Who we are

At the College of Science and Engineering, we believe in the power of science and engineering to solve real-world problems. The impact of our research and contributions of our graduates spans health innovations, environmental protection, defence capacity building, discoveries in the fundamentals of science, natural resource management and enhancements for industry.

We encourage collaborative learning and research on our mission to positively change lives and change the world.

College leadership team

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Professor Alistair Rendell
Vice-President and Executive Dean

Director, College Services
Chris Bishop

Dean (People and Resources)
Professor Kathleen Soole

Dean (Education)
Professor Giselle Rampersad

Dean (Research)
Professor Claire Lenehan

Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching)
Associate Professor Ingo Koeper

Hear from our leaders

Retired Dean of Education, Emeritus Professor John Roddick

Vice-President and Executive Dean, Professor Alistair Rendell

Teaching

We are passionate about meaningful and engaging education. We have created a learning environment that addresses current real-world issues, incorporates the latest technologies and provides practical experience. We equip our graduates with the tools to be inquisitive, critical and innovative with transferrable skills for continued learning or entering the workforce.

Engineering and design

Computing and mathematical sciences

Natural sciences

Physical and molecular sciences

Research

Our talented researchers span across all spheres of science and engineering and bravely pursue solutions to some of the biggest questions of our time. With a broad focus on sustainability, security and health, our research advances knowledge, addresses real world problems, and promotes sustainable development. Our multidisciplinary research sections provide areas of foci for our research community and encompass the following:

Ecology, evolution and environment

Engineered systems

Data and information science

Molecular science and technology

A snapshot of our students

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The University does an excellent job at giving a balance between the theory and the practice, so you come out understanding the details of how things work and also how to do things in the lab.

Jason Smith

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I was exposed to a large variety of study areas within my degree, preparing me for a career in a variety of different industries. Being able to modify my degree to complete a yearlong industry placement has assisted me in obtaining a graduate position in my chosen field.

Hanna Smith Mechanical engineering

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Extracurricular activities at Flinders have helped me gain confidence and feel more prepared for my future and career. I have enjoyed the field trips for my course and have been able to volunteer for two of the Marine Biology and Aquaculture programs.

Noor Azri Saparwan

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My honours project utilised the skills acquired throughout my degree and in collaboration with a team, I was able to build an autonomous robot as an entrant to the National Instruments Autonomous Robotics Competition in Sydney, where I was able to see the robot compete against Universities across Australia. This was a very rewarding experience and was a great opportunity to network with other people in the industry.

Melissa Drogemuller Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics)

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