanthropy.

5.30pm to 7pm, Thursday 26 September at the Marion Hotel.

Book Now 🔗

Structured Giving Growing Your Impact

Unravelling the complex relationship between sleep, fatigue and inflammatory bowel disease is the focus of new studies by Flinders University and Flinders Medical Centre's Dr Alex Barnes.

“Sleep remains an underexplored area in IBD research, despite it being a significant cause of fatigue, and likely to influence other issues such as mental health conditions and aggravate IBD activity.

Understanding the relationship between sleep, IBD and the causes of fatigue could lead to more effective treatment strategies and is crucial for managing the diseases effectively,” he says.

Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3yR7Zdj

Helpmann Academy are offering a career-expanding opportunity valued at $30,000 in the heart of Rome, Italy.

For 100 years, world-class researchers and contemporary artists have been nurtured at the British School at Rome, the BSR. Applications are now open for the BSR Residency 2025 which supports an emerging artist to immerse themselves in the culture and the artistic history of Rome from April to June 2025.

“I have discovered a great deal of new information and influences that will impact my practice over the years to come. I have also been using new materials and techniques that I will take back to Australia and develop into a refined body of work. It is difficult to describe the enormous amount of amazing material I have absorbed whilst in Rome. Interacting with artists from across the world has opened my eyes to many different and exciting modes of practice.” - Ellis Moseley, Resident 2024.

This opportunity has expanded eligibility up to 7 years since graduation.
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday, 15 Sep 2024 👉

British School at Rome Residency 2025 - Helpmann Academy The BSR residency is a once in a lifetime opportunity for an emerging South Australian artist to undertake an immersive three-month residency in Rome.

Congratulations are in order for our five new ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) fellows: Associate Professor Amy Reynolds, Dr Matthew Firth, Dr Claire Henry, Dr Thomas Nicholls and Dr Russell Bicknell.

With five successful applicants from 20 submitted, the 25 percent success rate puts Flinders in the top 6 nationally and highlights Flinders’ remarkable trajectory of research growth.

Totalling $2,406,285, the five awarded projects cover topics ranging from sleep health, history, chemistry and evolution and also includes the country’s only Creative Arts and Writing fellowship.

Read more about the projects here: https://bit.ly/3yXCpdP

Professor Robyn Young is paving the way in research on autism.

Her work strives to promote broader discussions around neurodiversity, and arrives at an important time: currently, it’s estimated one in 70 people have autism. But despite how common it might be, the wider ramifications of the condition – and how it affects people – remain difficult to understand.

Explore Flinders’ Fearless Research 👉

www.flinders.edu.au

Meet Mikayla, a third year Speech Pathology student 👋

To celebrate Speech Pathology Week she will be taking over our Instagram stories to show us what it's like to study Speech Pathology here at Flinders!

Keep your eye on our stories to find out more 👀

Inspired by her parents' careers as a physiotherapist and a police officer, Ingure Wallace chose to study Paramedicine to make a difference in her community. Growing up in Central Australia, she witnessed firsthand the vital role paramedics play in saving lives and providing frontline care. 🚨

At Flinders, Ingure is thriving with flexible online lectures and hands-on practical workshops in Darwin. Her placements with St John Emergency Ambulance in Alice Springs have allowed her to put her skills to the test and learn directly from experienced paramedics. 🚑

With graduation on the horizon, she aims to give back to her community and explore new challenges in both rural and urban settings. 🎓

Ready to make a difference like Ingure? Explore Paramedicine in the Northern Territory 🔗 https://bit.ly/4dWRGdB

It's the final week to apply for an Elevate STEM Scholarship! All eligibility details below 👇 https://www.atse.org.au/what-we-do/pathways-into-through-stem/elevate/

🚨 Last call for applications! Apply for an 2025 scholarship.

Are you:
🧑 a woman or non-binary person?
🦘 enrolling as a domestic student at an Australian university?
📚 commencing a STEM degree OR a STEM professional commencing a business degree in 2025?

If you answered yes to all, the program is here to support your STEM study starting in 2025. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity—apply now!

The program is funded by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources and supported by the Department of Defence and Snowy Hydro.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.atse.org.au/what-we-do/pathways-into-through-stem/elevate/
📲 Ready to apply? https://atse.grantplatform.com/
📺 Info sessions on the scholarship application process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnFiQDVo-kRaPM9OvT22PJDhSlM4_Rfqs

You're invited to come and support our top six finalists battle it out for the top spot in the 3MT University Final! These six PhD students will explain their research in just three minutes, and the winner will represent Flinders at the 3MT Asia-Pacific Finals!

Check out the six PhD students’ presentations:
👂 Zapping Tinnitus Away! - Tharin Sayed
📷 Say cheese! Taking better photos of cancer - Olivia Burling
❣️ Connecting Compassion: Can Being Nicer to Ourselves Make us Nicer to Others? - Leah Smolarek
🌾 Empowering Her Heart: Bridging the Gap in Cardiac Rehabilitation for Women in Rural Areas - Orathai Suebkinorn
🎶 Music is Magical - Thomas Beltrame
💉 So, You Regret That Tattoo? - Benjamin Boyle

There will be a chance to vote for People's Choice, so come along either in person or virtually and support these amazing finalists!

Find out more or stream online 👉 https://bit.ly/3SUAuO3

Flinders is proud to announce we have become the new lead university partner of the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA). Based at SAHMRI, ROSA is a unique aged care data platform, combining robust analytics and research translation to drive improvements in Australia’s burgeoning aged care sector.

ROSA Director Professor Maria Inacio, alongside Associate Director Professor Gillian Caughey and colleague Associate Professor Stephanie Harrison, will join Flinders’ Caring Futures Institute as part of the partnership.

Interim Director of the Caring Futures Institute Professor Rebecca Golley says the partnership will amplify Flinders’ research that is already improving the aged-care sector. “Flinders will extend on these successes with the help of Professor Inacio and her colleagues who are international leaders in their fields.”

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4czfl2Y