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 August 2017 - 31 July 2018

Region: Global
Subject/journal group: All

The table to the right includes counts of all research outputs for Flinders University published between 1 August 2017 - 31 July 2018 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.

AC	FC
25	7.04

Outputs by subject (FC)

Subject	AC	FC
Physical Sciences	3	1.17
Chemistry	4	2.15
Earth & Environmental Sciences	3	0.24
Life Sciences	17	3.66

Highlight of the month

Turtle diversity thwarted by ocean currents

The diversity of an endangered sea turtle may be limited by ocean currents that dictate where the turtles mate and migrate.

Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) roam freely in the warm tropical waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean. It was thought they mated randomly, free from geographical barriers and physical or social preferences, so should be fairly genetically uniform.

A team led by researchers from Flinders University collected DNA from 634 olive ridley turtles at nesting sites across the eastern Pacific in 2006 and 2010, and assessed whether oceanic variables drove genetic differences in the region. They identified two distinct populations split between Mexico and Central America. The researchers found that the groups have become isolated from each other because seasonal ocean currents prevent the turtles from mixing with the neighbouring population during their migrating and mating season.

"Understanding how marine animals perceive their environment and how this impacts on their movements is essential for addressing human impacts and for informing conservation management", says Flinders University’s Luciano Beheregaray.

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