Flinders University

Australia

Flinders University is a globally connected, locally engaged institution that exemplifies teaching, learning and research excellence.

As co-occupants of the Flinders Medical Centre and a founding member of the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Flinders maintains its impressive tradition of fundamental discoveries and translation of our research across a range of Medical, Health, Clinical and Mental Health research areas. Leading Biomedical Engineering, Assistive Technologies and Digital Health researchers are also a vital component of our significant contribution to the health and wellbeing of people in our community and across the world.

Our research in Molecular Science and Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Digital Health, Water and the Environment is translated into benefits for the community through our robust network of partnerships with organisations and industries, together delivering real-world solutions.

We contribute to our understanding of the world around us by diving deep into the past through our outstanding History, Archaeology and Palaeontology research, and we tackle today’s pressing social issues such as crime, the future of work and the social determinants of health equity.

90 per cent of our research has been ranked at or above world class by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

Flinders University’s main campus at Bedford Park in Adelaide’s inner south is spread across 165 hectares of beautiful natural bushland featuring thousands of trees and an array of wildlife. Our natural assets are complemented by an impressive new hub and plaza development at the very heart of the campus. A leading university for student experience, Flinders is rated number 1 in Australia across 9 International Student Barometer categories.

Our award-winning Computer, Science, Engineering and Mathematics facilities at the nearby Tonsley campus are located within South Australia’s premier Innovation District, facilitating our engagement with companies committed to the development and application of advanced technologies.

1 November 2018 - 31 October 2019

Region: Global
Subject/journal group: All

The table to the right includes counts of all research outputs for Flinders University published between 1 November 2018 - 31 October 2019 which are tracked by the Nature Index.

Hover over the donut graph to view the FC output for each subject. Below, the same research outputs are grouped by subject. Click on the subject to drill-down into a list of articles organized by journal, and then by title.

Note: Articles may be assigned to more than one subject area.

Count	Share
35	6.18

Outputs by subject (Share)

Subject	Count	Share
Earth & Environmental Sciences	10	0.83
Life Sciences	21	2.83
Physical Sciences	6	1.69
Chemistry	4	1.38

Highlight of the month

Parasite causes finches to sing a different tune

A parasite that inhabits Darwin’s finches may be changing the evolutionary course of finishes.

Like many Galapagos birds, the small tree finch and the critically endangered medium tree finch are being decimated by an invasive parasitic fly. Its larvae live in the nares, or nostrils, of young birds and kill more than half of their hosts.

Now, three researchers at Flinders University in Australia and a colleague have found that survivors have impaired singing ability due to enlarged nares, which reduces their ability to attract a mate.

The reduced singing ability also diminishes the distinction between the songs of different species of finches. This might explain the recently documented hybridization between the two species of finches and suggests that parasites can alter the evolutionary trajectory of a species.

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