THE FLINDERS UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honor of navigator Mattew Flinders, who explore and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. The University has established a reputation as a leading research institution with a devotion to innovation. It is a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks among the leading universities in Australia. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked among the nation's top 10. It is also one of the world's top 400 institutions in both Times Higher Education, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities, by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
FACULTIES AND SCHOOLS
Faculty of Education, Humanities and Law
- School of Education
- School of Humanities
- Flinders Law School
Faculty of Health Sciences
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty of Science and Engineering
- School of Biological Sciences
- School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
- School of Computer Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics
- School of the Environment
- Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Flinders Business School
- School of Psychology
- School of International Studies
- School of Social and Policy Studies
AFFILIATES
- Australian Science and Mathematics School
- Flinders Medical Centre
- The Adelaide Theological Centre Inc (promising the Catholic Theological College and the Uniting College for Leadership and Theology replacing the Adelaide College of Divinity).
- Helpmann Academy
ACCOMODATION
- Flinders is the only South Australian University with on-campus accommodation in the Adelaide metropolitan area. There are two options:
- University Hall (catered)
- Deirde Jordan Village (self-catered)
In addition to the accommodation facilities, there is a Community Centre with a variety of sporting, recreational and barbeque areas throughout the Flinders Living Precinct. The Village also offers a range of culturally inclusive activities for those who wish to develop a strong community atmosphere. For on-campus accommodation, Flinders Housing runs a free up-to-date accommodation service which lists private accommodation available on the retail mark.
SPORTS AND FITNESS FACILITIES
Flinders ONE fitness and ONE sport, located on the Flinders University Campus and managed by Flinders One Fitness provide excellent sporting facilities including;
- Sports and Fitness Centre
- RPM room
- Playing Fields
- Tennis Courts
THE SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTRE
With magnificent views that will inspire you to get more from your workout, friendly staff and a brand new facility, you will discover there is more to fitness than just working out. Involve yourself in one or all, but choose from:
- Group Fitness Classes
- Cardio Weights
- Personal Training
- Recreation Programs and Short Courses
PLAYING FIELDS
The playing fields comprise 3 levels of ovals which provide for a number of sports including;
Athletics, baseball, cricket, football and soccer.