Research at Flinders

Research is a fundamental cornerstone of our mission as a University. Through research, and research-led teaching, we build and develop the knowledge and capabilities that improve lives and enhance society as a whole.

Discover how Flinders is making a difference to our culture, economy, environment society and world.

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Research impact

Uncovering new ways to make a difference.

Australia's space program takes flight

Associate Professor Rodrigo Praino

Developing essential care for aged care workers

Professor Sue Gordon

Can our behaviour affect our genes?

Associate Professor Sarah Cohen-Woods

Riverland story

Professor Amy Roberts

Nurturing a new marine bio-economy

Professor Wei Zhang

Planting the seed to improve global crops

Professor James Stangoulis

Make a difference with research that matters.

Whether you want to explore a topic that interests you in depth, create new knowledge or become an expert in your field, a higher degree by research at Flinders will help you to make a difference.

Work with highly qualified and recognised supervisors, connect with industry, government and the community, and contribute to the global research conversation. Higher degrees by research transform lives, opening you up to new opportunities and making an impact with new discoveries.

Learn about the range of higher degrees by research areas available at Flinders University and find a research supervisor.

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Our college research

College of Business Government and Law

College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

College of Medicine and Public Health

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

College of Science and Engineering

Research areas

Together we are deep-diving, discovering, innovating and inventing.

Engineering and technology

Health and medical

People and society

Science, environment and natural resources

Emerging research: defence

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A new spin on green chemistry

Professor Colin Raston invents a device that will revolutionalise industries.

Our award-winning researchers are creative thinkers, curious about the world and making connections in unexpected places. Professor Colin Raston is no exception.

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