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“I’m still alive because of it”: Cancer survivor’s research request

Photo of Jacqui and her daughter Evie.

An Adelaide mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 37 has urged people to dig deep to support cancer research, saying she wouldn’t be here today if not for science and her young daughter.

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Oration focuses on economic inequality

Danielle Wood

The role of the government policy in economic inequality will be addressed at the University of Adelaide’s 2024 Hugh Stretton Oration.

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Improving palliative care for more South Australians

A couple sitting on a couch looking at a device credit Marcus Aurelius

Researchers from the University of Adelaide are seeking participants in a study they hope will improve palliative care in South Australia and help extend its reach across the state, especially in regional SA and underserved communities.

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Sleepout to raise funds for new wave of homelessness

Noel Lindsay

University of Adelaide Professor Noel Lindsay and University Senior College Principal Anita Zocchi will be taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise funds for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Australia. 

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Vibrant voices speak from the south

JM Coetzee

The University of Adelaide is launching Speaking from the South, a unique multi-day public event and gathering of some of the world's most celebrated writers and thinkers from the southern hemisphere.  

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Response to YouX Statement

Barr Smith Library

The University of Adelaide rejects all forms of hate and prejudice, including antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of racism and religious intolerance.

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University’s young achievers celebrated

Young Achiever Awards 2024 University of Adelaide winners

Six members of the University of Adelaide community have been honoured for their accomplishments in the 2024 Young Achiever Awards. 

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Driving stewardship in the automotive industry

Tracey Dodd and Ralf Zurbrugg

Researchers from the University of Adelaide have taken a closer look at the importance of stewardship in the automotive industry with an aim to improving sustainability.

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Fellowships grants build industry connections

 Dr Sarah Scholten

The University of Adelaide has been awarded over $2.5 million in funding to activate six innovative research projects as part of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Early Career Industry Fellowships scheme. 

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More research supports androgen treatment for breast cancer

Breast cancer

A study by researchers from the University of Adelaide has provided new insight into the fight against breast cancer.

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